TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated September 2024

Khun Thai

80/100 (945 ratings)

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"Consistently good Thai food from this place. Ordered the green chicken, red duck and massaman curries. All very good and nicely spiced to medium...."

Ante

"Ordered takeaway through Menulog as they offered free delivery & 10% off for new customers. Fast delivery, yummy food, fresh and still hot...."

Princeofharts

"I definently love this place !!!! It absolutely suits my 5 start rating. ❤❤❤❤❤Food (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)Every dish is full of..."

Tiffanygirl65

"We visited this restaurant which was very close to a train line which made getting too very simple! Inside is a very humble and family owned..."

Agreekable

"I have walked past Khun Thai many times and from the outside it doesn't look like anything special but we decided to give it a try and oh my gosh am..."

Victoria Millan

"Went there in a group without a reservation and the staff quickly got us a table. We ordered the wings, green curry, coconut rice, pad kee mao and..."

Zenia

"Amazing seafood hot plate so yummy and full of flavour And my favourite chicken satay sticks with the best satay sauce and the pork was cooked..."

Som Supawan Stirling

"Blown away by the excellent food here. Our group of 3 was a bit undecided about what to order and the staff were so helpful in assisting us with..."

Dino Hobson

"Very friendly service. Reasonable price. We'll definitely be back again to try more dishes. The recommoned things to order are Panang curry, Elsty..."

Jay Els

"Amazing food!!! Had tom yum soup, fried spare pork ribs and steamed prawns on curry and all of them, though a bit salty for my liking, were so..."

Big Fat Layer

"We had Pad thai, pork spring rolls and BbQ chicken. The pork spring rolls were average. Not that tasty. The Pad Thai was amazing though, it was rich..."

Food Is A Blessing

"Ordered spring rolls, crunchy , and fresh . It was pretty good but not outstanding The pad Thai and BBQ chicken was delicious I would..."

Lauren Savolainen

"Decided to go to Kuhn Thai as they make a very bold statement on their window - "Best Tom Yum in Melbourne". I've seen that it's usually..."

George S

"Wow what a find!! Red duck curry amazing..one of the best we have had in a long time.The desserts are now something I will crave for weeks to..."

Lyndell Watson

"I've been to Khun Thai a couple of times and always found the staff to be very accommodating of vegan versions of their dishes (as stated on their..."

Yvette.b

"The best Asian take out / restaurant in the area. Food arrives on time, hot, and delicious. Highly recommend the pork ribs, curries, and, if you're..."

Bianca Anne Martin

"Nice place, feels very homely. Friendly family run place. Been coming here for a years, the best Thai place in the area! Extensive menu,..."

Johnny

"This has become our local Thai place. Quality ingredients, good tasting food and uniques specials with friendly service. Some meals do lack in taste..."

Jason

"I really rate this restaurant - understated but great quality food that's nice and tasty. Been here over 10 times with many more to..."

Daniel White

"We ate in here last Friday night and then got delivery in Saturday because I was that smitten. Delicious FRESH homemade Thai. They take pride in..."

Custard Queen

"The entree garden wrap is delightfully refreshing, the quality of the freshest ingredients and the Kick from the coriander and jalapeño(?) dressing..."

Tahnee Towers

"Hi my name is Corey. And I'm addicted to Khun ThaiI first tried Khun Thai with a friend, on the weekend.It was fun and exciting. "Where's..."

Ferns77

"Great authentic thai restaurant. A great spot on the busy Glen Huntly Road. Tried the beef basil stirfry.Find me lon Instagram:..."

Melbourne Explorer

"Cracking food and service at Khun Thai. This is my go to for Tom Yum soup.Get the big Tom Yum - it's epic and they can do..."

Sir Lunchalot 3rd

"Local go-to for genuine, spicy Thai cuisine without the msg's. Chilli beef stir fry (hot), green chicken curry, pad Thai and a small rice satisfies..."

Tony

"If you love spicy food you'll love this place. Tom Yum is amazing - I order Thai hot as I like eye-watering spiciness. The roti is perfect, as are..."

