Siri Thai Restaurant

About Siri Thai Restaurant

Siri Thai Restaurant brings authentic, vibrant Thai cuisine to the heart of Rangiora. Located on High Street, the kitchen prepares a comprehensive menu celebrating classic street foods, rich regional curries, fragrant stir-fries, and delicate noodle dishes.

Every dish focuses on the quintessential balance of Thai cooking—blending sweet, salty, spicy, and sour elements using traditional aromatic herbs like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, and fresh Thai basil. From comforting Northern-style yellow curry noodles to fiery stir-fries and seafood specialties, guests can enjoy full-flavoured dining either in the restaurant or to takeaway.

A Flavourful Taste of Thailand on High Street in Rangiora

Bringing vibrant Southeast Asian culinary traditions to North Canterbury, Siri Thai Restaurant on Rangiora's High Street has established itself as a reliable destination for lovers of authentic Thai food. The kitchen embraces the bold, multi-layered flavour profiles that define Thai cuisine, ensuring every dish achieves harmony across sweet, spicy, salty, and sour notes.

From the moment dishes arrive at the table, the fragrant presence of fresh galangal, bruised lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and holy basil signals a menu prepared with care. Whether dropping in for a mid-week lunch special or gathering for a relaxed evening meal, diners can expect a broad selection that honours both traditional village cooking and bustling Bangkok street staples.

Time-Honoured Curries and Rich Regional Dishes

The curry selection showcases the geographical diversity of Thailand's culinary heritage. Diners drawn to milder, nuttier sauces will find the Massaman curry exceptionally comforting, particularly the version featuring tender New Zealand lamb slow-cooked alongside potatoes, carrots, and onions in a velvety, peanut-topped reduction.

For those seeking bold heat without the richness of coconut cream, the kitchen prepares authentic Gang Bpa (Jungle Curry)—a hot, herbaceous broth stewed with bamboo shoots, vegetables, and wild kra chai root. The menu also highlights popular regional specialities like Northern-style Khao Soi, a creamy turmeric-tinted yellow curry poured over egg noodles and dressed with sharp pickled vegetables and fresh coriander.

Street Food Noodle Classics and Wok Favourites

Noodle aficionados will appreciate the attention paid to traditional street-style preparation. Dishes like Pad See Ew feature wide rice noodles stir-fried over high heat to achieve the subtle charred caramelization of seasoned dark soy sauce, while the classic Pad Thai balances sweet tamarind seasoning with egg, roasted crushed peanuts, and crisp fresh bean sprouts.

The wok stir-fry menu extends across dozens of combinations, allowing guests to tailor proteins with signature sauces. House specialities include the Crispy Chicken Pineapple—tossed in a vibrant three-season sauce that marries sweet, savoury, and tangy profiles—as well as the fiery Sweet Chilli Basil stir-fry loaded with holy basil and fried garlic.

Fresh Entrees and Thoughtful Hospitality

Starting a meal at Siri Thai means exploring a range of hand-crafted entrees. Standout items include the house-made prawn cakes, made with ninety-five percent prawn meat blended with red curry paste, and stuffed crispy chicken wings filled with glass noodles and finely diced vegetables. Skewered chicken satay sticks and crispy pastry money bags offer familiar comforts paired with the restaurant's signature peanut and plum sauces.

With comprehensive options spanning seafood specialties, zesty warm salads like Larb and grilled NZ Ribeye beef salad, and an extensive array of vegetarian choices using fresh tofu, Siri Thai Restaurant caters generously to family dining, quick lunches, and evening takeaways across Rangiora.

Signature items

• Lamb Massaman Curry
• Crispy Chicken Pineapple
• Prawn Cakes
• B200 Khao Soi
• Pad See Ew
• Dry Jungle Curry

Menu

Soup

• #100 Tomyum — Spicy and tangy soup with kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, fresh lime juice, mushrooms, coriander, and spring onion.
• #400 Tom Kah Gai — Creamy coconut milk soup flavoured with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime, mushrooms, and fresh herbs.

