Five stars for an all around great Indian experience: taste, service, and atmosphere. We felt their…read morevery warm welcome, and welcomed very warm and delicious fare. The samosas are very rustic and well spiced, and the accompanying tamarind chutney was a great balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. We ordered our chicken tikka masala hot on the spice scale, and what came back was a very vibrant red dish that had a unique blend of your classic CTM curry with an added smokiness. The chicken was perfectly tender. Highly recommend this spot!

Good quality Indian food…read more The menu has your standard range of curry with rice, naan, veggies, appetizers, etc. Most dishes can be as spicy or mild as you like. The lamb dilkush had a nice depth of flavor and a good number of tender chunks of lamb. The tandoori chicken, despite looking like it had emerged from an erupting volcano, was well seasoned and came with a huge amount of chicken. The aloo gobi had a good proportion of cauliflower and potato, and it was rich enough without being too oily. Plenty of rice came with everything. We ordered takeout, the staff were friendly, and it was very fast. ~4.25 stars

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!

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

I mean this sincerely, our meal at Hopgoods was one of the 4 or 5 best meals we ever had anywhere…read more Everything from start to finish was perfect. Everyone was warm and friendly, the service was impeccable and the food was absolutely out of this world. Every course...delicious! That includes the warm sourdough bread with a mushroom butter. Everything is creative. We had the ahi tuna, iceberg salad with bacon, and goat cheese puff pastry and tomato starters, then moved into the Snapper and Steak main entrees. We finished with a brown sugar custard and vanilla gelato with berries for dessert. I'd go back here in a heartbeat even though it's 6500 miles from home for us! We loved this place.

A perfect meal in a charming spot provided by friendly people. (No more to say, but Yelp requires…read more85 chars., so...

Nelson was one of the rare civilized areas on the South Island, and this rather sophisticated…read morerestaurant was quite a different vibe. They offered some nice vegetarian pizza options with appealing local ingredients, and I managed to be in Nelson on the day of the week (Wednesday) when they were offering a two for one special, so I tried both the ones I wanted. They were good enough that I felt bad about how I struggled to reheat the leftovers in my limited accomodation the next day. Especially one that offered sundried tomato and feta; tomato and cheese on top of tomato and cheese seems redundant, but it's quite good. I also reveled in my cheap pizza by trying a fancy sparkling grape juice thing, which was quite tasty and a good vacation-y sort of way to top off the evening for the non-drinker. They had very nice service, and despite it being a vacation town, it seemed like a lot of the customers were regulars and there was a decided neighborhood vibe going on. None of which was bad; I'd certainly recommend it as a stop for anyone visiting the area.

Adjacent to Prego (Mediterranean supermarket), Comida is a lovely place to rejuvenate yourself with…read morea fresh pot of tea, espresso, local greens salad, dessert treat or sandwich. Check out their library of Mediterranean cookbooks while enjoying your meal.

Went while staying at the Monaco. Had a wonderful evening with really good food. We enjoyed…read moretalking with Tommy who is managing the place. The BBQ short rib was very good; tender and flavorful. The Elotes was sweet and juicy. My wife's Pork and fennel ragout was absolutely delicious.

Went there while staying at the Monaco. Food was fabulous and atmosphere very relaxing. Have to say…read morethe best mussels I've ever had and the braised short rib was marvelous! We also had fish and the lamb rump..we were able to share amongst the 7 of us and enjoyed every last morsel! We came in hungry and rolled out happy and satisfied!

I am HUGELY remiss in posting a review. Today my daughter called me "remember that place in Nelson…read moreNZ with the smoked manhattan drinks?" Oh yes I do, in fact it was a highlight of places we visited in New Zealand. Inside is a pretty classic setting. Black tablecloths with white butcher paper. Clean, cozy. The first thing we noticed was this very small bar with 6 tiers of shelves hosting all sorts of spirits and alcohol, and the bar tender was ever so gracious. Our table wasn't quite ready but we enjoyed our chat with the bartender and honestly could have waited longer. The menu for drinks and food was immediately appealing. We tried their smoked manhattans. Delicious. They made it at the table and that was just fun. I got their scallops. Fresh, simple goodness. We shared their fries and I rolled my eyes. Great food, service and overall a charming relaxed and gem of a place in Nelson. Highly recommend!

A delightful setting with great seafood. Ok you hungry travelers tired of mediocre tourist food--…read moretry Cod and Lobster in the town of Nelson. Named after the British Admiral but hey, hi there anyway. Fresh is the name of the game here. You want it, they have it. A beautiful setting. Inside and out. I love it didn't feel touristy. Crazy good bar- see pic-- and great wine list. A lot of great regional pinot noir. Fairly priced for very high quality. I paid around $90 NZ for a hard to get delicious bottle. Try Burnt Cottage if you're into Pinot. Go here. Don't hesitate