Hard to beat the yellow curry. Soy and Chilli stirfry gets an honourable mention. Servings are huge, ingredients always fresh and owner is cheerful. Always worth the 40km weekly drive. WTF. Why can I only give 4 stars max? Screw you Zomato!!!!
The best thai food in Melbourne after traveling to Thai land and everywhere this is still my favorite place for thai
Good and reasonably priced Thai food is what you would find here. We came here on a weeknight to get our Thai fix and was really impressed I must say. The menu had a good variety and we decided on the pad thai and curries and it was really good. The price is reasonable, be sure to visit when you're around the area to enjoy a good thai feast.
This is the go to for cheap, yet delicious Thai food!! Nothing fancy... can be really loud and busy, however we always go back for a casual, Thai feed! The vegetarian spring rolls, pad Thai, green curry, and wide ribbons noodles with beef and vegetables are amongst our favourite!
The butterflies meh, the tom yum is another thing! Had the squid, the prawn and the vege and tofu, not sure why the different serving sizes for the seafood ones and the vegetarian, however I know what I'm doing next time, the three soups combined in one bowl, that's a good dinner. lacking in mushrooms and lemon grass but so what, I'll be back
An old favourite. Great comfort Thai food consistently good, generously served and well priced. Satay sticks are awesome and curries flavoursome. Hard to find better value elsewhere.
This place is iconic, and highly regarded amongst locals. Deserves to be over the 4 star mark. Nothing better than sitting outside Thaila Thai on a warm summers evening with some Victoria’s Butterflies, chicken satay skewers, a spot on stir fry and brilliant Pad Thai.
Love this place 👌😋
One of my favourite Thai places in Melbourne. Amazing flavour which takes me back to the streets of Thailand and also very generous portions. Love the Thai green curry!
I’m giving a 4 based on the food alone. It overwhelms the slightly run down decor. Service is good, but it’s all about the noms at Thaila Thai.
A favourite Thai restaurant for me, Thalia Thai always leaves me satisfied. The food is really good and very reasonable in price. The satay chicken skewers, green and red curry are my favourites, that satay chicken OMG! Service is good enough, I think I have had one bad encounter there where the waitress was rude but it won't stop me from continuing to come and enjoy. BYO also so - hello winning! No EFT which is a bummer but I just know now to stop at an ATM beforehand (there is one inside the restaurant too).
The best Thai food that I've had in Australia! Good service and so cheap! Penang curry and pad thai were the stand outs for me. Will definitely be back.
Great place for a cheap and tasty dinner. I love the main chef/owner that works there. Always has a smile for you. The pad Thai is the best around!
Consistently delicious Thai with bulk veg in the curries, which is rare! My only qualm is that the veg is so chunky! Peanut curry, pad Thai and veg spring rolls are all fantastico.
Good cheap thai food. You will get a good meal for less than $20. The menu is a little hard to read but it's very extensive. The servings are also very large.
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Best Thai in Melbourne!
This Place is So good and it used to be so close, This is Thai food and Thai food done well. I have Dined here and also done a pick up/ take away several times and it is always perfect. This place looks not the best and i was at first scared to go in but once your in its amazing. The Food is so fresh and authentic with an amazing Flavor Platte. I love green curry's and i am yet to find a better one, so spicy fresh and full of flavor.
The Victories Butterfly's is one dish we order every time we go crispy fresh and fried filled with pork and served with a sweet and sour sauce. They crunch are always served duper hot and fresh and its a dish i love.
This place is so good that i never stop for pictures i just dine in to the ginormous portions and there is always some to take home too. The staff are lovely and you can even bring your own wine which is always a bonus . Whenever i am back in Brunswick i always consider and quite often return to Thaila Thai.
Restaurant Type : Casual Thai
Ordered two main meals alongside some entrees. The pad Thai was a good reliable dish, and the green curry was also quite nice. Overall restaurant quite casual, but good for a quick and easy takeaway night.
Nice food and very big servings. Recommended for people to come and enjoy. Authentic Thailand flavours which will quench your Thai cravings.
