Kanniga Thai Restaurant - Kaiapoi — Restaurant in South Island

I’ve been coming to Kanniga Thai Restaurant for a long time now, and it truly never disappoints. Every visit feels just as welcoming and enjoyable as the last. The staff are consistently lovely, warm, attentive, and always happy to see you. They remember regulars and treat you like family, which adds such a personal and genuine touch to the experience.

One dish I keep going back for is the chicken massaman curry. It’s absolutely perfect every time, tender chicken, soft potatoes, just the right amount of spice, and a beautifully balanced sauce that’s rich in flavour without being too heavy. It’s comforting, satisfying, and full of depth. I’ve tried massaman at other places, but Kanniga’s is unmatched.

The portion sizes are always generous, which I really appreciate. You get great value for money, and everything is clearly made fresh. Whether it’s a curry, stir-fry, or entrée, the food is always vibrant, well-prepared, and delicious. I’ve brought friends and family here too, and everyone leaves impressed.

What really sets Kanniga apart is the service. The team is attentive without being overbearing, food arrives promptly, and they’re always happy to accommodate any requests. It’s just a smooth, relaxed experience every single time.

Kanniga Thai has become one of my absolute go to spots, reliable, friendly, and consistently excellent. If you haven’t tried the chicken massaman yet, you’re...

We left work in Christchurch with high hopes for freshly caught fish from the Waimak river mouth, we didn’t catch any…. Cold and feeling sorry for ourselves we did a lap of mainstream kaipoi in search of some soul warming food and settled for Kanninga Thai restaurant.

Entering this Thai restaurant was like being greeted by your grandparents after not seeing them for a year, welcoming and friendly. Credit to the staff, we weren’t the easiest of customers, fuelled with lots of questions and confusion around the Thai cuisine, the staff were very patient and willing to solve the menus mystery’s. After much deliberation we settled for the basic option of pad Thai however was greatly satisfied with the outcome. Ps. Sorry for interrupting the chefs dinner 🙌🫶

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We are regular visitors to the restaurant and it absolutely lives up to the hype! From start to finish, the experience is always fantastic.

The restaurant itself is warm and inviting, with a lovely, authentic atmosphere. The flavors are so fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. The food is rich and creamy with just the right amount of spice, and traditional Thai dishes are tangy, sweet, and packed with flavor.

The service is always top-notch. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. Portion sizes are very generous, offering great value for money.

Without a doubt, this is the best Thai food in North Canterbury. We can't wait to come back and work our way through the rest of the menu. Highly, highly...