Poppy Thai Restaurant in 142 Hardy Street Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • E1. Summer Roll $7.50
    • Flash fried mini pork spring rolls with vermicelli and strips of seasonal vegetables, served with our sweet sauce
  • E2. Poh Pieh Puck $7.00
    • Eight vegetarian spring rolls with vermicelli and vegetables, served with sweet sauce
  • E3. Gai Satay $7.50
    • Grilled lightly marinated chicken skewers served with Poppy Thai’s renowned peanut sauce
  • E4. Curry Phab (curry puff) $8.50
    • Stir fried potatoes, kumara, chicken and vegetables with a sprinkle of curry powder, deep fried inside a Thai pastry served with sweet sauce
  • E.5 Gai Thod $7.50
    • Five flash fried marinated chicken wings, served with sweet Thai sauce
  • E.6 Emperors’ Pouch $8.50
    • Crispy pouches of wontons filled with pork, thinly minced prawns and vegetables
  • E.7 Pigs Can Fly $8.50
    • Baby sized pork spare ribs marinated over night in our signature Home-made sauce for a strong infused taste then grilled to perfection to enhance our combination of herbs
  • E.8 Full Moon $8.50
    • Moon-shaped crispy pastry filled with minced pork seasoned with Thai spices, served with a side of sweet chilli sauce
  • E.9 Pla Moek Thod $7.50
    • Five lightly marinated flash fried squid rings in our tasty batter served with sweet Thai sauce
  • E.10 Thod Manh Pla $8.50
    • Five traditionally flash fried spicy fish cakes, served with our sweet sauce
  • MIXED ENTREE - for four $30
  • ($7.5 for each additional person)
  • Spring Rolls - minced pork or vegetarian (8 rolls), Chicken Kebabs (4 sticks), Pork Spare Ribs (4 ribs), Chicken Wings (4 wings), Squid Rings (4 pieces)
  • MIXED ENTREE - for two $15
SOUP SOUP
  • S1. Tom Yum
    • A mildly spiced broth, infused with lemongrass, galanga, tamarind and ginger, the most famous of Poppy Thais’ soups
  • Chicken $10.00
  • King Prawns $13.00
  • Seafood $12.00
  • S2. Tom Kar
    • A mildly spiced sour and aromatic traditional coconut soup seasoned with some of the best herbs East Asia has to offer
  • Chicken $10.50
  • King Prawns $13.50
  • Seafood $12.50
SALAD SALAD
  • T1. Ox Salad $16.50
    • Grilled prime slices of beef tossed in fresh mint leaves, strips of red onion, lemon, spring onion and pan fried rice powder then garnished with fresh coriander leaves
  • T2. Yum Talay $17.50
    • A unique and traditional combination of prawns, squid, mussels and scallops lightly infused with lemon juice, onions, spring onions and fresh coriander leaves with a hint of spices from northern Thailand
  • T3. Larb Gai $18.00
    • Thailand’s most traditional diced chicken breast salad seasoned with Poppy Thais’ crushed chillies, unique combination of southern Thailand herbs, pieces of red tomato, onions, lemon juice and spring onions
CURRY CURRY
  • C1. Kaeng Ped Deang
    • Poppy Thais’ subtle blend of one of Thailand’s true curries combined with fresh seasonal vegetables with either
  • Chicken, Vegetarian $17.00
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • C2. Hor mok
    • Thailand’s most elegant seafood dish exploding with flavour and tradition infused tightly with fresh seasonal vegetables, garden fresh lime leaves with your choice of
  • Fish, Seafood $19.00
  • King Prawns $22.00
  • C3. Green Curry $17.50
    • Poppy Thai’s most eye appealing and taste bud tingling curries on offer infused with Thai herbs and spices then simmered with fresh seasonal vegetables and coconut milk with your choice of Chicken, Pork or Vegetarian
  • C4. Little Lamb $22.00
    • Not so little pieces of lamb cubes, British Isle potatoes and roasted peanuts enriched with coconut milk and our infused curry style sauce
  • C5. Kaeng Pra
    • Thai country style curry simmered the traditional way with no coconut milk, slices of onions, cauliflower, baby corn, green beans, pumpkin, bamboo strips and our secret combination of country style herbs with your choice of
  • Chicken, Vegetarian $17.50
  • Seafood $19.00
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • C6. Kaeng Penang
    • Traditional thick curry from Southern Thailand with alluring combination of fresh seasonal vegetables, garden fresh lime leaves and coconut milk simmered with your choice of
  • Chicken, Beef, Vegetarian $18.00
  • Seafood $19.00
  • C7. Fire Dragon $26.00
    • Roasted duck thigh, simmered in red curry, a hint of coconut and fresh seasonal vegetables, our more experienced Poppy Thai taste