MrsChoosy

"Very good service and food, and easy to ring and order home delivery. When you order hot, they are not frightened to serve "hot". Always an..."

Stephen Dudakov

"peed 7Have only tried pad thai and Green curry (twice as they are so delicious). Food is tasty and fresh, and also very reasonably priced. The..."

Christian

"Authentic thai....delicious. I will always have a chicken pad thai when at a thai restaurant, and this one was one of the best.We also had the..."

Kritty

"We asked for the Green Chicken Curry to be as hot as the waitress herself would normally have it. It was hot, authentic like I haven't had at a Thai..."

Mattcaneat

"Good authentic Thai food. If you are tired of all the same Thai food that you get in all Thai restaurant, go to Kuhn Thai. Thai food with a..."

Lan Tan

"Think I just found my new local. The roti wasn't oily, the currys were packed with veggies and meat, the rice was fluffy. Keep it up and you'l have..."

Coffee And Food Enthusiast.

"Closest you'll get to the real thing in Melbourne.. It's not the best Thai in Australia but it is probably the best Thai I've had in Melbourne. My..."

Sharidan Bowman-Burke

"This was my second visit to Khun Thai. The Larb Gai and Nuer Num Tok were among the best I've had. The slow cooked pork was also excellent! Beautiful..."

John Clarke

"Tasty food, wide variety of dishes. Eight of us enjoyed our meal - my Pad Khee Mao was full of flavour, very spicy (next time I'll choose mild rather..."

The Food Queen

"We love! We eat here weekly almost and it is always consistent. And we are high maintenance..."

Ruza

"From the outside this place doesn't look like much, but it was the best thai food I have ever had !!!! Great flavors, fresh ingredients and excellent..."

MVP

"Best thai in the area.The service is really good and the food was amazing.Will definitely go back there..."

Starboy Hehe

"This is the best Thai in the area, and there seem to be a lot of Thai restaurants in the strip! When the new management took over we worried that..."

Adam Bramdaw

"The food was so good! Especially if your a veggo, there are a fair few options which is always exciting. Good service too, waiters/waitresses were..."

Hope

"I have been to Thailand and this food is the real deal. Amazing authentic flavours, wonderful friendly service, all in all the best thai in the..."

Emma Ward

"Best Thai in Elsternwick!. Had a fantastic take-away from Khun Thai on a Monday night, which was nice since a lot of places are closed on Mondays!..."

Grimm

"Fantastic fresh Thai. Absolutely adore their egg thick noodles, tom yum and green curries. Fresh vibrant ingredients. Looking forward to working my..."

DukeW

"Best Thai Take Away. Ordered with a lovely english/thai speaking man. Took my gluten/fructose free order down beautifully and even offered to "watch..."

ED

"Food is awesome! Always get free home delivery n thy don't have a minimum spendage like other places. Good value for money n authentic favors! Def..."

Panda Anne

"First time I have tried khun Thai (is it just me or if you say it fast...maybe it's just me) last night. Was pleasantly suprised. Started fairly..."

Rich

"Yum! Home delivery arrived on time, was piping hot and super fresh. This is sure to become our thai of..."

Sandy

"Good solid local Thai, you know the one that becomes your favorite for years to come. Green Curry is great. The flavors are very authentic and they..."

Sangee Food Love

"Chilli anyone?. Firstly, any restaurant who chooses to close on a Tuesday night for no apparent reason is clearly doing something right, and these..."

Jezza G

"Great little place.run by a small team always happy to custom make your dishes.don't order spicy because it is actually spicy. Live the fried chicken..."

Carlos

"Haven't been let down yet. Consistently good thai takeaway.fresh ingredients an authentic..."

Miss Daphnee

"Excellent Thai Food, Best In Melbourne. Dont bother with those poshy, expensive city restaurants. This restaurant serves the BEST THAI food in..."

Trump

"Good Service and Good Food. This little place used to be Chiangmai Thai. The name may have changed but the food is still delicious, service great...."

