Stumbled on this newly opened gem. Fresh Thai classics and they did them vegan for us and the roti…read moreis the best roti I have tasted in this country for a while. So fresh and crispy and perfectly cooked. I don't own this place nor am I a friend I really did stumble in and am happy to have discovered this Thai place. Being from Sydney, Thai in Melbourne is hard to come by unless I go to Chin Chin so thank you Vela for the deliciousness. Big love

Had a great night at this tiny new Port Melbourne gem. Authentic flavours. Genuine friendly…read moreservice. Well worth trying

Admittedly we only came here because we left another restaurant nearby that had pet dogs in it, was…read moretoo loud, etc etc. But sometimes, things happen for a reason and I'm glad we got to try this cute little local gem. It's got a nice ambience to it; the decor is sweet and the music is nice and even the chairs are ultra comfy and vary from table to table. The menu is as you'd expect for Thai, and the service was good. We ordered the Samosas, which really are just curry puffs. These were nice, but just needed a meat option like Chicken, for my liking. There was only vegetable, and I felt like meat was missing for sure. Having said that, the flavour was there and they were nice and hot (temp wise). The other entree my friend ordered was the chicken spring rolls which were lovely. Now the only issue with these two items, is that they come in two's. Most other restaurants have them in fours. We switched one out with each other, so we got one of each, but it left us kind of longing for more ... The main came out in good time and it was really nice. Nowhere near the best I've ever had, but they tried to put some effort into the presentation and it looked pretty. It was Chicken Fried Rice and if you have a Thai craving, it definitely scratched an itch. We didn't order dessert as the options were way too limiting, and also, we had to ask for menus as they weren't forthcoming (and restaurant wasn't busy), and so by the time that happened, it was almost too late to be eating that. Having said that, I'd come here again if in the area. It's not one of my favourites by any stretch, but they provide reasonable service in a cute and quaint setting and parking is easy enough and the prices are good. If you're in Port Melbourne wanting a good Thai meal, give this a go.

Wonderful new Thai restaurant with really friendly staff and delicious food just off of Bay Street…read moreand a block from the beach in Port Melbourne. We love the Tom Yum fried rice and the Pad Se Ew, as well the good selection of beer and wine. Four Thai beers! As well as BYO wine. Caters for vegetarian, vegan and kindly accomodated for our FODMAP requirements (no garlic or onion). Great service whether you take away or eat in.

Every neighbourhood needs a friendly local Thai joint. Port Melbourne has more than their fair…read moreshare (with about 3-4 on Bay St alone) but this is my pick of the bunch. The restaurant is a quaint, affordable, no frills, family affair. Don't be surprised if your takeaway order is handed to you by an 8 year old helping out Mum and Dad! Everything we've had here has been tasty. Perhaps lacking in spicy kick, but the flavours make up for it. Their stir fry dishes always have perfectly crunchy vegies and the curries and noodle dishes are great comfort food. It's been a go-to take away joint of mine for years now, but also not bad for a casual eat in if you're after a no-fuss dining experience.

Love this place. What seals the deal for me is that they deliver! If you live in the Port…read moreMelbourne, South Bank. Albert Park, Docklands or South Melbourne area, you are in luck Emerald Thai will deliver straight to your door. Satay Chicken and Thom Yum soup is great! The family run business offer traditional Thai food reasonably el cheapo and made with love. Most of the times its the owner and family man who will deliver your order with his daughter. Sometimes they'll even throw in a bag of prawn crackers if your lucky. There is also the dine in option, which is very casual and usually full of locals. Always fine to stroll in off the street and the service is very quick.

Fresh, fast and friendly is the order of the day here. I've been visiting regularly for the last…read morefive years - after your first visit, I'm sure you'll see why. This place does simple Thai food - consistently, and beautifully. The servings are generous, the meat is fresh (not pre-cooked), and the veg is always deliciously crisp and recently prepared. Dishes are mainly wok fry (optional menu choices of meat + carb + sauce) but there are some classic curries as well. Best for takeaway, it can get a bit busy between 6:30-8pm most weeknights, and parking Bay Street is usually a pain in the arse. Dining in is pretty basic but the place is clean, airy, and full of light. In summer, try and get a spot at one of the tables out the front - probably best for no more than two or three people in any case. Try the Grilled Beef Salad, Pad Thai, Chilli Stir Fry, and Massaman Curry.

My partner and I adore this place!!! It was our first introduction to the food available in…read moreMelbourne, as we'd just arrived from Sydney. Incidentally, it was also the restaurant that we decided to be the one to end our trip on an extra positive note (best vacation we've had yet)! My partner and I have very different food restrictions/preferences and everything on the menu was perfectly suited for us. I highly recommend the red curry with tofu & vegetables along with any of their white wines! Overall, lovely service and charming atmosphere in one of my favorite cities!

Tucked away in a not so busy part of South Melbourne for restaurants but neighbours with a few red…read morelight businesses is this amazing gem of a cafe. What's so good about it you may ask. Each dish is bursting with flavour made with real fresh ingredients. The colours, textures and tastes make you feel like you could be in Thailand. One of the best pad Thais I have ever had and I was in Thailand earlier this year. Portion size is huge. Come hungry come with friends. It is truly astounding. Best of all it is extremely well prices. It's almost a little hard to believe that something this good could be so cheap and so plentiful. Great little spot for a quick weekday dinner. The staff are friendly and more than happy to accommodate requests. I've eaten here a few times now and everything has been delicious. The snapper can easily feed 3 people with rice and the Tom khan soup is also exceptional. They also deliver and you can byo. There is really nothing not to love. I will definitely be back again soon.

Great Thai food, always reliable. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend and go backread more

I love JJT. Their signature Blue noodle dish is to die for. The noodles are day glow blue, colored…read moreby a thai flower and are utterly delicious with the grilled chicken. Several other good items as well, but the goto dish here is the blue noodles with grilled chicken.

BangPop is a nice little spot right on the river in Melbourne. Came here for a quick trip and was…read morecraving 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.

Ooh la la! My family introduced me to this restaurant on my recent trip to Melbourne. It was a…read moredelightful 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!

Despite the NYE madness we had a great time at Long Chim. The food, funnily enough, was the clear…read morehighlight, with many options to choose from on the a la carte menu. We sampled the Chiang Mai larp - the spiciest dish on the menu and the clear highlight of the night; and the chicken wings to start. We were really surprised by the the size of the dishes, even for sharing dishes they were big. We then battled our way through four mains, the highlight of which was the pork curry although that is a little unfair to the perfectly prepared and presented half duck. A reasonable number of wine and drink choices at affordable prices. The restaurant itself was really busy with a great buzzin atmosphere, and I got the feeling this was the feel they go for, even on nights that aren't NYE. The only let down was the service, we had 6 people serve our table throughout the evening, ranging from fantastic to robotic and rude. Overall, we enjoyed our experience, both being impressed with the quality of the cuisine on offer. If you like Asian food you will like Long Chim. As an aside, the English couple next to us thought their dishes were too hot (hottest they had ever eaten), while that wasn't our experience, might be worth asking about heat levels if you are chilli averse.

Decent Thai food with interesting flavors. Nice environment and friendly service. Ordered the…read moregrilled barramundi curry, aromatic veggie curry, green papaya salad, pad Thai, and glass noodle salad to share between 5 people and it was enough food. Best dishes: veggie curry (really great taste and goes so well with rice), barramundi curry, and pad Thai (a bit on the sour side but was very flavorful). The glass noodles were a bit bland.

A great spot for authentic Thai food. Their pad Thai and green curry are bursting with flavor, and…read morethe spice levels can be adjusted to your liking. Cozy ambiance and excellent service make it a go-to Thai restaurant.

Thai food can be tricky. You have the traditional pad Thai and curries but for me it's the street…read morefood that I think about when it comes to Thai food. This place reminds me of my time in Thailand ordering food off those street carts. It's loud and hectic inside but it brought back a lot of memories. We ordered paw paw salad or papaya salad which was well balanced in flavours. The pork crackling on top was so good. Sour sausage is delicious. It has rice inside and I usually dipped in the papaya salad sauce to bring extra taste. The tom yum noodles was a bit different to what I'm used to. It didn't really taste like Tom yum. Mm and the dessert - sticky rice with durian reminds me of my mum who makes it at home all the time. But of course if you don't like durian, I dare you to try it!