Reviews of SAI Thai Eatery. (Restaurant) in Napier (Hawke's Bay).
SAI Thai Eatery
205 Emerson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand
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Information of SAI Thai Eatery, Restaurant in Napier (Hawke's Bay)
Here you can see the location, open hours, popular times, contact, photos and real reviews done by the users.
This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!
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Open hours of SAI Thai Eatery
Sunday
11:30am–3pm, 5–9pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30am–3pm, 5–9pm
Thursday
11:30am–3pm, 5–9pm
Friday
11:30am–3pm, 5–9pm
Saturday
11:30am–3pm, 5–9pm
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Reviews of SAI Thai Eatery
D.The food was really good, especially the cashew chicken. Atmosphere was nice, food came fast, and staff were friendly.
Service was good but not great. After eating the main we weren’t offered desert or drinks instead the table was cleared and we were just left sitting there.
Overall it’s worth the trip especially for that cashew chicken.
D.Great Thai food, great atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff. The chicken and cashew nut dish was the highlight. The beef rib was good, but not mind-blowing. The only real let down was the lack of child friendly options.
C.I had a fabulous meal here today - I ordered three things because I was really hungry and you can never have enough roti. All of them were an amazing mixture of fresh and warming and spicy. I would recommend this place for a quick lunch stop or a more leisurely 3 course dinner. I'll definitely be back!
N.Food was very delicious but service left room for improvement. Two diners, two dishes. First arrived 10 minutes before the other. Rice is complimentary here (nice!) but none was served to us until the second dish arrived & we had for the second time asked for some. It did look a little busy but the first dish was cold by the time rice arrived to eat it with, so left overall a little disappointed.
M.Food is good, portions are a decent size and despite what other reviews have said, the wait was not long and the service was good for us. Nice relaxed atmosphere.
B.What a lovely family run restaurant, excellent service with the most delicious food and such generous portion sizes. Our waiter Kon was top notch 👌 will definitely be back.
a.You must try their signature entree it is a journey of flavours and textures. Their soup on the lunch menu is great value, full of flavour, loads of meat that just falls of the bone.
C.Oh boy, this hidden gem in Napier is the next level of thai cuisine! From our first bite to last it didn’t disappoint! Im still dreaming of their chicken cashew nuts it must be the wok! 🤤. Utterly delectable, lovely service and reasonable price! 101/100 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
J.My husband & I eat here almost every week. The BEST Thai we have had outside of Thailand. So fragrant & fresh, the customer service is excellent too! We love this place, it's a real gem.💛💛
E.We ate tonight in this excellent restaurant in the heart of Napier. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was of the highest quality.
If only the " authentic" Thai restaurants in Auckland were this good!
D.We had AMAZING vegan meal!! It was the best Thai vegan food we ever had!! Everything was really tasty 😋 and the stuff were friendly and helpful! Definitely a 5 star restaurant for vegan's!
I'm adding the menu - the stuff have circled for us the vegan dishes with green marker, enjoy!☺️👍
J.If you're looking for authentic Thai food presented immaculately, then you must dine here. Absolutely delicious.... And for those of you wanting yummy Thai Ice Coffee this is the place to come in the hot weather.. Definitely will return.. Thanks
W.I had a very nice dinner with friends here tonight. You can tell some designs behind normal and truthful Thai cuisine. And the assorted dessert gave us a chance to “try & error” (but they were actually all good enough).
Another thing is the the toilet is really tidy and neat which I think it’s necessary for a restaurant.
Only thing is that the kitchen ventilator is quite noisy when it’s on. Maybe some improvements can be done for a better experience here.
C.Food was great, but really let down by the service and price.
Very slow to arrive, unattentive and no follow-up from the staff.
Cost is at the very high end for Wellington or Auckland - service should be on point when spending $140 for 2 people.
E.Great vegan options. Not heaps of food but very tasty. Really great staff, very helpful and attentive. Clean and beautiful space
R.A lovely place to come and try several dishes. Delicious flavours, very tasty and very unique to what I have tried before. Ambience of the restaurant is nice and also great service too! Highly recommend.
G.Food was good and the staff are nice.
