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

  • Affogato, expresso, vanilla bean ice cream, sng shot ''rose rabbit'' orange liqueur'' $16.00
  • Cold smoked pork crackles $7.00
  • Miso cured angus beef, wild rice bubble crisp, kewpie, dashi, cured yolk $8.00 ea
  • Urban sliders (x 3), ever changing, talk to us and we'll inform you! $18.00
  • Korean spiced duck nibbles, toasted sesame seeds, sweet & spicy sauce $18.00
  • Cold smoked venison carpaccio, creamed red cabbage, pickled vege, toasts, marahau goats cheese whip $24.00
  • Black forest floor, cherry sorbet, chocolate marquise $13.00
  • Fresh fish sashimi, crispy rice noodles, nouc cham dressing $20.00
  • Synful seafood chowder $17.90
    • Smoked fish, shrimps, mussels & squid poached in a white wine cream chowder, served with crusty bread
  • Tinkers vegetarian dish $23.90
    • Your Inn keeper will inform you in today's creation
  • Steak and ale pie $20.90
    • Homemade steak and ale pie served with potato mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy or served with salad and fries.
  • Asian chicken and prawn salad $28.90
    • Chicken and prawns sautéed in hoisin sauce served on a salad of soft rice nooodles, mixed leaves, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh orange finished with a sesame oil and citrus dressing garnished with spring onion and toasted seame seeds
  • Side of fries $4.50
  • Fresh fish tacos $19.50
    • Three soft shell tacos filled with pan seared fresh fish, shredded lettuce and topped with a fresh mango, pineapple, red onion, coriander, herb and tomato salsa finished with a citrus wedge and side of lime aioli
  • large $32.90
  • Bandits chicken burrito (v) $23.90
    • A soft tortilla parcel filled with spicy chicken, tomato, corn and bean salsa, topped with cheese, oven baked and served with crispy nachi chips, sour cream, guacamole and house salad
  • Strawberry Sundae N/A
    • Be sweet. Delicious, fluffy soft-serve made with fresh milk, topped with a yummy strawberry sauce.
  • Chicken McNuggets® N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • Chicken McNuggets® Hunger Buster N/A
    • Everyone knows that Chicken McNuggets are a Cheeseburger’s best friend. Recent research indicates the two get along famously with medium fries and a medium soft drink.
  • Cheeseburger N/A
    • Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
  • Ketchup Sauce N/A
    • Get the classic American taste. Thick and rich, our ketchup mixes tomato with vinegar, spiced up with the flavours of celery, clove, onion and cayenne.
  • The Serious Angus® N/A
    • It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus.
  • Medium Frozen Coke & Medium Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this fantastic snack bundle! Just $3 will get you a medium Frozen Coke and medium fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • 3pk Chicken McNuggets® & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this awesome snack bundle! Just $3 will get you 3 chicken McNugets, dipping sauce and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • Karahi fish $19.5
    • Fish sauteed with thick-cut pieces of onion and capsicum and cooked in an onion and tomato-based gravy.
  • Kakori seekh kabab (lamb) $10
    • Ground spiced lamb mince, molded onto skewers and cooked in the tandoori oven - the world's softest kebab!
  • Side platter $10
  • Butter chicken $17
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a cashew and tomato-based gravy - the most popular delicacy of Northern India.
  • Malabari $19.5
    • Prawns or fish cooked in coconut-based gravy.
  • Peshwari naan $5
    • Soft bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts.
  • Madras $17
    • South Indian delight cooked with coconut based gravy.
  • Rogan josh $17
    • Mildly-spiced lamb or beef curry cooked in the traditional North Indian style.
  • Phad Krapaow Mou Krob $24.00
    • Hot & spicy stir-fried crispy pork belly with chillies, basil, bean and capsicum.
  • Pet Zaap (duck with herbs) $29.00
    • Hot and spicy sliced roasted duck stir fried with vegetables combined with herbs and spice, sweet basil, lemongrass, karchai, kaffir lime leaf, pepper corn and chilli.
