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Phuthai Esarn Restaurant menu

10 dishes across 5 sections $20 to $30 Thai restaurant

Prices transcribed from the printed menu, last checked

Menu Phuthai Esarn Restaurant photo menu 1
Photographed in store, August 2026. See all 4 pages

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Photographed in store in August 2026. The dish list below covers everything we could read clearly; the full card has more.

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Drinks 8 dishes

  • Coke (330 Ml Can) NZ$4.00

  • Sparkling Guava NZ$5.00

    Bundaberg sparkling guava (375 ml).

  • Coconut Water With Pulp NZ$5.00

    Coconut water with pulp 500 ml.

  • Sprite (330 Ml Can) NZ$4.00

  • Coke Zero Sugar (330 Ml Can) NZ$4.00

  • Sparkling Passion Fruit NZ$5.00

    Bundaberg sparkling passion fruit (375 ml).

  • Ginger Beer (Bundaberg 375 Ml) NZ$5.00

  • Sparkling Peach NZ$5.00

    Bundaberg sparkling peach (375 ml).

Curry (Rice Included) 5 dishes

  • Red Duck Curry NZ$32.90

    Roasted duck in red curry, vegetables, special with pineapple and lychee.

  • Red Curry NZ$25.90

    Thai red curry with coconut milk, and vegetables.

  • Green Curry NZ$25.90

    Thai green curry, coconut milk, and vegetables.

  • Massaman Beef Curry NZ$27.90

    Massaman curry and coconut milk with beef and potatoes.

  • Panang Curry NZ$25.90

    Thai thick red curry and coconut milk.

Sides 4 dishes

  • Roti & Peanut Sauce NZ$7.00

  • Sticky Rice NZ$4.50

    sticky rice

  • Jasmine Rice NZ$4.00

  • Coconut Rice NZ$5.00

Rice and Noodle 4 dishes

  • Pad Thai Chicken NZ$24.90

    Fried rice noodle with spring onion, peanut, and chicken.

  • Khao Pad NZ$24.90

    Fried rice with chicken, pork, or beef, and vegetable.

  • Pad See Yew NZ$24.90

    Thai-style fried rice noodle with chicken, pork, or beef, and thickened soya sauce.

  • Pad Thai Prawn NZ$27.90

    Fried rice noodle with spring onion, peanut, and prawn.

Appetizer 8 dishes

  • Karee Puff NZ$15.50

    Curry puff stuffed with minced chicken, potato, and onion.

  • Chicken Na Kai NZ$15.50

    Deep-fried chicken patties on bread.

  • Toong Thong NZ$15.50

    Money bags. Deep-fried minced chicken and shrimp parcels with mixed vegetables.

  • Mixed Entrées NZ$17.00

    Karee puff, fried spring roll, money bag, and chicken na kai.

  • Fried Spring Roll Vegetarian NZ$15.00

    Vegetarian. Deep-fried vegetarian spring roll filled with vermicelli and vegetables.

  • Chicken Satay NZ$17.00

    Slices of chicken, marinated in curry powder served with peanut sauce.

  • Fresh Chicken Spring Roll NZ$15.50

    Spring roll filled with chicken, vegetables, and herbs.

  • Thai Fish Cakes NZ$17.00

    Thai-style deep-fried fish cake served with sweet chili dipping sauce.

Stir-Fried (Rice Included) 5 dishes

  • Pad Peanut Sauce NZ$27.90

    Sautéed chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce.

  • Pad Priew Wan NZ$25.90

    Thai-style sweet and sour stir-fried with beef, chicken, or pork.

  • Basil Stir-Fried NZ$25.90

    Hot Thai chili stir-fried chicken, pork, or beef with onion, vegetables, and basil.

  • Chicken & Cashew Nuts NZ$27.90

    Stir-fried chicken and cashew nuts with vegetables.

  • Gai Pad Khing NZ$25.90

    Stir-fried chicken with ginger and vegetables.

Vegetarian 15 dishes

  • Stir-Fried Vegetables NZ$24.00

    Vegetarian.

  • Pad See Yew Tofu NZ$24.00

    Vegetarian.

