Thai Tahuna in Nelson Menu

TASTY NIBBLES TASTY NIBBLES
  • (Gf )gluten free * can be made gluten free( v )can be made vegan
  • Chicken wings (4) gf $6.00
    • cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
  • Spring rolls (4) $6.00
    • tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
  • Pork spare ribs (4) gf $6.00
    • marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
  • Guri puffs (4) $6.00
    • sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.
  • Combination $12.50
    • combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs
  • . satay chicken sticks (3) gf $7.00
    • dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice.
  • Fried pork balls (6) gf $7.50
    • secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and
  • Roti & peanut sauce $6.50
ASIAN SPICY SOUPS ASIAN SPICY SOUPS
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice
  • Tom yum gf $12.50
    • hot and spicy yet refreshing soup. Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
  • Coconut cream soup gf $12.50
    • spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to tom yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
  • Noodle soup gf v $12.50
    • (no rice) a generous portion of this famous asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken, pork or vegetables & tofu>>
SPICY SALADS SPICY SALADS
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice our salads are served warm and are mainly meat based. Vegetables are used sparingly and the salads are dressed with very light tasty sauces.
  • seafood salad gf v $12.50
    • cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & tofu
  • Beef salad gf $12.50
    • wok fried beef or chicken slices mixed with thai herbs, lemongrass, coriander, lime juice and chilli. Chicken or beef
  • Sweet chilli pork salad gf $12.50
    • meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, garlic, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Pork
  • Larb chicken salad gf $12.50
    • minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
  • Vietnamese salad gf v $13.00
    • mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or pork
FRIED RICE FRIED RICE
  • Fried rice gf v $12.50
    • a traditional asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Spicy fried rice gf v $12.50
    • fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • . clay pot rice gf v $13.00
    • mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
NOODLES NOODLES
  • Pad thai gf v $12.50
    • white rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Stir fried noodles v $12.50
    • egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Vietnamese spicy fried noodle with basil v $13.00
    • flat white rice noodles stir fried with seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and our spicy paste. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
CURRIES CURRIES
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice curries come to you at a mild spiciness, by making it milder you are also making it less flavoursome. If you want it hotter, please let your wait staff know.
  • Green curry gf v $12.50
    • the finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Red curry gf v $12.50
    • succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Massaman curry gf v $12.50
    • a mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Panang curry gf v $12.50
    • a spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. A popular curry with a slight lime tang. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • . gang par gf v $12.50
    • red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Lamb shanks in massaman curry gf One shank $15.00 Two shanks $22.00
    • quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts.
  • . vietnamese laksa gf $12.50
    • (no rice) fresh vegetables cooked in laksa paste and coconut cream. Served on a bed of vermicelli noodles and topped with fresh coriander and fried shallot. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
STIR FRYS STIR FRYS
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice
  • Chilli stir fry v $12.50
    • stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own hot chilli paste sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Garlic prik thai v $12.50
    • fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Chilli and fresh basil v * $12.50
    • fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Cashew nut stir fry v * $12.50
    • an abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Cashews and tempura battered chicken $12.50
    • sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
  • Ginger stir fry v * $12.50
    • fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Sweet and sour v $12.50
    • a real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, battered chicken or vegetables & tofu >>
  • Battered fish $14.50
  • Peanut sauce stir fry gf v $12.50
    • our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Oyster sauce stir fry v* $12.50
    • fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Black pepper stir fry v * $12.50
    • fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Lemongrass stir fry v * $12.50
    • your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Spicy herbs v $12.50
    • this dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Honey lemon chicken $12.50
    • battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice.
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Chicken, beef, pork, vegetables peanut sauce, steamed rice $2.50
  • Squid, mussel, prawn, fish, organic tofu, cashew nuts, roti, kumara crisps $3.50
  • Side of stir fry vegetables $9.90
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • (available in certain meals) $13.50
PRAWN PRAWN
  • (available in certain meals) $14.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Pancake Stack $10.00
    • W/ bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Tasman Bay Seafood Risotto $28.00
    • W/ fish of day, scallops, prawns, Marlborough green lipped mussels, cloudy bay clams, fresh herbs, tomato & parmesan
  • Seasonal Vegetable Fritters $15.50
    • Served w/ poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • - W/ garlic & parsley $15.00
  • BBQ Chicken Pizza $10.00
  • Hound Dogs & Chips $10.00
    • Battered hot dogs & chips
  • Breads & Dips $14.00
    • Home baked breads w/ a trio of dips
  • Haast Organic Venison $27.00
    • Toasted hazelnut, roasted beetroot, sheep's feta,picked herbs & salad greens
  • Chocolate truffle $4.50
  • Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
  • Affogato $9.50
  • Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
  • Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
  • Creamy seafood chowder with grilled ciabatta $17.00
  • Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
  • Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00
  • Please advise your server of any dietary or allergy conditions
  • Captains camembert (v) $14.50
    • Crumbed camemebert wedges deep fried golden brown with a picy plum sauce and salad garnish
  • Synful seafood chowder $17.90
    • Smoked fish, shrimps, mussels & squid poached in a white wine cream chowder, served with crusty bread
  • Side of vegetables $5.50
  • Bosuns beef burger $23.90
    • Prime beef patty grilled and topped with cheese, caramelised onion, tomato and lettuce with beetroor relish and aioli, served with seasoned fries
  • Side of salad $5.00
  • From dr syn's kitchen
  • Skulking loafer (v) $10.90
    • Oven warmed mini garlic and caramelised onion leaf served with a side of garlic herb butter
  • Add blackened fish $4.50
  • Caesar salad – Cos, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing $19.50
  • Heirloom tomato salad, marinated feta, olive crumb, hazelnuts, capers & tomato dressing $19.50
  • Truffle fries $6.50
  • Angus beef fillet, potato terrine, ratatouille, black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Wakefield Quay lime pie, lime jelly, coconut, biscuit base & whipped cream $14.00
  • Truffle fries (Grana Padano & white truffle oil) $6.50
  • Add blackened fish $4.50
  • Nasi goreng $15
    • Malaysian-style fried rice with spicy sambal, egg, prawns, chicken, assorted vegetables, tofu and bean sprouts.
  • Mee goreng $15
    • Spicy wok-tossed hokkien noodles with egg, prawns, chicken, assorted vegetables, tofu and bean sprouts.
  • Mango supreme platter (perfect for four) $24
    • Cheeky Chips, Popia Goreng, Samosas, Chicken Garlic Tikka, Tandoori Prawns, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab and Chicken Hariali.
  • Tandoori veggie $11
    • Fresh vegetables and cottage cheese marinated with yoghurt and spices and cooked in the tandoori oven.
  • Do pyaza $17
    • Your choice of lamb or beef cooked with ginger, garlic, sauteed brown onion, tomato and spices.
  • Cheese naan $
    • Soft bread using white flour baked in tandoori oven stuffed with cheese.
  • Plain rice / mango chutney / popodoms / mixed pickle / raita $3
  • Mango platter for two (non-vegetarian) $17
    • Combination of Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab and Prawn Amritsari served with mint sauce.
  • Braised Lamb Shank $33.00
    • Potato & pea mash/ Parsnip crisps/ snow pea tendrils (Yalumba The Strapper Greenache Shiraz Mataro)
  • Lamb Salad $27.00
    • Semi dried tomatoes/ feta/ sweet potato/ red onion/ pumpkin seeds/ rocket/balsamic Vinaigrette (GF) (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)
  • Selection of Sorbets (GFI (DF) $15.00
  • Calamari - Kawakawa Spiced $19.00
    • Smoked paprika aioli (Latitude 41 Chardonnay)
  • Lamb Back Strap $36.00
    • Honey roasted kumara/ parsnip puree/ chimichurri/ confit garlic (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)
  • Seared Scallops $22.00
    • Pickled cucumber spaghetti/ orange segments/ mint infused Oil (GF) (Aronui Nelson Pinot Gris)
  • Lamb's Fry $19.00
    • Roasted portobello mushrooms / bacon / onion / cider reduction (Tohu Pinot Noir)
  • Pan Fried Marlborough King Salmon Fillet $38.00
    • Crushed potatoes / crispy kale / coconut lemongrass sauce (GF) (Lawson's Dry Hill Sauvignon Blanc)
  • Falafel Burger (v) $10.00
    • Home made spicy Falafels with Yoghurt and sweet chilli jam, salad
  • Homemade burgers all served in a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.
  • Garden Salad Box $7.50
  • Warm Chocolate Brownie $4.00
    • with chocolate sauce
  • Fresh fish available daily, see blackboard for varieties and prices
  • Bannana Fritter $2.50
  • Battered Sausage $3.20
  • - Wheat & gluten free bread crumbed fish extra $1.20
  • Pad Thai with Tofu $26.90
  • Salmon Wontons $17.50
    • (4) with sesame dressing and pickled cucumber