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • F1. Days Catch $27.00
    • Fresh fish of the day caught by our Chef from the seafood market, pan fried then simmered in Poppy Thai’s home made yellow curry or our creation of sweet and sour sauce
  • F2. Crouching Tiger $30.00
    • Grilled king prawns, served with our secret sauce
  • F3. Pad Ped Talay $25.00
    • Flame fried king prawns, mussels, squid and scallops with fresh seasonal vegetables and our enhanced curry style sauce
  • F4. Choo Chee Goong $27.00
    • Flame fried king prawns in our Penang curry sauce with coconut milk and fresh seasonal vegetables
  • F5. Drunken King $28.00
    • Flame fried king prawns half shelled, then cooked in a whisky based sauce with fresh seasonal vegetables, creating a unique Poppy Thai taste
  • F6. Kra-ti-em $27.00
    • Flame fried garlic king prawns with mushrooms, spring onions and fresh seasonal vegetables >>
SPECIALTY MAINS SPECIALTY MAINS
  • M1. Kao Phad
    • Our most popular fried rice dish. Delicious, aromatic jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables with
  • Chicken, Beef or Honey Pork $16.00
  • Seafood $17.00
  • King Prawns $19.00
  • Choose traditional or spicy
  • M2. Pad Priew Wan $16.50
    • Poppy Thais’ sweet and sour sauce home made to perfection then stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables with Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian or our specialty Honey Pork
  • M3. Pad Ped Nor Mai
    • Stir fried bamboo shoots with fresh sliced peppers in our red curry sauce with your choice of
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $16.50
  • Seafood $19.00
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • M4. Flaming Cashews
    • Stir fried cashew nuts and fresh seasonal vegetables in our Chef’s famous sauce with
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $18.00
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • Seafood $19.00
  • M5. Pad Bai Kra-Praow
    • Fresh basil stir fried in our assortment of herbs, chilli and fresh vegetables with
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $18.00
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • Seafood $19.00
  • M6. Pad King
    • Stir fried ginger stips wok fried with mushrooms and fresh seasonal vegetables with your choice of
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $18.50
  • King Prawns $22.00
  • Seafood $20.00
  • M7. Pad Puk Satay
    • Poppy Thais’ freshly made peanut sauce stir fried with an assortment of fresh seasonal vegetables, our customers’ favourite, with your choice of
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $17.00
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • Seafood $19.00
  • M8. Campfire Fillet $29.00
    • 220grams of New Zealand prime beef fillet and New Zealand mushrooms with a hint of basil served with our signature garlic sauce, served medium unless otherwise requested
NOODLES NOODLES
  • N1. Moo Dang $16.00
    • Stir fried egg noodles with our home made honey pork and fresh seasonal vegetables >>
  • N2. Pad See Eiw
    • Flat white rice noodles stir fried in our combination of herbs, fresh seasonal vegetables and soy sauce, one of our favourite Asian dishes, with your choice of
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $16.50
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • Seafood $19.00
  • N3. Basil Noodles
    • White rice noodles stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables, chilli, fresh basil and our home inspired spicy paste with your choice of
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $16.50
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • Seafood $19.00
  • N4. Pad Thai
    • Traditional Thai style stir fried rice noodles with fresh seasonal vegetables, garnished with lemon, crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, spring onions and crushed chilli on the side with your choice of
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $17.00
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • Seafood $19.00
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Jasmine Rice $2.00
  • Fried Egg Noodles $6.00
  • Roti (great with curries) $2.50
  • Cashew Nuts $3.50
  • Peanut Sauce $3.00
  • Side Salad $5.50
  • Fried Rice $6.00
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Please ask your waiter/waitress

