5 stars from us🌟
Cutest little stylish & uniquely designed restaurant with affordable prices & great customer service with the friendliest, welcoming staff whom are very attentive to their guests.
The restaurant also has a delicious, mind blowing menu with amazing presentation of the food. Both the flavours & the food presentations have improved a lot. Very impressive.
Celebrated a friend's birthday at the restaurant, and everything from the service, food and atmosphere was absolutely perfect! Staff were super friendly and were even able to fulfil a birthday request with such short notice. Highly recommend this place and would definitely eat here again :)
When it comes to fried rice, I think Thai styled is the best as it has a lot of fragrance and flavour.
As for the food here, a lot of the food is pretty solid and you could definitely order time and time again. I don't think it's the best but it's definitely good enough.
Ordered: twelve spice fried rice ($17.90), lao sausage ($12.90), lao's papaya salad ($11.90), crispy pork belly ($14.90), pad see ew ($13.90), veggie red curry ($10.90) and vermicelli salad ($14.90).
Favourites of the night were the pad see ew and red curry, both were really great and hit the spot. I think general consensus was the papaya salad was grated too thickly so it tasted a bit too vegetal, it's strange how it throws off the texture of the salad. The lao sausage was good but not quite like lao village and everything else was great. I think the vibe and service was both really friendly as well. For next time, I would probably ask them to use less salt/ soy sauce as i did find myself reaching for water quite a bit!
we came here when it was quite busy on a Friday night (8pm) and service was great. the food came out quite prompt nearly at the same time.
the rice was amazing, it had amazing flavours - when it came out it looked like a tiny serving but when we broke the mould it was a good size. i personally didnt try the curry because the boys said it was soo good they finished it soo quickly! the pad thai (i forgot to take a photo) and pad see ew were great too.
the only issue was the sago, it was actually terrible. there was just too many strong flavours in a tiny serving and when eaten together, it was a total mess. it was served extremely hot as well, did not taste great. however, the icecream was very nice.
Perfect food and also great service, even thought it was 20 mins until the store close when I came but the staff she still served me with good service and food ☺️❤️
I've been here on several different occasions, and if you're coming with a large group you definitely need to book (even on a "school night"). There's a plethora of choice on the menu - drinks and food. For entrees we've always ordered the Ox tongue and lao sausages (although it's a little hit and miss on the tenderness of the ox tongue), but nonetheless still delicious.
I find it easier to share the mains, rather than everyone ordering their own dishes, but again would depend on the size of your group. Relatively cheap bill too for a group of 8 - all ordering entree, mains each, drinks each and rice to share and was all under $220.
One of my fave thai/Lao restaurants to go to! All the dishes I’ve ordered so far have been good. I got the ox tongue (highly recommend, it’s super juicy and tender 🤤), green curry, massaman curry, crunchy rice salad, pad Thai, pad see ew, calamari and would recommend all these dishes. I also ordered the Thai milk tea which was very nice as well (their fruit blended drinks are really nice as well) ☺️ Service is great and quick l but I would suggest booking beforehand if you don't want to wait around for a table (they do have a couch outdoors where you can sit and wait) especially on Friday nights/weekends because they do get pretty busy!
A Guide For Your Appetite
+4.5
Thai & Lao is a dish best served combined
My friends and I visited this establishment after work for our monthly catch up.
We didn't have a reservation however the staff were more than happy to give us a table of 3.
Being that it is a Thai and Lao restaurant, they didn't have a dish that I wanted. The staff did suggest a similar dish and said they can make it spicy if I like which I was thankful for.
When the food arrived, the chef had actually cooked me what I wanted. They said they don't usually do that but they were happy to cook it for me.
Food - the food is absolutely delicious and fresh. I had Chilli Basil fried rice and it was on boarder line of perfection. It was very spicy which was absolutely terrific. We also ordered Curry Puffs. Curry puff pastry was very soft and fresh. It was full of 'stuffing' which made it a hit of flavor. My friends ordered Green Curry which I tried being that I am a blogger. Man definitely tasted great. I think the Curry does however need a hit of Chilli other then that, it was delicious.
Service - The staff are very friendly and helpful. Thank you to the chef who went out of the menu and made something for me. I would have appreciated what the waiter recommended, either-way, thank you.
Cost - Prices are pretty similar to what you would see at other Thai restaurants.
Overall - great atmosphere, clean restaurant, nice establishment and delicious food.
definitely worth more visits.
This is a gem tucked away in a quiet corner of Canley Vale. We had great food but what made the night even more special were the wonderful and friendly staff. We will definitely come back!!
This place surpasses Holy Basil in the sense of well balanced food, more authentic Thai & Lao cuisines, not being overrated, and I've saved myself for the long queue that I'm not sure was worthwhile. I love their fried ice cream, especially the one with black sesame ice cream flavour.
Another delicious Thai restaraunt we frequently visit!
A very cosy restaraunt with attentive staff and delicious food.
