Best Thai Restaurants in Melbourne

Chin Chin's at Koto Moon sounds more like an entrant in Shanghai's independent film festival than a purveyor of contemporary Asian cuisine, but what awaits you is well-presented food in a sumptuous setting. Friendly staff fronts this union of modern styling and traditional fare including the likes of homemade dim sums, tamarind prawns and roast duck with pine nuts.

Open for dinner daily

BangPop recreates the energy and excitement of Bangkok’s hawker stands, presenting authentic and succulent Thai dishes all made with seasonal ingredients sourced locally or straight from Thailand. BangPop also has a great range of delicious drinks to suit all preferences; from quirky cocktails to Coopers Pale Ale on tap.

Open for lunch and dinner daily

Paradise Road offers an authentic Thai dining experience in Glen Waverley. Indulge in a diverse menu featuring sizzling meats, curries, and seafood, served in a modern, vibrant atmosphere adorned with red and gold decor. Sip on Thai-inspired cocktails, Thai iced tea, and global beers as you immerse yourself in the serene surroundings. Their dedication to preserving traditional Thai flavours ensures a delightful and unforgettable dining experience.

Photography: Courtesy of Paradise Road

Top-notch Thai food that is made to share amid bustling, vibrant surroundings continues to be a winning formula for Melbourne's Longrain restaurant. The shine hasn't worn off since its eagerly anticipated arrival in 2005 – its buzzing atmosphere and relaxed informality still make it a great place to enjoy the freshness of of Longrain’s modern Thai flavours. Try one of their Thai inspired cocktails in Longsong, Longrains upstairs bar.  

Lunch Friday and dinner daily.

Longsong Bar (upstairs) open from 5pm Wednesday-Saturday

If you’re looking for the kind of food you’ll find on the streets of Bangkok, Red Petite is the place to come. Sure, the pad Thai, the Thai green curry is fresh, fast and authentic, but we’re going for dishes you can pick up with your hands, like Thai barbecued pork skewers and deep fried skinny chicken wings for a tasty, satisfying snack.

Open for lunch Tuesday-Friday and dinner Tuesday-Sunday

Bringing Thai Street Food to the Docklands; Pok Pok is a great casual diner just out of the city. Inside this industrial space, diners can sit at the golden bar for a pre-meal drink, or slip into a table to enjoy an evolving menu of flavourful and restorative dishes from across Thailand. If spicy isn't your thing, early risers can enjoy classic brunch dishes alongside Specialty Lab coffee.

Open for brunch, lunch & dinner daily 7am-late

If you like your Thai fresh, modern and a little tongue-in-cheek, Collingwood's Son In Law is the place you're looking for. The name refers to the classic Thai dish tamarind fried eggs with chilli sauce, but it's also a cheeky reference to the tightrope a son walks with his mother in law. The rest of the menu is as bright and fun as the dining room, with traditional Thai offerings as well as some excellent fusion food.

Open 12pm-7pm daily

Blossom Thai Restaurant is located close to Chapel Street and the Como Shopping centre, in South Yarra, a suburb 5km south of Melbourne.  The restaurant serves Thai food with a variety of options from Tom Yum soup’s to stir fries made with the freshest ingredients.

Lunch Thursday-Friday and dinner Monday to Sunday