Food 4.5/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.5/5.0 Wow. I really thought about handing out the 5th Y*. I ducked in for an early dinner before the place got crowded, and it got crowded pretty fast. The food was excellent -- everything was good. Would come back for sure even though it's a bit far from downtown. read more

This place pretty much has everything that I would want from a Thai restaurant. Actually, the fact that it is located in an old warehouse is an added bonus, but that is one thing that you tend to get when you are in the innercity. The food was delicious, and they had a pretty good range on their menu - pretty much all of the standard that you get from your average Thai restaurant. Also, the service was pretty good, and they even squeezed me in despite being booked out. Great restaurant. read more

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For our last dinner in Melbourne we went for Thai food. This restaurant has very good Thai food for a Thai restaurant outside of Thailand. I would recommend it for authentic yummy Thai cuisine. Make reservations, the restaurant seems to be perpetually busy. #maneklady #manekeats #manektravels read more

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Wotta wonderful dining experience! And it's a Monday night! You would be excused to think it was the end of the week as it's nearly standing room only. From the warm reception by staff members to the great service at dessert, this Thai restaurant has surpassed my expectations, and I've been here before a couple of times for lunch and dinner. You would love the space of the place but make sure you make a booking to avoid the difficult time of waiting (smelling that grand aroma from Southeast Asia), or worse, having to go someplace else! The menu is as colourful as its cultural heritage, but don't fret if you cannot eat spicy foods just like yours truly. They can attempt to not add chillies to that fish dish that you oh-so-crave! Choose your own adventure with the menu and you'll be smiling 'til the lat bite. The dessert is as rich, even if we brought a cake for the birthday person, they were still very accommodating! The professional floor staff and those in the kitchen are very hospitable. And efficient. #HighlyRecommended read more

Jinda Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Abbotsford, VIC

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Without a doubt the best Thai in Melbourne but warning either book or be prepared to wait. This venue is also cash only for lunch. I followed the owners here from their previous places Krua Thai. The food has always been amazing and the staff cope very well with the huge turn over they have. The warehouse feel creates an amazing vibe to the place as does the open kitchen. This is real Thai not watered down for Australian tastes. If you are looking to try something a little different you can't go past the noodle boats. Rich broths filled with yummy goodness and cheap too. If you haven't been yet go. read more

Jinda Thai Restaurant - 5.30 and it's already full. - Thai Near Me - Abbotsford, VIC

When you're a fan of Thai food it pays to have a lot of friends. There's no point visiting somewhere like Jinda, that has a gigantic menu, if you're on your own. Nope, you need an army of friends to help you eat more items from the menu. Last night four adults and two kids ventured to Jinda for an early Sunday night dinner. Arriving at 6pm, the place was already pumping with giant tables filled with families and young couples taking spoonfuls from a varied selection of dishes on their tables. Always a good sign! Service is efficient and helpful. We needed help deciding if we had ordered enough and our waiter was able to make some good suggestions about what would be a good inclusion. The fish cakes were tasty but I'm not a fan of the squishy rubbery texture that is usually the norm. The prawn "twisties" were okay. - simple for the kids but not that exciting for the adults. What was exciting though was the red duck curry and the massaman beef. Both had a great balance of spice and once we had eaten the meat, we all went back for second rounds of the sauce to eat with rice. The soft shell crab somtum was good, the heat a good warm-you-up-hot rather than burn your face off scorching. Chili lovers might want to ask for a bit more fire. It's a huge space and I really like that the tables and chairs are mismatched so you can feel like you're dining in your own home, rather than a giant food hall. Perfect for a Sunday night dinner without the worry of having to cook and clean up afterwards! Pro tip: You can BYO wine! read more

Jinda Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai and prawn twisties - Thai Near Me - Abbotsford, VIC