Our favourite here is the deep fried fish with tamarind sauce - flavours so unique and so delicious :)
The food was great, service was excellent and the vibes were good. They can cater for more than 10 people incase you are wondering. Just be aware though, the only thing you might need to worry about is parking as there is limited space.
Still, 5/5 for food and service. Would definitely go back again.
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TWELVE SPICES, CANLEY HEIGHTS
If you ever happen to be in the Canley Heights suburb, why not go visit @twelvespices, a restaurant that is dishing out delicious, authentic Thai and Lao dishes at their lovely establishment. Opened since 2001, they are currently still going strong by adapting to the COVID situation with takeaway-based delivery options and dining in being available at their establishment.
☆ LAO SAUSAGES/SAI OUAH ($15.90)
Any time l see Lao Sausages on a menu, l must order a serving of this particular dish as every restaurant has their own recipe in creating the perfect blend for their version of Laos Sausages. @twelvespices ‘s version of Lao Sausages is packed with a blend of Pork Fat, Pork Meat, Fresh Herbs and Spices.
When the Lao Sausages are grilled and kissed by flames, the application of heat wakes up the Pork Fat, various Spices and Herbs used within the sausage mix, resulting in the flavours coming alive when the diner takes that bite into the sliced Lao Sausage.
☆ GRILLED OX TONGUE ($29.90)
If there is an offal ingredient l would love to introduce to my foodie friends, it would definitely be Ox Tongue! Simply marinaded and grilled to perfection, the Ox Tongue at @twelvespices is soft yet has some texture to it when you eat it which allows one to appreciate that it is a cut of meat not many people use.
☆ FISH CAKES ($9.90)
When the Fish Cakes arrived to the table, l was amazed by the appearance as l could see what looks like slices of Green Beans all throughout the surface of the deep fried Fish Cakes.
Taking that first bite, l could feel the bouncy texture of the firm white fish used which has been flavoured with hints of Chilli and other seasonings which all excited my palette for what was to come next to the table.
The addition of Pickled Daikon and Carrot as a garnish to the Fish Cakes was lovely as it offered acidity and crunch to the meal. The Fish Cakes are accompanied by a Sweet Chilli-based dipping sauce which serves to add some sweetness to the deep fried Fish Cakes, adding another dimension of flavour to this delicious appetiser.
The bouncy texture of the Fish Cake is a result of the process behind the making of Thai Fish Cakes or Tod Mun Pla as it involves pounding a type of White Fish into a paste and combining it with various seasonings and ingredients which is then shaped into a patty and deep fried to golden perfection.
☆ COCONUT DEEP FRIED ICE CREAM ($13.90)
l am going nuts for this Coconut Deep Fried Ice Cream ($13.90) that @twelvespices has on their menu. If you want to end your meal on a high note, definitely order the desserts at @twelvespices in Canley Heights as they have different flavoured Deep Fried Ice Creams you can choose from plus classic Thai Desserts like Sticky Rice with Durian and Sago-based desserts as well.
Coconut flavoured Ice Cream has been encased in a golden Phyllo-based shell that is so crispy yet delicate under the force of the spoon breaking into it. The Coconut Deep Fried Ice Cream is paired with a Coconut Sauce which reinforces the coconut flavour in the dessert. In addition, the roasted Coconut based Crumble with pieces of Dehydrated Summer Fruits and Toasted Nuts mixed into it really adds a wonderful texture to the overall dessert.
When eating all these components together, you are transported to literal food ecstasy with how delightful this dessert is with the range of varying textures and mouthfeel you get from each spoonful of the Deep Fried Ice Cream.
Absolutely lovely staff, service and how the food came out quick. Dishes were delicious and just hit you with the flavours of Thailand + Laos as stated by the menu. Atmosphere is definitely lively.
This restaurant is a hidden gem! They serve such delicious food in timely manner. The drink selections look great too. I'll come back with my friends to try more food and drink.
Overall experience of dining at twelve spice pretty good.
Lao sausages have balance flavour and nice touch of herbs.
Ox tongue superb in flavour and texture.
Duck fried rice too wet and soggy to my liking. Taste like Indonesian fried rice which using kecap manis.
Fried barramundi with Mango salad(written on menu) - but didnt taste any mango. I could taste Green Apple.
Tomyum good. Just enough fresh acidity and fragrant from herbs. A touch bit too salty.
Service quick and staff pretty friendly.
Place a bit tight
Fantastic deep fried ice cream.
We stopped over to try their dessert menu and we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of ice cream flavors available on the menu. Everything from pandan to black sesame to mango to golden gaytime. It was simply amazing. We all enjoyed our selections.
We'll be back to try more of the menu. Thanks!
This place is such a hidden gem!
Away from all the hustle and bustle of the main eating district, Twelve Spices is a place you need to venture out to.
Their dishes are jam packed with flavours that burst in your mouth. Fresh and flavourful, these guys know how to keep you wanting more.
The desserts are super yummy, but make sure you leave room for them as you really just want to keep eating more. We left so full and content, we definitely will visit again to try more of the menu out.
The service is exceptional and the decor is also another topic to talk about.
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