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Welcome To Tongtara Thai Restaurant
Welcome to Tongtara Thai Restaurant, a cherished gem located at 142 Hardy Street, Nelson. Renowned for its warm, attentive service, the restaurant creates a welcoming atmosphere where guests savor authentic Thai flavors. Diners rave about the delectable dishes, particularly the flavorful green curry and perfectly cooked roti, along with fresh spring rolls. Patrons appreciate the generous portion sizes and affordable prices, especially during lunch. The inviting ambiance fosters great conversations among friends and family, making it a go-to destination for Thai cuisine lovers. With a commitment to excellence, Tongtara promises a gratifying dining experience with every visit.
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Tongtara Thai Restaurant
Welcome to Tongtara Thai Restaurant, a delightful culinary gem nestled in the heart of Nelson at 142 Hardy Street. If you're searching for a slice of authentic Thai cuisine, look no further. This restaurant is quickly becoming a local favorite, not just for its flavorful dishes but also for its exceptional service.
As you step inside Tongtara, you are greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. Diners have consistently praised the friendly staff, who go out of their way to ensure a pleasant dining experience. A particular highlight mentioned by many visitors is the complimentary spring rolls presented during special occasions, adding a thoughtful touch to your meal.
The menu offers a variety of traditional Thai favorites, perfect for lunch or dinner. Amber Kenning raved about the green curry with chicken, highlighting its rich flavor, while her sister enjoyed the stir-fried noodles with beef. Both dishes exemplify the restaurant's commitment to serving delicious, well-prepared food with fresh ingredients.
Dylan Booth echoed this sentiment, noting that the roti at Tongtara is the best he's ever had—light, fluffy, and cooked to perfection. He also enjoyed the rice paper spring rolls, which showcased the freshness of their ingredients. The bold flavors of the green curry and the delicious crispy tofu salad further cement the restaurant's reputation as a top Thai eatery.
In addition to the outstanding cuisine, visitors often commend the attentive service. According to patrons like Ask, the quick turnaround of dishes without compromising quality is a hallmark of Tongtara. Priced reasonably, especially during lunch, it feels like a step away from the hustle and bustle at an excellent value. Tracey Kenning has been a loyal customer since 2017 and continues to be impressed by the consistent deliciousness of her go-to dishes, further underlining the restaurant's commitment to quality.
On busy days, customers have noted that the sound carries inside the restaurant, but the inviting ambiance and friendly service help create a memorable dining experience. Whether you're a longtime Thai lover or a newcomer to the cuisine, Tongtara Thai Restaurant welcomes all with open arms and a menu full of taste.
If you find yourself in Nelson, I highly recommend paying a visit to Tongtara Thai Restaurant. The combination of authentic flavors, reasonable prices, and exceptional service makes it a must-try destination for anyone seeking incredible Thai food.
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“ Everything was Fantastic ! A cool rainy grey early evening ... Nice and warm and cosy inside with relaxing chilled music playing in the background. Great friendly attentive service. We ordered a mix of entree's that couldn't be faulted. . Fish Cakes, mini pork ribs, melt in your mouth lemon salt pepper calamari, chicken nibbles... then a main to share of "Chef's Special " spicy crispy crumbed chicken and fried rice ... Absolutely Delicious! And I Loved having Chard Farm Chardonnay : ) Thank You for a beautiful dinner ! ”
“ Food is delicious and well presented,great friendly service,atmosphere is nice but sound carries making it a little noisy inside when it's busy ”
“ Went for lunch with my sister and the service was amazing, So friendly! They gave us 4 free spring rolls to share due to it being a special day for the restaurant. I got the green curry with chicken and it was sooo tasty and my sister got stir fried noodles with beef and she loved it! Food and service was so good! Was a bit quiet in the restaurant so it felt a little weird but it made it easy to be able to have a good conversation. Love love love Tongtara and will definitely be going back as soon as possible ”
“ The best roti I have ever had in my life, light and cooked to perfection. Had the rice paper spring rolls as another starter, fresh and tasty dip, have had a little more punch/acidity in the dip elsewhere which is purely a personal preference. Had a Thai classic, Green Curry for the main, VERY flavourful and well presented, generous portion of rice. Partner had the crispy tofu salad she was a fan, gone before I could try it. The main highlight aside from a delight to the taste buds and ann affordable meal was the service. Felt very warm and welcoming, prompt but not pushy, attention to detail. We will be going back and taking friends/family. ”
“ Cannot fault this place at all. Reasonable prices (especially lunches), food is delicious, absolutely amazing soul food, service is lovely, food comes out quick! My favorite restaurant in Nelson currently. ”
“ One of my favourites, has never let me down! I have been going here since 2017 and took my sister here today. They gave us free spring rolls as it was a special day for the restaurant. She ordered the green curry with chicken (medium spice) and it was so flavoursome, without being too spicy, great for a cold day! I got the stir fried rice noodles with beef which is a usual for me and they’ve always been consistent in delicious flavour with lovely fresh vegetables. Great prices for lunch and the service has always been exceptional here, very attentive! 110% recommend to Thai lovers ”