Melbourne has a strong Thai dining scene, with restaurants ranging from casual CBD lunch spots and traditional curry houses to polished Chapel Street dining rooms and modern Southeast Asian restaurants with Thai influence. Around Little Bourke Street, Flinders Lane, Victoria Street and Chapel Street, you can find Thai food for every kind of occasion: quick noodles, warming curries, after-work dinners, date nights, group meals and more elevated share-style dining.
This guide focuses on five Thai restaurants in Melbourne worth knowing: Number12 Thai Restaurant, Smile Thai Cuisine, Pa Tong Thai, Thai Me Up and Salted Egg. Each one brings something different to the table, from affordable Thai street food and comforting West Melbourne favourites to Southern Thai flavours, contemporary Thai dining and bold modern Southeast Asian dishes.
1. Number12 Thai Restaurant
Number12 Thai Restaurant is one of Melbourne CBD’s most useful Thai restaurants, especially for city workers, students, visitors and anyone looking for a reliable meal around Little Bourke Street. It has the feel of a casual, modern Thai spot: easy to visit, central, affordable and built around the kind of food people want for lunch, dinner or a quick after-work feed.
The menu is built around comforting Thai dishes, including noodles, curries, stir-fries, soups and rice dishes. It is the kind of place where pad Thai, pad see ew, creamy tom yum, red curry and stir-fried dishes make sense as the core order. That makes it especially useful for diners who want familiar Thai flavours without making the meal too complicated.
Number12 works well for quick lunches, casual dinners and low-pressure group meals. The Little Bourke Street location makes it easy to use before drinks, after work, between meetings or while moving through the CBD. It is not trying to be a fine-dining restaurant, and that is part of the appeal. Its strength is everyday Thai food in a very convenient city location.
Number12 Thai Restaurant is best for Thai street food, pad Thai, pad see ew, curries, CBD lunches, casual dinners and anyone looking for a quick Thai restaurant in central Melbourne.
Address: 530 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Number12 Thai Restaurant Menu
Specials
Grilled Chicken on Rice
Served with egg and Thai spicy sauce and soup
Crispy Pork on Rice (Contains Sesame)
Served with egg, Thai spicy sauce and soup
Mama Tom Yum Hot Pot
Tom yum hot pot soup with Thai instant noodles, Creamy milk , prawn, calamari, crispy pork, minced pork, mushroom,baby corn, galangal, lime leaves, and chili
Soft-Shell Crab in Yellow Curry
Soft shell crab, yellow curry powder, eggs, onion, celery, creamy evaporated milk, capsicum
Mixed Seafood with Spicy Sauce
Steamed prawn, calamari, barramundi fillet, served with cabbage salad, fried galic, celery and Thai spicy sauce
Tom Yum CreamySoup (GF) (Mild)
Spicy coconut Thai soup with mushroom, galangal, lemon grass, lime leaves, chili jam, creamy milk
Entrees
Chicken Satay
Marinated chicken with coconut Thai style. Served with peanut sauce.
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Deep fried calamari, salt and pepper. Served with Thai style sauce.
Vegetarian Spring Rolls (V)
Cabbage, carrot, glass noodle, jelly mushroom, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Served with sweet chilli sauce. Popular
Prawn Spring Rolls
Prawn, yam bean, carrot, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Chicken Spring Rolls
Minced chicken, glass noodles and jelly mushroom. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Thai Fish Cake
Deep fried Thai style fish cake. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Prawn Cracker
Thai prawn crackers. Served with peanut sauce.
Mixed Entree
A combination of spring roll and fish cake.
Soup Curry
Panang Curry
Beef Massaman
Tom Yum Soup Clear
Tom Yum Soup Creamy
Green Curry
Red Curry
Soup and Curry with rice
Panang Curry with rice
Green Curry with rice
Red Curry with rice
Creamy Tom Yum Soup with rice
Stir Fried with Rice
Fried Rice
Thai fried rice, onion, carrot, tomato, Chinese broccoli, egg and broccoli.
Pad Kra Praw with Rice
Stir fried with Thai basil leaves, chilli, garlic, green bean and capsicums.
Pad Cha with rice
Stir fried with curry paste, kra chai, young peppercorn, capsicums and green bean.
Cashew Nuts with rice
Stir fried cashew nuts with chilli paste, carrot, onion, capsicums and broccoli.
Garlic and Pepper with rice
Stir fried with garlic and pepper sauce.
Pad Ka Na Moo Krob with rice
Stir fried Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce, garlic and chilli.
Stir Fried Satay Sauce with rice
Stir fried with satay sauce, carrot, onion, capsicums and broccoli.