Peridingo

"We started off with chicken curry puffs, which had a crisp puff pastry and a rich meaty filling. It was paired with a light sweet chilli sauce. This..."

Max Gross

"Decided to go to Kuhn Thai as they make a very bold statement on their window - "Best Tom Yum in Melbourne". I've seen that it's usually busy, but,..."

George Slavchev

"Fantastic complex flavours and aromas in the sauces and soups; meat based dishes perfectly cooked are moist, delicate, and flavoursome, all in a cosy..."

James Lee

"Absolutely reliable with authentic Thai food and very friendly service. Absolutely recommended. Middle of the road..."

Keith ODERBERG

"Convenient, tasty, fast, inexpensive. Only reason I don't give 5 stars is because it doesn't have a "wow" factor, but it's pretty good for a casual..."

Anahí Bock

"For affordable Thai food this is a really good option. They're family run and..."

Nick Wadsley

Bang Bang Rc

80/100 (2476 ratings)

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"GREAT first visit. started off well, being greeted at the door by a really friendly, smiling face. Was taken straight to our table, just past the..."

Craig Staines

"Great atmosphere food was so tasty. Had the steamed fish salt and pep poo ered calamari. And the chicken were to die for. Will definatly go..."

Belinda Aslan

"Dropped in to Bang Bang on Saturday night for an impromptu meal. We were asked if we wanted a table outside or inside but it was very warm so we..."

Megan Rapp

"Was taken there today by friends (who love this place and say it's one of the best in Melbourne) to celebrate my birthday. The staff were friendly..."

Sheree Mulreany

"Went to Bang Bang after seeing on Getaway in the morning. Great place for lovely relaxing afternoon. Service great, just had nibbles and wine and..."

Bev Winter

"This 5 star review is purely a review on Ellen who was our server. She was friendly, attentive and had a ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude...."

Ashleigh Tzaros

"Came here for bottomless brunch for my birthday on the weekend. Staff were really lovely and attentive and food was spectacular. Crowd favourite were..."

Forager

"We haven’t waited for more than 5min and were seated (group of 6 people) the staff was friendly. Our orders were quickly served. All the dishes..."

Suhujana

"Went to Bang Bang RC for their $69 bottomless brunch with involves unlimited beverages with hawker style food. 🍴shucked oysters, chicken..."

SouthEastEater

"Went to Bang Bang with a group of 6 friends for a birthday dinner and decided to get the banquet. Couldn’t fault anything on it, was absolutely..."

Michaela

"Had a catch up with friends tonight that saw us visiting Bang Bang RC for some flavour filled Indochina fusion foods. A lovely venue we sat in a..."

Espy Eats

"We visited Bang Bang last night for a dinner catch up with friends and were surprised to see how unbelievably busy it was of a Monday night. The..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Really delicious, good sized and very tasty Asian food. The marinated muscle betel leaf was simply to die for, the duck curry amazing. Funky venue,..."

IZ

"Nice place to catch up with friends... great service with a smile. We had the calamari, chicken satay, salt and pepper squid and roasted pork belly,..."

Paul J Fisher

"Delicious and very tasty food! I have been here four time and each time the food has been great! Love the fish and the betel leaf, the papaya slaw..."

Natalie Grant

"Loved the space, lovely selection of dishes (we ordered many dishes to share) and the service was attentive, friendly and very prompt. A great..."

CrazyMelbChick

"Why have I only just discover this restaurant! The food is amazing, tasty and beautiful presented and different. What I really liked though was the..."

Cloe

"We had a great family dinner tonight at Bang Bang RC. Could not fault any of the food we ordered! Loved the silken tofu, the satay chicken, the tuna..."

Melanie Martin

"Great for summers night dinner. Staff are very friendly and knowledgable of the menu. Great recommendations when you don’t know what to order...."

Tj Peco

"I absolutely love the food and atmosphere here. Second visit for dinner with mates on Saturday night and was not disappointed. The venue is..."