Nearby Sample Menus

  • - Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
  • Pad Thai Chicken $20.00
    • This Thai classic is a stir fry noodle dish prepared with thin rice noodles, our own special sauce
  • Black Pepper Beef $21.00
    • Tender slow cooked chunks of beef marinated with a black pepper sauce and stir fried with white onions, red capsicums and spring onions
  • - Vegetable $22.00
  • - Vegetable and Tofu $13.00
  • - Prawn $17.00
  • Summer Rolls with Duck $12.00
    • Vietnamese styled fresh spring rolls filled with duck, thai herbs, seasonal vegetables and served with a hoisin sauce based dip
  • - Vegetable $20.00
  • Duck and Mushroom Risotto $29.00
    • Rocket/ parmesan/ hoi sin jus (GF) (Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Noir)
  • Beef Cheek Croquette $19.00
    • House made Beetroot Chutney (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)
  • Fish of the Day priced daily
  • The Tides Gourmet Salad (GF) $6.00
  • The Tides Ale Battered Turbot $28.00
    • House cut fries/ house made tartare (The Tide's Ale)
  • Selection of Sorbets (GFI (DF) $15.00
  • Spaghetti Marinara $29.00
    • Scallops/ prawns/ mussels/ calamari in spicy Napolitano sauce (Waimea Estate Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 350g Ribeye on the bone $43.00
    • Garlic butter/ house cut fries/ Side salad (GF) (Tohu Pinot Noir)
  • Angus ribeye steak on roasted garam masala potatoes with coriander & tomato butter $36
  • Milkdrop mozzarella, chargrilled nectarines, basil, salted almonds & local Frogs End olive oil $22
  • Fish Du Jour
    • wait staff will advise market price
  • Ricotta gnocchi, slow-roasted tomatoes & onions, pinenuts & pecorino cheese $24
  • Sautéed broccoli with preserved lemon, cranberries & garlic butter
  • Ōra King Salmon sashimi wonton tostada with cucumber, spring onion and sweet & sour dressing $18
  • Pan baked Blue Cod, flat bread, roasted pumpkin hummus, tabbouleh, lemon dressing & dukkah $34
  • Roast kumara & bacon salad with aioli & toasted cashews
  • Pepperoni 7” $12.00 / 12” $18.00
    • Pepperoni, onion, peppers and chilli, cheese
  • Falafel Burger (v) $10.00
    • Home made spicy Falafels with Yoghurt and sweet chilli jam, salad
  • Battered Oyster $3.00
  • Donut $3.00
  • Homemade burgers all served in a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.
  • Seafood Stick $2.20
  • Wheat & Gluten Free Burger extra $2.00
  • ½ Scoop Wedges $3.50
  • Grilled PorterHouse $32.90
    • 300g of juicy porterhouse steak cooked to your liking, served with chunky fries and salad or fresh seasonal vegetables with your choice of sauce:
  • Chunky Fries $8.90
    • A big bowl seasoned chunky fries served with tomato sauce
  • Breads & Dips $11.90
    • A selection of breads served with house made dips
  • Celtic Pancakes $12.90
    • Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes, stacked and served with berry compote ,maple syrup and whipped cream
  • Rosemary and Gaarlc Roasted Vege salad $15.90
    • Rosemary and garlic roasted seasonal vegetables tossed with mesculin, feta and balsamic vinaigrette
  • Crispy Chicken Salad $19.90
    • Strips of our famous crispy chicken , crispy noodles, mixed
  • Chunky Fries $8.90
    • A big bowl seasoned chunky fries served with tomato sauce
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • 180g of succulent marinated beef seared to medium rare sitting on mixed salad greens wth authentic Thai dressing
  • Lamb $5.40
  • Mixed S $8.8 / L $11.9
  • ISKENDER rice dish/ KEBAB wrap/FRIES MEAL - have here or take away
  • Vege pattie S $10.8 / L $12.8
  • Falafel $1.80
  • Add cheese $1.00
  • Vege pattie S $9.1 / L $11.7
  • Fries $4.90
  • Wild goat balls, spicy napoli sauce, ciabatta $12.5
  • Grain fed angus ribeye steak, hand cut potatoes, salad, red wine jus $30
  • Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
  • Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20
  • Red wine braised lamb shank/s, mash, seasonal greens, jus $22 / $30
  • Wild goat, jamaican jerk sauce $18
  • Side salad N/A
  • Goat ball linguine, napoli, spinach, mountian gouda $22
  • Rocket $19.00
    • Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
  • Chips and Salsa $5.00
    • Corn chips with fresh made tomato salsa (tomato, onion, jalpeno, coriander, garlic)
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
    • A molten blend of cheeses (Parmesan, Brie, Feta & Cheddar) with spinach and artichoke hearts. Served hot with fresh baked pita.
  • Smoked Salmon $22.00
    • Olive oil and garlic base, smoked salmon, sliced brie & parmesan, lemon slices & capers
  • Dun Mountain $23.00
    • Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
  • Simplicity Pizza $11.00
    • A light pizza for a starter! Extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce.
  • Italian $15.00
    • Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
