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The Nook Thai Eatery
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About
Features
CUISINES
Asian, Thai
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
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Hours
Closed now
Sunday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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4.0
143 reviews
Excellent
53
Very good
59
Average
16
Poor
9
Terrible
6
Justin9127
595 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
We dined in this restaurant as a tour group during a Monday evening close to Christmas. Upon arrival, we were escorted to the top floor, which was quite crammed as it has 3 tables in total. The food was on average only- the vegetables with prawn-like sauce (the sauce) was too spicy, and the other cuisines were not very Thai-themed, in my opinion. Service was also on average only. The food came very quickly, which resulted in no space to accommodate more food/ dishes on our table, and staff were not too attentive- I had to get bowls for our group when we proceeded to drink our Tom Yam Soup. Overall, an average meal, and things could be improved for a better stay.
Written 23 December 2024
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Dave T
Cambridge65 contributions
Feb 2023 • business
Visited this place whilst on tour in Christchurch and was disappointed overall.
The Chicken and cashews was quite expensive and was coated in breadcrumbs thicker than the chicken itself.
Service was good and friendly
Portions were not large
Written 12 February 2023
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jonswaino
Great Missenden30 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
We found this little eatery on the trendy New Regent Street, and were really impressed with the food. The decor is not great, and it is a bit cramped, but you can sit outside and watch the world and the trams go by at close quarters.
The food: we ate green and red curries, beef and chicken, and Pad Thai chicken and beef. Tom yum soup as well. We had 3 meals in 3 days and each was excellent. The vegetables are fresh and crunchy, the meat tender, and the sauces adjusted for heat to your taste. They add no MSG, so it’s only the actual ingredients that flavour the food. Service can be a little slow, but is really friendly. This is a family-run eatery, and they are good.
Written 4 February 2024
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Mark S
Rakiraki85 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
Read some great reviews online, so were considering dinner here as we recently moved into the neighborhood. However, as we were passing this day, decided to stop in for lunch. Lunch is a cheaper and limited menu, not uncommon, but perhaps we lucked out because it was lunch?? Ordered spring rolls 'to start', and chicken cashew for main. Both arrived at the same time. Spring rolls were more roll than spring, we didn't finish. Cashew chicken came with no cashews. After inquiring about the absence of cashews we were given a separate bowl of cashews. Perhaps the restaurant is under new ownership? It seemed staff working on the day were only there filling in time. The restaurant closed for lunch at 2pm, and they were keen for us to be gone. We are gone ;(
Written 20 December 2023
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Donald J
Bellingham1000 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
First night in town and wanted something quick to take to the room. Delicious smells were wafting down the street and we figured out it was here. Welcoming hostess took our order and had it ready to go in about 15 minutes. Good flavors in the sauces and the prawns were fresh tasting and cooked just right.
Written 25 August 2024
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Chris S
Apple Valley65 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Delicious Thai food in cozy quarters. Very friendly staff. Most tables are up a winding staircase. Three tables downstairs and a table or two outside. Our meal was a birthday celebration so we added the homemade coconut ice cream. It was excellent. Remember to check the specials board. We had Roti with peanut sauce from the specials.
Written 13 October 2024
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Maree R
Christchurch1323 contributions
May 2022 • none
Service was great. The Cheeky Beef Curry was tasty, very rich and a small serving but if it was larger it would be way too much richness for me. The garlic and chili veg was tasty to start but none of the food had really taken on the flavours. For the 2 dishes our dinner bill was over $60, pricey for average Thai food.
Written 22 May 2022
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Ron C
Sturminster Newton31 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
All the usual Thai fare served by friendly and attentive staff. Cosy surroundings in a quirky street. We ate downstairs but heard plenty of complements being passed to the staff about the upstairs decor by customers coming downstairs to pay.
Written 6 January 2024
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Fiona C
6 contributions
Jul 2022 • couples
We had a Pad Thai and Green Curry, both tasted fantastic! The veges were crisp and not overcooked, and the flavours very fresh and not overly spicy or sweet. I had a generous sized gin and tonic too. The service was friendly and food delivered promptly. The atmosphere inside is cosy (albeit a bit cramped) but easily overlooked due to the deliciousness of the meal! Very reasonably priced too.
Written 12 July 2022
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William
Christchurch1 contribution
Aug 2023 • friends
This place is tiny but the food was really good, particularly the duck red curry and the beef cheek curry. I felt sorry for the party sat near the door. With people coming and going and crowding round to pay it was pretty cramped downstairs, but as long as you’re upstairs it’s not a problem.
Written 12 August 2023
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India2012
Christchurch641 contributions
Feb 2020 • solo
... Authentic Thai food, lunch menu a bit overpriced, if you're vegetarian you pay same as meat eaters.
Should be 3 dollars less. Anyway, it was good, but as it is much cheaper at Thai Orchid, I may stay there.
But will check next month vegetarian options again. Also there should be tofu on the vegetarian panang curry.
Written 3 February 2020
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Frank A
Christchurch42 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
The name certainly sums it up! I couldn’t climb the narrow stairs but fortunately a table at ground level was available. I had the duck curry which was excellent. Service was quick and I think you have to expect limited English in a Thai restaurant - it’s part of the ethnic dining experience. I enjoyed my experience.
Written 31 July 2023
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Lord MacDuff
Scotland653 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Recommended by reception staff at the Rendezvous Hotel, this is a great little Thai restaurant just around the corner on New Regent Street. A bit too cold for us to sit outside, we ate downstairs though there was space upstairs. Satay chicken and spring rolls were delicious starters and the chicken cashew dish was wonderful. The green curry though was really good, the flavours were subtle and it tasted just wonderful. It’s not the most up-market looking restaurant, the décor is tired, worn and a little cramped but boy is the food good. Many thanks.
Written 1 April 2020
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JodyR580
What’s a lovely 5 star reviews while we are lock down at the moment!! This cheers me up deeply.
Hope you are safe at home in UK and yet we are looking forward for our door to be open and serve ours great food again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Fon ( owner) 🙏💝
Written 3 April 2020
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Charles C
Christchurch17 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
Lovely! Very attentive and friendly staff, really delicious food and great value! It is quite a small space so you are a little squeezed in so be prepared - but totally worth it! Now firmly on our list for another visit!
Written 23 March 2024
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Hawean
Geraldine306 contributions
May 2023 • couples
We were most disappointed. We had a satay style dish that was insipid. We had asked for a coffee but she had to rush upstairs to speak to someone. Her English was appalling. Eventually someone else turned up with limited English too and we ended up cancelling the coffees. Not a pleasant experience.
Written 26 July 2023
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