Do main meals come with rice?

No, main meals do not come with rice by default. Rice is available as a separate side if you'd like it with your dish.

Do you cater for gluten-free diets?

Yes, gluten-free meals are a speciality at NomNom Kitchen. Let them know your dietary requirements when ordering.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes, vegetarian meals are a speciality. Many dishes can be prepared vegetarian or with tofu instead of meat.

Is MSG used in the food?

No MSG is added unless you request it. The kitchen uses fresh ingredients and house-made curry pastes to build flavour.

What are your opening hours?

Open Monday to Sunday, 12:00pm–2:00pm (lunch) and 5:00pm–9:00pm (dinner).

Yes, table reservations are available. Visit their booking system on the website or call 03 313 4276.

Do you offer online ordering?

Yes, online ordering is available through their website for delivery or pickup.

NomNom Kitchen

Name: NomNom Kitchen
Address: 257 High Street, RANGIORA, Rangiora 8700, Rangiora, Rangiora, NZ
Telephone: 03 313 4276
Price range: $
Rating: 4.3

thai restaurant — Rangiora · Rangiora

About NomNom Kitchen

NomNom Kitchen brings authentic South East Asian cuisine to Rangiora, serving vibrant Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Chinese dishes that celebrate the region's bold flavours and fresh ingredients. Located on High Street, this neighbourhood spot has become a go-to for anyone craving complex, zinging flavours—from fragrant curries and noodle dishes to crispy starters and chef specials.

The kitchen specialises in gluten-free and vegetarian options, making it welcoming to a range of dietary needs. They're committed to quality: no added MSG is added unless requested, and they invite customers to specify their preferences. A friendly note: main meals come without rice by default—rice is available separately if you'd like it with your dish. The menu draws from across South East Asia, blending traditional techniques with house-made curry pastes and special sauce recipes that keep customers coming back.

NomNom Kitchen: Bringing South East Asian Flavours to Rangiora

Fresh Starters

Begin with crispy spring rolls (fried or fresh), sticky chicken wings caramelized in special sauce, or the prawn cakes—pan fried spiced patties that hint at the flavours to come. The Vietnamese Prawn Cakes are particularly good: delicate prawn, earthy kumara, all held together with skill.

Building Your Meal

The menu invites you to explore. Order a curry, a noodle dish, a stir fry. Share plates. Try gluten-free or vegetarian versions if they call to you—the kitchen takes these options seriously. Request no MSG if you prefer. Add rice if you want it, or skip it and let the sauces be the star.

Signature items

Pad Thai
Tom Yum Soup
Thai Green Curry
Sizzling Black Pepper
Lamb Shank

Tom Yum — Famous spicy Thai soup with lemongrass, lime, lemon and chilli
Tom Khar — Creamy Thai soup with coconut milk, lemon, coriander and mushroom
Green Curry (Medium Hot) — Medium heat curry with coconut cream, fresh herbs and vegetables
Massuman (Mild) — Mild curry with coconut cream, peanuts, potatoes, vegetables and onions
Panang (Mild) — Mild creamy curry with Thai herbs and vegetables

Chef Specials

Thai Style Honey Lemon Chicken — Chicken with tangy honey lemon sauce, served with thin slices of kumara
Sizzling Chinese Style Fish Steak — Fish tempura on sizzling hot plate topped with crispy kumara and fresh salad
Roasted Pork Belly Stir Fried Noodle — Stir fried egg noodle with Thai honey, garlic and roasted pork belly
Lamb Shank — Slow cooked in Massuman curry paste, coconut cream with mashed potatoes
Rendang Beef Rib — Indonesian beef dish slow cooked with special sauce and seasonings
NomNom Spicy Pork Belly with Herb — Oven roasted pork tossed high heat with fresh basil, vegetables and spice

Soups & Salads

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls — Wrapped in rice paper with lettuce, carrot, cucumber and dipping sauce
Deep Fried Spring Rolls — Finger-sized rolls deep fried and served with dipping sauce
Fried Spring Rolls — Pork mince or vegetarian, finger-sized and fried with dipping sauce
Thai Traditional Pork Spare Ribs — Marinated in spices with home-made dipping sauce
Sticky Chicken Wings — Deep fried wings caramelized with special sauce
Vietnamese Prawn Cakes — Pan fried spiced prawn and kumara patties with dipping sauce
Chicken Sticks — Skewers of grilled marinated chicken served with peanut dipping sauce
Home-made Deep Crispy Squids — Thai-style marinated squid served with home-made dipping sauce
Mixed Entrée — Three pieces each of spring rolls, guri puff and fried dumplings
Guri Puff — Sweet potato and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry with dipping sauce

Fried Rice & Noodle Stir Fry

Pad Thai — Thai noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion, ground peanuts and egg
Pad See Ew — Wide rice noodles in dark soy sauce with fresh basil and egg
Nasi Goreng — Indonesian fried rice with vegetables, egg and your choice of meat
Malaysian Satay Noodle — Vermicelli with fresh herbs and green peppercorns in chef's secret sauce
Vietnamese Lemongrass — Stir fried with fresh lemongrass, Thai herbs, vegetables and egg
South Thailand Cashew Nut Stir Fry — Stir fried with roasted cashew nuts, egg and your choice of meat
Beijing Black Bean — Rice noodles in dark soy sauce with vegetables and black bean sauce
Sizzling Black Pepper — Rice noodles with green vegetables, meat and black pepper sauce
Malaysian Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce — Stir fried with vegetables, roasted meat and peanut spiced sauce
Thai Stir Fried Pakapow — Most popular Thai dish with fresh basil, vegetables and hot chilli
Spicy Thai Herb — Stir fried with fresh ginger, garlic, vegetables and Thai herbs
Hong Kong Style Noodles — Stir fried with egg noodles, fresh ginger and special home-made sauce
Spicy Thai Herb Noodles — Stir fried with garlic, vegetables, mushroom and home-made sauce

Frequently asked questions

Do main meals come with rice?: No, main meals do not come with rice by default. Rice is available as a separate side if you'd like it with your dish.
Do you cater for gluten-free diets?: Yes, gluten-free meals are a speciality at NomNom Kitchen. Let them know your dietary requirements when ordering.
Are vegetarian options available?: Yes, vegetarian meals are a speciality. Many dishes can be prepared vegetarian or with tofu instead of meat.
Is MSG used in the food?: No MSG is added unless you request it. The kitchen uses fresh ingredients and house-made curry pastes to build flavour.
What are your opening hours?: Open Monday to Sunday, 12:00pm–2:00pm (lunch) and 5:00pm–9:00pm (dinner).
Can I book a table?: Yes, table reservations are available. Visit their booking system on the website or call 03 313 4276.
Do you offer online ordering?: Yes, online ordering is available through their website for delivery or pickup.

Tips

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{"body":"This famous spicy soup is an excellent introduction to Thai flavour—bright, complex, and instantly craveable.","title":"Start with Tom Yum if you're new to Thai cuisine"}
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{"body":"These aren't afterthoughts here—the kitchen takes dietary requirements seriously and has genuine expertise.","title":"Ask for gluten-free or vegetarian versions without hesitation"}

Good to know

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