Thai cuisine: the best places to taste it in Moonee Ponds

Khao San Road

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"Make sure you call up to make a reservation - Khao San Road is incredibly popular!Ordered:🦐 Miang Prawn: Thai tangy dressing with..."

Jasmine

"We stumbled upon this local Thai restaurant after finding out another one we were planning to go to was closed, and we were pretty impressed! The..."

Stelly

"The ambience and staff at the restaurant were very nice. I ordered a chicken cashew stir fry which came with rice, I also tried the chicken green..."

Mish 🍔❤️

"Absolutely fantastic, 10/10 for food, service and value, couldnt rate it any higher. Authentic thai food just as they make it in Thailand. Must..."

John

"Amazing place! We have been back numerous times and always the same great quality and service! The green chicken curry and crispy pork are personal..."

Sam Parker

"Khao San Road is a local favourite evident by its difficulty getting a walk in table most days. The restaurant is always busy and lively. The Tom yum..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Enjoyed authentic Thai food at Khao San Road on busy weekend. Had prawn cake, green curry, rice noodles and coconut dessert.Thai green curry was..."

Chai

"Quite a nice Thai restaurant, with good decor ect. Service was pretty good, however wait time on meals was on the higher side. Although the food was..."

M_mcquinn_12

"Gorgeous busy Thai restaurant. We made a booking in advance which I highly recommended as it is very busy! Ambience is nice with gorgeous Thai..."

Bleeckersny

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: my favourite local Thai joint. The most impressive portions and the tastiest food. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Love this place. I think it’s the best Thai place in the area. The service is friendly and efficient. The food is delicious! We had a few starters..."

Jess

"Amazing place to have Thai food. I love their beef salad, very juicy and tender. It was one of best Thai beef salad I ever had. Next, the chicken..."

Don Djoe

"Food is always fantastic. Ambiance is lovely. Staff are prompt. This is by far my favourite Thai restaurant. A little pricey, hence the..."

Kath Wap

"Really nice ambience. Food was delicious- tried curries and noodles. Would have liked more tofu and vegetables in the noodle dish but the flavours..."

Sally

"Absolutely wonderful without the abundant price tag. Seating is limited, so be sure to book first. The food was beautifully cooked and done to..."

Linda

"I have been lucky enough to be going here since Khao San Road was only 1 week old. The fact that you have to book a table ahead of every visit says..."

Jordan Williams

"Seeking the best Thai in Melbourne, we have finally found time to visit Khao San Road in Moonee Ponds, one of the most highest rated Thai restaurants..."

Kevin & Emily

"I have been to so many thai places there is absolutely one of my fave. Decent size flour is big, lots of fresh herbs,chilli and Fresh ingredients...."

Tastesbud

"Came here on a Sunday night was busy already at 6:00pm which is a good sign, service was quick and prompt and although the dishes are a few extra..."

Jenna B

"I was here for Valentine’s Day bcos Thai is my favourite cuisine. I like the simple, appealing decor and the friendly service at the restaurant. We..."

Salini Devi Ramaraj

"They do the best ever tofu salad. Nothing like this anywhere. The curry puffs are average. The beverages selection is quiet delectable. The..."

Ankita Sharma

"Loved it. Food is delish! We had the chicken green curry and pad Thai prawns and both were amazing with a generous serving size. Service was also..."

Hakan Dogan

"The food was delicious and enjoyed by all at a birthday get together Our table of six however was at the back of the restaurant where it was a bit..."

Anh Le

"We had a fantastic night out and ordered tons off their menu. Everything was well cooked - definitely going to go back for more. Their amazing wine..."

Prachi Tyagi

"Came to this busy Thai restaurant for the first time this weekend. Food flavoursome with heaps of choices, tad on the oily side but good price, quick..."

Frances Mona

"Easily some of the best Thai going around in Melbourne, also love the fact that the curries come out on top of a candle to stop them from going cold...."

ForForkSteak

"The only negative I could find was parking nearby, which is not their fault but keep in mind when visiting. Service was very attentive and polite. ..."

Wilson

"Great food, great atmosphere (except the loud guy next to us but i wont hold that against them) and very cheap in comparison. Only thing that was..."