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Jinda Thai!!! Who doesn't love them? Friendly service, amazing food, decent prices. The only downside is probably the slowness of the food coming out during busy periods and that sometimes they close for the day randomly for no reason. Everytime I come here I promise myself I will order something different, but everytime I will order the same thing which is the spicy pork noodle soup. My friend Monkylicous was the same, she would order the dry noodles plus chicken wings. You can choose to have offals with both of these noodles but I am pretty ok to go without. When my noodles came the staff will bring some condiments so you can adjust the taste of your soup. I normally throw in a huge amount of chilli just for the fun of it. The portion sizes are not huge, but that means you can order more food. I saw this one lady ordering a bowl of noodles PLUS salted fish rice. I think she has got the right idea. read more

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Great excellent Thai in Melbourne Must try the beef pad see yew, steam fish and fried fish, and crispy pork and pork neck. read more

This is really good Thai, and just how I like my Thai food. More than just curries and stir fries, Jinda's Thai is spicy, authentic and deliciousssss. After seeing so many pictures of Jinda's crepe cake, I was both intrigued and unconvinced... What's so good about crepe cake? It's definitely not authentic Thai, so I had to go and try for myself. Snagging booking for weekends can be tricky but early dinners are easily accommodated and there's always cash only lunch deals. The menu is exciting and is Share worthy, because you will want to try everything!! We loved the soft shell crab with green apple salad, tasty and refreshing, pad Se ew is nice and our fried cat fish is tasty and spicy with beautiful fragrant green peppercorns. Definitely a dish for the dedicated as catfish is fried on the bone. Dont forget to leave room for dessert!!! Those crepe cakes are simple, tasty and a nice finish to a tasty meal. Jinda is definitely one of my top faves Thai food in Melb and extra stars for authentic flavours. I can't wait to go back to Jinda!!!!! read more

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Truly is the best Thai food in Melbourne! Prem is the most gracious host! Delicious, delicious, delicious! We told her that we only ate seafood, and she brought out the yummies! Even the toilet is awesome! read more

In terms of flavour this is probably the best Thai food i've had in Melbourne.. and although the serving sizes are on the small side.. each dish is morish... I've probably only had tom yum soup better elsewhere but the pad thai, green curry, crispy fish, crispy chicken was all yummmo.. I can't believe this is only the first time i've eaten here considering i love vic st.. definitely coming back sometime in the near future. read more

Tasty Thai food with amazing dining atmosphere. Both the food and price falls under premium range.

Visited on a Monday night and pretty surprised to see a full house (and its a big space) and we had to wait 10 minutes to be seated although we had a booking! Wow. I don't know that it lives up to the hype. It's good thai food. We had the fish cakes to start and happy to say they were excellent. Spicy, balanced and never greasy or mushy. The dipping sauce was great however we had informed the waiter when we ordered that we had a nut allergy at our table and the sauce came out full of peanuts. Flagged down someone to ask for a replacement, waited, waited some more. Food got cold and the replacement never came. Pretty poor. The mains we shared were basics, so we could get a sense of how they compare to other thai places. Green chicken curry and pad Thai with prawns Pad Thai- sloppy and with absolutely nothing in it beyond 3 prawns and some bean shoots on the side. Flavours were ok. Not the best! The curry was yum. Great coconut flavours and plenty of veg. Good sized portion. Nice The space is really nice and interesting. Loved the chalkboard menus on the wall. But little things let this place down - like the fact that we didn't get given napkins for our meal. The price point suggests we could expect those sorts of things. Overall not the greatest experience. But I'd consider coming back to give it another go read more

This authentic Thai restaurant is at the very back of the alleyway and is a little hard to find. Keep an eye out for their large lit sign and the restaurant is just underneath. I went here for a group catch up and the choices in dishes was plentiful. I couldn't decide what I wanted to eat and so we ended up doing family share style. Being our first time here we kept to the traditional Thai dishes. They did not disappoint, full of flavour and plenty of kick with the spice. I thoroughly enjoyed the food although the dessert wasn't anything to rave about. read more

