Best Thai Restaurants in Canberra

A credit to the delectable modern Thai delights on offer, at Morks in Kingston you will see a continuous stream of patrons coming and going on week nights - an impressive sign with strong competition around. The food here is pretty authentic and all the dishes are packed with Thai flavours. The Morks dining room is modern and minimalistic, with simple timber furniture and large contemporary canvases on the walls.

There are plenty of places in Canberra that claim to serve authentic Thai food, but Joe’s Thai is the real deal. The best part is, you don’t have to travel far to experience great Asian flavour because this restaurant is set conveniently in Wanniassa shops and there’s a playground within shouting distance of the al fresco tables, so the kids can work off their meal and let you have an adult moment.

Blink and you’ll miss it, but Rice Tapas Bar and Restaurant does some of the best Thai dishes in Canberra. Take the stairs up to the first-floor dining room and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how the restaurant opens out. There is an extensive Thai menu that ranges from Asian “tapas” - small plates of the likes of coconut prawns and larb balls - to soups, salads, curries and noodles.

A hidden gem in Yarralumla, SukoThai seemlessly blends authentic Thai and Burmese flavours with local Australian produce for an unforgettable dining experience. The secret is out on this lesser known eatery, serving homemade fish cakes, steamed seafood and fragrant roast duck curry to the delight of its regular diners.

Chong Co Kingston Foreshore offers everything you could want in a dining experience; a lively atmosphere, fresh, fast food and water views to dine by. The restaurant is located in the hip dining precinct at the edge of Lake Burley Griffin and its menu showcases a great range of Thai flavours. You’ll be delighted by the prices, too, which are consistent with the chain’s other stores, despite the upmarket location.

Sure, the type of dishes on offer at Baitong Lao and Thai Cuisine is kind of self-explanatory, but the dishes themselves offer pleasant surprises. Set in the Cooleman Court Shopping Centre at Weston Creek, the laid-back restaurant offers authentic Lao and Thai flavours and the service with a smile that these south east Asian destinations are famous for. House specialties include traditional Lao sausage and soft shell crab.