Dean Thorn

"I really like the food here, more traditional than an Aussie-inspired Thai resto. The flavours were quite apparent and they certainly didn't hold..."

I'm Batman

"Amazing Thai food. Been here 3 times in the last few months and it's always really good. Great spring rolls and roti bread, some of the best Thai..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"Kao San Road always a warm vibe about it. Have been a regular here for a while. Chicken Pad Thai was on point as per usual today as it always is...."

Brunos Food Safari

"Best Thai in the area ! Great vibe inside make sure you book ahead. Green curry is very good and the chicken used is of premium quality,..."

George David Michaelides

"Four of us dined here on Friday evening. Parking is a little bit difficult in this area and the restaurant was fairly dim towards the back..."

Sf32393

"Very nice authentic Thai restaurant. Every single one of the dishes we had were very good without being too spicy. Staff were nice and attentive..."

Andrew Nguyen

"Absolutely delicious food here. The massaman curry with lamb and the stir fried basil with crispy pork were excellent. Highly recommended..."

TJ Sing

"Tasty, great, modern Thai food in the bustling mount Alexander road. I think I've tried all the noodle dishes and they're delish but the standouts..."

KnowingMelbourne

"We dined here last night for my birthday (group of 12) and had a man looking after us who I believe he said he's worked there 7 years. He was..."

Felicity Cogan

"Absolutely fantastic food! You MUST TRY the vegetable tempura entree! So yummy and the mayo with it was excellent. I had the Thai green curry which..."

A Girl With Curves

"By far the best Thai in the area & surrounds. Outstanding quality & presentation of food dine in or takeaway. Their Penang curry is to die for , rich..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"I came here for the first time the other week and I was very pleased. The meal portions were very big, but they were definitely not compensating for..."

Harry

"The duck red curry was a treat! The menu was very precise so the food was definitely served up to standard. Also loved the spring rolls.Service..."

Navya1307

"Service was so friendly and warm! The staff were so helpful organising my sister's surprise birthday cake. My curry was delicious and I'm not really..."

Sophie Carson

"DINNERFood was great, but was seated way to close to people we didn't know and couldn't have a private discussion. Service was good and..."

Emma

"The best Thai in the greater west! We have been coming to KSR for about 6 years now and it has never disappointed. The clay pot curries are a..."

TastebudTrail

"Excellent service and wonderful dishes we had !!! They have the best tomyum soup i ever had ~ surprise to their vege pad thai~ definitely come back..."

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"Khao San Road in Moonee Ponds is always my go to place when I want Thai food 😚.Everything from the food to the service to the atmosphere..."

Must Be Hungry

"I have been several times to Khao San Road and I do love the curries and the little starter which I never can remember what it is! But it's..."

Sarah Schmitz

"Best Thai on this side of town! Delicious satay sauce and pad Thai. Have been coming here for years and the food and service has been consistently..."

Adriana

"Khao San Road is one of my fave local Thai restaurants. Apart from the delicious food, their decor is super cool, with the walls covered in clay..."

Caitlyn

"Came here with some colleagues for a casual dinner - we were not disappointed! Food was astounding, amazing flavour and huge variety of dishes. The..."

JC

"A very busy restaurant, better call to make a table reserve before u go. Everything was pretty good, the Cocktail and dessert was delicious. Second..."

Yimingyang0404

"Top notch Thai food with impeccable service. No doubt with the food and presentation. It definitely lived up to the hype and good rating. I have had..."

Eatwithhendri

"Absolutely delicious food here! I've been several times and have never been disappointed. The dishes are always full of flavour, good portions with..."

Teeny Reeny

"Another restaurant that lives up to the reviews and rating. Great place for dinner with friends or a special date night. Staff are friendly and food..."

Kiwi Living In The Big Smoke

"Cannot fault. If this was masterchef I'd give it a 9.5... only because we are not a fan of the tea pot water. That and we cannot leave a review..."

Grace Edis

"Superb Thai food with just the right amount of spice. The atmosphere of the place is very welcoming and traditional. A little too dimly lit (as seen..."

Sylvia's POV

"A local Gem! Our usual Sunday night dinner place never disappoints! This place is a must! Beautiful food beautiful decor beautiful service, can..."

Madeleine Athans

"I like it here. All the dishes were yummy. There was four of us. One of the friends had been there; so she did the ordering. I'm not..."

Secret Taster

"One of my favorite Thai restaurants in Melbourne. Whether your with friends or your with family, you find yourself comfortable within the atmosphere..."

Ktmoh

"Ordered the crispy pork with Chinese brocoli with garlic and oyster sauce. Was not disappointed. The taste was just perfect, pork remained crispy..."

Kim

"Had a great time eating here, the customer service is excellent no complaints there. The food is very good, I wish it was bigger per serving as I am..."

Foodie Guy

"Went for my Daughters Birthday on Saturday night, it was fully booked and we immediately thought the wait would be long....not so! Excellent service..."

Sharen Adams

"On arrival you get complimentary PRAWN CRACKERS! by this stage you know its going to be a good night. Entree's in my opinion let this beautiful..."

Mia

"Great little place. Took the family here for a meal. We all loved the pork hock and snapper dishes. Service is fast and friendly. Great price...."

Chad

"Never Thai anywhere else.. Not even in Thailand! Never fails everytime! Massaman curry & Crispy pork with Chinese broccoli are..."

Emily D'Aprano

"beautiful food. Beautiful service. Lovely atmosphere. I think this is one of the best Thai restaurants in Melbourne. Thanks for a lovely..."

Mr MM Smith

"So good! Found this place by chance while lost in the area and the food did not disappoint. The red duck curry and masaman curry was full of flavour..."

Judene Messi

"It's a little more upmarket than most Thai places that I frequent, but I enjoyed my meal and drink here. I had stir fried veggies and there was a..."

Mo

"Usuing prerty busy. Good service, solid Thai food for Melbourne and i ha e never had anything bad off the menu but a little expensive for what you..."

Laura

"Similarly satisfying was the Beef Pud Kee Mau ($16.9) – a tangle of stir-fried rice noodles garnished with aromatic sweet basil, crisp veggies, and..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Pretty hectic place for Thai food, but no where near as good as saowanee Thai up K road. That place is a beast and will always be on my mind because..."

Jeff

"Khao San Road just never disappoints. I've been coming here for many years and have NEVER had a bad meal. Hands down best Thai in..."

JR

"10/10 for both food and service! Our waiter got it just right - super helpful, without being 'in your face' like some can be when it comes to..."

Emma

"Been here about 5 times, service can be a little odd with the timing but food here is pretty good. I avoid the back as it can get noisy and a little..."

K2

"I just love coming here! What a great Thai restaurant!Last time my girlfriend and I came in for dinner without a booking with the restaurant..."

Jessica

"Second time here. Still good. I loved the roti bread. Fragrant, and the texture was just right. Went really well with the curry. The vegetarian pad..."

Snowflower

"The best Thai restaurant in Moonee Valley! My favorite padthai! ! Second favorite red curry, third favorite Papaya salad. All very yummy..."

Melbourne Vegetarian

"Been driving past this restaurant for ages and always noticed it was busy, now I know it's because the food is amazing. I loved the atmosphere and..."

José

"My new favourite Thai resturant! My partner and I had springrolls and mixed samosas for entree then main we had pad thai and satay chicken. All of..."

Caitlin

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"Best thai food I've ever had! Wonderful service too..."

Rebecca Sutton

"So delicious!!! The most amazing food and wonderful service..."

Alison Burns

"Delicious food, every time, with very welcoming..."

Marija Marijić Barbir

"Delicious food! Great service! Clean and cosy restaurant...."

W Ashley Broad

"Beautiful food and beautiful and friendly staff, you will not be disappointed..."

Frances Talia-Hurford

"Fantastic. One of the best Thai restaurants..."

Mark Wood

"Delicious food, great service, reasonably..."

Christine Baldrey Carr

"Another great night at our local Thai. Great service, not noisy and really tasty food. Order from the specials, you can’t go..."

Pepinot

"Got takeaway - pad Thai and the stir fried calamari/prawn dish. Absolutely delicious! Stir fry was fabulously spicy with a nice range of vegetables..."

Sally Tsang

"Nice clean place with good staff and great food. Best massaman curry I've ever eaten. Also the house white wine was actually nice. Usually..."

Caulfied Eater

"Nice and simple restaurant with nice decor. It was rather quiet the time we visited but I noticed many ubereats orders.Green curry was..."

LingT

"Plain and simple decor but we came here for the food.Best Pad thai around the West so far, Tom Yum is also full of flavour.Will come back and..."

Mel

"Delicious food and fantastic customer service. All the dishes had lots of flavour and the flavour was very distinct and unique. We had the green..."

Jee Ong

"It’s foods are rich and tasty. Of course, I haven’t tried all of them. But I really like their MASSAMAN NEUA and strongly recommend it. It..."

Aref E

"My family and I stumbled across this quaint, warm and inviting Thai restaurant. With 6 of us, we ordered quite a few items from the menu and I have..."

Matt Lee

"Very friendly staff and great service. food was delicious. The spring rolls and prawns as entrees where perfect. I had the lamb Penang curry which..."

Mollie Stewart

"Nice ambience and polite staff, got the green chicken curry and bf got the chilli chicken stir fry, was delicious, albeit the curry is a bit dear in..."

Sakura Moon

"Absolutely loved this place, I've told so many people about it ! Me and my partner went one Sunday not long ago and the service was amazing and the..."

Jane Waterworth

"First time I've been here and it was very nice, I ordered the beef Massaman curry, the beef was extremely tender it just broke apart. A friend of..."

Beck Haley

"This is one of those wonderful restaurants which you will find in Moonee Ponds. It serves awesome Thai food which is very good in taste. The service..."

Subhajit Chattopadhyay

"Have been getting my Thai from here since they opened. Love their food and their service. Favourites are Gai hong tae, curry puffs, duck curry and..."

Rodney 'Rocket' Shore

"Ordered delivery from Samamee on 2 separate occasions and both times it was amazing! Ordered the same thing twice because I enjoyed it that much. A..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"Far better than average Thai and the best in the area. Scallop on beetle leaf is delicious, as are the red and green curries. The food quality is..."

Jo Davie

"Never been disappointed! Full of flavour and friendly service. Love the soft shell crab as an entree and the pad thai is delicious. If you're after a..."

Chloe Wynston

"I have been here a couple of times.. This place for me is super fresh and very tasty. Enjoy dining here. The service from the girls is awesome and..."

ARAGANTOR

"A delicious and local Thai place. We picked this place as it was in the entertainment book and close to home. We got there 6pm on a Saturday night..."

Ann-Marie

"I grew up in Thailand and I'd say Samanee has some of the best and most authentic Thai food in Melbourne. Very friendly service and amazing..."

Charank

"We had some Thai delivered - I usually don't eat Thai food because I don't like it (it's either too spicy or too sweet). However Samanee did a great..."

Vivien

"Had dinner here with 3 girlfriends on a Tuesday night. We were the only diners there so we received friendly and quick service. Food was yummy and..."

Michy

"This place is better than your average run of a mill thai places. In an area that is saturated with many thai restaurants, this place stands out from..."

St!nger

"Most authentic Penang curry I've tried so far in Melbourne. I have been here many times over the past 4 years and the food is consistently good...."

Petitefat

"I have been here for dinner a few times and it has always been consistently good. The staff are friendly and very accommodating/flexible, with..."

Taniacandido

"Fantastic food & great service. This is one of the best Thai restaurants that we have eaten at. Delicious fresh food and terrific service. Will..."

Lgh_1

"Went here on a Friday night with a small group of 4. Nice food and reasonably priced. Staff were a little intrusive at times and felt like they were..."

Cherise

"Very happy :). Loved the service, loved the food even more. Both my partner and I ordered curries, which we enjoyed with coconut rice. Usually I take..."

Jessica Rose

"Wow! this place is amazing. We went there for the first time last night and were very impressed. Fresh, authentic and delicious.Best Thai we've..."

Brenden

"Best Thai in Melbourne!. This place serves up the best Thai food in Melbourne. I've been to many other Thai restaurants around Melbourne and this..."

Matt

"The best thai food in Melbourne. This place is amazing. My husband and I make a point of visiting this restaurent for every special occasion - the..."

Popples

"I will say it is one of the best Thai resturants I've been to in Victoria, so far!!! I cook authentic Thai and this is certainly authentic!! A curry..."

Paulita James

"Dined tonite, food was excellent ans service attentive. Must try the seared..."

Gourmet Traveller

"Good food good service.. Honestly one of the best dining experiences ever. I eat out a lot and the food here is consistent and flavorful, the service..."

Pippa Jansen

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Bill G Dowden

"Favourite Thai Place. Amazing food, friendly staff. This is my pick of Melbourne's Thai..."

I Love Food

"Nice food, friendly wait staff although a bit slow and a bit expensive for..."

Kat

"Amazing food and excellent service. We had the banquet and everything was great. Glass never empty, hot towels and door opened when we..."

James Hickey

"Wonderful Experience. Had A reccomendation for this place as we live really close. Food was so delicious- The Scallops were amazing. So many flavours..."

Karen Harding

"Best tom yum..."

Pancho

"The BEST Thai food!!!. Hands down, the best Thai I have for a long, long time. We have been here several times and it consistently exceeds..."

Kano

"Excellent. If you want Thai food that tastes like Thai food...head to Samanee.Unlike some "pretenders" who charge an arm and a leg for Thai..."

Darryl

"Great food. The food is great. The service is excellent and a really pleasant atmosphere.Definitely recommend this..."

Julie Smith

"Party of 3, enjoyed a catch up over dinner and didn't notice a huge wait for food. The place was full and a little on the noisy side but overall..."

Im So Hungry I Could...

"Authenic Thai experience. Some other reviews have mentioned long waiting times but perhaps because we had an early dinner reservation (6:30 on a..."

Melisita

"Very good. We are not long back from 2 weeks in Thailand and this was very authentic food. Nice decor, service friendly. Will..."

Cassie Pom

"Hidden Gem!. This place is a hidden gem! I have driven past so many times but never been there until my friends told me. It is a small shop..."

Kewell

"Interesting Thai. Multiple visits - I like this place. It offers a different style of Thai food. For example if you order beef and vegetables it..."

MelbourneMiss

"Can't wait to go back. I and my wife have had a lot of Thai in Melbourne and we this place is the best in north/west Melbourne. The food is super..."

Aloisi

"Good thai. Good service-very attentive staff-food a little salty but nice Thai flavours.Adequate serving size but teen boys could have eaten..."

Marg

"Fantastic!!! Great decor, great service, amazing food, fast, attentive and caring staff. Our new favorite. Will return with friends! A must for Thai..."

James Millane

"Consistently fantastic. Modern setting with relaxing atmosphere. The food was so authentic and wonderful with amazing explosion of flavours. We have..."

Food Rookie

"Food is just fabulous and staff are so attentive... Nothing is too much trouble! Will be returning for..."

Loulou

"This quaint restaurant serves some of the most authentic Thai food in Melbourne. The dishes are well presented, delicious and generous. The Thai..."

Rainer Runge

"First impression of this place is that it looks pretty quaint. The menu covers the predominant Thai cuisine. We ordered appetisers which is highly..."

Saravanand Naiker

"Great service, beautiful food. Very loud room, would be 5 stars if owner invested in sound dampening..."

Matt L

"I've been enjoying Samanee's delicious food ever since eating there with family a few years ago. Whether eating in or ordering delivery, the food has..."

Nathan Gilbert

"We had an exceptional meal the other day. The flavors were lovely and the food was fresh. The massman curry was excellent and we enjoyed the slightly..."

Jane Coventry

"First class meal. Went with my wife and 3 friends to celebrate an important family occasion. The food was wonderful. Entrees of sate chicken and soft..."

Elsie & Tony Ketaroy-Lawson

"I had a business meeting at Samanee .They held a banquet for us. The food are fantastic , real Thai taste especially Padthai ( Best ever I and my..."

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