What you see is what you get here. Food is cheap and pretty decent. Meals come out quickly and staff were friendly. It is cash only. Not the best Thai I have ever had but certainly not the worst.
Love the food here. Their satay chicken skewers are the best in Melbourne, no one else has them with the crispy coating that thaila thai does.Great food and very cheap too. The mrs and I eat here for $30-$40 including entrees and drinks
Excellent service and food. We return frequently for their Pad Thai, but everything else we've tried there has been delicious and served in generous portions. Other dishes we've tried were the green curry (perfect amount of spice) and peanut stir fry (loaded with fresh veggies).
Delicious, made to share and consistently good food. Comfortable atmosphere and while there may be a wait they always sort something out. For the turnover they have the quality is always spot on. With a handy ATM in there the cash only policy isn't an issue.
One of the best Thai places in Melbourne hands down. Food is excellent and the service is even better. The portion sizes are very generous while at a very reasonable price. Their satay skewers are the best in the city!
There are two distinct experiences at Thaila Thai, one where the wait is as enormous as the portion sizes and the second where everything simply clicks into place making for a pretty good experience at a very low price tag. I had slightly more of the latter and came out thinking Thaila Thai does such a fantastic job of a cheap and cheerful Thai meal. The experience here definitely isn’t for the decor or inconsistent service, it’s all about the food.
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I'm not a huge fan of curry maybe because of bad experience in the past or other Thai dishes such as som tum or fish cakes are more interesting, until I had it here which in my opinion, is the best curry I've ever tried.
+ Food: came here first time with a group of friends. We ordered the following:
- Butterflies: yummy, just hope they've got vegetarian version
- Curries (squid/beef/pork/veggie yellow curry): my friends who ate red meats said they love it as beef/pork cooked to the perfection, same with squid.
We all tried yellow curry but later on when my bf and I are back (yes, we're now regulars :D), we figured out green curry is even much better. It's tangy, spicy and leaves a really good after taste.
- Pad thai: nice but a bit too sweet for my preference
- Fried rice: it was alright, not as impressive as other dishes.
HIGHLIGHT: very generous portion. 1 serve of curry and 1 serve of rice can easily share between two pp.
+ Ambience: if it wasn't that noisy I would have given 5/5 :) So for couples who prefer a peaceful and quiet weekend night, maybe a good idea to order take-away.
+ Value: I think it's good value for money.
Recommend!
Been coming here for over 9 years, amazing food, portion sizes and value for money. Have noticed a change in quantity of seafood present in the dishes, especially in comparisons to the chicken and beef dishes
Cheap, hearty and generous Thai food. Not the most fancy restaurant but food is amazing. Try the Tom Yum soup, Fried Rice and any Stir fried noodles (I've tried the Pad Thai and Pad See Ew). The Satay Skewers are yum as well. Did I mention about $1 corkage?
hands down my fav thai in Melbs.
finally a place you get served a proper portion of vegetables! this place is always packed because it's worth it. quick, cheap and most of all delish! byo too and remember cash only so you don't get stung with ATM charge.
I absolutely love this place. It's takes me back to Thailand with its friendly staff and amazing authentic Thai food. Down stairs is very streets of Thailand look where upstairs is a little more formal. If you don't care about the interiors and are just there for the yummy food I would highly recommend this place. Just a word of advice if you are trying the curries prepare for an inferno! They usually don't bother listening when you ask for" not to hot"
This place is AMAZING! From the outside looking in, or for first timers this place does not look overly fancy or modern. BUT, that's not why you eat at Thaila Thai. The food is absolutely sensational, in every way, and ive never had a bad meal in the 12 months ive been eating there. The portions are amazing and larger than most places in Melbourne, which is great if you like to indulge like me. All of the staff are super friendly, and the pricing is fantastic. Quite cheap.
This place is a keeper, and I would recommend it to anybody!
Chya!
Best pad thai I have eaten. Worth walking in the cold and rain for. All the ingredients were fresh, and the restaurant is very clean. Highly recommend this place.
You're not here for the decor, you're here for the food. That becomes quite apparent when you sit down on plastic chairs to the ringing and bustle of the busy kitchen.
