Thai Anau Restaurant & Take Away
A beloved Thai eatery offering authentic dishes and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for families and take-out.
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Thai Anau Restaurant & Take Away
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Must-see attractions
A beloved Thai eatery offering authentic dishes and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for families and take-out.
"The food was out of this world. So delicious. This restaurant is definitely worth visiting."
Avoid Peak Times
Visit during off-peak hours to minimize wait times for your food.
Spice Level Customization
Ask staff to adjust spice levels to your preference for a perfect meal.
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Cuisine
Thai
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic & Flavorful Thai Dishes
Savor authentic Thai flavors like green curry, sweet & sour pork, and chicken with cashew nuts, with customizable spice levels.
Comforting Tom Yum Soup
A comforting and hot tom yum soup, perfect for chilly days, packed with fresh ingredients.
Generous Portions & Fresh Ingredients
Enjoy hearty portions of delicious food made with fresh ingredients, making every meal satisfying.
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Avoid Peak Times
Visit during off-peak hours to minimize wait times for your food.
Spice Level Customization
Ask staff to adjust spice levels to your preference for a perfect meal.
Inquire About Dietary Needs
They may accommodate gluten-free and other dietary requests, so don't hesitate to ask.
Warm Up with Tom Yum
On colder days, the Tom Yum Soup offers a delightful and warming culinary experience.
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Avoid Peak Times
Visit during off-peak hours to minimize wait times for your food.
Spice Level Customization
Ask staff to adjust spice levels to your preference for a perfect meal.
Inquire About Dietary Needs
They may accommodate gluten-free and other dietary requests, so don't hesitate to ask.
Warm Up with Tom Yum
On colder days, the Tom Yum Soup offers a delightful and warming culinary experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Thai Anau Restaurant & Take Away receives mixed reviews. Many diners praise the delicious and authentic Thai flavors, with particular highlights being the tom yum soup and generous portion sizes. However, some customers have experienced issues with blandness, overcooked dishes, or inconsistencies in flavor and texture, with one reviewer noting issues with preparation and presentation.
"At most they under seasoned their pad see yew, pork ribs were a good portion I hope they continue with that. Larb was good also. As of 28/7/25 they don't deserve the bad flak."
Michael
"The most uninspiring and unauthentic thai meal I have ever eaten. The Pad Thai we ordered was gluggy, overcooked, stuck together and lacking in flavours. The veges they have put it in it seems to be what they had on hand instead of what a Pad Thai should have. You pay $8 for tofu and you get 4 small pieces. Not great value. The picture speaks for itself. Won't be coming back again."
Chris Lee
"We were hungry and looking for an Asian restaurant …. Search on google suggest Thai Anau and we went in to try… food was decent … ingredients was fresh… staff was helpful. Stir fried spicy vegetables was good… curries come with rice. There are vegetarian options … so if you are in Te Anau and looking for some flavorful spicy Asian food this is a place to try… we went for the green curry … what did you try?"
Anand Bangur
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Frequently Asked Questions
Popular dishes include green curry, sweet and sour pork, chicken and cashew nut stir fry, and the tom yum soup.
Yes, you can customize the spice level according to your preference. Just ask the staff when ordering.
Yes, they offer vegetarian options and can accommodate vegan requests.
They cater for gluten-free diets, but some reviewers suggest bringing your own gluten-free soy sauce for added flavor.
Consider visiting during less busy hours to avoid potential long wait times for your food.
Yes, the Tom Yum soup is highlighted as a comforting and delicious option, especially on chilly days.
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Thai Anau has a spacious restaurant to dine in or you can order your food to take away. The pad thai was delicious and the serving was huge, we could have shared one order between us. The service was great and the food was prepared promptly.
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Catered very well for Gluten Free and Dairy Free, the same as any other Thai restaurant does. Sadly though, they have no gluten free soy sauce so the meal was VERY bland. Strongly suggest you buy some GF soy sauce.
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