BangPop is a nice little spot right on the river in Melbourne. Came here for a quick trip and was craving Thai. Ended up grabbing a spot at the bar top. I wasn't too hungry so decided on the crying tiger salad and the waitress convinced me to get the sticky rice to go with it due to the sauce goes well with the rice. She was absolutely correct. The salad wasn't too big but with the rice is was a perfect amount. It was tangy, sweet and I added some chilis and it gave it the perfect amount of spice. I ordered a glass of red wine and it was a perfect solo date night! Would come back to this Thai place again. Come early it can get jammed packed. read more

BangPop - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Ooh la la! My family introduced me to this restaurant on my recent trip to Melbourne. It was a delightful experience. Nested on the river side, this restaurant has great views and great flavors to offer. The winning favorite was Gailan & Pork Belly and we also had the Drunken Prawns and the yummy soft shell crab pad bong curry! So flavorful and yummy! Will definitely suggest a visit and repeats for food lovers! read more

Excellent and fast service. Food was very mild and not too spicy. Very convenient location for convention attendees.

I'm old fashioned so ordering in a restaurant through my phone seemed off putting BUT easy enough, and the quality of food more than made up for it. I will eat here again read more

Now we all know that South Wharf is a hard place to get to however for BangPop I would carry out the mission. At the old "sharing house' site you have a Thai restaurant as we were told by the lovely Hamish that they are priding themselves on having authentic Thai street t food this side of the ocean. (made a little bit fancier) The venue is bright and clean with very happy and passionate staff that want to help you enjoy your experience. There is communal tables, outside tables OR you can sit at the bar. We started by ordering a few things; chicken ribs that came with a green chili, ginger sauce that was to die for; Pad Thai which was tasty a good amount of spice but if you want it hot you can always add more. (Hamish can educate you in how to cool it down too) The Chicken Ribs were so good that we had to get more. To wash this down we had Young Coconut Juice - great way to help with chili burn too Yelpers. I was so full that I didn't even want to look at dessert - however my dining companion wanted the deep fried 'sugar banana' (Klauy Tod) when he was almost finished I saw on the menu that they had Tapioca Pudding... OMG I had to get it I had not had Tapioca since I was in Asia so I ordered it. - Saka Song Kreuang was its real name on the menu, Tapioca & Pandan pudding with mango sorbet. Let just say they had to roll me out the door. I look forward to heading back with a large Posse to enjoy some tasty food. read more

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Having a conference at The Convention Centre has a few perks, one of them would have to be having lunch at BangPop! I had only recently dined at The Sharing Plate (?) which was there before Miss Bang arrived so when I walked in and saw the same "Lego" bar was still there, i was all warm and tingly inside. I was flying solo so I sat on the bar trying not to be a loser. The bar seats are SUPER comfy, not the usual awkward and uncomfortable ones i've sat on before. I read many reviews and got recommended to try a few things but I was solo and couldn't order many small plates so I decided to opt for the 'Lunch Special' menu. $15 for a meal and a drink (Beer, Wine or Soft Drink) I ordered the Beef Red Curry and here are my thoughts... - Spicy curry (Definitely need H20) - Very flavoursome (Indeed - I wanted more) - Beans were crunchy (Always better than soggy beans) - Small portion (Great for lunch!) - Rice was fluffy (Hate gluggy rice) - Food came out quick (Perfect on a lunch break) - There was actually red chilli pieces in my dish (Good for people who like spice, pretty bad for those that don't) - Fried shallots were sprinkled on top of my dish (Normally not a fan but this really complimented it, as it would to most asian dishes) The bar was great, but if i had friends and it was a nice sunny day, I would've opted to sit outside. read more

BangPop - Beef Red Curry - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Bangpop located on south wharf has a relaxed hip vibe. Enter a cool, hip venue with a long bar, bar stool type of seating, long shared table seating or personal small tables. Good for large groups. The menu is in English with Thai names for each dish. most staff are Thai too. So i walked in expecting authentic Thai. Entree menu does not include the usual entrees like spring rolls, money bags or curry puffs. The stir fry dishes were missing vital favourites like pad kee mao. Cashew nut chicken, tom yum khai etc. So don't go in expecting the generic dishes. Dishes are tagged with levels of spicy. We got the pad Thai (ask to remove the shrimp paste if you want vegetarian), the jungle curry with fish balls, the pad see ew and steamed rice. Coconut juice comes out of a bottle. Negative. I want young fresh coconut juice. They have limited vegetarian options. They will not alter their menu for you so you can't get red curry with chicken because it has to be with duck which probably means that dishes are perhaps pre-made. Dishes arrived at room temperature and quite quickly. The jungle curry has really weird tasting strangely textured fish balls. Didn't like it. It is quite spicy. Steam coming out of ears spicy. The pad see ew was quite bland. There was some chopped chilli on the side. Didn't contain any vegetables except spinach. Usually you get broccoli, capsicum, carrot, spinach and chicken. Portion sizes are good. Quite pricey. All mains are around 25-28 bucks each. We also got the cha (tea) cheese cake with coconut ice cream and lashes of shredded coconut and the pannacotta. The pannacotta was insanely sour. The cheesecake didn't taste like tea. It was average. The coconut ice cream/sorbet was yum! Service is efficient. Definitely a place for big groups and perhaps a date. Lots of cocktails and spirits on the menu. No split bills. They are quite adamant about it. read more