Freeo

"Came here for a work Xmas Dinner and we were all very impressed. We got the tasting menu and each dish was incredible. The stand outs were the Pomelo..."

Peppercorn

"Great week night vibes and super friendly And attentive service. Really enjoyed the food as well, the crispy squid small plate, twice cook duck that..."

Love2Eat

"Great for a sunny afternoon -- I recommend the 'Graperol Spritz', available during Happy Hour for $5! Good vibes, great food and great..."

Danica Tanica

"Had a great Birthday lunch on Sunday, $59 feed me and bottomless cocktail menu.The food and drinks were excellent, just the right amount, very..."

Elaine

"Perfect meal to finish off a crazy day in Melbourne ! The $15 curries exceeded expectations and went down so well with a glass of red! I had the Wagu..."

Sassyfoodqueen

"This place is one of my favourites to sit and enjoy the sun. Always full and buzzing in the afternoon as happy hour begins. Great service and..."

Sweetoothbrunches

"Popped in here for a Sunday lunch and grabbed a table out in the sun. Ordered a few small bites, including kingfish sashimi and soft shell crab with..."

Amy Russell

"I had my 30th Birthday at the front bar area & it was an outstanding night!! The team looked after us all night, even after we carried on late. The..."

Laura Brand

"Man this place is a little gem. Outstanding fusion food, great wine list, chilled atmosphere and staff, and at the risk of sounding a little basic......"

Terry H

"Came here yesterday with my mum, dad and sister! Absolutely lovely food - veggie options were great, while the others really enjoyed theirs too. Our..."

Damien Papps

"We love Bang Bang RC, we didn’t think we could love it anymore until we found out about ‘Curry Night’, every Tuesday $15 curry, Happy Hour and..."

Renae Brennen

"Outstanding service, superb food and healthy range of beers. The Dear Luncher experienced a function here recently and the food was first rate. Staff..."

The Dear Luncher

"Modern asian inspired food. Most of their menu is gluten free, you just have to ask. Friendly staff. Decent coffee. Will be back again to try some of..."

Cats Away

"We lunched here today. We were greeted warmly and directed to the outdoor terrace area which had the clear awnings to protect us from the chill. The..."

SusieQ

"The happy hour at bang bang is top notch! 5$ wines and graperol spritz is an absolute bargain! The fries with chilli, lime and kewpie mayo are to die..."

@twogoodtoresist

"So surprised that Bang Bang has such a low rating. I had lunch here yesterday and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was casual but trendy, the..."

Kate Dougherty

"I'll admit, my visits to Bang Bang have been up and down. Last night however I wouldn't have thought we were at the same restaurant that had..."

Nelson Dean

"The Sisters Say this is great! Sisters brunch became sisters lunch and a good thing because we ended up here at Bang Bang Elsternwick. Been wanting..."

Sisters Say

"Quite pricey, but the service is good, they take allergies seriously (which is a relief seeing as there’s peanuts all over the menu!), and the food..."

BEats

"Although this restaurant is a bit expensive, everything was perfect. Incredible food and amazing cocktails. Our waitress was a legend. Would highly..."

Alex

"The experience at Bang Bang was enjoyable and I would go back again- but it’s not on the top of my list of “go to places “. My partner and..."

Kim Carbdashian

"Very enjoyable evening at Bang Bang. As a local, been wanting to come here sunce it opened. Staff were generally friendly and helpful and the various..."

Adrian P

"Last evening I had the pleasure of dining at Bang Bang RC. From the time of arrival (which was quite early as I was waiting on daughter and partner..."

Denise Good

"Bang Bang RC is French Indochine cuisine made for sharing. The flavours were aromatic with the careful tightrope balance of sweet, sour and savoury...."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"I went to Bang Bang RC for lunch with a friend on a beautiful day sitting outside. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The..."

Trina Dyer

"A good night. definitely some talent in the restaurant, but not consistent across the night. Some of the menu was sublime, some a little..."

David S

"The food at Bang Bang was great! Thoroughly enjoyed every dish and the wine. The service was impeccable and the outdoor setting is lovely. Bang Bang..."

Corina Best

"Late and quick dinner. Menus and water arrived as soon as we sat down at our table. Pork scratchings were interesting as a snack while we chose..."

Alison Read

"This place beautiful!! We went when the weather was amazing sat at an awesome table! but - most of the staff here looks half asleep, keep in mind it..."

VeganEater

"The four of us were looked after so well on Tuesday by Dexter. All the waiting and bar staff were attentive and knowledgable. The food was..."

John G. Hooper

"Love this place! Awesome attentive service, friendly staff, delicious food, nice environment! Love that you dont have to wait for a table unlike..."

Grace

"Very cool environment, average food, not bad service. But heard a lot of others say the Service is terrible, in this case, I might be one who is..."

Love All Good Food

"Had some drinks here the other night. Service was generally pretty good and friendly, and the drinks menu is extensive and interesting. Can't comment..."

Brungiel

"I have been there 5 times and I must admit I didn't like the breakfast menu at all. However, I visited this place for dinner and lunch and it was..."

Antonina Sinina

"Thoroughly enjoyed the good here! Came in for lunch during the week and was surprised that t wasn't busier! Only a couple of tables while we were..."

Snackloverbaby

"Turmeric latte and coffee is great. Fantastic views but the menu is abit too fancy for me. For breakfast I just want bacon and eggs.Waiting..."

Dee

"This is a wonderful place! Service is welcoming & and attentive. The menu is delicious, colourful & great to share! Well appointed Wine list and..."

GG

"Bang Bang and pop!!!! Enjoyed a beautiful tasting menu at this cool eatery... it was Friday, busy and bloody cold but Bang Bang created a comfortable..."

MissGertrudeParis

"Just had an awesome birthday brunch at bang bang. This was our second time here, first time for brunch. Such a great location (30 seconds from the..."

Al Mac

"Quick and pleasant service. Can't understand why other people are overly sensitive in their reviews. Says something about them...."

Jon C

"Since waking in, the wait staff were delightful and warm, decor is trendy and moody, and outdoor area is well heated. I ordered the soft shell grab..."

Georgie Porgie

"Live locally and had dinner when they first opened. Like most new places that get slammed in the first few weeks, it wasn't perfect...but wanting to..."

Miffy English

"> House made granola with strawberry, lychee, puffed rice crisps, dried mango and avocado on rye with tomato and chili jaew..."

Breakfastpiggy

"Bang Bang is a must if you are in the S.E suburbs, beautifully designed space, friendly & attentive staff, great food both during the day & at night..."

Vincent La Posta

"This was the best meal I've had in a while! Came in with a group of 5 and absolutely loved it. We had the kingfish sashimi, tofu and avocado salad,..."

Kate J

"We had breakfast here. Very nicely decked out and very nice service. The bean cannoli was very tasty but the avocado on toast was very average,..."

Melissa

"Had dinner last Thursday night and it was delicious!!! Food was super tasty, creative recipes, good size servings... staff were super friendly and..."

Phoebe Dubar

"I always find friendly and attentive service at Bang Bang. Very pleasant for a drink inside. A welcome addition to the area. Like the way it sits..."

Bill Bruford

"Can I give 10 stars? This place was amazing. Staff were absolutely the best. Food was some of the most delicious, delectable food I've ever..."

Glenn Butler

"Great food. Service was on point. Always fun hanging out at Bang..."

Hung Tram

"We dined at Bang Bang to celebrate a Birthday and after an initial hiccup with what menu we were entitled to, the manager Jill, was fantastic with..."

Chris Doumanis

"I visited this place twice, both times were enjoyable. A quiet Wed night service was exceptional - very attentive, food tasted great too and served..."

Regina Geller

"Came to bang bang for a bottemless brunch, I’m very early pregnant and didn’t want the group of friends to know I was. Shaun who works there was..."

sasha

"Bang Bang’s got it going on 🔥 Venue is gorgeous. Food was great. LOVED the salmon sashimi and the tofu dish. Short but nice selection of wine...."

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