D.This is my happy place. The cashew chicken is so good. I've been around the world and eaten at the finest restaurants in the world, but nothing compares to that cashew chicken.
K.We called in for a cuppa on a hot day. Inside of restaurant was very nice, had a browse of the menu while here and nothing stood out. Restaurant was super hot inside and air conditioning was off so we sat outside. Was average tea but partner thought coffee was great. We saw a few meals served but nothing that made me think I must come back and have a meal. Oh and tea pot had dried drips on outside from previous user! Cup was clean tho
j.Absolutely divine flavours with fresh decor and relaxing atmosphere. Varied Thai menu and good wine selection. Outdoor seating would be lovely on a sunny day. Very clean and great friendly service. Highly recommend.
W.Had my 30th birthday dinner right here and it was unbelievably amazing! The best Thai flavor i have ever had! The following dishes are must have!
W.Nice ambiance, creative & nice food. Have a great dining experience here.
P/s: don’t forget to check out their toilet. It’s cute!
H.Had Sai Thai's beef short rib red curry with roti as a Covid takeaway meal. The beef was tender and falling off the bone (generous portion of meat) couldn't have been happier with this as my first restaurant meal after lockdown!
v.Wonderful tasty authentic Thai cuisine.
Great service and very friendly environment.
STARS OF THAI!! STAR TEAM!!
H.Dined at Sai last night. Food and wine was superb, as was the service. Will be back for another visit soon!
F.Very tasty restaurant and friendly staff, my first experience with Thai eating will not be the last
S.Good place for lunch, can't fault the food or service. Only thing would be that's if 2 or more people are dining their food should be served more or less together not with 10 mins between each person's meal.
J.Lovely Thai food, amazing fusion and classic street food. Will be back soon to try more!
L.The flavours of the dishes we had were amazing. Well balanced with spice, sweet and sour. The dishes really popped with the fresh herbs and flavours. Amazing.
The space is also well laid out and the service was fast and friendly. There is also a small pottery corner selling beautiful items! Worth a look!
S.Definitely the best Thai I’ve eaten outside Thailand ! Amazing flavours, definitely a must go 🙏🏼 we’ve had the Tom yum , Penang curry and woktossed greens … I’m still dreaming about it haha Yum !!
T.Had an excellent late lunch with the fam here. The owner was very kind and accommodating to cater for our kids with allergies. The cashew chicken was a real highlight as was the Kari puffs and caramelized tofu. 👌🏾
B.Wow! The food is spectacular. The dining experience is simple and elegant. Slow cooked beef on ribs was a melt in your mouth experience. The menu is simple and anything you choose is going to taste different from another. Assorted dessert in the end was a perfect treat.
L.Great food at great prices, could do with more vegetarian options though
D.While the starter we had was a little small it was really delicious. And the Cashew Chicken was very good! The staff were friendly and knew the menu so were able to give some good recommendations and even answer a couple of questions we had about the ingredients.
The decor was also really nice. The whole feel of the place is welcoming and suits it we'll. Well worth the experience, and I'll definitely be going again.
D.This was a small restaurant offering an authentic eating experience. In other words bloody good Thai food in a not too crowded place. I would recommend the curried beef ribs, so moist and spicy. Also the iced lychee was a great refreshing end to a rich and spicy meal.
J.A rather more upmarket Thai restaurant which makes it abit more expensive.
However, the service is very good- friendly and attentive;the atmosphere very pleasant and the food is fabulous with some less usual, delicious dishes (the leaf wrapped starter morsals were something else!)
Highly recommended if you don't mind paying a little more.
M.We had an excellent lunch here, checking the menu on the outside we thought it looked a little expensive and the restaurant was empty which concerned me a little. Nonetheless we were very hungry and went in. Service was quick and friendly. I ordered the beef short rib curry and a roti which was amazing! It’s the nicest curry I can remember having. My wife had the green chicken curry, this too was excellent and tasted like they had made all the sauce with fresh ingredients. Recommended.
G.Menus are illegible as print too small and faded. Picture would be nice too. Food tasted wonderful and took me back to Thailand. Extractor fan in the kitchen very noisy. Far too many tea leaves in a tiny teapot of Jasmine tea making it overpowering. Think the dish should be priced at $22 not $28!! Expensive compared to other eating establishments. Staff were lòvely and always helpful with a great smile.
L.Had been recommended and didn't disappoint. Portions were perfect, much smaller than other "takeaway style" thai restaurants but so much tastier. I believe my dads quote of the night was "that's the best thai I've ever had in NZ". Also, great service 😊
S.Absolutely delicious!
D.Authentic Thai food cooked and served with love. Best pad thai and the tom yum - yum, yum, yum! What a beautiful space you have created Sasi - we were thrilled to spend this special time with you. Can't wait for our next visit!
D.So so so gooood!! Amazing vegan options as well
M.My husband and I had a lovely dinner here tonight. Aesthetically pleasing restaurant and couldn't have asked for better staff. Food arrived quick smart and was beautifully presented and delicious. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
S.True Thai flavours and great service.
N.Top notch thai restaurant Service was great. Ambience was fantastic. Food was full of authentic flavor. Perfect modern thai cuisine with earthy flavors. Definitely recommend and will visit again. Thanks.
R.Great modern Thai food.
C.Amazing service, beautifully crafted thai, wonderful atmosphere and that was all just for a quick lunch for a reasonable price. Great beer selection too. Can't go wrong with a visit here - you'll be sure to return!
G.Delicious vegan options, will definitely return next time I'm in Napier.
H.Great place, nice outdoor setting and one of the best Tom Yum soups I've had. Caramelised tofu was fantastic.
R.Must try this... Yum food
G.Great place, delicious and flavorful food at a reasonable price. Staff were friendly and helpful. Attractive decor and lovely inciting atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!
C.The best food I've had for a very long time. Fantastic helpful friendly staff and amazing food! Yumm!
D.Fabulous food. The Meang Kana is a stunning starter. Party of 6 & everyone was very happy with their menu choice. Great service, great atmosphere.
B.Cool new Thai place. Fun decor and food was pretty good. Especially liked the chicken/cashew and also the beef curry which was perfectly cooked. Will be back!
c.Good beer selection and the entree and mains were very good.
We had five people and managed to get a. Table after walkng in. Staff were helpful and could advise on the menu
J.Tasty food. The shared entre platter was absolutely delish. Grilled chicken with red curry paste is really nice too.
S.We were pleasantly surprised by the Thai fusion dishes at this restaurant in Napier. They were as good as any you can find in Auckland and they were reasonably priced as well.
C.Highly commendable. Excellent food, services and ambience. Can't wait to try all dishes!
G.Chicken and cashew lunch meal was fantastic. Great flavour.
H.Very nice place, and truly delicious food! We had the two salmon dishes. The staff was very nice !
K.Delicious every time!!
J.I really enjoyed the food and the service was very friendly. The smells when you walk in were amazing! I'll definitely be going back
m.There are three types of restaurants, those to be seen at, those not to be seen at and those to actually eat at. This restaurant definitely is in the last category. The food was superb and the restaurant well placed in Napier.
A.Couldn't flaw the food; impeccable. The staff were so accommodating, even with a couple of overtired children. I would go back in a heartbeat.
D.Lovely tasty food. Great flavours. Had the meang kana, panang beef curry and the plaa goong. Recommend them all.
M.Had dinner her with good friends recently and really enjoyed it. The food was amazing but we did think it was a bit pricey.
D.The beef short rib is incredibly tasty and so tender it's falling off the bone. The chu chee salmon is excellent.
C.Loved it but thought it was to experience for the food.
Girls were loving and caring.
Food tasted lovely but $26/$30 For Thai.!!!
F.Amazing Thai food. Delicious flavours and great service. Can't wait to come back!
S.Excellent authentic Thai food. The lunch menu not quite as exciting as the dinner menu.
D.Great decor and vibe, super prompt service and the food was consistently amazing through every course. Will definitely be back!
M.awsome service amazing food definitely my new go to.
R.Great food and friendly helpful service with a good explanation of the menu and how we should eat the food Will definitely be going back!
A.Delicious food, a little pricy for the portion served but fingerlicking good.
T.Great knowledgeable service, food was great, real food with balance of lovely flavours. Red curry salmon was fantastic
P.I really enjoyed the food and the service was great. The tables were set really nice also.
S.Tofu and wines were beautiful! Service and food perfect!
A.Try their Thai green curry from Sai's new lunch menu - very tasty and good value!
M.Exquiste flavours that became a memorable food experience. Excellent service.
A.Awesome service, awesome food. Maybe the best Thai in New Zealand
A.Amazing…
H.Beautiful food, great atmosphere and the lunch menu is awesome!
R.Good food but it doesn't justify the expensive costs.
H.Great food and drinks, delicious! Comfy seating and good central location.
L.Great atmosphere, nice design, friendly staff, food is ok could be a little bit better 😀
Z.Had the chilli chicken fried rice and a coffee was one of the nicest rice dishes I have had in the bay
K.Great food, wonderful staff. Will be back for sure.
R.Brilliant food combined with great service adds up to outstanding
M.Lovely tasting food, however small portion sizes.
S.Awesome thai, very authentic, great flavours, best cashew chicken this side of chang mai.
V.This is nice restaurant, tasty food but not rock star. Good service and pleasant surroundings
A.The food was nice and well presented. .but overpriced for the plate of food l had.
T.Excellent food, service, decor, and all round experience. Creative food and good options, thanks!
A.Friendly service and great food full of flavour. The sticky rice is must accompiment
D.Food was delicious I liked that menu wasn't to big
S.Had a lovely cashew chicken served by a cute girl varnya.
H.Very tasty food.
Good variety to choose from
J.Tasty!!! Chef is lovely and did a good job. Nice staff too.
S.Lip smackingly delicious! Need to work on the service. Love the place though.
T.Great place beautiful food awesome chef and great front of house staff
M.Real Thai food with right ingredients prepared by Thai chef in nice setting.
g.Superb !! A must visit on your next trip to Napier be you local or visiting !! An experience not to be missed !!
J.Very nice. Each dish was delicious
A.Friendly staff and fast service. Delicious and tasty food
h.Super clean and tidy and nice food and service
R.Nice but expensive. (High end type expensive. $$$+)
J.Pleasant restaurant. Good food and prompt service
F.Proper thai dishes and a perfectly light lunch menu.
J.Beautiful food, well worth it.
T.Excellent food with great flavours.
D.Fine dining, small portions
p.Like how they have decorated the place meal was ok
L.Wow... very yummy!! Great service.
J.Enjoyed quick tasty lunch. Will be back!
C.Very tasty. Lovely service.
N.Excellent food and great location.
R.Very authentic and great service.
S.Delicious and great service :)
A.Perfect siamese ambiance. Delish!
I.Amazing food, helpful staff
T.Yummy food and great service.
W.Beautiful.. we will be back soon
S.Excellent meal and service.
C.Beautiful food
J.Delicious food all round, we loved everything we ordered, all fresh as!
The prices are to high or the portions to small, plus 10 bucks corkage for a byo bottle of wine? May as well just buy it there.
P.Delicious pumpkin soup.
J.Back again. Still very good.
n.Loved it
R.Fantastic Taste sensation!!
N.Beautiful Thai loved it.
J.It was ok
D.Delicious
R.Fabulous
H.Food is amazing
d.Fully recommend
S.Amazing food
S.Amazing food ! Very authentic Thai. Great atmosphere.
김.(Translated) Visited twice for lunch.
The food was fast and friendly.
The amount is small, but after eating, my stomach is full.
I gave it 4 stars because I was satisfied with the side, except for the inconvenience that I wanted to have something more and a little bit at the second visit~
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점심식사를 위해 두번 방문.
음식이 빨리 나오는 편이고 친절했어요.
양이 살짝 적으나 먹고나니 배가 불렀어요.
사이드로 뭔가 더 있었으면 하는 아쉬움과 두번째 방문때 살짝 짰던것만 빼면 만족스러운 편이라 별 4개 줬어요~
서.(Translated) it's delicious.
But it is expensive and the quantity is small.
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맛있어요.
하지만 비싸고 양이 적어요.
m.(Translated) Excellent
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