We came here with a Groupon voucher which included 2 entrees and 2 mains which we bought for around $24, as Groupon was having a promotion at the time.
We ordered Mixed Appetisers, Deep Fried Calamari, Chicken Yellow Curry, and Pad Thai Chicken and Prawn.
There was a good variety in the mixed appetisers, everything was delicious and fresh. The fried calamari was a bit weird as it didn’t taste/feel like calamari, it was quite mushy and didn’t have much seafood flavour to it. The yellow curry was absolutely beautiful, it came out piping hot and fresh, the flavours were aromatic and there was an abundance of chicken and an assortment of vegetables. The pad thai was also amazing, perfect combination of sweet and salty and included some really big juicy prawns. Overall, I thought the dishes were outstanding and delicious, beautiful interior, friendly service. Amazing value for money with the Groupon voucher, would definitely recommend buying one if it ever pops up again.
I have been here with family several times now. Sometimes the food comes out a little slow, but always woeth the wait. The pad thai is amazing and their curry is superb! We could not stop eating the curry even though we were so full, but it was full of flavour and the spice was just enough of a kick (we ordered medium spice). The entrees are also pretty good especially the fried bread and prawns. The ice cream and fried banana was huge I couldnt believe it. The proportions in general are pretty generous, will definitely be bavk again. Thanks for another enjoyable night.
Great food with good service! We ordered 6 dishes and all were delicious. Good prices and rice included in meals. Most Thai restaurants charge extra for rice. Will definitely be back.
Great food, really tasty and lovely atmosphere and beautiful decor. Friendly, helpful staff who couldn't do enough for us. Will definitely return.
Tried out their lunch menu special, $13 main or $15 main plus entree. We ordered the set menu $15 each.
Entree comes with a skwer of chicken satay, sring roll, fish cake and a fish caked bread and a curry puff.
Its ok, nothing rave about that but def value for money.
I had a Pad Thai and it is ok. A bit oily to my liking but not complaining.
I would definitely come back again.
This is a little hidden gem. The staff are lovely - and it is normally pretty quiet. I've been here a couple of times and always really enjoyed myself.
The food is really yum, although I will say the medium spicy is not that spicy, but there is a lot of flavour. In terms of options you are spoiled for choice.
There are quite a few vegetarian options too which is great. Below is one of the vegetarian options (I can't remember which one though - sorry!)
In terms of Thai food on the shore, big YES. Always friendly staff and show great hospitality. Good portions, great tasting food. And...it's BYO So, happy days 😎
Love this restaurant, food is yum, staff are very nice and the ambience is amazing. Only thing is the price is a bit hefty! Other than that would definitely recommend
Very nice flavors and friendly service. I had the duck curry and enjoyed it. My kids enjoyed their stir fry and the entrée of spring rolls was also yummy (but quite small).
First time at Chao Phraya last night..decor is beautiful..so is the service and the food..ample parking..only negatives the food is a bit pricey...cashewnut chicken at $20.50 and $26 for fish...staff are friendly, mannered and in proper uniform.
■ Delicious food, beautiful presentation
■ Easy access - right on East Coast Rd
■ Great Service
■ Not much parking
■ Small little hotspot
This is our go-to for lunch takeaways! Me and my mum went a few weeks ago after a spontaneous craving for their stir fry chicken and prawn and was feeling heartbroken coz it was closed down for a while. Haha literally heartbroken coz we were thinking about their takeaway menu all morning!
We usually go for their Pad Thai with the stir fried rice noodles, chicken, prawn and egg and usually their chicken and prawn curry dishes. The meat is always so succulent n seeping with flavour!! We always end up ordering those exact dishes since they always hit it everytime.
The staff there are also so cute and friendly! Always with a smile. We've never dined there, just takeaway so far but I'd definitely be keen to try their appetizers and tiger prawn dishes sometime.
Chao Phraya Restaurant is top of our list of Thai Restaurants on the Shore and we have tried most. Always a table, staff friendly and helpful, decore not over the top, the food very tasty and good value. They are the one we keep coming back to.
Great food! Had the red curry and have never had a thai curry with such intense mouth watering flavour. Great service too! Highly recommended.
We visited this restaurant for the first time last week simply because we had an entertainment voucher for a discount.
We were extremely surprised at what we had discovered. We go out for meals about twice a week.
The restaurant was very clean, the staff could not be faulted,they were so friendly, the surrounds were very intimate and quiet, unlike many other restaurants.The food was delicious without being expensive.
We will definitely be recommending this place and will be going back.
Yes, good Thai quality, nice service, good feeling. I am very happy to recommend Chao Phraya in Mairangi Bay.
Really nice restaurant and service is always great! We have been regulars here for over a year and always go back for more. Portion sizes seem to have got a bit smaller lately. Otherwise 100% and highly recommended.
Really love this place, great Thai food, cozy dine area, will go back with friends
Went there last Sat night and there were only about a 10 other diners. We have been here a few times and can not fault the food. The service on this occasion was good and we got our meals relatively quickly, how ever we have been here before and had to wait a very long time, they definitely can't cope when the place is semi full and should relook at that aspect of the service but am pleased to say the food is worth waiting for.
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