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The Rickshaw Rarotonga

Restaurant

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Decided to eat here when we saw the place while out walking, didn't need a reservation but the place was quite busy. A good selection on their menu, we chose well and the kitchen were happy to spice up our meals, the dishes were incredibly tasty and spiced to perfection, came with a smile from the w... People often mention good, great, fish, meal,


Address

P7W9+7M3, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands

Contact

+682 22 232

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (63 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 5:30 to 8β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 5:30 to 9β€―pm
  • Thursday: 5:30 to 9β€―pm
  • Friday: 5:30 to 9β€―pm
  • Saturday: 5:30 to 9β€―pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 5:30 to 9β€―pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Tony J. 5 years ago on Google
    Decided to eat here when we saw the place while out walking, didn't need a reservation but the place was quite busy. A good selection on their menu, we chose well and the kitchen were happy to spice up our meals, the dishes were incredibly tasty and spiced to perfection, came with a smile from the waiting staff. The cook didn't speak much but was happy to see we'd enjoyed the meal. Fine dinning it isn't but tasty, well cooked and fresh food it certainly is. Would eat here again certainly.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Kyle M. 7 years ago on Google
    We came in without reservations and were seated within 10/20 minutes. While waiting at the bar, we heard a complaint from a customer and the management handled it well, and gave feedback to the kitchen too. Our dishes were good - my wife had the ginger chicken and loved it. I had the pad thai and it was a bit unorthodox but tasted good as well. The time to get our food was not bad at all.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rod T. 6 years ago on Google
    A lovely place to eat for couples, groups and families. Good selection of food for all tastes including vegetarian. This is a must book restaurant and takeaways are available. Delicious flavours and great service at reasonable prices. Not open on Sunday.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Amy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Meals are a bit pricey for the portion size but overall a good experience, staff are friendly and understand vegan requests.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Paul J. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent meal. Mee goreng was fantastic. Our party of 5 enjoyed it. Be sure to get there early as busy and service can slow down. But in all we loved it. For entree, main and a drink or 2 each was around $55 each average.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Evelien W. 8 months ago on Google
    We just went here for a family meal with some friends. We were disappointed with the food and service. Service felt a bit begrudging, and the food we ordered was less Thai/Vietnamese than stodgy Chinese/Malaysian tasting. The atmosphere was nice, but not great for families (we had a 3, 4, and 5 year old with us). We're left disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 David R. 1 year ago on Google
    Good vege and vegan options, authentic flavours and great cocktails too. Setting is pleasant, not fancy. Highly recommended over the generic food provided by local hotels.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 REKHADION R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had dinner here tonight. The food was delicious & well worth it. Authentic Asian cuisine & a very chilled out place. A short walk to the Muri night markets. Heaps of parking at the back.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Jo M. 7 years ago on Google
    My chicken curry I'm not kidding tasted like a bad beef stroganoff. My husbands sweet and sour pork looked like it should but had lots of oily texture and no taste. The serving staff were lovely but the orders took so long to be taken then so long to arrive that we were over it. I ate coco pops when I got home to get rid of the taste. Went the next day to complain but of course they were closed and then were back home to nz
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Meals 1. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of the best value restaurants we ate at in Rarotonga. Extensive menu, authentic Asian food! Great prices and yummy flavours. Servings were really big too. Will be back.we were a group of 10 and they also brought out the kids fried rice super fast which we appreciated.

  • 5/5 Angel P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great! Recommend eating here! We went as a group of 5 and all of our meals were delicious! I thought it was good portions for the cost!

  • 3/5 Phillip H. 1 year ago on Google
    No spice in my dish at all, asked for mild / medium no heat whatsoever πŸ˜’

  • 2/5 corey e. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely not one of my favorite spots to eat on the island! I had the sweet and sour chicken was lacking flavour an all round not a nice meal , my partner all so couldnt eat her meal an she had the vegetable stir fry. l wouldn't recommend eating here for the money an quality. I would Recomend buying some noodles from the dairy an save your money

  • 1/5 Nigel M. 1 year ago on Google
    This was undoubtedly one if the worst Thai meals we have ever had. Two minute noodles have better taste. My Ginger fish was a slab of overcooked tuna with cabbage stir fry. I left over half the plate on the table. My wife's Pad Thai was tasteless, no crushed peanuts, no lime pieces, a very greasy fried egg on top. Based on the amount of customers there on new years eve, (a total of 4 tables over an hour) sums up what the quality of the cook. Lovely surroundings, shame about the food quality. And to top it off 2 cats in the kitchen.

  • 5/5 A M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a lovely place to eat with a great atmosphere. The staff were so accommodating to gluten free requests and were very knowledgeable. We even came back a second time!

  • 1/5 Mark N. 1 year ago on Google
    Sweet and sour pork absolutely horrible, one inch of soggy batter around a little bit of meat, the sauce tasted like tomatoes ketchup and nothing else

  • 3/5 Ess B. 6 months ago on Google
    It is a quaint and unpretentious setting which we really liked. The music was 80s European and not really in the background, I would have preferred something more in keeping with the Vietnamese setting. EntrΓ©e was delivered quickly and looked and tasted great. Mains were also served quickly. We both had fish dishes (ginger fish and curry fish) and whilst the flavors were good, the fish was overcooked. We surmised this was in an attempt to cover the fact that it wasn't fresh. No matter what you do, it is difficult to disguise that taste. There should be no excuse on an island that boasts their best quisine to be fresh fish to serve other than. I would like to give the benefit of the doubt that they have to work with what they have due to the big resorts grabbing up all the fresh produce first, bit it took away from an otherwise enjoyable meal.

  • 2/5 lullabymusicofficial 2 years ago on Google
    Food wasn't bad but service was terrible. Was not acknowledged at all. Had to get my own menu and find my own table and then get up and order again. Waitress gave me a glass of water. Was then just handed my food ready to go in a bag with no utensils. I hadn't indicated I wanted to takeaway and was sitting ready to eat...????

  • 5/5 Lauren W. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was delicious. The ladies working there are very sweet and accommodating. Wonderful lighting at night, very cosy. Loved the kitties hanging around and making themselves at home!

  • 5/5 Keith G. 6 months ago on Google
    So happy we found this place, my wife Thai and 6 of us went for dinner, great attentive staff, loved our food especially Nasi Gorang and the spicy fish with tamarin sauce and great dessert we all loved Banana spring rolls, very generous portions and very reasonable prices. Kiwis and anyone else check out something different to a lot of pub food on the island, this place has a varied Asian menu, will be back on our next visit

  • 4/5 ken h. 7 months ago on Google
    No fancy beach views.Just a small cafe .basic seating and table's Gets busy in the evening..But wait The Food here is Decent and Good.And different.....Beats all the Burger and fried food big serve cafes...Helpful owner's too. Gave us a ride back to our villa at night.The bus was running late.Thank you .

  • 3/5 Mel R. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was a bit hit and miss. Nice ambience - the food was OK and the service was not very good (had to specifically ask for cutlery after all the meals had been delivered, on a very quiet night). I thought quite pricey for what it was. However the beef pho was good and like I said, a nice ambience.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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