Pad Nam Prik Pao with rice
Stir fried mild chilli paste, baby corn, spring onion, basil and capsicums.
Sweet and Sour with rice
Stir fried with tomato, cucumber, pineapple, capsicums, onion and carrot in sweet and sour sauce.
Oyster Sauce with rice
Stir fried with oyster sauce, capsicums, broccoli, mushroom and onion.
Ginger with rice
Stir fried ginger, garlic, onion, capsicums, baby corn and mushroom.
Sator Beans with rice
Stir fried with curry paste, satori bean, kaffir lime leaves and milk.
Pad Phong Karee
Noodles Stir Fried
Pad Thai
Pad See Ew
Pad Kee Mao
Pad Thai Rice Sticks Noodle Vemicelli
Lard Na
Beverages
Coke Classic
Coke Diet
Coke No Sugar
Lemonade
Sunkist
Thai Milk Tea
Thai Black Ice Coffee
Thai Lemon Iced Tea
Iced Pink Milk
Longan Juice
Coconut Water
Desserts
Coconut Ice Cream With Topping
Banana Fritter With Coconut Ice Cream
Banana Dumpling With Coconut Ice Cream
Sides
Jasmine Rice
2. Smile Thai Cuisine
Smile Thai Cuisine is a practical West Melbourne favourite for Thai food on Victoria Street. It is the kind of neighbourhood restaurant that works when you want something warm, flavourful and dependable without needing a major booking or a formal dining room.
The menu covers many of the Thai dishes people often crave most: pad Thai, pad see ew, curries, stir-fries, spring rolls, satay, soups and rice dishes. That makes it useful for quick lunches, takeaway dinners, casual meals with friends and weeknight comfort food. Thai food also suits mixed groups because people can choose different spice levels, proteins and styles of dish while still sharing starters and sides.
Smile Thai Cuisine is especially good for diners around West Melbourne, North Melbourne and the Queen Victoria Market side of the city. It is not a destination-style restaurant built around theatrics; it is more about generous portions, familiar flavours and convenience. Sometimes the best Thai restaurant is the one you can rely on when you want a good curry or noodle dish after work.
Smile Thai Cuisine is best for Thai comfort food, takeaway, quick dinners, casual catch-ups, noodle dishes, curries and relaxed meals on Victoria Street.
Address: 357 Victoria Street, West Melbourne
Smile Thai Cuisine Menu
ON RICE
Green Curry Chicken on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Homemade green curry with chicken, seasonal vegetables and rice.
Green Curry Chicken on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Homemade green curry with chicken, seasonal vegetables and rice.
Butter Chicken Curry on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Indian Thai inspired Butter Curry Chicken with Jasmine Rice
Butter Chicken Curry on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Indian Thai inspired Butter Curry Chicken with Jasmine Rice
Lemongrass Beef on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfry Beef with Seasonal Vegetables, on Jasmine Rice
Lemongrass Beef on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfry Beef with Seasonal Vegetables, on Jasmine Rice
Ginger Chicken on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfry Chicken with Ginger, Seasonal Vegetables on Rice
Ginger Chicken on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfry Chicken with Ginger, Seasonal Vegetables on Rice
Chilli Basil Chicken On Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfried chicken with Chilli basil paste, vegetables
Chilli Basil Chicken On Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfried chicken with Chilli basil paste, vegetables
Garlic Pepper Calamari on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfry Calamari with Garlic, Pepper Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables on Rice
Garlic Pepper Calamari on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfry Calamari with Garlic, Pepper Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables on Rice
Cashew Nut Chicken On Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfry Chicken with Cashewnut Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables. On Rice
Cashew Nut Chicken On Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfry Chicken with Cashewnut Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables. On Rice
Oyster Beef on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfry Beef with Oyster Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables, On Rice
Oyster Beef on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfry Beef with Oyster Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables, On Rice
Stirfry Mixed Vegetables Tofu on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Vegetarian Stirfry Mixed Vegetables Tofu on Rice
Stirfry Mixed Vegetables Tofu on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Vegetarian Stirfry Mixed Vegetables Tofu on Rice
Red Curry Vegies Tofu on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Vegetarian Red Curry with Seasonal Vegetables, Rice
Red Curry Vegies Tofu on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Vegetarian Red Curry with Seasonal Vegetables, Rice
Entree
Spring Rolls (4pcs) (Vegetable)
Crispy Homemade Spring Rolls, Sweet Chilli Sauce
Spring Rolls (4pcs) (Chicken)
Crispy Homemade Spring Rolls, Sweet Chilli Sauce
COCONUT PRAWN (3pcs)
Crispy Coconut battered Prawn with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Salt and Pepper Squid
Salt & Pepper Squid Served with Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce
Satay Chicken Skewer(4pcs) (Entree)
Satay Chicken Skewer served with Homemade Satay Peanut Sauce
Thai Fish Cake (4pcs)
Traditional Thai Fish Cake with Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce.
