Petra Stark
We arrived at the restaurant on a Saturday after 9PM as we had just finished working at an all-day event. There were only a few customers left who were just getting ready to leave, so we were wondering whether the kitchen was still open. We were in for a pleasant surprise. The waitress was delightful, super friendly and helped with meal selection. While the décor has seen better days, the quality of food totally made up for it. We had delicious Curry and Pad Thai dishes that were rich in flavour and had a nice heat level - just what we had asked for. That combined with the friendly service will definitely see us come back on our next visit to the capital.
Rosie Ingle
Christian
Went on a Sunday night. We were the only table at the time so service was pretty efficient. BYO at a 2.50 per bottle making a night out very affordable. Overall, the dishes were nice except they were all quite spicy and we weren’t informed beforehand. Oh we order an mixed entry for two, but only one was places. A lost profit maybe?
RaeRae
If you're having a hard time finding good options for a large group, Phu Thai Lanna should be put on the "to try" list. However, on the flipside, if you're looking for a romantic dinner for two this is probably not the best choice.<br/><br/>Tonight's excursion was for a 40th so we were a decent sized group of about 20, split across two tables.<br/><br/>Our tables order was taken well in advance of the other table so as our main meals were coming out, the other table was just receiving entrees. While we were split, it seemed odd and impacted the flow of our evening.<br/><br/>The food was really yummy. I had a Red Thai Tofu Curry. It had just the right kick of heat, lots of tofu and veges, and a rich creamy sauce.<br/><br/>By the time we left, the place was heaving with people in big tables. There was only one couple and I felt for them... hope he wasnt popping the question as he could have said anything!
Br3nxo
I have been here for lunch and had their chicken pad Thai, so yummy! Not dry and great chicken to noodle ratio. I need to come back here and have it again!
Em
We got takeaway Thai for dinner - three dishes between us flatties. The Panaeng Curry, Pad See Yew, and Tofu Pad Khing - with roti. Such a good combination! Really fresh flavours, not too oily - all three dishes tasted to clean and different. BUT the service is really average - heard staff arguing in the kitchen really loudly too...
Sophie Warren
Good food (I very much enjoyed the chicken lab. The fish cake starter was also lovely.) and very generous portion sizes. A great place for a byo.
Sean P E Fleming
Tuesday lunchtime visit. I've been here before but it was a few years ago. I seemed to remember it was quite good... but couldn't be sure.<br/><br/>Whenever I go to a new Thai restaurant I tend to order their pad Thai For me this is a good way to judge how good they are. So many places get it so wrong. <br/><br/>So, I ordered the chicken pad Thai ($11.00). My friend ordered the Tom Yum soup. Which looked (and by all accounts) was nice.<br/><br/>The Pad Thai was nice. Good portion size, crisp bean sprouts. No chili on the side which I would have preferred but no biggy. Chicken a touch dry but plenty of it. Overall very tasty and enjoyable.
Lily Brown
I like planning. The process of planning and writing things down in my clunky old diary is calming. It puts me in my comfort zone. I like to eliminate the unknown. However, sometimes impromptu dinners with friends are the best. Tonight was such a night. What’s more, we decided to go to a restaurant that none of us have ever been – Phu Thai Lana.
Chelci Zeeman
We waited for half an hour just for someone to take our order. The food was great but the service was abismal. I had to go up to the reception area and wait for 5 minutes just to say that we were ready to order. When the lady came over, I took my order and she didn't understand when I'd said the numbers printed on the menu. I had to point to the menu after three attempts for her to understand what I wanted.
Stacy Heyman
We had a BYO here last night, we got a few starters between the table - fresh Vietnamese spring rolls which were delicious and the others had a mixed entree which lists four options but only comes with one of each which they found a bit misleading. I had vegetarian peanut satay which was amazingly good, one from the group had peanut chicken which was also delicious and the others had curry or noodles which they all loved. The food all out fast - although it is a bit pricey for what it is (peanuts vegetables and tofu without rice) but is definitely worth it.<br/><br/>Rice costs additional but that's fine with everyone as its typical, corkage was about $5. <br/><br/>The staff were really accommodating they opened the doors for us because it was so hot and also didn't ask us to leave at the end - we were the last ones there and they seemed happy to let us chat.