  • Red Curry Tofu NZ$25.00

    Vegetarian.

  • Fried Vegetable Spring Roll NZ$13.00

    Vegetarian.

  • Pad Peanut Sauce Tofu NZ$27.00

    Vegetarian.

  • Tofu Cashew Nuts NZ$27.00

    Vegetarian.

  • Basil Tofu NZ$25.00

    Vegetarian.

  • Fresh Vegetable Spring Roll NZ$15.50

    Vegetarian.

  • Steamed Vegetables NZ$9.50

    Vegetarian.

  • Panang Curry Tofu NZ$25.00

    Vegetarian.

  • Pad Thai Tofu NZ$24.00

    Vegetarian.

  • Tofu Pad Khing NZ$25.00

    Vegetarian. Stir-fried with ginger.

  • Green Curry Tofu NZ$25.00

    Vegetarian.

  • Tofu Pad Priew Wan NZ$25.00

    Vegetarian. Sweet and sour stir-fried.

  • Khao Pad Tofu NZ$24.00

    Vegetarian. Fried rice.

Soup 2 dishes

  • Tom Yum Prawn NZ$24.00

    Hot and sour prawn soup with mushroom, onion, lime juice, and lemongrass.

  • Tom Kha Gai NZ$20.00

    Chicken coconut milk soup with galangal, lemongrass, and lime juice.

NEW ITEMS 4 dishes

  • NEW - Khao Soi NZ$25.90

    A savory Thai coconut curry broth with egg noodles, topped with chicken, shallots, pickled mustard, lemon, fried chilli and crispy noodles.

  • NEW - Fresh Mango With Sweet Sticky Rice NZ$15.50

    Popular Thai dessert - Fresh mango with sweet sticky rice and coconut sauce

  • Crispy Chicken Salad NZ$26.90

    Deep fried chicken with fresh onions, tomatoes, and carrots, tossed in our special house-made dressing

  • Baked Mussels With Tom Yum Sauce NZ$16.00

    Juicy mussels baked in Tom Yum sauce, topped with melted cheese.

Esarn Food (Rice Included) 3 dishes

  • Larb NZ$25.90

    Northeastern Thai dishes. Minced chicken, beef, or pork with herb, lime leaves, and lime juice.

  • Beef Salad NZ$27.90

    Northeastern Thai dishes. Grill beef salad with Thai dressing sauce.

  • Nam Tok Beef NZ$27.90

    Northeastern Thai dishes. Grilled beef salad with Thai dressing sauce.

About these prices

Restaurants change prices without notice, and a menu photographed in August may already be out of date. Treat these figures as a guide, not a quote. If you spot a difference, tell us and we will re-check it.

Let me introduce you to Phuthai Esarn Restaurant, a spot I always bring up when people ask where to find real-deal Thai flavors in Wellington. Tucked away at 38 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, this Thai restaurant feels relaxed, lively, and confidently itself from the moment you walk in. Phuthai Esarn Restaurant isn’t trying to be flashy; instead, it leans into bold aromas, comforting plates, and that unmistakable Esarn-style punch that keeps conversations flowing between bites. I usually describe it as the kind of place where you can pop in for a quick bite after work or settle in for a longer dine-in session with friends, because the menu and mood easily support both. The food comes out designed for sharing, with small plates that make it easy to sample different textures and heat levels, and there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options that don’t feel like afterthoughts. At the same time, meat lovers and spice chasers will find plenty to get excited about, especially late in the evening when late-night food really hits the spot. Service options like takeaway and delivery make it practical for busy days, while dining in lets you enjoy the casual buzz of the room. Drinks play a supporting role here in a very natural way, with beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails available to match the food rather than overpower it. Alcohol is present, but it never steals the spotlight from the kitchen, which keeps the experience grounded and food-focused. When I talk about Phuthai Esarn Restaurant, I usually emphasize how approachable it feels, how quickly it becomes a regular stop, and how effortlessly it fits into everyday plans, whether that means a spontaneous dinner, a relaxed catch-up, or a flavorful escape from the usual routine, with quick service, friendly energy, and a menu that invites repeat visits without feeling repetitive.

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