Lunch

• Chicken Satay Sticks — Skewer grilled marinated chicken, with homemade peanut satay sauce.
• Curry Puffs — Mashed sweet potato mixed with curry powder, wrapped in fluffy pastry.
• Thai Lemon Grass Fried Chicken — Deep fried chicken with lemon grass, paprika and Thai herbs mixed with kaffir lime. Served with dipping sauce.
• Vegetarian Spring Rolls — Finger sized deep-fried spring rolls with vegetable filling. Served with dipping sauce.
• Prawn Cakes with Plum sauce — Siri Thai house-made prawn cake, 95% prawn meat mixed with Thai red curry paste. Served with house-made plum sauce.
• Money bags — Mashed potato mixed with curry powder and Thai herbs, wrapped in crispy pastry.
• Roti served with House-made Siri Thai Peanut Sauce — Flaky roti flatbread served alongside signature homemade peanut sauce.
• B100 Noodle Tom Yum — Spicy, tangy noodle soup with kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, and galangal, topped with coriander, spring onion, and beansprouts.
• B200 Noodle Curry - Northern Thailand Style (Khao Soi) — Creamy and slightly spicy yellow curry with egg noodles, unique to Northern Thailand, topped with coriander, red onion, and pickles.
• B1 Pad See Ew — Stir-fried wide rice noodles with egg, vegetables, and Pad See Ew Thai sauce. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• B6 Pad Thai — Stir-fried egg noodles with egg, roasted peanuts, vegetables, and Pad Thai sauce. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• B2 Thai Green or Red Curry — Classic Thai curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, and vegetables. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• B84 Massaman Curry — Traditional Southern Thai curry with potatoes, carrots, and onions in a rich, mild sauce topped with roast peanuts. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• B91 Pad Nam Prik Phao — Stir-fried vegetables with roasted chilli paste and roasted cashew nuts. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• B95 Yellow curry — Aromatic yellow curry with potatoes, carrots, and onions, garnished with roasted cashew nuts.
• A3 Sweet and Sour stir-fry — Stir-fried sweet and sour sauce with vegetables. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• A4 Cashew Nuts — Stir-fried vegetables with Thai special sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• A5 Stir Fried Ginger — Fresh ginger stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and mushrooms. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• A9 Peanut Sauce — Stir-fried vegetables with signature Siri Thai homemade peanut sauce. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• C40 Khoa Pad Ga-Prao Khai Daow — Stir-fried vegetables with Thai holy basil topped with a fried egg. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• C89 Crispy Chicken Pineapple — Crispy chicken stir-fried with traditional three season sauce, pineapple, celery, carrot, onion, and roasted cashew nuts.
• B11 Fried Rice — Classic fried rice with egg, garlic, and vegetables. Available with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu.
• B103 Pineapple Fried Rice — Fried rice stir-fried with pineapple, curry powder, egg, garlic, capsicum, spring onion, raisins, and roasted cashew nuts. Choice of meat or tofu.
• C93 Thai Spicy Fried Rice — Stir-fried rice with Thai chilli basil paste, special sauce, egg, carrot, capsicum, courgette, and roasted cashew nuts.
• C98 Thai Green Curry Fried Rice — Stir-fried rice with green curry paste, green beans, courgette, bamboo shoots, capsicum, cashew nuts, and fresh basil.
• Crispy Chicken Spring Roll — Marinated chicken mince and vegetable filling wrapped in deep-fried pastry, served with plum sauce and groundnuts.