Rosemary Young
I have been here a couple of times where we have ordered similar dishes each time.<br/><br/>Depending what you order, it can be a hit and miss. I ordered a Pad Thai, a basic staple in which I use to judge how good a Thai restaurant is. Unfortunately the Pad Thai that was served up was way below standard, where the noodles were over cooked and far to saucy - definitely not an authentic pad thai.<br/><br/>Check out my website for a more indepth review.
Rory A. Wagner
Service was quick and food yummy. Definitely go back sometime. One downside was the owners child crying, whom probably should have been put to bed.
Sarah
What a great place to eat! Food was so fresh - could taste each individual flavour of the veges and everything was cooked to perfection, so yummy! Absolutely wonderful service - the waitress was friendly and very helpful with a beautiful smile. We were a bit unsure when we arrived as the restaurant was empty, but it was nearly full by the time we left. Would go as far as to say the best restaurant experience we have had and definitely the best Thai food we have eaten. Would go back in a heart beat, if only we lived in Wellington!
Yuet Chu
Portion is large. Value for money. Friendly staff. The only downside may be that the restaurant looks a little too dark and the location is a little remote.
Betsy Bauer
Fantastic restaurant. The service is always good, super friendly and helpful staff. And the food is always delicious. The veggies are so fresh and the meals overall are always very enjoyable. I eat lunch here at least once a fortnight, huge plate of really great tasting fresh food for just $10! Would highly recommend to all.
Diaane St. Claire
We had an amazing meal and experience at Phu Thai Lanna.<br/>22 children, 13 adults. We took our school group (as a special, cultural treat and experience) to share and enjoy a wonderful experience and kai. Thank you. Delicious kai, great ambience and wonderful table staff. Our tamariki and whanau loved it all!<br/>We definitely recommend this restaurant and want to go back! Thank you all.
Jessica Murphy
Went there for dinner. The Service was great. I ordered a Red Thai Chicken Curry with potato listed as one of the ingredients in the menu. I found NO potato in it whatsoever and trust me I searched for it as that was part of the reason I ordered that as my main. The chicken was disgusting, It was a strange color and didn’t look like chicken. It was like a cheap chicken substitute with chewy tendon type bits I wanted to spit out. I thought I would get breast meat or at least be able to distinguish what part of the chicken I was eating. It looked like reconstituted chicken basically. The taste of the sauce it came in was good and so were the vegetables. Will not return there as I’d prefer some quality meat at least. The meal itself was around 15-16 dollars. Cheap enough however not so cheap that it deserved the cheapest chicken on the market. I also ordered vegetarian spring rolls as my entree. Pretty bland tasting. Have had MUCH better elsewhere. Wish I could remember where!!! arrgg
Cynthia Chin
Went there for dinner tonight. I had the tom ya ga and pork jungry curry, and partner had a type of ball and stir fried chicken and roti with satay. It was yummy and decent size meal. Will definitely go back for mango sticky rice
DelBoy
Overall a nice place to eat. Friendly and attentive staff. <br/><br/>Food was ok nothing special. Tom Yum Goon soup was delicious - nice and spicy.
Jake Wratt
Have eaten here a few times for lunch and would rate it as some of the best Thai in the city (which we are severely lacking in my opinion).<br/><br/>Meals were a decent size, ingredients seemed fresh and everything tasted delicious. And at $10 it can't be beat.
Vanessa Booth
This place is great if you want the yummiest thai for a really cheap price in a relaxed and charming atmosphere,the waiters are really friendly and go out of their way to get you what you want.The ten dollar lunch specials are great value for a superb meal with beautiful presentation.
Caffeinated Weka
We really enjoyed our meal at Phuthai Lanna last night, having also dined at their sister restaurant several times. The service was very friendly and efficient, giving us just enough time to order and with our water glasses frequently refilled. The mixed entree is a great way to sample five different starters and will help us decide what to order next time. (We didn't take note of what each dish was called but particularly enjoyed the wonton and pork mince-style meatballs.) The Paenaeng red curry is a favourite of ours with tender slices of beef cooked in a thick red sauce. We also shared the Pad praew wan Moo, Thai style sweet and sour stir fry with pork, pineapple and vegetables. Our only criticism is that we were unable to order roti on its own to eat with the main course; it came with satay dipping sauce, which we didn't want but had to pay for anyway, making $4 for each roti quite expensive.
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