I've been going to Little Thai Kitchen for at least 3 years now, and it is one of the Inner North…read moreWest's best kept secrets! The food is absolutely delicious - especially the duck curry! The restaurant itself is pretty and cosy, although it's a bit out of the way (unless you like hanging out in Buckley Street). That said, the food is good and very well priced. They also do takeaway. It's a nice place to go on a date (if you're single) or to go with your partner (if you have one). I highly recommend it.

A hidden gem in a quiet part of Essendon. The food is cooked with the heartfelt care that comes…read morewith genuine respect for tradition. Larb ped yang is loaded with crumbly twice baked rice that lightly coats a perfectly seasoned and cooked duck breast. Pork Pad Cha is a symphony of sweet basil, kaffir lime leaf and fresh peppercorns. The pork fillet is sliced to a thin streak and arrives on a sizzling hot plate. Taro custard served warm is a perfect closer especially for the knee high crowd.

One of the best Thai restaurant in this area. The food is fresh and yummy. The have the best…read morecoconut rice. It is full of flavor and the pad Thai is amazing. Highly recommend and the prices are affordable. I really like the masseman curry and their chicken satay.

I've been coming to Saowanee for years, firstly when I lived locally and also since moving…read moreelsewhere. It's a really popular Thai restaurant on the Keilor Road shopping strip. On a Friday night and on weekends it is always full, and many people come in to collect their take away meals. It is advisable to make a booking for Friday and Saturday nights. The meals are consistently good, generous in size and also reasonably priced. Service is always friendly. The restaurant can sometimes become a bit loud if there are large groups. Parking is available behind the apartment complex across the road.

This restaurant always delivers on flavour, whether you're eating in or taking away. It's also very…read moreresponsibly priced and the service is great. The only reason it's not a five stars is, I wouldn't say the ambiance and decor is five star worthy. I would recommend anyone to go here, with the red curry being a must.

Good honest Thai food, friendly service, great flavours, attractive decor, seafood a speciality,…read morehas become our go-to local Thai option.

This place is the definition of Thai perfection. The staff really have put in the effort to make…read moretheir customers feel like they are in Thai paradise as they are dressed in waitressing/waitering outfits like how they would dress if they were in Thailand, the restaurant is full of Thai decorations on the walls and the seats/tables have very high-quality cushions from Thailand. Not only that but the whole place is very clean, especially the kitchen and the bathrooms, which are things that aren't usually at most Thai places that I've been to. The culture there is fantastic as they are very welcoming and treat every customer respectfully, which is something all customers want. The food and drinks are authentic and very scrumptious, which makes you feel like you are actually in Thailand. You won't be disappointed - trust me, I have been there several times :)

Emerald Budah is my local and pretty good. Take away portions are a good size, although the…read moreflavours etc can be a little inconsistant. Eating in is good, especially if you BYO.Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. The restaurant is only a year or so old, so the decor is still fresh (and slightly tacky in places). As far as Thai in this areas goes, it's dfinately the best until Moonee Ponds to the south and Niddree to the northwest.

This restaurant we found by accident, its was the best accident ever…read more Thai Herbs is a busy little hub of walk in, take away and booked tables. As quick as a table empties it fills. I recommend booking in advance. The food is very fresh and true Thai. They don't tone down the spice and use a range of fresh herbs to add flavor, each dish offers Vegetable, Chicken, Beef and Seafood options. Prices range from $10-20 for a main, and under $10 for appetizers and dessert. Rice is very fresh and not gluggy at all. I recommend you upgrade to coconut rice for the extra $1. Its BYO Wine, they sell spirits and soft drinks. NOTE: $3 corkage is not advertised but is added for BYO wine. Don't be afraid to ask for your take-away containers to take your left overs home, they're happy to oblige. The only negatives I can give for this business is I would have turned down the brightness, just a little bit. With 13 lights in this tiny restaurant it is a bit bright - and glass water jugs instead of the cheap plastic, for a more finished feel.

I have been to there second restaurant located in Heidelberg just off bell street. Food is amazing…read moreand fantastic service. It has become our regular.

This Malaysian Kitchen isn't far from my house so it's very convenient. The food is always decent…read moreand also well priced meaning you can explore a few different options on the menu. As most decent Asian places do they cater for vegetarians and also some vegan options. The staff who work here are super friendly and love seeing familiar faces keep rolling back in. Remember though it's BYO wine only which is disappointing as they don't sell any beer.

As I noted in my tip about this little slice of South East Asian paradise, there is fantastic food,…read moreand my suggestion is that you eat your way through the menu. Having grown up in South East Asia, this place makes me happy. I only found out this place existed because a menu was dropped in my mailbox, and I am glad it was. This is not a new restaurant/take away, but the current owners have only been here about six months (they waited that long before doing the letter box drop, so they said). The menue is predominantly Malaysian, but there are some other classic dishes from various Asian locales, such as udon and pad Thai. My recent visit was for take away, but they do have melamine tables and a BYO policy for those who choose to dine in. That will be the strategy for my next visit. I ordered a Singapore noodles, and my flatmate got a char ho fun and dumplings. A nice little bonus was being offered not just house-made sambal with fresh chopped chillies, but also some pickled chillies as well when we picked up the meal. I hate getting take away and being told they don't offer fresh chilli, so this was an instant win. The food was fantastic, and very authentic. The staff are lovely and willing to chat. The venue has parking and is only about 20 minutes from my house on foot. All in all, great find for the inner north west. As Merrill J Fernando says, "Do try it".