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    Thai Chef's Restaurant Wellington

    280 Reviews
    #70 of 699 Restaurants in Wellington}
    $$ - $$$Asian, Thai, Street Food
    1 Blair Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    +64 4-385 4535
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    Overview
    4.0
    280 reviews
    • Excellent51%
    • Very good35%
    • Average7%
    • Poor5%
    • Terrible2%
    Travellers talk about
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    CUISINES
    Asian, Thai, Street Food, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    LOCATION
    1 Blair Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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    1 - 10 of 271 reviews

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great food at the restaurant and takeaways.

    I have been here on several occasions, and have found the food great. I have liked it enough to even order it for the team at work, everyone has loved it. I would recommend the restaurant to any friend. Nice clean place to have dinner...More

    Thank tuspan
    Reviewed 8 September 2017
    A real taste of Thailand

    I had the nam tok nua which was very good and the lab moo which was excellent. Service was very good, nice folks working there. Reminded me of home for sure.

    Thank ScottMcColley
    Reviewed 4 September 2017
    Lovely Thai restaurant in Wellington City

    My husband and I dined at the Thai Chef recently on a Friday night. The waiting staff were very friendly, polite and attentive (but not intrusive) The menu had plenty to choose from.The wait time was relatively short and our meals were really delicious. A...More

    Thank Glenis and Juli... C
    Reviewed 20 August 2017 via mobile
    Great food, large portions

    We visited this attractively decorated restaurant with our two kids and they enjoyed it as much as us. The portions were very big and the food delicious. The location is near the waterfront and Tepapa, so handy for tourists. Staff friendly and prices good. Due...More

    Thank C3P0
    Reviewed 15 August 2017 via mobile
    Delicious

    Fantastic food! Definitely returning! Haven't found a good Thai restaurant in Wellington that isn't prohibitively expensive for an every day takeaway/ dine in. Staff were lovely! They did bring out some of our meals at different times than requested ie. A few entrees came out...More

    Thank Gori_inwellington
    Reviewed 12 August 2017
    Most amazing Thai food, no cuisine I have ever had.

    Let's make this simple. If you like Thai cuisine you have to go here. If you have never tried Thai food then it is the best place to start. The staff were excellent, friendly and polite. The hardest part of the experience was trying to...More

    Thank tuffalan
    Reviewed 10 August 2017 via mobile
    Best Curry I've had

    Vege & tofu panga curry was phenomenal! Creamy and delicious. The staff are friendly and polite. Great big round tables - fab for groups and a BYo

    Thank PeoplesNolan
    Reviewed 10 August 2017
    Thai Chef experience

    We are real Thai food fans, and this restaurant is way and above our favorite in Wellington. The atmosphere and decor are good, the food is excellent and so is the service. We have never had a bad meal in all the times we have...More

    Thank marygray0908
    Reviewed 5 August 2017 via mobile
    Kiwi classic

    Love Thai chef! Staff are friendly, gpod prices and great food. Really good place for a BYO. Went there for work and order the classic kiwi with roti sides. Dish came with coconut rice and was around $30. Brilliant flavours!

    Thank Daniel F
    Reviewed 2 August 2017 via mobile
    Above average!

    Visited this restaurant as a large group and overall everything was good! Wait staff were friendly and overall the food was good. Even though the food was good it was not as amazing as I was hoping for. I've had a lot of "wow" Asian...More

    Thank Matt_and_Mylo
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$14 - US$20
    Cuisine
    Asian, Thai, Street Food, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Highchairs Available, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Delivery
    Good for
    Special Occasion Dining, Kids, Groups, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Monday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Tuesday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Wednesday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Thursday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Friday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Saturday
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 1 Blair Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  North Island  >  Greater Wellington  >  Wellington
    • Phone Number: +64 4-385 4535
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    Description
    The Award Thai Restaurant in Wellington - The Thai Chef's restaurant was awarded "Thai Select" PREMIUM by the Thai Prime Minister H.E. Yingluck Shinawatra on March 24, 2013 in recognition of their high quality and authenticity of Royal Thai Cuisine.Now you be the Judge.....Deliveries & TakeoutsFully licensed.Lunch Tuesday to FridayDinner 7 nights
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