  • Phad Prik Khing $24.00
    • Stir-fried thick spice red curry sauce with crispy pork belly, beans, capsicum, sweet basil and kaffir lime leaf.
  • Glass Noodle Salad (Yum Wun Sen) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.50
    • A spicy and sour combination of glass noodles, onions, tomato, Thai herbs and chilli, tossed with Thai-style dressing with your choice of: Minced pork or chicken $19.50 / Mixed Seafood or Squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 /Vegetarian with Tofu
  • Phad Khing Sod $19.00
    • Stir fried fresh ginger and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Fish $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • TK Tom Kar [mild - med - hot - Thai hot] $19.00
    • A citrus coconut soup seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, mushrooms, lemon juice, tomato and fresh coriander with your choice of: Chicken $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50/ Vegetarian with tofu
  • Side Salad $6.50
  • Phad Nam Mun Hoy $24.00
    • Stir-fried vegetables and crispy pork belly with oyster sauce.
  • Selection of Local Award Winning Wangapeka Cheese including
  • Pumpkin & Hazelnut Falafels $13.00
    • Smoky Tomato Relish and Mint Yogurt
  • Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate $14.00
    • With Black Currant Jelly and Toasted Buttered Brioche
  • Pic’s Peanut Butter Parfait, Dark Chocolate Brownie $14.00
    • Salted Caramel Sauce and Caramel Corn
  • - Bluerock – Soft Creamy Blue
  • Crispy Confit Duck Salad $21.00
    • With Gourmet Potatoes, Roast Peppers, Fresh Rocket, Yellow Rock Sugar Dressing and Fried Shallots (GF)
  • for two - $28.00
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $18.00
    • Served with Aioli and Fresh Lemon
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • With crusty bread
  • Chicken Fiesta $22.00
    • chicken, streaky bacon, baby spinach, red onion, cream cheese and berry aioli
  • Sauces:
    • Green Peppercorn, Red Wine, Bearnaise, Garlic Butter, Mushroom Sauce.
  • Classic Hawaiian $16.00
    • premium shaved ham off the bone, pineapple and red onion
  • King Prawn Cocktail $20.00
    • marinated king prawns, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, lemon, parsley verde finished with a traditional marie rose sauce
  • Dry Rubbed Rare Angus Flat Iron Steak $28.00
    • rubbed with spices, sliced and served with a salad of tomato coriander, red onion, avocado and cucumber
  • Choose any two sides & steak sauce
  • Tandoori Pork Kebabs $22.00
    • tender pork rubbed with a mix of tandoori spices served with Raita and naan
  • Grain fed angus ribeye steak, hand cut potatoes, salad, red wine jus $30
  • Cajun fried chicken wings, chilli $16
  • Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20
  • Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
  • Red wine braised lamb shank/s, mash, seasonal greens, jus $22 / $30
  • Seasoned wedges, sour cream, sweet chill $9
  • Side salad N/A
  • ‘Poutine’ Beer battered chips, cheese, red wine gravy $13
  • Green Beans $7.00
    • Butter and Soft Herbs
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • With Garlic Croutons
  • Crisp Skin Snapper $35.00
    • Pork Belly, Parsley Purée and Brown Butter Crumbs
  • Baked Mussels $15.50
    • With Parmesan, Verjus, Prosciutto and Parsley
  • Selection of Ice Creams $ 7.00
  • Selection of Breads $8.00
    • Dukkah, Dips and Nelson Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Matariki N/A
    • Matariki is a beautiful cheese coated with garlic, spices and herbs which form a jacket that infuses flavour through the cheese. This delicious tasting cheese is creamy, aromatic and delightfully spicy.