Chicken Curry Puff (4pcs)
Mashed Potato mixed with Stir Fried Onion, Chicken Mince, Green Bean and Corns in Puff Pastry.
Vegetarian Curry Puff (4pcs)
Mixed Entree (6pcs)
2 Vegie Rolls, 2 Fish Cake and 2 Chicken Curry Puff.
Salad
GAI YANG(Grilled Chicken)
Thai style Grilled chicken with sweet chilli sauce, salad
Green Papaya Salad
Green Papaya, Chilli, Green Bean, Tomato, Carrot, Roast Peanut, Dried Shrimp, Homemade Tamarind Sauce.
Thai Beef Salad
Sauteed Beef Topside with Homemade Spicy Lemon Dressing, Salad
Larb Gai
Minced Chicken, Ground Roast Rice, Coriander, Mint, Spring onion, Red onion, Chilli, Lettuce, Cucumber and Tomato, Spicy Lemon Dressing
Gado Gado
Steamed 9 Vegetables with Homemade Satay Peanut Sauce, Fried Egg
Roti Wrap with Satay Chicken
Roti, Satay Peanut Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Salad.
Curry
Green Curry (Curry)
Homemade Thai Green Curry, Basil, Lime Leaves, Seasonal Vegetables
Panang Red Curry (Curry)
Spicy Red Curry, Thai Basil and Seasonal Vegetables.
Massaman Curry (Curry)
Royal Yellow Curry, Grilled Potato, Carrot, Onion and Roast Peanut, Star Anise
Spinach Curry
BUTTER CURRY
Noodles
Pad Thai Noodle (Noodles)
Stir Fried Rice Noodle, Shallot, Egg, Chive, Beanshoot, Carrot and Crushed Roast Peanut.
Pad See Ew (Noodles)
Stir Fried Thick Rice Noodle, Egg and Seasonal Vegetables.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup (Mixed Vegetable, TOFU)
Hot and Sour Tom Yum Soup with Rice Noodle, Seasonal Vegetables.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup (Chicken)
Hot and Sour Tom Yum Soup with Rice Noodle, Seasonal Vegetables.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup (Seafood)
Hot and Sour Tom Yum Soup with Rice Noodle, Seasonal Vegetables.
Curry Laksa
Red Curry based Laksa with assorted Seafood, Egg Noodle and Seasonal Vegetables.
Mee Goreng
Stirfry Sweet and Sour Egg Noodle with Seasonal Vegetables.
SATAY HOKKIEN NOODLE STIRFRY
Stirfry Egg Noodle with Homemade Satay Peanut Sauce, Sesonal vegetables, Choice of Protein.
Stir Fry from Wok
Chilli Basil (Stir Fry from Wok)
Stirfry Chilli, Thai Basil, Seasonal Vegetable
Lemongrass
Stirfry Lemongrass with Seasonal Vegetables, Choice of Protein.
Oyster Sauce
Stirfry Seasonal Vegetables, Choice of Protein with Oyster Sauce
Cashew Nut Sauce
Stir fry sweet chilli paste, cashew nut, seasonal vegetables.
Sweet and Sour
Stirfry Sweet and Sour Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables
Black Bean
Stirfry Black Bean with Seasonal Vegetables, Choice of Protein.
Garlic Pepper
Seasonal Vegetables, Garlic Pepper Sauce
Stir Fry Satay Peanut
Stirfry Homemade Satay Peanut Sauce with Seasonal Vegetables, Choice of Protein.
Ginger Sauce
Stir fry ginger julienne, seasonal vegetables, choice of protein.
Fried Rice (Stir Fry from Wok)
Signature Thai Fried Rice in choice of different flavours
Soup
Tom Kar Soup (Chicken)
Sweet and Sour Soup with Coconut Cream, Lemongrass, Lime juice, Mushroom and Vegetables.
Tom Kar Soup (Seafood)
Sweet and Sour Soup with Coconut Cream, Lemongrass, Lime juice, Mushroom and Vegetables.
Tom Kar Soup (Veggie)
Sweet and Sour Soup with Coconut Cream, Lemongrass, Lime juice, Mushroom and Vegetables.
Tom Yum Soup (Chicken) (Soup)
Traditional Hot and Sour Thai Soup with Mushroom, Coriander and Vegetables.