Entree

• Chicken Satay Sticks — Skewered marinated chicken grilled and served with house-made peanut satay sauce.
• Thai Lemongrass Fried Chicken — Deep-fried chicken seasoned with lemongrass, paprika, secret Thai herbs, and kaffir lime.
• Curry Puffs — Mashed sweet potato and curry powder enclosed in light, fluffy pastry.
• Crispy Pork Belly — House-made crispy pork belly served with a house dipping sauce.
• Deep Fried Squid — Crunchy deep-fried squid served with dipping sauce.
• Prawn Cakes — House-made prawn patties made with 95% prawn meat and red curry paste, served with plum sauce.
• Vegetarian Spring Rolls — Crispy finger-sized spring rolls filled with vegetables and served with dipping sauce.
• Chicken Spring Rolls — Crisp pastry rolls filled with seasoned minced chicken and vegetables, served with plum sauce and peanuts.
• Money Bags — Crispy pastry parcels packed with spiced mashed potato and Thai aromatics, served with plum sauce.
• Prawn Twisters — Prawns rolled in crisp pastry and fried, served with plum sauce.
• Stuffed Crispy Chicken Wings — Deboned chicken wings filled with glass noodles, cabbage, and carrot, served with house pickles and salad.
• Pork Spare Ribs — Slow-cooked pork ribs marinated in Thai herbs and glazed in honey soy sauce.
• Plain Roti — Warm and flaky plain roti bread.
• Roti served with Homemade Peanut Sauce — Freshly prepared roti accompanied by rich homemade peanut dipping sauce.

Extras

• Extra Thai Jasmine Rice — Steamed fragrant Jasmine rice portion.
• Extra Noodles — Additional portion of noodles.
• Extra Cashew Nuts — Roasted cashew nuts.
• Extra Vegetables — Extra mixed vegetables added to any main meal.
• Extra Tofu — Portion of tofu added to dishes.
• Extra Meat — Extra chicken, beef, or pork added to any dish.
• Extra Crispy Chicken — Add-on crispy chicken pieces.
• Extra Crispy Pork — Add-on crispy pork pieces.
• Extra BBQ Pork — Add-on barbecue pork.
• Extra Crispy Pork Belly — Add-on crispy pork belly portion.
• Extra Prawn — Individual whole prawn add-on.
• Extra Peanut Sauce — House-made peanut sauce topping.
• Extra Fried Rice — Container of seasoned egg fried rice.
• Extra Other Sauces — Additional side sauces across menu items.

Stir Fries

• 3 Sweet and Sour — Stir-fried sweet and sour sauce tossed with pineapple pieces and vegetables.
• 4 Cashew Nuts — Seasonal vegetables wok-tossed in signature savoury sauce and topped with roasted cashew nuts.
• 5 Ginger — Sliced fresh ginger stir-fried with crisp seasonal vegetables and mushrooms.
• 7 Mushroom — Stir-fried mushrooms and spring onions in a garlic-accented special sauce.
• 9 Peanut Sauce — Wok-fried seasonal vegetables smothered in homemade Siri Thai peanut sauce.
• 10 Stir-Fried Vegetables — Medley of seasonal market vegetables wok-tossed in savory Thai seasoning.
• 19 Paradise Dishes — Marinated meat and seasonal vegetables stir-fried in a rich garlic and oyster sauce.
• 32 Spring Onions & Mushrooms — Broccoli, cauliflower, capsicum, cabbage, and mushrooms stir-fried and finished with dried garlic.
• 40 Sweet Chilli Basil — Street-style stir-fry featuring Thai holy basil, vegetables, and balanced sweet, salty, and spicy sauce.
• 41 Stir-Fried Black Bean — Garlic and savory black bean sauce stir-fried with crisp mixed vegetables.
• 42 Stir-Fried Roast Duck or Lamb with Basil — Roast duck or lamb stir-fried in chilli basil sauce with vegetables, fresh basil, and cashew nuts.
• 78 Garlic with Thai Pepper — Marinated meats cooked in garlic and Thai pepper sauce, served with a side salad.
• 81 Chilli Ginger — Seasonal vegetables tossed in ginger and coconut red curry paste with kaffir lime.
• 91 Pad Num-Prik-Phao — Vegetables stir-fried with roasted Thai chilli jam, fresh Thai basil, and crunchy cashew nuts.