I had been looking forward to jinda Thai for a while as I had heard raving reviews but was very disappointed. There is a parking lot near the restaurant that is free during the night. There is also a Thai grocery store selling desserts and cooked food nearby. The restaurant is clean and inviting with lots of tables. No bookings are allowed but the restaurant is quite good at getting you a seat quickly. We arrived here on a Friday evening around 6.30 and were given a detailed within five minutes and fold we had to finish by 6.30 We ordered the Pad Thai chicken and Nam jhim fish The place also has a bar and a lenghrly drinks list but doesn't have my favourite fresh young coconut water The Pad Thai was quite bland. A scattering of sprouts. No fresh veggies and minimal tofu bites. The fish was deep fried battered fish. Also very bland and just a single fillet. I didn't find any of the dishes flavoursome. Their menu is expansive however but If you cant get paid Thai right I have little hope for anything else. read more

You have to try their Layered Crepe Cake, which comes in green tea, coconut, pandan, Thai milk tea, or taro flavours (tip: pandan and Thai milk tea are my top 2 flavours). read more

Jinda Thai Restaurant - Pepper & Garlic Soft Shell Crab, Thai Tea Flavoured Crepe Cake, and Grilled Chicken with Name Jin Sauce. - Thai Near Me - Abbotsford, VIC

I have been to Jinda quite a few times. When I get a Thai craving around the city, I like to pay Jinda a visit. I have been going for a few years now. I have noticed their food portion sizing have been shrinking over the years as the line at the door grows. This is a shame because their food is very good. I love their coconut rice and green curry (yes I am soooooooo original) however I go nowhere as much as I use to. The line is very off-putting. On a Friday night, it is easily a 1.5 hour wait. The most recent visit when we were seated, we had to request cutlery and a menu. The waitress was rude and inattentive. This is sad because I know how good this place use to be. I guess the take home message is, yes I am a fan of the food but not a fan of the service. Their Chinese broccoli and pork belly is my all time favourite dish. So I will recommend this to all pork belly fans out there. read more

Highlights are delicious som tum (papaya salad) and super cute pots of sticky rice. I also enjoyed the tamarind fish which had a nice zest and a tasty soft shell crab dish. The menu is extensive and even includes Thai style sweet drinks. I would have liked to see more dessert items though. Thai staples such as red curry and pad see ew were nothing to write home about. If you're at Jinda, get the stuff you can't find elsewhere. read more

Seriously impressive food, best I've had outside Thailand and I've eaten thai in many countries. My wife is thai and it got her considered stamp of approval. If your new to Melbourne and wonder where that thai population hangs out, then go here. Bookings advisable as queues form all day out the door. We eat well with two glasses of wine and it was only $65.00. I did not want to leave. Only 2 baby chairs for the whole place if that is important to you and local parking is challenging. Buy some refrigerated eclairs from the thai grocery next door for afters. Can't wait to go back without baby and settle into a long feast. read more

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Serving size is definitely on the stingy side and this is a more expensive place for good Thai food. I was a fan of the range of food and how amazing the food tasted, there just wasn't enough of what we ordered. Drinks came in a jam jar, which was filled with ice which makes me think I have paid a lot of money for water and drinks were extremely sweet. Pad Thai was definitely a winner and I would recommend trying the baked fish. read more

Quantity over Quality. There's not doubt that this place has created all the buzz when it comes to Thai food. Always busy with patrons. Dinner is fine but Lunch is CASH ONLY, what is that? We've been here a numerous times and overall enjoyed their food, the rustically converted vintage warehouse, exposed bricks, Thai bits and pieces, just a great ambiance, loud too. Service is way above average, always friendly and full of vibes, permanent staff always greeted me and welcoming us back, very nice touch. Open kitchen is always busy with so many people prepping and cooking. Always a queue of people lining up ..... reservation has to be done weeks or even months in advance, so business is pumping, yet they forgotten the golden rule of hospitality, CONSISTENCY. Tonight was a bad example of running a popular restaurant, first they lost our booking for 40 people, how can that be? Then their bad quality of food overrides their good food. Like our Entrees; BURNT Pandan Chicken that took 15 minutes to prepared that did not complement their excellent Thai Fish Cakes, yum. Then the Mains; their Massaman Beef Curry that is just salty and too much"taste" although the beef was perfectly simmered and cooked. Again overriding the fantastic Fish and Grill Pork Always watch your quality as Foodies are ruthless :-) we'll pay anything, but won't forgive complacency ..... read more

