What should I order at Street Food Kitchen?
Street Food Kitchen
Dumplings
Recommended multiple times for being especially tasty and delicious, with reviewers specifically calling them out as a favorite among the shared small dishes.
Pork Belly Bites
Frequently praised as very good and tasty, and singled out alongside dumplings as one of the standout small plates.
Paella
Strongly recommended because reviewers described it as delicious, huge, and one of the best versions they had tried, worth returning for on its own.
Chicken Bao Buns
Highlighted as a favorite dish in the reviews, with guests saying it was one of the best items they ordered and that they would come back for it.
Karaage Chicken
Recommended as a standout favorite from the meal, praised as beyond amazing and part of the dishes people most enjoyed.
Thai Fried Bananas
Recommended as a memorable dessert, described as crispy bananas with caramel and coconut ice cream and a perfect way to end the meal.
Beef Cheek Curry
Mentioned positively for its amazing flavors and for evoking a comforting home-style taste, making it a notable recommended main.
Salt And Pepper Squid
Recommended for its great flavor and positive overall reception in a meal where both dishes were described as amazing.
Apple Crumble Dessert
Called delicious by a reviewer who specifically recommended it as part of a great dining experience.
Fried Chicken
Praised directly as 10/10, making it one of the strongest individual food recommendations in the reviews.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Street Food Kitchen
Street Food Kitchen is a restaurant in Timaru, New Zealand, serving an Asian fusion style menu with small plates and sharing plates. Reviewers consistently praise the dumplings, pork belly bao buns, pork belly bites, and cocktails, along with friendly, prompt service. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it works well for lunch, dinner, solo dining, and groups. Reservations are recommended for dinner, and the price range is NZ$20 to NZ$70.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Street Food Kitchen known for?
Street Food Kitchen is best known for small plates and sharing dishes like dumplings, pork belly bao buns, and pork belly bites, plus cocktails. Reviews repeatedly mention that the food is delicious, arrives promptly, and is easy to share, which makes it a strong pick for a relaxed dinner in Timaru.
What dishes are most recommended at Street Food Kitchen?
Reviewers most often highlight dumplings, pork belly bites, pork belly bao buns, chicken bao buns, karaage chicken, paella, and salt and pepper squid. Other dishes called out as especially good include beef cheek curry, fried chicken, and Thai fried bananas for dessert.
What is the atmosphere like at Street Food Kitchen?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with a good buzz from other diners and a warm, welcoming feel. It suits couples, groups sharing plates, and solo diners, especially for a chilled dinner or a night out in Timaru.
Is Street Food Kitchen good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is NZ$20 to NZ$70, and reviewers often describe the meals as affordable, generous, and plenty to go around. Shared small dishes are a common way to dine here, which helps the value feel stronger for groups or two people splitting plates.
When should you visit Street Food Kitchen?
Dinner is the main time reviewers talk about, and the restaurant recommends reservations for dinner, which suggests it can get busy. Weeknight visits are mentioned positively, with staff described as attentive and the room having a good buzz without feeling crowded.
Is parking available at Street Food Kitchen?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
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