Best Thai in Wellington (2026)

Wellington's Thai restaurant scene delivers bold, authentic flavours. These top-rated spots are the go-to for locals craving a proper Thai meal.

10 places

PhuThai Esarn Restaurant

4.4(441)

thai restaurant · Te Aro

Relaxed restaurant serving Thai curries, noodles & mains in a traditional, red-walled space.

asian authentic thai cuisine curries

441 reviews

Somtum Thai

4.5(668)

thai restaurant · Te Aro

Welcome to Somtumthai Restaurant or known as the ‘Real Thai’ restaurant. Authenticity is guaranteed.

authentic thai coconut ice cream thai cuisine

630 reviews

Yor Yak Thai Eatery

4.1(486)

thai restaurant · Te Aro

Yor Yak's authentic Thai food is cooked traditionally with fresh local ingredients by passionate chefs.

authentic thai food fresh local ingredients

486 reviews

Thai Chef's Restaurant Wellington

4.3(1,114)

thai restaurant · Te Aro

Thai restaurant serving classic & vegetarian menus, plus cocktails, in an easygoing atmosphere.

appetisers curry soup

1,053 reviews

The Original Thai Restaurant

4.7(316)

thai restaurant · Island Bay

Enduring BYOB outfit dispensing Southeast Asian classics, such as pad Thai & Massaman curry.

316 reviews

Khao Soi Welly Eatery

4.7(177)

thai restaurant · Te Aro

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious and authentic flavours of the food, along with the friendly service and vibrant atmosphere.

thai cuisine

177 reviews

$$ - $$$

Mali Takeaway

4.9(85)

asian restaurant · Thorndon

Mali Restaurant & TakeAways is a Thai restaurant offering a variety of Asian dishes for takeaway.

asian asian takeaway meal takeaway

85 reviews

$$$

Dragonfly

4.6(1,818)

restaurant · Te Aro

Restaurant & bar serving Asian dishes & cocktails in a stylish, intimate space with a courtyard.

asian fusion cocktail bar contemporary asian

1,623 reviews

$$ - $$$

HIDEOUT

4.4(529)

asian fusion restaurant · Te Aro

Welcome to Hideout - an Asian Fusion Restaurant. Designed for sharing, our carefully curated menu will push you to experiment with new flavours, whilst also offering options for those with more timid palates.

asian asian fusion cocktails

529 reviews

$$ - $$$

Ngon!

4.8(663)

restaurant · Mount Victoria

Rooted in my family’s legacy of cooking and inspired by the vibrant street food culture of Vietnam, Ngon brings together the familiar and the unexpected.

asian fusion dairy-free options dine in

466 reviews