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Yummmmmm ... the spices and cooking style is amazing and the serving sizes are good value. Staff are friendly and happy to talk you through any aspect of the menu. I recommend making a reservation as this place gets packed most nights of the week... a good sign of a good delicious food experience! read more

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We love Bangpop on summer evenings! I love the beautiful pops of colour, but unlike all the brunch food porn it's all real natural colours and flavours. It's a bit more than we normally spend but there's cheap Tuesdays! $10 pad thai. During our last visit to South Wharf a couple months ago we came upon the Tuesday Special: $10 Pad Thai (save $6). That mightn't sound like a special in the city, but it sure is out here on the Wharf. Sure you're paying for location but the food here is amazing too. Pad Thai $10* + Chicken $6* or Prawn $8 - Thai stir fried noodles w/tofu, garlic chives, shrimp, beans sprouts, crisp shallots, fresh chilli & peanuts . The $10 special* to which I added chicken and he added king prawns (5). With the chicken there was quite a lot and big pieces too, $6 worth? I'd say so. :P The dish itself was huge! And so to me with the tofu already you don't really need the addition chicken, though jas loved the addition of prawns, high in quality but not quantity. Don't forget to mix it up, as there's all the toppings (crisp shallots, fresh chilli & peanuts) on the side. An explosive fusion on the palette of flavours and saucy tom-yum-ish like noodles, it was delicious and very satisfying! Highly recommended it's probably the cheapest meal in this lovely area by the wharf! Service was very good just like last time as we had the same waiter. :) Check out our last visit here: http://curiousxcharlie.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/bangpop-thai-on-south-wharf.html read more

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Very tasty Thai food right in the heart of Melbourne, next door to the Melbourne Convention Center. All the curry dishes are delicious although extremely spicy. Make sure u ask for a glass of coconut water to soothe your burnt palette. The papaya salad is delicious and mouth watering ... Although very spicy. Service was excellent and I'd certainly come here again. read more

BangPop - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

My partner and i had the Pad Sae Ew and the Wagyu Beef Cheek Curry with sticky rice. These dishes tasted fabulous and i was enjoying every bite. Service was mediocre. We were there for about an hour and within the first 20 minutes we emptied our glasses of pinot. No one offered us a top up, not even when they actually handed us our food. A shame because thats lost revenue cos we would have certainly had another glass! Prices here are pretty damn dear, expect good flavours but you could easily get something on par or even less elsewhere, i guess you're paying for the view? That being said, the location is great especially if you you're on your way in or out of the melbourne convention centre - much convenience, much price. read more

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Meal was not Fresh. Ordered Green Chicken Curry. Was served in 5mins. from the time order placed. Chicken was tasting stale as if was cooked 3-4days before and re -heated and served. read more

I stayed 1 week in Melbourne near DFO and it was one of my favorite spots! Really tasty and diverse Thai food. Great for sharing if you come as a group. They also have a great wine selection read more

Very very tasty food. There waste very nice staff and quite prompt with getting the food to the tables. My favourite was the beef short ribs salad. Very flavourful and so tender. The chicken broth that came with the poached chicken was quite bland, maybe add salt or a spice. The betel leaf small dish is so unique and very original. Never seen it tasted anything like that. The fried squid was also very tender and flavourful. It was a very nice restaurant and would definitely go back again! read more