Great place to get some legit Thai food. Most common Thai dishes that I will order will be the papaya salad, tom yum soup and a whole fish. One of the best order that I had here will be their Pad Prik Gang (Crispy pork with snake beans stirred fried with Thai chilli paste) and their cake selections for dessert. read more

Jinda Thai Restaurant - Pad Prik Gang - Thai Near Me - Abbotsford, VIC

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The food service in Jinda Thai tend to be fast since there is time limit for the table and the staff sometimes can be a bit impatient and disorganise on peek hours. Jinda Thai is always busy, reservations is highly recommended especially for large group of people. Walk in is rarely allowed except on off peak hours and even then there is a time limit usually 40min - 1 hour. Jinda Thai is reachable by tram or train as parking might be difficult on peek hours. The overall food tend to be in a good quality and delicious taste, reasonable prices too. The only let down was the portion tend to be small but besides that prepare to be tempted! read more

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Great environment,yummy foods(using fresh ingredients) ,.good customer service. I bet you,you will not disapointed. cheers :-) read more

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Amazing legit Thai food, but a bit small on servings with large prices but much cheaper than a flight

Overpriced food and small servings combined with shared tables demonstrate why this restaurant is so profitable. Great business model but horrible food , I won't be back read more

Victoria street in Richmond has some delicious and authentic Vietnamese food (and some not so delicious and not so authentic Westernised Asian food), well now you can also find some of the best Thai food in Melbourne there, tucked slightly off the main drag. Jinda Thai opened mid-2013 and has been building up a loyal following; you will find the place bustling and full most nights of the week (they do accept bookings, so get in quick). Run by Premika Tanpapat, whose family also owns Krua Thai in Richmond and St Kilda, Jinda is able to capture both the authenticity of traditional Thai food, as well as putting their own contemporary spin on it. Once you step through the doors you instantly know this is not your usual Victoria street restaurant- a large warehouse, exposed brick and a high wooden ceiling with lanterns hanging down and portraits dotted around the room (including the serene gaze of grandmother Jinda). As expected the drinks list is short and snappy, with a mix of local wines and Thai beers, although the $1 BYO wine means that Jinda can quickly become your go-to spot for a mid week meal on the cheap. Friends I have dined with love the Thai iced milk tea, whereas I lean more towards the coconut juice served with curls of tender coconut flesh to nibble on. What good Thai food means to me is authenticity. I do not want any taming down of the chilli fire or tweaking of dishes to fit the 'local' palate, and Jinda nails it. The menu spans dishes that you will have seen on most Thai menus through to ones that rarely show up outside of Thailand. Prawn twisters are their variation of spring rolls; crisp pastry filled with minced prawn and aromatic coriander root. The gai hor bai toey are parcels of marinated chicken wrapped in pandan leaf, the effort of unwrapping the little parcels is worth it for the juicy morsels of meat inside. The best starter for me has been the moo ping (also available as a main in the 'Grill' section of the menu), skewers of glistening marinated pork with a light char from the barbecue. The combination of the slightly sweet and salty marinade and a cut of pork with full flavour and texture makes this a stand-out dish. The added bonus is the woven basket of sticky rice on the side- sticky rice is something that I love and do not see often enough. I have fond memories of rolling balls of sticky rice between my fingers and dipping it into a pool of rich red curry sauce, so to find somewhere close to home with sticky rice, I was in heaven. Moving into the larger dishes there are the familiar ones like green chicken curry, Jinda's version is well balanced with just the right amount of heat to the creamy sauce. One dish I often use as a benchmark at Thai restaurants is pad gra pow, a simple and perfect dish if executed well, but very easy to knock out of balance or to serve with a whimpering level of chilli. The version here is one of the best I have tried, the fragrant, almost licorice aroma of Thai basil lingers but does not overpower; the balance of sweet, salt and sour is spot-on; and, most importantly, it delivers a fiery chilli hit. On my last visit the highlight was undoubtedly the barramundi; a large fillet, fried to crispy on the outside, but delicate and flaking on the inside. Served with a zesty and vibrant green apple salad, awash in Asian herbs and chilli, this was another dish that walked the tightrope of balance so well and never distracted from the beautiful barramundi. One dish that you will likely not have seen before is the boat noodles, a Thai hawker classic, so named because it was traditionally eaten on the riverboats in Thailand. There are lots of decisions to make when it comes to the noodle soups: what type of broth (pork, beef), what protein and what type of noodle (variations of rice, egg or 'glass') and which size, small or large- whichever way you lean, it will be delicious. The boat noodles are unique because of the broth, thickened with pig blood, which might sound odd, but it adds a rich, hearty warmth to the dish- be brave and try it, you will not be disappointed. Dessert is kept simple, maybe the old classic of banana fritter- I myself fall into the trap of scoffing at it, but it is a classic and when done well it can be good, as it is here. The most popular is the crêpe cake, an impossibly perfect stack of crêpes, layered with cream and then cut into wedges like a cake. It comes with various toppings, maybe a sauce of milk tea or fresh coconut, and ice cream on the side. It is rich, and a touch too sweet for me, but shared between friends it is a good way to end the meal. A place like Jinda shows that you do not need to shy away from traditional and authentic Thai dishes or tame them down. Add a contemporary space, friendly service and an affordably priced menu and they are onto a winner, which is easy to see from the crowds swarming there. Do yourself a favour and get down there to try the boat noodles. read more

Run, don't walk to jinda Thai! Gorgeous ambience, lovely staff, quick and professional service, delicious food. The beef massaman is a personal favourite. And make sure you make at least one trip to the dunny and make use of their bidet. Very heaven! read more

A little treasure hidden just off Victoria St! The Catfish Salad was recommended by our lovely server and she was not wrong! It was fresh and crispy and did not disappoint. We were a group of 4 and tasted/shared around 9 dishes (combination of appetizers, salads and mains). All were well balanced and delicious. Other stand outs were the Soft Shell Crab, Jungle Curry and Tamarind Barramundi. There was no room left to try the crepe cake for dessert but I'll be back to try that another time. read more

I can't fault Jinda Thai at all. The waitstaff are very accommodating, the decor is fun, and the food is well-priced, not to mention delicious. I first visited five weeks ago and have now eaten there four times. I highly recommend it for both groups and more intimate meals. read more

Authentic thai .fish fillets were perfect. Salad, prawn rice. Lovely ambience. Warehouse interior with fresh flowers everywhere. .must go back when in Melbourne my home city ..Although living in Perth now. Shawn de Smidt. .. read more

The most authentic Thai food I have had in Melbourne. Highly recommend the jungle curry, and the boat noodles. Also try the sticky rice with papaya salad - a combination I've never thought of but went really well together. 10/10 read more

The top class Thai food! The restaurant setting made me feel like I was in Thailand. The restaurant is always busy and has a vibrant atmosphere that can be considered quite loud during dinner sessions. Definitely one of my favorite Thai restaurants! A downside is that you it is so popular you have to make reservations for dinner unless you don't mind waiting for a table. read more

This is by far the best Thai I've ever had. The atmosphere was bright and busy but not hectic and the flavours of the food were amazing! Couldn't more highly recommend. read more

Chicken pad Thai is amazing, but charging extra to take your left overs home is poor form. Wine list is also a tad disappointing.

Exquisitely tasty Thai food. Definitely looking forward to going back. Every morsel that touched my lips was tantalising and lip smacking.

Really delicious food if you're in the area. Truly authentic Thai food and awesome service. Mostly street parking unless you Uber here.

Best thai ever and a great fun open space. Bring cash. Don't tell anyone else.

Quite a good place. Food great and good service. Very authentic and a fantastic atmosphere. A must try if you like Thai food.

Best Thai in Melbourne.... hand down. Flavors are amazing. Its always packed so make sure you book ahead. Not too expensive either.