Tom Yum Soup (Seafood) (Soup)
Traditional Hot and Sour Thai Soup with Mushroom, Coriander and Vegetables.
Tom Yum Soup (Veggie) (Soup)
Traditional Hot and Sour Thai Soup with Mushroom, Coriander and Vegetables.
Side
Peanut Satay Sauce
Steamed Rice (Small)
Jasmine Rice
Steamed Rice (Large)
Jasmine Rice
Coconut Rice (Small)
Coconut Rice (Large)
Plain Roti Bread
Garlic Roti Bread
Sticky Rice
DESSERT
[NEW] Homemade Croffle
Homemade Crossant+Waffle *no icecream
HOMEMADE BROWNIE
Homemade Brownie
Carrot Cake
Carrot, Sultanas, Apricots, Walnuts
[*SEASONAL] Mango Sticky Rice
Homemade Sweet Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango Slice
BANANA FRITTER
Deep Fried Banana Fritter, served with honey. 2pcs
Banana Dumpling
Beverages
Soft Drinks
375mL Can
Lipton Iced Tea
PEACH / LEMON
Coconut Water
Lemon $ Lime Bitter
Ginger Beer
THAI MILK TEA
3. Pa Tong Thai
Pa Tong Thai brings a more distinctive Thai dining option to Flinders Lane. Located in the CBD, it is especially appealing for diners who want Southern Thai flavours, bolder spice and a restaurant that feels more specific than a standard all-purpose Thai takeaway.
The appeal of Pa Tong Thai is its focus on depth and heat. Southern Thai food is often known for stronger spice, sharper aromatics, seafood, herbs, curry pastes and dishes that feel more intense than milder Thai favourites. That makes Pa Tong a good choice for diners who already enjoy Thai food and want something with more regional character.
Pa Tong Thai works well for city lunches, after-work dinners, small group meals and casual dates. The Flinders Lane location is central and convenient, but the restaurant still has enough personality to feel like a planned meal rather than just a quick stop. It is a good option when the group wants Thai food but also wants something slightly more adventurous.
Pa Tong Thai is best for Southern Thai food, spicy dishes, CBD dinners, Flinders Lane lunches, seafood-leaning Thai flavours and diners looking for a more regional Thai restaurant in Melbourne.
Address: 271 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Pa Tong Thai Menu
New Arrives
SPICY CHICKEN SALAD LAAB GAI
A traditional e-san thai salad made with minced chicken. roasted rice powder. lime juice. chili. and fresh herbs. spicy level: mild. medium. hot
GRILLED JUMBO KING PRAWNS WITH LARB SPICE
Succulent jumbo king prawn grilled and seasoned with thai larb spices
SIGNATURE SCALLOP WITH THAI HERB
Grilled fresh scallops topped with aromatic thai herbs. chili. and lime for a zesty and refreshing flavor.
SPICY THAI FRUIT SALAD
A refreshing mix of seasonal fruits tossed with thai chili. lime. and herbs for a sweet. sour. and spicy flavor. spicy level: mild. medium. hot
DEEP-FRIED SPICY MINCED CHICKEN BALLS LAAB TOD
Crispy fried balls of minced meat mixed with roasted rice. chili. herbs. and thai spices.
Appetizer
HOMEMADE THAI FISH CAKE
DEEP-FRIED CHIVE CAKES
FRIED CHICKEN WINGS WITH FISH SAUCE
THAI ROTI WITH PEANUT SAUCE
PRAWN SPRING ROLLS
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SOUTHERN THAI SPICES GAI GOLAE
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SPICY ISAAN DIPPING SAUCE
CHICKEN SATAY
Stir-Fried Rice&Noodles
PAD THAI
The world-famous Thai stir-fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, peanuts, and tamarind sauce.
STIR-FRIED FLAT NOODLES WITH SOY SAUCE - PAD SEE EW
Classic Thai stir-fried flat rice noodles with soy sauce, egg, and Chinese broccoli.
PAD KEE MAO - DRUNKEN NOODLES
Spicy Thai stir-fried flat rice noodles with chili, garlic, basil, and vegetables.
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE
Thai-style fried rice with pineapple, egg, onion, cashew nuts, and a touch of curry powder.
STIR-FRIED CASHEW NUTS WITH MEAT PAD MED MA MUANG
Thai-style stir-fry with cashew nuts. vegetables. and savory sauce. choice of meat: chicken or beef.
SOFT-SHELL CRAB WITH CHILI & SALT
Crispy soft-shell crab stir-fried with chili, garlic, salt, and pepper for a bold, savory flavor.
SOFT-SHELL CRAB WITH CURRY SAUCE
Crispy soft-shell crab stir-fried with curry sauce, egg, onion, and celery in a fragrant thai-style sauce.
