This is one of these 'my friend is really hungry so lets go into a random restaurant that I haven't been to so we can get something to eat' type of places. Actually, I even wonder if it is one of those let's be experimental and grab everything we like about our recent trip to Indo-China and turn it into a restaurant type of places? Oh, it's Brunswick, so question answered. Hey, don't get me wrong, this is actually a pretty cool restaurant. They do green curry, and anybody that does a decent green curry gets points in my books. read more

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Tom has all the right ingredients to be a stand out establishment, but taste and clumsy moments makes for a puzzling experience. Seated promptly and greeted with a smile in a cosy and ambient setting. Perfect for Melbourne's cold winter nights. The work-tossed green beans with garlic, hoisin and sesame seeds was not as tasty as we were expecting, or have had previously in other places, slight smell that accompanied it as well. Confusing dish too, with broccoli and bok choy added to the mix (but not mentioned), was a pleasant surprise. The Szechuan chilli-salt squid with green-chilli soy was the biggest, expensive letdown of the night. The batter felt like it was dried out, with the consistency of mushy chips. Maybe it needed to be cooked more? It lacked the crunchy texture needed and the sauce, basic, in a tiny plate that you couldn't even dip the squid pieces in properly. The soft-shell crab tacos were tasty, and priced generously, however, lacked a champion flavour that could have been provided with more of the house made sauce. The main chilli caramel pork belly served with succulent scallops and a side of fresh Asian herb salad could have been so much more. The side salad was the main attraction covering almost 70% of the plate. The scallops were ridiculously tiny, only two of them, but were delicious. The pork belly, lovely cooked skin, but disappointingly dry. The dish was saved by the sauce on the salad. It was difficult to get service after the main dish was gone, we wanted dessert but took almost 30 minutes before we could order. Until one of the other waitresses came to our rescue, she was great. To our disappointment, the peanut butter parfait was sold out. However, the roti pancake and dark chocolate and Cointreau mousse more than made up for it. Well-balanced, tasty desserts that would satisfy even the most sweet-tooth amongst you. The sweet stuff doesn't let you down. While eating the dessert the waitress took one of the drinks away that still had some left, she was that quick I couldn't stop her from taking it. I still do not understand why they do this. Please stop doing this. It makes no sense, ask first. The rum cocktail and the lychee and lime soda mocktail ($6 is a great price point) were winners in my book, both nailing that sour taste, and were satisfying drinks. Tom Phat needs to do more to earn a high rating, unfortunately for us, the expectation was not met, both in food and service wise. It's a good night out, but do not expect too much here. read more

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It must have been their off day. I was sitting there for about 5 mins before anyone came to me. The waiter decided to serve the two gentlemen first who walked in after me. I had to ask for a menu. The food was not what I expected. I ordered lemongrass beef and it was drowned with some dark sweet sauce. No taste of lemongrass at all. They do have a good selection of cocktails but I think lunch service and food needs improvement. read more

Tom Phat - Lemongrass beef rice vermicelli - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

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My fave breakfast place in Melbourne. Fusion Asian options like roti omelette are great quality and great value and the coffee is lush. Baked eggs have a string tamarind flavour. Discovered this place when I wanted a cafe style bfast and my mister wanted noodles :: it popped up like the solution to all our problems. Staff are lovely, ran by a Thai chick and her Scottish husband. read more

Tom Phat - Duck fresh spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

I've been meaning to go to Tom Phat for ages now. The thought of an Asian inspired Breakfast is quite tantalizing and twinned with a rough night the night prior, it was exactly what the doctor ordered. We sat down and were talking for 20 or so minutes before being told that the breakfast menu was over (they could have mentioned that while we were chatting). Gripe aside, we ordered from the lunch and dinner menu and everyone's dish in the group was extremely moreish. I had the pad thai and a roti with satay sauce. Both delicious. They also make a mean and spicy Bloody Mary. Next time I'll be back for breakfast time and see what that is like. The menu looked very intriguing. read more

Tom Phat - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

Tom Phat is well known amongst its brother and sister restaurants on the Sydney Road strip but TP has something I find the others lack. Cocktails. Now not just any kind of cocktails, but the kind that make you want to scream with joy. You can't go past the espresso martini or the blue-berry-amaretto sour (if you prefer something that's a bit sweet and a bit tang). TP also offers some decadent meals for your stomach to savour. I like how TP accomodates for those of us who are gluten free and vegetarian! The braised tofu and pumpkin in red curry is amazing! So much flavour my mouth almost combusted! TP is one of the more expensive eating spots on the strip but the food, beverages and decor make it worth while to spend some time here! read more