  • Hawaiian $15.00
    • Pineapple and ham with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
  • Tomato Sauce $0.50
  • Children’S Platter (GF Option) $9.50
    • Cheese, bread, fresh fruit, raisins and cold meat
  • Bowl Of Fries $6.50
  • Open Roast Pork Sandwich $24.75
    • On sour dough bread served with crackling, gravy and apple chutney, salad leaves
  • Home Made Pizza Wedge $8.50
    • With ham, cheese, tomato and salad leaves
  • Buckwheat Flapjacks $18.50
    • Crispy bacon, blueberry compote, banana, maple syrup
  • Twice Baked Blue Cheese And Spinach Souffle $21.50
    • Twice baked blue cheese and spinach soufflé with a pear garnish, chutney, walnut crostini and mesclun leaves
  • Kids Breakfast $10.00
    • Wholegrain toast, egg, bacon and hash brown
  • Chicken vol au vents $16.00
    • Crisp pastry shells filled with mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Available 11am-5pm
  • Cheese board selection $26/$32
    • A selection of brie, blue and cheddar cheeses with crackers and dried delicacies
  • Berry mess $15.00
    • A combination of mixed berries, whipped cream meringue & kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • Fettucine carbonara $20.00
    • Pasta, smoked bacon, mushrooms & onions, tossed in cream & folded in fettuccine, finished with egg yolk & parmesan cheese
  • Continental $13.00
    • In-house muesli with fresh fruit & yogurt
  • Eggs benedict $18.00
    • Crispy ham on a savoury scone & lightly drizzled with traditional hollandaise sauce
  • Pizza $15.00
    • Ham and cheese mini pizza
  • MASA ZEN $24.50 - $29.50
  • CHICKEN ROLL (4p) $7.00
  • ASSORTED SASHIMI $19.50
    • Chef's choice 10pc Sashimi
  • MINI SASHIMI SAUCE $7.50
    • with Garlic Miso Sauce
  • FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB $7.50
  • TAKOYAKI $7.50
    • 7pcs Octopus Ball
  • SHRIMP NIGRI (3p) $7.00
  • RICE $2.00
  • Turkish Inspired Lamb Toasted pita bread topped with hummus, baby spinach & lamb Koftas finished with slow roast tomatoes & Tzatziki yoghurt dressing. $19.00
  • Pizza Basil pesto, tomato & Mozzarella cheese. $17.00
  • Calamari Salt & pepper calamari rings served on a bed of salad greens, lemon wedges & aioli mayonnaise. $16.50
  • Stonegrill Steak For the discerning meat-eater; Prime Angus rump steak with Tuscan tomatoes & Béarnaise sauce. $29.00/200grm OR $36.00/400grm
  • Cajun Seasoned Lamb Salad Cajun seasoned lamb fillet cooked medium rare with salad greens, creamy feta cheese, roasted Tuscan tomatoes then drizzled with pesto oil & topped with pesto croutons. $22.00
  • Hot Pot Casserole of the Day Made on daily & served with a lid of crispy filo pastry, accompanied by our garlic bread. $19.50
  • Feijoa Smoothie -
  • Eggs Floretine Toasted English muffin with two soft poached eggs resting on baby spinach & topped with our blend of hollandaise sauce & served with crispy hash browns. $15.50
  • Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5
  • Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
  • Beetroot Carpaccio Feta, Hazelnuts, Honey and thyme dressing, cress (gf, vg) $14.5
  • Poisson du Jour Chef’s daily preparation of the markets freshest local seasonal and sustainable fish $31.5
  • Home Cut Fries Aioli and homemade tomato sauce (gf, df) $7.0
  • Charcutiere (2 people) A selection of cooked and cured meats, pickles, Olives, chutney, Baguette $26.0
  • Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
  • Seasonal Vegetables of the day Our wait staff will advise $8.0
  • Biryani (veggie) $12.00
  • Korma (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
    • Creamy curry with cashew nut paste
  • All curries with rice
  • Roganjosh (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
    • Thick brown sauce with garlic and ginger
  • Mixed pickle $3.00
  • Amritsari kulcha $5.00
  • Kimma naan $5.00
  • Aloo palak $13.50
    • Potatoes in spinach
  • Pork Sausage, Roast Capsicum & Olives $24.00
  • Charcuterie $20.00
    • selection of terrines, cured meats, olives, cheese, & fig and walnut bread
  • Goats Cheese & Thyme Croquettes $20.00
    • with roasted celeriac, hazelnuts, fennel, and apple
  • Wedges with Sour Cream $10.00
  • Kai Soi Gai Chicken $24.00
    • a northern Thai curry, with egg noodles and a pickled Chinese cabbage salad
  • Potato Gnocchi $24.00
    • with roasted butternut, ricotta, walnuts, and sage
  • Korean Spare Ribs $12.50
    • with coriander and sesame seeds
  • Beef Burger $24.00
    • with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries
Poppy Thai Restaurant

Poppy Thai Restaurant

location

Address

142 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035488997

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Thai , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  BYO ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
142 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand