SUK JAI THAI RESTAURANT & TAKE AWAYS

There is no shortage of Asian addresses in New Zealand, but this one has gained immense fame in Whangarei. The "Thai Select Award", served by the Thai Prime Minister, was even a consecration in 2013, recognizing the authenticity of its curries, soups, noodle, rice, seafood and duck dishes. For over fifteen years, the chef has been passing on his oldest family recipes straight from his childhood neighborhood.