SPICY STIR-FRIED PRAWNS WITH HERBS
Juicy prawns stir-fried with chili, garlic, young peppercorns, and aromatic thai herbs
FRIED RICE
Thai-style fried rice with egg, onion, and vegetables. choice of protein: chicken, beef, prawns, seafood, tofu, egg-free tofu.
THAI BASIL STIR-FRY PAD KRA PAO
Classic thai stir-fry with holy basil, chili, garlic. spice level: mild / medium / hot. choice of meat: chicken, beef, pork mince, chicken mince, beef mince, squid.
CRAB FRIED RICE
Thai-style fried rice with real crab meat, egg, onion, and vegetables.
BEEF STIR-FRIED WITH ONION & VEGETABLES
Tender beef stir-fried with onion, mixed vegetables, garlic, and light soy sauce.
Soup and Curry
THAI GREEN CURRY GAENG KEOW WAN
A rich and aromatic green curry with coconut milk, Thai eggplant, basil, and Thai spices.
THAI PANANG CURRY GAENG PANANG
A thick, creamy Panang curry with coconut milk, Kaffir lime leaves, and aromatic Thai spices.
BEEF MASSAMAN CURRY GAENG MASSAMAN NEUA
A rich and mildly spiced Thai curry with tender beef, potato, onion, and roasted peanuts simmered in coconut milk.
THAI HOT & SOUR SOUP TOM YUM
The world-famous Thai hot and sour soup with prawns, lemongrass, galangal, Kaffir lime leaves, chili, and mushrooms in a spicy, aromatic broth.
CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP WITH GALANGAL TOM KHA GAI
A fragrant Thai coconut soup with chicken, galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Creamy, aromatic, and mildly spicy.
Southern Thai Food
SOUTHERN THAI CURRY WITH PORK BELLY
Gaeng Kua Moo Sam Chan. Spicy coconut-based curry with tender pork soft bone.
SOUTHERN THAI DRY-STYLE MINCED PORK CURRY
Kua Kling Moo Sub. A fiery southern dry curry stir-fried with minced pork and aromatic spices.
STIR-FRIED PRAWNS WITH STINK BEANS AND MINCED PORK IN SHRIMP PASTE [GOONG PAD SATAW KAPI MOO SUB]
Goong Pad Sataw Kapi Moo Sub. Choose your spice level: Mild | Medium | Hot. A bold Southern Thai stir-fry with prawns, minced pork, stink beans Sataw, and shrimp paste.
STIR-FRIED MALINDJO LEAVES WITH EGG
[BAI LIANG PAD KAI] A Southern Thai specialty - tender Bai Liang melinjo leaves stir-fried with egg for a simple yet flavorful dish.
SOUTHERN THAI CRAB CURRY
Authentic homemade southern Thai curry cooked with coconut milk, kaffir lime leave, betel leave, crab meat
SOUTHERN THAI SOUR CURRY WITH BARRAMUNDI
[GAENG SOM PLA KRAPONG]
SOUTHERN THAI FERMENTED FISH CURRY
[GAENG TAI PLA] Authentic Homemade Southern Thai Curry Cooked with Fermented Fish Entrails, Mackerel Meat and Vegetables.
SQUID IN BLACK INK SAUCE
[PLA MUEK NAM DAM] A southern thai delicacy - fresh souid simmered in its own black ink with aromatio herbs and spices
CRAB CURRY WITH RICE NOODLES
[KHANOM JEEN NAM YA POO] Rich and spicy southern thai crab curry served with fresh rice noodles.
FERMENTED FISH CURRY WITH RICE NOODLES
[KHANOM JEEN TAI PLA] Bold and intensely spicy southern thai curry made with fermented fish. served with rice noodles
Salad
SPICY PRAWN SALAD WITH THAI HERBS PLA GOONG
Juicy prawns mixed with lemongrass, mint, chili, and lime juice for a zesty and refreshing thai-style salad
SPICY BEEF SALAD - YUM NEUA
Tender slices of beef tossed with thai herbs. chili, lime juice, and roasted rice powder for a bold northeastern thai flavor.
Noodles, Hokkien, and Rice Vermicelli
HOKKIEN PHUKET
Authentic Southern Thai Style Hokkien Form Phuket Stir- Fried with House Sauce Prawn, Squid, Pork, Bok-choy and Soft Boiled Egg Top with Fried Shallot
HOKKIEN WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
Stir-fried Hokkien with House Sauce, Bok-choy
4. Thai Me Up
Thai Me Up is a contemporary Thai restaurant on Chapel Street in Windsor. It is a good pick when you want Thai food with a more polished dining-room feel than a basic takeaway shop, while still keeping the meal relaxed and approachable.
