I cannot fault this restaurant on anything! The staff were very friendly and really lovely and were attentive without being intrusive. The food was perhaps the best Thai food I have ever eaten, if not the best from any restaurant I have been to. It...was reasonably priced given how fantastic it tasted, and the portion sizes were spot on. I wish I was a local so I could go more often, but next time I am anywhere near Napier I will be back. Thank you all for creating such a lovely restaurant!More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Ashley R

1 review

Reviewed 6 October 2023 via mobile

Over priced rubbish

Ordered via deliver easy for 4 people on recommendation. $222 for barely enough food for two people. Over priced bland rubbish. $15 for a small Roti cut into four. Dont waste your money. Pathetic service. Will never go back. This was Sai Havelock North

Date of visit: October 2023

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Pioneer11371584426

1 review

Reviewed 5 October 2023

Horrendous portions and pricing!

Ordered via delivereasy which I have done multiple times before and not sure why everything has changed but the portion sizes are a joke not even enough to feed 2 people I just could not believe it, everything tasted different was horrendous as well as...horrendous pricing. Will not ever ever use these guys again so dissappointed as cost me over $150 for nothing!!!More

Date of visit: October 2023

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RosieOli

26 reviews

Reviewed 18 August 2023 via mobile

Highly recommended

Absolutely fantastic food. Delicious flavours, lovely atmosphere and wonderful service. A total surprise and delight.

Date of visit: August 2023

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Alysha B

31 reviews

Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

Hands down best Thai I have ever eaten!

Hands down the best Thai I have ever eaten! I am a massive Thai food fan and have tried a lot. I recommend Meang Kana with the chili. It’s an explosion of flavours. The staff are super friendly and explain any tricks with eating certain...dishes.More

Date of visit: August 2022

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Designer02

6 reviews

Reviewed 13 June 2023

Taste sensation

We had an exceptional meal at Sai Thai last night. A taste sensation. Great service also. We can't wait to return.

Date of visit: May 2023

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Nanniebobbin

34 reviews

Reviewed 28 May 2023 via mobile

Taste buds tantilised

Omg rating this at 100% taste buds satisfied, none of us could fault the meal or experience in any way A 1 service and meal 10/10

Date of visit: May 2023

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Curious20812600432

1 review

Reviewed 24 May 2023

Disappointing

I had a dish that consisted of a few slices of cucumber overlaid with two lettuce leaves, some pieces of fried tofu and halved cherry tomatoes arranged in a ring around the outside of the plate. Accompanied by their ‘special’ peanut/satay style sauce. $30. The...food costs would have been about $3. Abysmal. It looked nothing like the pics on their Facebook page. Glass of wine was exceptionally small. The roti bread was over cooked. Chan’s and Piku are much better choices.More

Date of visit: May 2023

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Dianne T

199 reviews

Reviewed 11 March 2023

very pleasant surprise to find such a great little place

Lovely place to spend a wedding anniversary. Very tasty food, impressive presentation of every dish and we had 3 courses! Great staff, personal service. Will definitely go back soon.

Date of visit: March 2023

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353dicky

7 reviews

Reviewed 2 March 2023 via mobile

Not your Father’s Thai Restaurant - Fantastic Menu

We were not expecting how good the food is at Sai. This “is not your father’s” Thai restaurant. Everything on the menu was either new, or a much better dish, than what you get at the typical Thai restaurant. BTW about 75% was new. The...tastes were fantastic, the preparations perfect, and the presentations well done. A great surprise to us, and worth the “risk” of going to a new place.More

Date of visit: February 2023

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FJB774

486 reviews

Reviewed 25 January 2023

Interesting

This is one of those places where the Thai cuisine has been adjusted and modified to suit the local palate and hence its not really Thai now Its not bed but just not Thai Service was good but quite fussy. They were overworked hence stuff...got forgotten Overall not bed and eating in Napier on a Tuesday is a blessingMore

Date of visit: January 2023

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Hal J

954 reviews

Reviewed 22 January 2023

Sai - Thai Comes To Havelock North Village

YAY! Sai thai comes to Havelock North Village. AWEsome that one can get their pad thai, tofu dishes or ANY of a variety of salmon dishes. Good one!

Date of visit: January 2023

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jantB4906DB

9 reviews

Reviewed 13 January 2023 via mobile

Wow!

Where to find, we really enjoyed the pad Thai and the chicken cashew. Highly recommend. Prompt service as well.

Date of visit: January 2023

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Sandra F

13 reviews

Reviewed 7 January 2023 via mobile

A must for Thai food

Great food - wonderful Thai flavours. Very reasonably priced and the service is great and staff all very friendly. Would recommend.

Date of visit: January 2023

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StezzaWazza

146 reviews

Reviewed 18 October 2022 via mobile

Great, tasty food. Prompt, friendly service

Ate here for a light dinner. Pad Thai and some delicious stir fried mixed vegetables. A couple of beers and wine. Service was excellent. Very friendly staff. Just what we were looking for (we’d had a huge lunch out earlier). It was, by the way,...one of very few restaurants open on a Monday evening! Definitely recommend!More

Date of visit: October 2022

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nick a

is this place good for kids? our kids do eat Thai food and love it (mild spice) but this restaurant doesn't sound child friendly. they are 10 and 12. thanks.

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I think they would be. If you like to let your children run around and make noise probably not but if they sit under a measure of self restraint yes. There is outdoor/footpath seating and that might be suitable for your... More

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SAI THAI EATERY, Napier - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Yes, Sai Thai Eatery offers takeaway services.

Sai Thai Eatery is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:

Food: 4.5
Service: 4.5
Value: 4