Thai OrchidRiccarton, Christchurch
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Thai restaurant · Riccarton

Thai Orchid Restaurant Christchurch

21 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011 Open 7 days · 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm

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Open 7 days · 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Weekly opening hours for Thai Orchid
Monday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Tuesday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Friday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

21 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011

About

About Thai Orchid

Thai Orchid brings Thai food to 21 Riccarton Road in Riccarton, Riccarton, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Christchurch. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 2.1 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Expect the flavours of Thailand: at Thai food venues like this, favourites such as massaman curry and pad kra pao are usually on the menu. It is one of 43 Thai venues we list in Christchurch. The menu also crosses into vegan territory.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 88 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for Thai Orchid include outdoor seating, takeaway available, delivery, takes bookings and vegan options. For budgeting, Thai restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Riccarton easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Thai restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Salads & SidesCoconut rice

Fragrant

$4–6

Stir-fries & NoodlesDrunken noodles

Spicy basil noodles

$19–24

EntréesFish cakes

Red curry fish cakes with cucumber relish

$12–15

Salads & SidesSom tam

Green papaya salad

$14–18

Salads & SidesLarb gai

Spicy chicken mince salad

$16–20

CurriesGreen curry

Coconut curry with Thai basil

$20–25

Plan your visit

When is Thai Orchid busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Thai restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Where is Thai Orchid?

Thai Orchid is at 21 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011, about 2.1 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Thai Orchid's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Tuesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Thai Orchid open on weekends?

Yes – Thai Orchid is open on both Saturday (11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm) and Sunday (11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm).

What kind of food does Thai Orchid serve?

Thai food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Thai restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Thai Orchid?

As an estimate, a meal at a Thai restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Does Thai Orchid do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available, and delivery is also offered.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegan options.

What other restaurants are near Thai Orchid?

The closest is Wilson's Sports Bar (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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