This means there's no pretence about the place - if the food was no good this place wouldn't exist - and I can vouch that the food is worth coming here for.
To the food: Satay chicken skewers, which were nice if a little understated. The 'butterflies', yellow curry with potato and veggies, and the pad Thai were all positively delicious (especially when combined with a glass or three of a decent shiraz). A certain sweetness to all the dishes, not too much spice, but most importantly no shortcuts. The food is made from scratch from good ingredients like good Thai food should be.
None of this will come as a surprise to those that come here often. Good Thai food, good portions, worth coming to Brunswick for.
Great food at a good price. I normally get take away from here. Love the green chicken curry! The decor is much to be desired hence we don't normally eat there. But definitely cheap and cheerful and worth try. Its a regular take away venue for us.
Visited this place last week. The tom yum and phad Thai was good. I did enjoy it very much. Nothing much to complain. I will definitely come back with the missus.
A staple in my dietary intake. Cheap, delicious and within walking distance, what else could I ever need?
Love the pad Thai, Tom yum, Tom kha, and chicken fried rice. And it'd be rude to not have some Victoria's butterflies and satay sticks once in a while, right?
Don't go here for the glamorous, elegant setting, garden chairs out the front, not that I'm complaining, I'm happy to get a seat and eat my heart out!
Really affordable, polite wait staff, and great portion sizes. If you haven't already you must go down and try!
Thalia Thai is a Melbourne institution. Great food, great atmosphere and friendly and courteous staff. If you haven't tried it, put it on your to do list. You won't be disappointed. Highly recommended.
James Fabian Farelli
+4.5
At least once (if not twice+) a month worthy! I have been coming here for YEARS. PROUD REGULAR! :-D easy to order menu, basic yet efficient options... and portion sizes! Easy as ready, set, go.. ENJOY!
best chicken fried rice
the pork butterflies and the satay chicken skewers are incredible
very reasonably priced
a group of 8 of us went and it was about $20 each person
definitely recommend
I agree with some of the reviews regarding the wait time for takeaway. I don't care if it takes an hour (especially if it's busy) just be honest. That little issue aside they serve great thai food from curries to pad thai. If you're eating in, ask to sit upstairs as it's much nicer.One last tip....grab a slice of watermelon on the way out!
Everything I've tasted out of this kitchen has been delicious, but my favourite so far has probably been the peanut curry. The restaurant is a takeaway staple for locals, and I've heard friends talk about it many times over the years. After I first ate there recently, I came back exactly one week later. Eating in, you will most likely over-order, however you can ask for containers to take home the leftovers. You can BYO with cheap corkage, and big tables upstairs makes this a great place to come with a group.
It's my go to local Thai, I've tried most of the surrounding Thai restaurants on lygon and Thaila has my vote.. They are consistent with the meals flavour and generous servings, plus in-expensive.. It has its flaws like many restaurants alike but from my experience I've never been let down.. Oh except once, I order a few take away meals with one being tom yum soup, by the time I got home I realised the soup lid wasn't on correctly and had spilt all through the bag, I called up to let them know and with out any issue they remembered me and offered to make a new one or to leave me a credit for next time.. This is awesome customer service.. Maybe two weeks after I went to get my tom yum credit, they still had it on file it was no worries! 👍🏼
Great Thai place located close to the CBD. Portions are massive and the food is very well priced for what you get. I ordered the Pad Thai and can easily say I couldn't eat another bite after that. Food has a very authentic feel to it and I love how busy and loud the restaraunt is.
If you want good quality cheap fresh food this is a great place. The decor and servers are a little downplayed but you can rely on the food. We recommend the yellow tofu curry the red fish curry and the beast peanut curry. All are packed with vegetables. Warning: the serving are fairly large so don't over order
My go-to Thai food if I am not too lazy to dine in. The portions are big and the price is low for the amount of food you get. The food is fresh and very well prepared. Def my fav Thai in Melbs.
Serious thai food I reckon. Which also means it's spicy! If you're not accustomed to eating spicy foods I would recommend requesting less chilli in your meal. Though my last visit to Thailand was when I was a kid, having grown up in Singapore I find the food here to taste very authentic, as far as asian flavours go. You get good portions and real food. My favourite thai food in melbourne.
