Kinnari Thai Restaurant & Takeaway is at 124 Main Road, Tawa, on the suburb's main street in northern Wellington. Tawa sits on the Kapiti rail line and just off State Highway 1, roughly midway between Wellington's CBD and Porirua, so the restaurant is convenient for groups travelling from either direction.
The restaurant takes its name from the Kinnari of Thai mythology, a half-woman, half-swan celestial being associated with grace and song. Its own account frames the kitchen as blending Thai tradition with the flavours of its owners' homeland, using authentic Thai spices, fresh ingredients and recipes passed down through generations. The menu spans slow-simmered curries through to street-food classics; publicly listed dishes include pad Thai, duck noodle soup, satay stir-fry and massaman curry, with curry, rice, noodle and stir-fry dishes served with a choice of protein.
Kinnari operates as both a dine-in restaurant and a takeaway, and its website states that it is BYO and fully licensed. There is an online table reservation function and a contact form for enquiries, and takeaway can be ordered directly or through several delivery platforms. Contact numbers are 04-232-8555 and 027-717-7111. Published hours are lunch Tuesday to Sunday 12pm to 2pm, with Monday closed for lunch, and dinner Monday to Sunday 5pm to 9pm.
The website does not describe a private dining area, function room or off-site catering service, and no seating capacity is published. For MICE use, Kinnari is best treated as a neighbourhood a la carte restaurant suitable for small team dinners and informal group meals in Tawa and northern Wellington, with the BYO option a practical advantage for cost-conscious group bookings. Arrangements for larger parties should be confirmed with the restaurant directly.
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