  • Selection of Local Cheeses $20.00
    • Quince and Crackers
  • West Coast whitebait omelette $22
    • Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
  • Tiger prawn risotto $18
    • tomato, onion sofrito
  • Spanish Cold meat platter $25
    • Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
  • Home smoked salmon salad $18
    • avocado, radish, wild rice, wasabi dressing
  • Pan fried market fish $30
    • summer vegetable ratatouille, green salad
  • Spanish style meatball $18
    • tomato & onion sauce, sautéed potatoes, salad
  • Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Lamb rump $30
    • green beans, Heck’s bacon, grilled tomato, green salad
  • Bambino Pasta (Sorry, children only) $10.50
    • Tri-colour pasta spirals in our Neapolitan tomato sauce with bacon
  • Home-made Soup (or chowder, add $3) and bread of the day ( Add $3 for gluten-free bread) $12.50
  • Nelson Bays $19.50/$29.50
    • Green-lipped mussels, fish, prawns, shrimps and calamari marinated in a mango, chilli and coriander salsa
  • Bloke's Beef Salad $20.50
    • Trust us on this one - it's good!
  • Banana Rumba $14.50
    • Banana pan-fried in a hot caramel and rum sauce, served with vanilla ice cream
  • Spring Nelson Lamb $19.50/$29.50
    • Marinated lamb, dry-roasted kumera, spinach, fresh tomato, drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
  • Ceasar Salad $18.50
    • with cos lettuce, croutons, walnuts, anchovies, Rai Valley bacon, free-range egg and shaved parmesan cheese
  • The Big Easy $19.50/$29.50
    • Chunks of wood-roasted chicken breast pan fried in Cajun spices, mushroom and pineapple, finished with unsweetened yoghurt
  • Sweet'n Sour Omelette Don $13.00
    • Omelette on steamed rice, sweet'n sour sauce, shredded leak
  • Tuna Tataki $19.00
    • Delicately seared tuna with wasabi vinaigrette gelée, flying fish roe, shredded leek. Served chilled
  • Tonkotsu Ramen $13.00
    • Cloudy pork base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo shoots, ginger, mustard leaves
  • Takana Fried Rice $14.00
    • Takana mustard leaves, chāshū pork, egg, spring onion
  • Tsukemono $6.00
    • Pickled seasonal vegetables
  • Tuna Avo $9.50
    • Diced tuna sashimi, avocado, wasabi soy dressing
  • Yakisoba $14.00
    • Stir fried noodles with pork belly, onion, cabbage. Garnished with bonito flakes, mayo
  • Pork Belly Spring Rolls $9.00
    • Crispy spring rolls with pork belly, shitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots. Japanese mustard
  • CHICKEN -
  • BHUNA GOSHT Tender diced beef cooked in a dry onion and tomato gravy served with a hint of caramalised garlic $ 15.98
  • TANDOORI CHOPS Succulent Lamb cutlets marinated in spices cooked on skewers in the tandoor oven $ 10.48 (Mains $ 17.48)
  • VEGETARIAN -
  • CHEESE & GARLIC NAAN - bread stuffed with cheese and garlic $ 3.48
  • Raita $1.98
  • ENTREE: a mixed platter of two pieces each of samosa, pakora, chicken tikka and seekh kebab $24.98 per person
  • POTATO CHEESE PARATHA - A hearty filling of mashed potatoes mildly spiced with green chillies, corriander & ginger and cheese stuffed in a naan dough and cooked in the tandoor oven coming to you serve $5.98
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Trio of cheese $8.50
    • Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
  • Apricot chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Xtra Large $3.90
  • Meat lovers $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
  • Mash Potato $5.00
  • Margarita $16.50
    • with fresh basil, fresh tomato
  • Prawns $13.50
    • half dozen served with garlic aioli
  • Olive $17.00
    • spinach, olives, feta, red onion, tzaki
  • Hawaiian $17.50
    • with pineapple and diced ham
  • Lasagne Bolognaise $17.50
    • with bechamel sauce, mozzarella served with side salad
  • Caesar Salad $16.50
    • cos lettuce, croutons, poached egg, bacon top with Caesar dressing
  • Bruschetta Bread $8.50
    • fresh tomato, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil
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