We were walking along Lygon street on a barmy night looking for a good place to have dinner. This place was packed and had a bit of a buzz about it, so why not? Ordered some standard Thai fare (red curry and a beef stir fry) and the first thing that struck me was the enormous serving sizes. They certainly don't skimp here. The food itself was top notch and I would definitely consider it one of the better Thai joint in the area.
A very low key, loud and busy place. BUT the food is yum, and it's very well priced! Just don't expect incredible service or a lovely set up, though. What you do get is honest, authentic food that tastes great.
Second time in a row and already loving it. Best chicken satay in north. Reasonable price.
Ordered the chicken stir fry with peanut sauce and cashew nut and the Thai green curry.
The chicken stir fry was quite chunky, hardly any cashew nuts but the sauce was great!
Thai green curry was so yummmmmmmm!! Will be back just to order it again! Delicious! Great for your Friday night take out!
Love is the food! The egg noodles are my favourite. In the winter I get take away as I'm not a big fan of sharing the large tables upstairs but in the summer nights love sitting outside. Food always tastes fresh and good size positions.
Locals get this place, you 'others' don't.. If you understand what this place is about, you'll enjoy it. I ate their with 7 friend, for around $100, that's awesome. Staff ain't ganna baby you, because it's too bloody busy. If you're down to earth about a good portion of food that's tasty, and doesn't cost you an arm and a leg, this is the place. Otherwise go over the road and get a cheese pizza for $25 and convince yourself it's 'amazing' (in a dumb preppy accent).
Have been coming here for 15 years and it never disappoints. Good size serves and great prices. The fried rice is beautiful, as are the stir fries; lots of fresh veggies! Don't be put off by the decore, which has actually improved a little, give it a try, you'll love it!
Fresh food, great price. All vegetables are always very fresh, sauces very tasty, amazing bang for buck! Should be open later though
I really enjoyed the stir fry – for $14 out came a huge plate of moreish slices of beef, zucchini, broccoli stalks, cabbage, celery and carrot. Not feeling like anything spicy that day, we opted for the oyster sauce, which provided a great sweet & sour, earthy coating to the crispness of the vegetables.
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+4.5
The food was enjoyable, the service pleasant, the space relaxed. They were generous with the vegetables and I could leave feeling healthy, despite being full on carbs and coconut milk.
Thaila Thai's been one of my favourites for going on a decade now, back when I used to live around the corner from it. Massive serves of delicious curries and stir fries, with vegetables on the crunchy side of
Always classic. Thaila Thai is a dietary staple. It's been fantastic for as long as I can remember. Well-priced, consistently great food served with an honest smile. Viva Thaila Thai!
Hit and miss. Generally, I do enjoy the food from Thaila Thai, however it can be really hit and miss.
Big portions lovely staff and fast service! Often get the orders wrong but are happy to change them. It’s byo as well which is nice. Veggie green curry is my go to, fresh and filling
The best Thai in Melbourne. Have been going with family since I was a little kid. The chef/ owner always makes a fuss. Worth a special trip, we drive 40 minutes for it. The best staff with the yummiest, freshest food. An absolute institution. Love these guys.
What really shines when you visit Thaila Thai, isn’t the delicious green curry or the scrumptious pad Thai. What really takes the cake is the incredible service they provide. The positivity of the servers, the cheerful demeanour and honest recommendations they provide.
Beautiful people.
We ordered a red curry, a lamb curry and a stir fried vegetables. Every dish was good. The stir fry surprised me because I never expected to have such traditional flavor in Australia. Highly recommend their stir fry dish and lamb curry.
Still our all time fave Thai place ❤❤Food and service never disappoints. As usual everything was super fresh and delicious.
Delicious, fresh food - have been coming here for many years and it has always had amazing food at reasonable prices.
Arrived at 6pm, was not busy.
Always great food here, especially the chicken skewers with peanut sauce and the butterflies, along with all of their dishes.
Super quick service how ever your order may come out randomly served with entrees after mains, but great overall.
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