The menu style suits sharing. Thai restaurants often work best when the table orders a mix of curries, noodles, stir-fries, rice dishes, starters and seafood, and Thai Me Up fits that format. It is especially useful for mixed groups because Thai food gives people a wide range of spice levels, proteins and vegetarian-friendly choices.
Thai Me Up sits comfortably between casual and elevated. It is relaxed enough for a weekday dinner, but stylish enough for a date, birthday meal or small group night out. The Chapel Street location also makes it useful before or after drinks in Windsor, Prahran or South Yarra.
Thai Me Up is best for modern Thai food, Chapel Street dinners, date nights, group meals, curries, noodles, stir-fries and anyone looking for Thai food with a bit more style and occasion.
Address: 135 Chapel Street, Windsor
Thai Me Up Menu
SNACKS
CHICKEN SATAY 4PCS (GF)
Chargrilled Chicken, Peanut Sauce, Pickle
PAR PLA (KING FISH SASHIMI) (GF)
Coriander, Garlic, Long Green Chilli, Lime Juice, Fish Sauce, Coconut Milk
PRAWN BETEL (GF)
Poached Prawn, Pomelo, Palm Sugar Caramel, Lime, Cashew Nuts
FRIED SQUID GARLIC & CHILLI (GF)
Squid, Fried Garlic, Spring Onion, Fresh Chilli.
GOONG GOLEK (2 KING PRAWNS) SKEWERS (GF)
2 Giant Grilled King Prawns With Southern Thai Sauce
CAULIFLOWER POPCORN WITH SWEET CHILLI SAUCE (VG)
Cauliflower Florets Coated With Wheat Flour, Salt, Pepper, Sweet Paprika
SHITAKE MUSHROOM DUMPLINGS 4PCS (V)
Shitake Mushroom Dumplings With Chilli Oil And Vinegar
CHICKEN WINGS 5PCS (GF)
Fried Chicken Wings With Fried Shallots And Sweet Chilli Sauce
SWEET POTATO CHIPS (VG)
Sweet Potato Chips With Northern Style Thai Mixed Herbs And Sweet Chilli Sauce
VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS 4PCS (VG)
Mixed Veggies, Glass Noodles, Mushrooms, Sweet Chilli
STREAMED SHRIMP DUMPLINGS 3PCS
Streamed Shrimp Dumplings With Chilli Oil And Vinegar And Fried Garlic
FISH CAKES 4PCS (GF)
Fried Fish Cakes With Sweet and Chilli sauce and peanut
THAI FRIED CHIVE CAKES (GF)(V)
Thai Fried Chive Cakes with Savoury Dipping Sauce
BBQ PORK BAO
BBQ Pork, Pickled Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Coriander, Chilli, Bao
CORN RIBS 5PCS
Papika, Spring Onion, Special Sauce
SALADS
YUM HED (MUSHROOM SALAD) (GF)(V)
Tempura Mushrooms, Shallots, Coriander, Mint, Dry Chilli, Lime Juice, Chilli Paste, Cashew Nuts With Coconut Milk
PLA TOD (BARRAMUNDI SALAD) (GF)
Fried Barramundi Fillets, Green Apple Salad, Red Onion, Fresh Chilli, Cashew Nuts
YUM NUEA (BEEF SALAD) (GF)
Chargrilled Porterhouse, Lime Dressing, Lemon Grass, Spring Onions, Red Onions, Fresh Chilli
SET FOR 2 / SET FOR 4
SET FOR 2
SET FOR 4
MAINS
MASSAMAN NUA (BEEF SHORT RIBS) (GF)
Beef Short Ribs With Potatoes, Fried Shallots And Massaman Curry
DANG PED (RED DUCK CURRY) (GF)
Roasted Duck Breast, Cherry Tomatoes, Bamboo Shoots, Lychee, Pineapple And Basil
GREEN PAK (GREEN CURRY WITH VEGGIES & TOFU) (GF)(V)
Grilled Eggplant, Capsicum, Zucchini, Broccoli, Kale And Tofu
PAD THAI GOONG (KING PRAWNS PAD THAI) (GF)
2 Giant Chargrilled King Prawns, Rice Noodles, Palm Sugar, Tamarind, Chive, Bean Shoots, Tofu And Egg
BRAISING PORK RIBS WITH NAM PRIK ONG SAUCE (GF)
Braising Pork Ribs, Tomatoes, Shrimp Paste, Shallots And Garlic
KAO PAD CRAB (FRIED RICE WITH CRAB MEAT) (GF)
Fried Rice With Crab Meat, Eggs, Cucumber And Spring Onions
SPICY FRIED RICE WITH BASIL & BEEF (GF)
Fried Rice With Cape Grim Porterhouse MB 2, Basil And Chilli
GAI YANG (GRILLED THAI MARINATED CHICKEN) (GF)
Chargrilled Pullet Chicken, Coriander, Garlic, Thai Seasoning, And Sticky Rice In A Banana Leaf
STIR FRY CHINESE BROCCOLI WITH PORK BELLY(GF)
Succulent Pork Belly Pieces, Stir Fried With Chinese Broccoli, Garlic & Chilli
PAD SEE EW TOFU (GF)(VG)
Flat Rice Noodles With Dark Sweet Soy Sauce, Tofu, Egg And Mixed Vegetables
GREEN STIR FRY (GF)(VG)
Broccoli, Zucchini, Kale, Garlic And Oyster Sauce
SQUID INK FRIED RICE (GF)
Savoury Fried Rice Infused With Squid ink, Squid, Egg, Cucumber And Lime
TOM YUM GOONG (GF)
Classic Thai Thick Broth With Prawns, Mushroom, Tomato, Coriander And Fragrant Thai Herbs
CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS (GF)
Fried Chicken, Cashew Nuts, Onion, Capsicum, Chilli Jam
SIDES
COCONUT RICE (V)
Steamed Rice With Coconut Milk
JASMINE RICE (V)
East Asian Style Steamed Rice
STEAMED GREEN VEGGIES (V) (GF)
Broccoli, Chinese Broccoli, Zucchini
ROTI BREAD (VG)
Buttery and Irresistible
ROTI BREAD WITH SATAY SAUCE (VG)
Buttery, Irresistible And With Creamy Satay Sauce
FEED ME NOW
FEED ME NOW
Shitake Mushroom Dumplings, Chicken Wings 5pcs, Red Duck Curry, Kao Pad Crab (Fried Rice With Crab Meat), Gai Yang (Grilled Thai Marinated Chicken), Massaman Nua (Beef Short Ribs), Pad Thai Goong (King Prawns Pad Thai), Jasmine Rice x2, Tiramisu
SET FOR 2
SET FOR 2
Shitake Mushroom Dumplings, Corn Ribs, Green Pak Curry, Pad See Ew Tofu, Jasmine Rice x1, Roti x1
SMALL PLATES
CRYING TIGER WITH NAMPRIK NOOM & E-SAN SAUCE (GF)
Cape Grim Porterhouse MB 2 180gms, Tamarind Sauce, Green Nahm Jim Pesto
CHARGRILLED OX TONGUE WITH NAMPRIK NOOM
18-Hour Slow Cook Ox Tongue, Green Nahm Jim Pesto And Marinated Egg Yolk
5. Salted Egg
Salted Egg is not a traditional Thai-only restaurant, but it belongs in this guide because Thai and broader Southeast Asian flavours sit at the heart of its identity. Located inside Quincy Hotel Melbourne on Flinders Lane, it offers a more polished, hotel-restaurant version of bold Southeast Asian dining.
This is the place to choose when you want Thai-inspired flavours in a more modern setting. The food leans into punchy sauces, aromatics, chilli, herbs, seafood, grilled elements and share-style dishes. It is less about ordering one curry each and more about building a table of bold dishes that work together.
Salted Egg works well for date nights, group dinners, hotel guests, after-work meals, celebrations and diners who want something more elevated than a casual Thai restaurant. The Flinders Lane location also makes it useful before or after city plans, especially around the western end of the CBD.
Salted Egg is best for modern Southeast Asian food, Thai-inspired dishes, date nights, group dinners, cocktails, shared plates and diners who want a more polished CBD restaurant experience.
Address: Level 1, Quincy Hotel Melbourne, 509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Salted Egg Menu
Small Plates
Chilli salted coconut and sesame rice crackers
GF/DF/NF/VEG
Smoked duck betel leaves w jeaw, lemongrass, mint and coriander
NF/SF/GF/DF
Crispy daikon & shitake mushroom cake w Sichuan hot bean dressing
DF/NF/VEG
Son-in-law egg w yellow bean sauce, green mango and herb salad
DF/NF/V
Vegetable spring rolls w pickled daikon and carrot, lettuce, mint and nuoc cham
GF/DF/NF/VEG
Prawn and spinach dumplings w ginger, spring onion, coriander and Sichuan oil
NF/DF
Citrus cured yellowfin tuna w salmon roe, chilli jam nahm jim & rice crackers
NF/GF/DF
Lamb and cumin filled roti bread w cucumber and chilli relish
DF/SF
Pork & crab meat lon w lemongrass, heirloom carrots and rice crackers
DF/NF/GF
Grilled Tao chicken skewers w cucumber spears and golek dipping sauce
NF/DF/SF/GF
Hat Yai chicken ribs w fried shallot & sweet chilli sauce
NF/DF/SF/GF
Medium Plates
Two rice fried rice w sweet corn, snake bean, tomatoes, Thai basil and fried egg
GF/DF/NF
Salmon fish cakes salad w cucumber, Thai basil, mint and ard jard dressing
DF/GF
Pomelo and asparagus salad w roasted coconut, peanuts and mint
GF/DF/VEG
Roasted duck & sugar loaf cabbage salad w Thai basil, mint & chilli jam dressing
GF/DF
Roasted lion’s mane mushroom w herbs, peanuts and lemongrass nouc cham
GF/DF/VEG
Grilled skirt steak “waterfall” salad w lemongrass, fresh herbs & nahm yum dressing
GF/DF/NF/SF
Large Plates
Steamed snapper fillet w seafood sauce, sugar loaf cabbage and oyster mushroom
GF/DF/NF/SF
Stir fried pad cha w squid, baby corn, snake bean & green peppercorns
GF/DF/NF
Sweet & sour tofu stir fry w pineapple, cucumber & tomatoes
GF/DF/NF/VEG
Turmeric & chicken cutlet broth w galangal, pandan leaf & coriander
GF/DF/NF/SF
Southern curry of celeriac, chilli, kaffir lime leaf & betel leaf
GF/DF/NF/VEG
Panang curry of beef brisket w chilli, peanuts, Thai basil and steamed egg
DF/GF
Tom Kha w Port Arlington mussels, oyster mushrooms, cherry tomatoes & coriander
NF/GF/DF
Mu Hong pork w black pepper sauce, cardamon and pickled shallot
GF/DF/NF/SF
Sides
Stir fried gai lann w chilli, ginger and mushroom sauce
NF/DF/GF/VEG
Coconut, lime leaf and lemongrass rice
GF/DF/NF/VEG
Jasmine rice
GF/DF/NF/VEG
Roti bread
DF/NF/VEG
Express Lunch
$39 per person
Son-in-law egg w yellow bean sauce, green mango and herb salad
DF/NF/V
Salmon fish cakes w cucumber, Thai basil, mint and ard jard dressing
DF/GF
Sweet & sour tofu stir fry w pineapple, cucumber and tomatoes
GF/DF/NF/VEG
Panang curry of beef brisket w chilli, peanuts, Thai basil and steamed egg
DF/GF
Jasmine rice
GF/DF/NF/VEG
Roti bread
DF/NF/VEG
Set Menu
$79 per person
Chilli salted coconut and sesame rice crackers
GF/DF/NF/VEG
Smoked duck betel leaves w jeaw, lemongrass, mint and coriander
NF/SF/GF/DF
Crispy daikon & shiitake mushroom cake w hot bean soy dressing
GF/DF/NF/VEG
Citrus cured yellowfin tuna w salmon roe, chilli jam nahm jim & rice crackers
NF/GF/DF
Prawn and spinach dumplings w ginger, spring onion, coriander and Sichuan oil
NF/DF
Hat Yai chicken ribs w fried shallot & sweet chilli sauce
NF/DF/SF/GF
Two rice fried rice w sweet corn, snake bean, tomatoes, Thai basil and fried egg
GF/DF/NF
Pomelo and asparagus salad w roasted coconut, peanuts and mint
GF/DF/VEG
Stir fried squid pad cha w baby corn, snake bean & green peppercorns
GF/DF/NF
Mu Hong pork w black pepper sauce, cardamon & pickled shallot
GF/DF/NF/SF
Dessert
Galangal coconut panna cotta w hazelnut soil, calamansi gel and blood orange
GF/SF
Final word
The best Thai restaurants in Melbourne cover more than one kind of meal. Number12 Thai Restaurant is the CBD choice for affordable Thai street food and quick city dinners. Smile Thai Cuisine is the West Melbourne favourite for comforting curries, noodles and takeaway. Pa Tong Thai is the Flinders Lane pick for Southern Thai flavour and bolder spice. Thai Me Up is the Chapel Street restaurant for contemporary Thai dining in a polished setting. Salted Egg is the modern Southeast Asian option for Thai-inspired dishes, cocktails and shared meals.
Together, they show why Melbourne’s Thai dining scene is so useful: casual when you need it, bold when you want spice, polished when the occasion calls for it, and varied enough to suit everything from quick lunches to proper nights out.