Amazing! Expensive but the service was quick, food was Devine, the place is nice, the lighting is…read moreperfect, the food though. Amazing, I've never tasted anything better!

I had the chicken pad Thai she had the green curry with sea food. Both were extremely delicious. My…read morewife said it was the best curry she ever had. The place is always busy for a reason.

Superb Thai food. I…read morehad no issue finding something suitable for a vegan/vegetarian diet, and was especially happy that red vegetable + tofu curry was served here! The ratio of curry to rice was exactly what I prefer (eating the vegetables first so I can let the rice soak up all the sauce has always been my protocol with curries!), and the portions of both were just enough to leave me satisfied without being painfully full. And the variety of vegetables surprised me but I sure wasn't complaining! Everything tasted remarkably fresh and of course, delicious! The only thing that keeps me from rating this establishment 5 stars is the lack of alcoholic beverages available. The drinks menu had a plethora of options to choose from, including cocktails and even mocktails. My partner and I came in on bicycles and wanted to unwind for a while at the shore once we finished our late lunch before we continued cycling, but I was told that mixed drinks were only served at dinner and late nights. I opted for a fizzy drink and a white wine instead. I haven't had an issue with hours whenever I've asked other restaurants for a cocktail or two; if anything I've only been told that certain alcohols weren't in stock. I just found it rather strange that there wasn't a staff member or a bartender on hand that could mix drinks in the late afternoon. Other than that, wonderful service and beautiful food + wine. The scenery was absolutely lovely that day as well.

Forever remembered as "Noisy Thai" -- noisy because everyone was boozed and jolly; lots of big…read moregroups post-event, enjoying the mind-blowing curries and other indulgences. Take my advice - break out those stretchy pants. We had the beggars' purses, fried Barramundi with soy and ginger, and the best effing duck Panang I have ever had, y'all. My inner fattie wanted to order everything on the chef's specials menu, too. To top it off, we had a very reasonable bottle of Verdelho.

There are Thai Restaurants, and then there is Nam Jai. This place never ceases to impress my wife…read moreand I. We have tried several Thai Restaurants in the Sydney and Macarthur area, with few comparable to Nam Jai. My wife even remarked the other day that we didn't even get such awesome Thai food in Phuket! The place has heart, with the staff being family of the owner and Chef, we always feel welcomed. You can dine in, which is lovely during summer with the massive glass windows opened wide (of course on super hot or cold days they will definitely have air-conditioning on), or simply take away. BYO and ample parking outside (but of course you probably shouldn't mix the two options).

The fam and I came here after exploring the Wollongong coast on a Sunday afternoon. We were rollin'…read more8 people deep and were seated right away since it wasn't busy, although it got quite busy towards the end of our meal. I didn't do all the ordering, I just did the eating, so I'm not quite sure of all the dishes ordered, however, they included pad thai noodles, pineapple fried rice, tom yum, drunken noodles and more. All of the dishes were nicely presented on black plateware. The drunken noodles came on a shovel shaped plate and another dish came in a bowl shaped like a cowboy hat! The pineapple fried rice was flavorful and delish and the drunken noodles were perfectly cooked and tasty. The siam ring aka calamari rings were crispy and yum-worthy with the chili sauce. The square shaped appetizer were gui chai tod which are pan-fried chive cakes. They were crispy and soft on the inside and they got my appetite simulated for the mains. I wasn't able to sample all the dishes but the ones I had were all nom-worthy and flavorful. Couldn't complain at all about the customer service. Our dishes came out pretty quickly and they were able to allow my niblings who don't have extensive palates indulge on their McD's. They took they burger and fries and plated it so they were no McD's logos exposed lol. When it came to payment, my mom and I discreetly paid the bill ahead of time. At first I opted for card payment but the person at the register who seemed like the owner notified me if I pay in cash we would get a discount. So, yeah we pay cash to save some $$$. The interior of the restaurant is nice and spacious with Thai art and decor displayed throughout the main room. There were plenty of seating in the main area and to my surprise when I walked to the restroom, the back area is where customers can dine on the floor. Shoes off and on the side and they sit on a cushion on the floor. Anyways, the restroom is pretty small and cramped, but nothing special. Overall, great thai food and okay priced. Check them out if you're in the area!

Jasmine Rice is the best place to come to for Thai food in Wollongong. The food is always really…read morelovely and made and presented with a lot of care. The customer service here is always great and their Duck Salad is highly recommended.

Oh Yum! This is a little hide gem in the north of the Illawarra. Great flavours that will have you…read morecoming back to try the whole menu. Regular blackboard specials. Price is normal for a Thia restaurant. It is getting popular so best to book. For something different, order it to take away and head over to Bald Hill and overlook the Illawarra or take it down to Stanwell Park beach. (If you take this option you are best to pack you own cutlery or take you picnic set to help enjoy meal) Tips: Try the Crazy rolls for an entree. The signature dish BBQ Chicken is the best nut sauce around. The Honey Chicken is not what you expect and is a great surprise.

Came all the way from Canada and went to Thai Essence for a family supper, and all I can say is we…read moreenjoyed every meal served!! From their refreshing watermelon juice, crispy entrees (my son could not stop eating their eggrolls and their battered soft shell crab) to the soup and main meals. All were super tasteful and well presented. They have an extensive menu with a lot to choose from. Despite their busy evening, you could feel the staff was attentive to each clients present. Easy to find free parking on a saturday and baby friendly atmosphere. Really nice decor which made great family pictures souvenir. Definitely worth a stop, you won't be disappointed!

Beautiful restaurant! We visited from the States and the chef surprised us with her specialty…read moredishes. We had the seafood fried rice, fried fish, papaya salad and other fabulous dishes. The smoothies were so good. The mango smoothie is now my children's favorite drink. I don't think we'll be able to find the same drinks in the states. We returned a second time before our trip ended. Must try the fried ice cream and sticky rice mango coconut dessert. So delicious. Compliments to the chef(s), all the employees and the owners. Everyone was so welcoming to us. Highly recommend for authentic Thai food with great ambiance. Everyone needs to try this place out. You'll love it and will never want to go to any other Thai restaurant in Sydney.

Oh my yes. Look for the sign as down an alley…read more Generous servings, fair price and spiced by a Thai cook.

Absolutely massive portion size. All the food was also super flavorful and tasty! My favorite were…read morethere masumune curry and the seafood fried noodles. Both sauces and sublime.