Thai Orchid Restaurant

Riccarton holds a delightful Thai oasis just waiting for your discovery. Here, tables are booked up with locals who come back again and again for their fix of the spiced and saucy, authentic Thai cuisine from South East Asia.

At Thai Orchid Restaurant, it's all about traditional dishes, made with love by people who know exactly what Thai food should taste like. From the moment you walk through the door, you’ll feel right at home in this cosy restaurant. Combining 300-year-old recipes alongside contemporary dishes, the chefs at Thai Orchid pride themselves on creating fresh, delicious and moreish Thai food.

Prepare to knock back a few warming soups at Thai Orchid, another nod to traditional Thai food. Prepare yourself for a delightful array of warming soups at Thai Orchid, a celebration of authentic Thai flavors. Their Tom Kha Gai soup is a true highlight, featuring a luxurious fusion of chili and coconut. Additionally, indulge in their Propia Sod Fresh Springs Rolls, bursting with freshness and flavor, and their Tod Mun Pla Thai Fish Cakes, a savory delight. The Orchid salad offers a refreshing crunch, combining their Signature Crispy Chicken and Prawn with cucumber and cashews in a vibrant green ensemble.

Using traditional cooking methods and spices, you’ll love their menu of coconut-milk curries, pad thai and stir-fried classics, as well as their house specials, such as New Zealand massaman lamb, deep-fried crispy fish fillets and sizzling tender beef.

Thai Orchid is an intimate space, suitable for catching up with friends, impressing a first date or simply picking up something tasty for dinner when you can't be bothered to cook.