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When BangPop first opened, I LOVED it. Raved about it. Wanted to come back all the time. Unfortunately, every subsequent visit has fallen flat on it's face. There is no atmosphere, food and booze is overpriced, there's not enough vegetarian dishes, and the specials are pretty terrible. The staff are still friendly and were kind enough to remove one from our bill and replace it because we didn't want to touch it. Really dry meat and flavours were all wrong. The green curry we had was tasty however. The menu is quite extensive, but I think sticking to the traditionals is a safe bet. If you don't like heat, don't even bother. I love spicy food and I have been in pain eating here in the past, as many other reviewers have commented. I will stand by my recommendations from my original review (sliced pork neck, crazy-spicy papaya salad and chicken ribs) if you're at South Wharf and looking for a meal. I'd suggest coming at peak times when the place has it's vibe going. On a Sunday afternoon, eating here is painfully awkward. If this place scaled down a tad and made it a bit more cheap and cheerful (beers especially!), I think it would go off. read more

There are way better Thai restaurants to visit after trying this place out. The only interesting thing about this place was its interior design - I loved the lego counter. The food was mediocre and there wasn't a huge range of drinks option either. Their service is exceptional when the place isn't packed. Once the place starts to fill in, don't expect any promptness. read more

BangPop - Penang curry: special of the day. - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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The location is just perfect and you have a great outdoor space to soak in the view. It is best to make reservations ahead, especially if you want the outdoor seats. Colourful, vintage bicycles line the entrance and the whole restaurant has a colourful, vibrant contemporary edge with a warehouse setting. As soon as we arrived, the staff greeted and guided us to our table. The drinks and food menu were bought out swiftly. Lemon lime bitters seemed to be the beverage of choice among the ladies but I wouldn't just settle for that, would I? Especially when there is a Thai inspired cocktail on the menu. So I had the Tom Yam Siam, a delicious and cool blend of Absolut vodka, lychee, fresh lime, red chili (yes!) and kaffir lime leaves. Delicious, as I already mentioned, but also perfect with the food and weather. The cuisine at Bang Pop is a contemporary spin on traditional Thai hawker style dishes. For starters, we began with Tod Mun Pla or Thai style fish cakes. Absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked barramundi cakes spiced with red curry paste paired beautifully with nam jim pla grop (dipping sauce). Definitely recommended! We also got Larb Kai which is a poached and then ground chicken salad spiced with shallots, mint, roasted rice and chillies. Not at all spicy (though the menu states so); in fact it was light and refreshing but packed with loads of flavour. The quantities are generous so sharing is recommended and a great way to sample many dishes. With a table full of Pad Thai fans, we had to give it a go. So we ordered two bowls of Pad Thai, a chicken and a vegetarian version. The noodles were perfectly cooked and stir fried with the sauces and finally topped with tofu, garlic chives, bean sprouts, shrimps, peanuts, chillies and crisp shallots. Absolutely delicious. The next dish to arrive was the Gaeng Daeng Phed or Red duck curry. I am an absolute fan of red curries and this one was really good though not the best I have had. The duck was absolutely spot on, so tender and juicy but I would have loved the red curry to have more punch, more flavour. It was good but not the best but I would happily buy it again for the duck. The final dish made a grand entry and created a bit of a stir at the table. Pla Song Rodchart or a deep fried whole baby barramundi with two different salads, lemongrass, chilli, coriander, mint and spring onions. I loved it but I am not sure if everyone else at the table would agree on this and I did notice that I seemed to eat most of it. Well, the flavours were distinctly Thai but if you are not used to having seafood this way, the sight of a whole fried fish with its mouth gaping might put you off. But for a seafood lover like me, it was culinary bliss. I loved the crispy bits of fish with the punchy, vibrant and refreshing salads especially the one with green apple in it. read more

BangPop opens this week on South Wharf, in the space formerly known as The Sharing House, serving Thai street food in a fun and casual environment. Remaining in the (Paul) Mathis Group, BangPop sets out to bring some vibrancy and fun to the often neglected South Wharf, and has some stunning, perfectly-balanced Thai food. I feel this concept fits the area and space very well and offers that spark of excitement that should make it a destination spot. The kitchen is run by Kam McManamey (last seen at Dandelion in Elwood), with Yaigum, a Thai stallholder for more than 40 years, consulting on the menu and sharing her knowledge of Isaan cuisine. This pairing brings a sense of authenticity and refinement to the dishes and I can safely say that the kitchen has the light touch needed to serve simple, clean flavours in perfect balance. Keeping in line with the street food theme, the menu is designed to share on communal tables, and comes closer to street food prices than most, without comprising on quality. They are also going to experiment with lesser-known dishes, flavours and techniques and offering them as specials; one of the desserts we tried was pumpkin filled with a custard and served with coconut sticky rice. It was different and unsual, which I like, and the flavours all worked well; there was just a little tweaking needed on the ratio of each component. The drinks list, by restaurant manager Hamish Lee, focuses around aromatic wines, to complement the spicy Thai flavours; as well as featuring Thai/Asian and craft beers. You should also expect the cocktail menu to veer from the traditional and bring in Thai flavours and ingredients. The service is young, eager and friendly, with no sense of stuffiness,and fits the casual engaging environment well. What I loved: Tom Yum Goong (Hot and sour prawn soup) A dish of perfectly balanced simplicity, taking you right to the edge of sour, sweet, salty and chilli before melting away. Stunning. 'Chicken and gravy' Another dish where the simplicity was deceiving. Tender chicken with a moreish 'gravy', lifted by a Thai Lap Cheong-style sausage and herbs. Chilli For anyone who has travelled to Thailand and eaten off the beaten track, you'll know that authentic Thai does not hold back on the spice, and neither does BangPop. The sauce accompanying the chicken ribs (also delicious) was fiery with chilli hedonism. Anything that I thought could have been better? Whilst the Pad Krapow nua (basil chilli beef) was tasty and served with a perfectly cooked egg on top that burst over the dish when cut into, it lacked a bit of fiery punch for me. However each table is given its own sweet (sugar), salty (fish sauce and chilli), sour (lime and chilli), and spicy (chilli flakes) so that each diner can tweak the dishes to their own palate. BangPop has exploded onto South Wharf, serving perfectly-balanced, authentic Thai street food in a casual and fun environment. Officially opening on Friday March 15, but open Thursday March 14 as part of its soft opening (offering 25% off food/drink). This one is worth the visit to South Wharf to enjoy a great meal. read more

Bang Pop has a winning location and promises good value with their $20 lunch deal. We've been dying to visit and just be blown away, Although I have to say our visit was average and I don't feel the urge to come back. Location is great and there is beautiful view if you sit at the back of the restaurant facing the water walk, or even better outside on a warm night. Perfect. With decor like pushbikes outside, high glass ceiling and modern interior, it's the perfect place for weekend catch up, or midweek lunch escape. Lunch special offers three options ( one veg), soft drink or house wine/ beer with your dish. One of our main came out with hair which the staff immediately replaced and took off our bill, whilst the veg option ( warm tofu salad) just feels like it could offer more for the price. I also can't help comparing it with its next door neighbour and the fact that for the same price you get better value and quality ingredients next door. Maybe we haven't tasted BangPop's best yet, I second Mel's suggestion that BangPop' could go off if its a cheaper and cheerful venue. read more

This by the water Thai restaurant is hidden along Wharf drive slightly outside DFO South Wharf. The layout and ambience is classy and is a perfect place for a social catch up or even a date. The menus were quite extensive making the choice of what to eat difficult however stick with the Thai traditionals and you won't go wrong. Spice level is high to extreme as I found my eyes watering at most times. Great presentation and a decent amount of food to share. The only downside is that dishes come with more rice/noodles/salad than the meat option that you pick. read more

Good is good, despite a bit on the fancy end. Prices matches this impression of mine. A bit annoyed by the fact that despite the place being desert, they didn't let us chose where to sit and had us to move the pram back the door instead of taking it to the table. read more

They supposedly close at 10:30 pm. It's summertime. But walk in at 9pm and they tell you to hurry up and order because the kitchen is closing. Two servers back to back. Not a cool or welcoming environment. If you're going to shut down so early, why advertise a later time? Why let a customer in just to rush them? I wouldn't spend my time or money there. I would guess if it were in a less desirable location, it would go out of business. read more

What a Banging beautiful place. I went to this place after being haunted by all the good reviews from a lot of fellow yelpers and I have to say that they couldn't have been righter.The minute you enter this place, it looks organised, colourful, beautifully designed restaurant, that has something really good going for it.The staff are really helpful in interacting with customers, meeting their demands and you know maybe even help you out that a certain phrase such as "Mai pen rai" means no worries in Thai rather than it being the name of a certain drink. Food wise, I have to warn you that the "Yum Nua" is very spicy, full of flavour and an extremely rare and good food that I had in a while. So if you are after something less spicy the staff will be more than happy to help you out with the menu. There are also a large menu of beers, wines, cocktails, mocktails. So this place is extremely gorgeous and a must for all food lovers everywhere. read more

BangPop me a good time baby. This funky space serves up some brilliant Thai food in an original set up. Large long tables separated by smooth chunks of wood. The menu is bright and colourful on paper and on the plate. The hardest decision was choosing what to get with only two of us. The menu lends itself to groups of four or more. With so many interesting options. And a few vegan friendly dishes too. In the end we devoured a green curry chicken and pad thai with chicken. The meal sizes are huge, a lot bigger then your regular thai place. The service was fairly good. Drinks turned up swiftly and no mistakes made. We were here early on a Saturday, with some miserable weather. Our only issue was being placed close to the kitchen and hearing people call out SERVICE every few minutes. Next time we will get a bigger group together and enjoy allllll the menu items read more

Terrific flavor in all the dishes we ordered. The Tom Yum soup was a huge hit, as was the lamb shank curry. I had the Pad Thai with prawns which was delicious. Service was friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be eating here again before we leave. read more

I found this place seeking solace from a conference at the Exhibition hall. It's on the water and has a nice view. The scene inside inside plenty big, clean and well laid out. It was not particularly busy. My meal was pretty good, not great. That's about the best I can say. Nothing special. They had a lunch special for $17 I think which included beer or wine. My associate got the special and wanted it hot. It was not. He was disappointed because he discussed 'bringing the heat' and yet.... It would be an okay place to spirit that customer away from the conference but I wouldn't make an effort to go here over somewhere else. read more

Great customer service, tasty food and cocktails! Would recommend if you're staying near South Bank! :) read more

BangPop - Delicious cocktail! - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

The food was good. The place is pretentious and the staff arrogant and condescending. Portions are small and expensive.

Thai food different style than usual. Menue is a bit more sophisticated. Had banana blossom salad which was delicious. Try the desert menue. It's worth a sin. read more

BangPop - Great food - Thai Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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The food is very flavorful. I got the Tom kha ka soup (coconut soup) and it was delicious and bursting with flavors. My friend got the green curry and he really liked his too. I would definitely give it 4 stars for food. Service was a -0 (negative zero). read more

Like having an episode of Batman in your mouth. Bang! Pop! ShaZam! This place is not shy in bringing the heat. Even my very own Robin could not take it and complained of a ringing in the ears (holy hearing loss, Batman!) on account of the fiery green papaya salad. This dish was the Poison Ivy to my Batman. Not to be defeated however, I buckled up the taste buds and powered through. Sadly, Robin did not make it. Alfred, as always, the wisest one ordered the mince chicken salad and came through unscathed. Bang Pop is well positioned for Convention Centre events or a spot of shopping at DFO. The service is unobtrusive, the setting cute and it is a relaxing vibe by the water. Unless of course you are a papaya salad eatin' crime fighter, in which case the outlook is decidedly more eye watering. read more

Great, affordable thai street food. Go early to try their cocktail menu - sat at the bar for them and ended up having entire dinner served there. Really great super spicy food. read more

Spent new years eve here as it is ideally located on the banks of the yarra - prime fireworks watching in Melbourne. Set menu 7-couses on the outside terrace with unlimited champagne and drinks was a great option for a couple not into loud music and the crush of 500,000 extra people on the Melbourne streets. You may notice I haven't focused on the food...unfortunately with good reason. The highlights were the oysters and the rose water macaroon. I am generally not a big fan of either but the were both exceptional. The remaining courses were largely forgetable - was particularly disappointed with the beef rib...was like a tough old boot in a yellow curry. I understand new year can be a tricky service challenge for a kitchen, unfortunately BangPop fell short this time around, but they are worth a second chance. read more

Freakin' delicious! Great service, authentic flavors, reasonable prices, amazing location... I only wish I was in Melbourne longer to try more dishes! Oh and I love the name....so damn catchy. Try it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great service - really friendly and helpful. Loved the food - although I am not big on too much hot spice, others in my family love it. They catered for all tastes and could not have been nicer. Also unique and great cocktail menu. read more

Nice place for lunch by the water. The food is quite authentic compared to some of the Thai food you get around here, however the prices are a bit on the expensive side. read more

Great Modern Thai restaurant near the exhibition centre and DFO in South Wharf. I really enjoyed the 80's hits playing in the background and the quirky warmth of the decor. The chicken salad was cooked to perfection, and if you get a chance, order the Mango and Sticky rice for dessert. read more

5 star location alongside the Yarra at Southwharf. Port Belly dish was very flavoursome but not quite as good as hoped. Service was also pleasant, will give them another go as some of their other dishes looked fantastic. read more

I come here for lunch during work regularly but the food takes at least 25mins to come out (say goodbye to your 30min lunch break). They do a $10 tofu pad thai on Tuesdays (if you're vego ask for without the dried shrimps). They are also happy to veganise the pad thai (omit the egg and shrimp). The venue is pretty cool. Food is good but 1) expect to wait a while for your food, 2) if you're eating with a colleague, they won't split the bill - so bring cash. read more

very tasty Asian fusion food right in the Melbourne convention center area. would go again!