Thai OpalDunedin Central, Dunedin
Thai Opal – Thai food
Thai Opal – Thai food
Thai Opal – Thai food
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Thai restaurant · Dunedin Central

Thai Opal

42 Filleul Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, 9016 Open 7 days · noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Weekly opening hours for Thai Opal
Mondaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursdaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Fridaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturdaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Sundaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 425 9795 to check.

42 Filleul Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, 9016

About

About Thai Opal

Tucked into 42 Filleul Street in Dunedin Central, Thai Opal serves Thai food to locals and visitors in Dunedin Central, Dunedin. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Diners come here for Thai food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as pad Thai. It is one of 10 Thai venues we list in Dunedin. The menu also crosses into American, Asian and vegan territory.

Thai Opal is open seven days a week. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9:30 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 46 hours each week.

Good to know: delivery, takes bookings, vegetarian options and vegan options. For budgeting, Thai restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Thai restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
DessertsMango sticky rice

Seasonal mango with coconut cream

$10–13

Salads & SidesCoconut rice

Fragrant

$4–6

Stir-fries & NoodlesPad Thai

Rice noodles with tamarind, egg and peanuts

$19–24

EntréesCurry puffs

Potato and chicken pastries

$10–13

Stir-fries & NoodlesPad kra pao

Holy basil stir-fry with fried egg

$19–24

CurriesDuck red curry

Roast duck with lychee and pineapple

$26–32

Plan your visit

When is Thai Opal busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Thai restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about Thai Opal

Where is Thai Opal?

Thai Opal is at 42 Filleul Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, 9016, about 400 m from central Dunedin. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Thai Opal's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Tuesday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Wednesday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Thursday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Saturday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Sunday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Thai Opal open on weekends?

Yes – Thai Opal is open on both Saturday (noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm) and Sunday (noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm).

What kind of food does Thai Opal serve?

Thai food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Thai restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Thai Opal?

As an estimate, a meal at a Thai restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options and vegan options.

How can I contact Thai Opal?

You can call +64 3 425 9795. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Thai Opal?

The closest is City of Tea (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Thai Opal

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Dunedin Central
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Boost – Takeaway food 90 m
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Venturi – Cafe food 90 m
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Marbecks – Cafe food 110 m
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Savoury Japan – Japanese food 120 m
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Hungry Hobos 140 m
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Hungry Hobos

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Other Thai places nearby

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NameAreaStatusDistance
Home EditionDunedin Central340 m
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Kindee Thai KitchenDunedin Central410 m
Asian Star FoodDunedin Central480 m
Thai HanoiDunedin Central500 m
Buddha StixNorth Dunedin1.0 km