Curry Dishes

• 2 Green or Red Curry — Traditional coconut milk curry simmered with bamboo shoots and seasonal vegetables, served with Jasmine rice.
• 77 Authentic Thai Curry — Mildly sweet red curry with coconut milk, pineapple, onion, and kaffir lime leaf, served with Jasmine rice.
• 82 Panang Curry — Thick, rich, and creamy red curry simmered with aromatic herbs, served with Jasmine rice.
• 84 Massaman Curry — Southern Thai curry cooked with potatoes and peanuts in a rich, gentle sauce, served with Jasmine rice.
• 86 Jungle Curry (Gang Bpa) — Spicy rural-style herbal curry cooked without coconut milk, featuring kra chai, vegetables, and bamboo shoots.
• 92 Roast Duck Red Curry — Red curry featuring roast duck, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, carrot, and kaffir lime leaf.
• 94 Lamb Massaman Curry — Tender New Zealand lamb slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, onions, and peanuts in Massaman curry sauce.
• 95 Yellow Curry — Mild yellow curry simmered with potatoes, carrots, and onions, garnished with cashew nuts.
• 96 Crispy Pork Belly & Red Curry Sauce — Crisp pork belly served in a creamy red curry sauce with green beans, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, and kaffir lime.

Salad Dishes

• 23 NZ Ribeye (120 gram) - Thai Beef Salad — Grilled NZ Ribeye tossed with mint, red onion, fresh herbs, toasted ground rice, salad greens, and cashews.
• 87 Larb — Traditional minced herb salad tossed with mint, coriander, red onion, ground toasted rice, and tamarind dressing.

Noodle Dishes

• 6 Pad Thai — Stir-fried noodles with egg, roasted peanuts, vegetables, lemon, and beansprouts in Pad Thai sauce.
• 8 Stir Fried Noodles — Egg noodles stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and savoury sauce, finished with beansprouts.
• 97 Pad-Ki-Maw Noodles — Spicy drunken egg noodles with chilli basil sauce, vegetables, cashew nuts, and fresh Thai basil.
• 99 Pad See Ew — Wide rice noodles wok-charred with dark soy sauce for caramelization, served with beansprouts.

Seafood Dishes

• 28 Choo Chee Pla — Deep-fried monkfish fillet topped with light creamy red curry sauce, green beans, kra chai, and kaffir lime.
• 80 Seafood Special — Mixed seafood stir-fried with vegetables in a creamy turmeric, garlic, and egg curry sauce.
• 83 Fish with Three Seasons Sauce — Crisp monkfish fillets coated in sweet, sour, and savoury three-season sauce with fried garlic and coriander.
• 85 PadKi Mow Seafood — Stir-fried mixed seafood and seasonal vegetables tossed in spicy Thai chilli basil sauce.
• 104 Hor Mork Seafood — Steamed mixed seafood and vegetables cooked in creamy red curry paste and finished with coconut cream.

Chef'S Specials

• 89 Crispy Chicken Pineapple — Crispy battered chicken coated in sweet, sour, and savoury three-season sauce with pineapple and cashews.
• 105 Dry Jungle Curry Stir-Fry — Hot and bold dry herbal curry packed with lemongrass, kaffir lime, green peppercorns, kra chai, and vegetables.

Fried Rice Dishes

• 11 Fried Rice — Classic wok-fried rice with egg, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and onions.
• 93 Thai Spicy Fried Rice — Fried rice spiced with chilli basil paste, tossed with egg, courgette, capsicum, and roasted cashews.
• 98 Thai Green Curry Fried Rice — Fragrant rice fried with green curry paste, beans, bamboo shoots, courgette, and fresh basil.
• 103 Pineapple Fried Rice — Rice stir-fried with curry powder, pineapple chunks, raisins, egg, capsicum, and cashew nuts.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Siri Thai Restaurant located?

The restaurant is situated at Unit 4/246 High Street in Rangiora, New Zealand.

Does Siri Thai offer takeaway and dine-in options?

Yes, customers can book a table for dine-in service or order food online for pickup.

Are vegetarian options available on the menu?

Yes, many stir-fries, noodle dishes, curries, and fried rice options can be prepared vegetarian with tofu, alongside vegetarian spring rolls.

Do the curries and stir-fries come with rice?

Yes, main curry dishes, seafood meals, stir-fries, and chef's specials are served with steamed premium Jasmine rice.

What days is Siri Thai open for lunch?

Lunch service is available from Wednesday through Friday, running from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Are there specials for large takeaway orders?

The restaurant features a promotion offering free spring rolls on takeaway orders of $90 or more from Monday to Thursday and Sunday.

Tips

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