  • Coffee / Tea $4.00
  • Chilli Plate - fresh, marinated & dry chillies $4.50
  • Pad Thai with Prawns $28.70
  • Red Braised Pork Belly $18.90 / $29.90
    • with lettuce, egg, tomato and chilli caramel dressing
  • Thai Seared Beef Salad $18.90
    • with iceberg, mint, coriander, shallots, sprouts & chilli
  • Jungle Curry (hot) with white fish, greens, potato & jasmine rice $28.80
  • Goong Ka Tiem $29.00
    • Garlic king prawns serve with stir fried vegetables.
  • Phad Prik Khing Pla (crispy fish with red curry paste) $29.00
    • Crispy fish pieces stir fried with a thick spicy red curry sauce, beans, capsicum, sweet basil and shredded kaffir lime leaf.
  • Lemongrass Salad (Phah Talay) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $24.50
    • Hot, spicy and refreshing. Lemongrass combined with mint, kaffir lime leaf, onions, Thai herbs and chilli, with your choice of: Mixed seafood or Squid $23.00 / Prawns
  • Phad Nam Mun Hoy $19.00
    • Stir fried vegetables with oyster sauce and your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Seafood Salad (Yum Talay) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $24.50
    • Spicy and sour salad combined with onions, cucumber, tomato, Thai herbs, chilli and tossed with Thai-style dressing with your choice of: Mixed seafood or Squid $23.00 / Prawns
  • Green Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • The most popular Thai curry with coconut cream and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Side Salad $6.50
  • Yellow Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • A dish from southern Thailand. Aromatic turmeric curry paste, potato and medley of vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian with tofu.
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
  • Large Mixed Platter $30.00
  • Small Mixed Platter $16.00
  • Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Samosas & Fries $9.00
  • Selection of Breads $8.00
    • Dukkah, Dips and Nelson Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Slow Roasted Beetroot $15.00
    • Quark, Caraway and Truffle Honey
  • Crisp Skin Snapper $35.00
    • Pork Belly, Parsley Purée and Brown Butter Crumbs
  • White and Dark Chocolate Mousse $15.00
    • With Espresso
  • Tui N/A
    • Tui is an aged cheese with a smooth texture and sweet aromatic flavours that delicately linger on the palate.
  • Tofu and Pumpkin Ravioli $24.00
    • Quinoa, Wilted Spinach and Cashew Nut Dressing
  • Selection of Ice Creams $ 7.00
  • Peanut Mousse $15.00
    • Chocolate Crumbs, Apricot and Lavender
  • Stir fried crispy pork with chilli & soya bean sauce (mild, medium, hot) $11.00
  • Tom Yum Fried Rice with Crispy Pork ( mild, medium, hot ) $11.50
  • Stir Fried Green Curry (mild, medium, hot) GF / V
    • With bean curd, zucchini, onions & bamboo shoots. Available with:
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.50
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Tom Kar GF / V
    • Combination hot & spicy, sweet & sour coconut cream soup seasoned with Thai herbs. Available with your choice of:
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • Clam, prawn, bacon and sweetcorn chowder sml $11.9 lrg $17.9
  • Chicken caesar salad $22.9
    • bacon, croutons, egg, cos lettuce, parmesan and caesar dressing
  • Chicken caesar salad with bacon $22.9
    • soft egg, cos lettuce, parmesan and caesar dressing
  • The vic's beef nachos $17.9
    • with corn chips and homemade guacamole
  • Pulled beef brisket, house slaw and blue cheese sauce $14.9
  • Margherita Pizza $12.0
    • Cheese and tomato pizza
  • Cajun chicken, peppers, onion, and chilli cheese sauce $13.9
  • 300gm sirloin steak $32.9
    • seasonal greens, hand-cut chips, onion rings and red wine jus
  • Beef Fillet Dijon and Village green Rosemary, Tempura shallot, roast kumara, oyster mushrooms, jus $34.5
  • Trio of Desserts The Chef’s selection of three desserts - changes daily $23.0
  • Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5
  • Canterbury Lamb Cutlets Marinated in milk and honey, Panko crumbed lamb shoulder terrine, Champ potatoes, Mint and pea pesto, Jus $32.5
  • Petite Salad Green salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and vinaigrette (gf, vg, df) $7.0
  • Poisson du Jour Chef’s daily preparation of the markets freshest local seasonal and sustainable fish $31.5
  • Pappardelle Pasta Nut brown butter, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, rocket leaves, olives (vg) $28.5
  • Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0
  • Green Salad $6.50
  • Scallop $13.00
    • half dozen served with garlic aioli
  • Vegetables $7.50
  • Sigara Boregi $11.50
    • golden crisp pastry filled with feta cheese, served with, hummus and salsa
  • Seafood platter $38.50
    • prawns, scallops, salt pepper squid, smoked salmon, fish served with fries and dipping sauce
  • Hawaiian $17.50
    • with pineapple and diced ham
  • Quattro $19.50
    • ham, mushrooms, olives, shrimps, aioli
  • with chicken $19.50
Thai Tahuna

Thai Tahuna

location

Address

14 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035485634

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Thai , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Bankcard ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
14 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand