First off, this is in the Rutherford hotel- don't follow yelp directions…read more.. Great service. I wasn't as much of a fan of the rolls, but they're so different than home that it might be a taste thing, definitely not a quality thing.... They were very nice!

An amazing Japanese Restaurant…read more Two atmospheres: Traditional a la carte or behind the bar where the chef cooks your meal in front of you. The sushi cooking is at the bar. The cook prepares when you order your meals. Fresh fish, seafoods and local produces. Very friendly staff (cooks, waitress). Not very expensive, but delicious.

This place is so cute and was open on the holiday which was nice as we had just arrived in town and…read moreweren't sure where we'd be able to get food. The yellow curry was so divine (9.5/10) and had such a rich flavour. My friend's pad Thai was above average (8.5/10) - seems like real and good Thai food. Will definitely be coming back!

Great calm environment with great service and very authentic food. The cashew nut with veggie and…read moretofu was the best we've had anywhere. Highly recommend!

Fantastic food and friendly attentive service Great for…read morevegans- very flexible in preparing my favorite dishes

Got takeaway for dinner from Tongtara, and glad we did. Ordered a large vegetarian green curry,…read morelarge pad Thai, and golden puffs (appetizer), and when we picked up they had also given us an order of rice to go along with it. The pad Thai was good, pretty standard, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much food came in the box. The green curry was middling - good assortment of veggies, but the fried tofu which should've been the main protein attraction was sparse and not a great texture. The spiciness level was on point though!! The jasmine rice was perfectly made. And the golden puffs were really good, made with real puff pastry. They held up well even with our 25minute walk back to our AirBnb too! The inside of the restaurant looked really comfortable and clean, and they have a few tables outside as well for days with better weather. If you're used to American portion sizes, go ahead and order the large. It's plenty of food, and I like having leftovers, which we did even after stuffing our faces!

Some familiar Central Thai offerings with an added bonus of fresh NZ ingredients sprinkled in here…read moreand there. The locals love it here -- and often recommend it -- plus the owners and workers are outstanding at what they do, therefore I can see why it's well loved. On top of that, the sunset views are a lovely little perk. You'll probably need a reservation for a table even on a weekday but we sat easy enough at the bar for a walk-in and were even offered a table that opened up outside (past sunset and in the cold so we declined). To elaborate upon the aforementioned incorporation of NZ ingredients, I selected the VENISON Panang Curry (38 NZD) as my main dish. Curry not as much depth though it really wasn't needed since the venison really enriched the dish in a profound way. The venison chunks were tender though I wish it were better incorporated into the dish, not just thrown in. I also ordered a puffed roti on the side which was definitely overkill with the side of rice ordered in addition. Quite crispy though a little greasy, making for a HEAVY and rich meal. I may have gone overboard, whops. Regardless, the filling meal was satisfying. It helped that it was easy to park on the street for free. Also a lovely reprieve from Downtown Nelson.

This is a terrific spot for a bit of Thai curry in rainy Nelson. We arrived late one day and were…read moretired and needed some spice. Nahm is on the waterfront in a building that is nondescript. But when you get inside you find a lovely staff and more importantly perfectly made curries. The beef was great and the spring rolls were wonderful too. We had the Yellow chicken curry and it was just what the doctor ordered. Enough kick to be satisfying and perfectly done chicken and seafood. Parking is easy on the street and it's not far from downtown. Worth a visit if you want to get out and f the hustle and bustle of downtown Nelson.

There's 2 Thai restaurants a few doors down from each other. A common theme in New Zealand. I…read morehappened to pick this place over the other for one simple reason. The outside colors of this place are purple and yellow which reminded me of the Lakers hahaha. So you know girls.. I'm the type of dude who can decide where to eat. My methods are a bit suspect but I handle the tough stuff. That's usually the bad part of eating out. What the hell do I want?? Thai food can be very hit or miss for me here in NZ but this place did it pretty well! Pad Thai and Tom Yum for me. The Tom Yum wasn't as good as I've had, flavor was weak, not so spicy, but the pork Pad Thai made up for it. Cooked perfectly! I also loved their Thai iced coffee. As far as New Zealand eating goes this place was reasonably priced. I always tell myself, today is the day I order something other than Pad Thai or Red Curry but then my server comes, I open the menu, and awkwardly point to something random and say I'll just get Pad Thai.. Maybe next time lol Street parking. Reservations are accepted but you don't really need one on a weekday. It does fill up on weekends though so plan accordingly. They also do takeout, which is a big vibe on lazy weekends. Is it a top tier Thai spot? No.. But it's local and good enough to come back. But I think I'll try the other spot first so I can compare my options ; )

Excellent food and good service. Very generous portions. Really looking forward to my leftovers!read more

Go eat here and have the green lipped mussels with miso sauce. Heaven on earth. It's served with…read moretwo slices of toasty bread to sop up the delicious sauce.

Went for a date night here. Great location on the harbor. We sat outside. It was beautiful but…read moreservice was awful. No one took us to our table. Bartenders just told us to go outside and sit anywhere. Then no one came out to greet us for at least a half hour. A table that sat down after us was actually greeted before us. A young boy took our drink orders only to come back and tell me they are out of the wine I chose so I need to choose something else. As far as food, we ordered the large seafood platter to share. It was definitely large but I wouldn't consider it seafood as everything was overly breaded and deep fried. I hardly ate anything and same for my husband. Though we liked the ambiance outside we probably wouldn't return.

Great ambiance. Friendly waitress. Looked clean and stylistically decorated. Bathrooms nice and…read moreclean. Food was above average, excellent sized proportions. My hubby had the burger - it was massive and he loved it. Daughter had the chicken and waffles which were a little spicy for her taste. I had the brisket and eggs. Perfectly poached eggs and great bread. Unfortunately the brisket wasn't great, a little tough and lots of fat. Overall I would recommend and would return to try other items. They had a nice looking outdoor area also.

I can't believe I haven't made a review for this place yet! I spent a lot of nights and hungover…read moremornings here haha. In my final few months in New Zealand I lived in a super small town, less than like 7k people small. It only had 1 main street and this was one of the few highlights of it. This restaurant is popular for the bbq, the inside of it gives off a USA vibe too. It had a big old looking front of a farm truck that they used as their cafe order window, barrels everywhere(hence the name) felt like I was somewhere in the middle of America eating here. As far as the food goes, it's a versatile place. The BBQ is their specialty but they also have some fun breakfast items and, a fantastic gourmet donut selection. I've had the pork ribs and lamb ribs, I loved both equally as much. Can't go wrong with either choice. If you're there for lunch give the brisket burger a try! And for breakfast try out the donuts or get the smoked slamon eggs benny on a bagel with a Chai Latte! Chai in New Zealand just hots different. They also have a carnivore brunch platter which is something I would expect in the deepest parts of Texas haha. So if that's your thing go for it. Sausage and bacon are really the only meats I can do for breakfast. The nice thing about their breakfast menu is it's all day! The prices are pretty high here, but it's one of the only "nicer" restaurants within about 20km, so I guess it's understandable that you pay for some quality food and a nice night out dinner. I enjoyed this place a lot. All the memories with friends, the friendly staff, great food at any time of the day. It kinda reminded me of home and that was comfy. It's a 5 star from me!