Golden Rice Thai Cuisine
110 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3110, New ZealandAbout Golden Rice Thai Cuisine
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A group of us popped in here on a rainy afternoon in need of kai and shelter. The kai was delicious. It was quick to the table, full of flavour and generous. The service was lucent. We were getting close to closing time, but the staff were having their lunch and were happy for us to stay warm and dry with them. I'll be back here to explore the rest of the menu. So excited about the mains, I forgot to take pics.
Beautiful Thai restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, very clean throughout, including the bathrooms, and a very warm, friendly welcome. We really appreciated that they managed to squeeze us in even though they were expecting two very large groups. The authentic-looking Thai silverware and the beautiful presentation of the dishes added to the experience. We ordered the Pad Thai and Pad See Ew, the flavours were unfortunately not what we expected. The Pad Thai was a little too sweet for our taste and lacked the usual balance of flavours and color typically associated with this classic dish. They were also quite oily. Having travelled to Thailand several times and enjoyed many Thai restaurants, we were hoping for a more authentic flavour profile. That said, the excellent service, cleanliness, and ambience definitely stood out.
I just had lunch here and it was so tasty. The fish cakes as an appetiser were sublime. Not greasy and subtle in flavour. To follow, I had the grilled chicken in a chilli and tamarind sauce. It tasted perfect. I heartily recommend this place.
My wife and I got two Veg1. Tofu with cashew nuts. One with mild heat. Both came with rice. Our order was to takeaway. The meals were absolutely delicious 😋. We would definitely return and recommend to others. Service was very nice.
Best Thai in a long while. Every meal top notch. Creamy Tom Ka Gai. Crispy spring rolls. Pad Thai just full of yummies. Cold beer and friendly staff made our night a great memory. Prices are good too and portions big.