Tom Phat - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

I've only eaten at the Brunswick cafe once and was told specifically what to order. If heaven exists it was here on a plate in front of me in the form of a Malaysian Roti Omelette. A mouth watering dish of twisted roti, grilled bacon, topped with roasted tomato salsa and fried shallots. Simple, but completely stunning and exactly what I needed. I am not sure if it was the 12hr shift that my girlfriend and I had just performed at the camberwell market that resulted in us not breathing or even communicating during the siting, but we literally inhaled our food as though we hadn't eaten in weeks. The atmosphere was completely chilled a mixed afternoon crowd which makes up Brunswick's general vibe and culture. Both the waiter and my girlfriend warned me of not finishing the dish, man did I prove them both wrong! We teamed our meal with a glass of red and by the end of it were ready to fall asleep on the couches aided by the sunshine that was streaming through the front of the shop window. I have since had dreams about returning, if not for my slice of heaven but just to sample the other options on the menu. Its not really on my side of town but most definitely worth the drive. read more

Tom Phat - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

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It's well known in Melbourne that Brunswick is one of the best suburbs to enjoy a good breakfast or brunch, and for good reason. One must give credit where credit is due, and therefore congratulations, Tom Phat, for doing the Brunswick breakfast just a little bit differently and adding something truly unique to the scene. Tom Phat so seamlessly combines their love of Asian culinary traditions with the eggy breakfast. How about a roti-omelette - wok tossed eggs with roti, bacon and roasted tomato salsa? Or perhaps you're vegetarian and would prefer the viet eggs - eggs wok-fried with chilli, soy, fried shallots and spring onions, served up with toast. And how about a vietnamese ice coffee to go with brekky? Their menu is long and full of dishes that I've yet to taste, but I'm looking forward to working my way through to the next stop - lunch. read more

Tom Phat - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

It's a bit harsh to judge a restaurant or cafe on one experience, especially a place that has consistently delivered in the past, but sometimes one experience can taint an eatery forever. We've had amazing breakfasts here in the past -- the roti omelette and pork chop with fried egg have been particular highlights -- and judging by the menu, I can only imagine the dinners are awesome too. The coffee has also been consistently good, though at times a bit too milky. We ate breakfast at Tom Phat recently, however, and the service really let down what I considered one of my favourite Brunswick cafes. The food was awesome, as usual (the kingfish fried rice brekky was especially delicious), but we were made to wait for twenty minutes just for menus, then a further hour for food. Really, for breakfast to turn into an hour-and-a-half ordeal is pretty poor, and it didn't help that there was no apology or even consideration of the time taken. It actually threw out the whole afternoon, and I won't go back for a good while now to punish them. Maybe they could hire a few more floor staff? The rest of the experience was fine. read more

Tom Phat - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

Tom Phat is a lingerie advertiser's perfect restaraunt - it's pretty hip. It's technically a Thai restaurant, but they're not so much traditional Thai as they are Thai-based funky Australian fusion. And, to be honest, it's so funky it hurts. If you don't believe me, have a meal while sitting on the backless couch in the front window. Yeouch. That said, the food is pretty good. I might believe that it's not quite authentic Thai (and, really, how can I be sure?), but it is authentically tasty. read more

Tom Phat - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

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This has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Service, atmosphere, price, and food of course. On a recent trip to bland Chin Chin, as I was eating, all I kept thinking about was going back to Tom Phat. The food at Tom Phat is phenomenal. The meat falls apart, everything is so flavourful, the portions are good, it's presented well. This trip we had the ginger glazed wings, beef rendang with rice and roti, and pork bell(recommended). Everything was amazing and I was so full by the end of it. We had a cocktail each which were on special. Totalling 85. The menu is designed to be shared but everyone around us seemed to just order their own thing. Where's the fun in that. Even the waitress went to take our plates away when the mains came out. The service is a good standard for a mid to high end restaurant. They seemed to deal with everyone's issues well. I really like the interior design with the big open windows at the front, and the lovely mural on the wall especially in summer with a nice breeze. I wish I could come more often as it's so damn good. read more

Disappointed with roti omelette. Wok kingfish was the bomb. Came here after reading other yelpers raving about the roti omelette. Really disappointed with this flavourless wet bread blob, the huge serving only laboured the point. The wok kingfish rice breakfast was amazing - tiny pieces of lightly charred fish in a delicious lime rice. A little dry, but so much flavour and a very generous serving. Almond milkshake was super sweet, but has made me crave milkshakes of all sorts ever since.... And to the yelper who was too late for breakfast - they stop breakfast at 3pm ?! read more

I like the decoration and feeling in this lovely space ~Very good service here dishes we have ordered are delicious especially the desert after meal, good taste read more

Tom Phat - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

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Ah Tom Phat - I had so much wanted to like you! You paired my two favourite food genres - Asian (however broad that may be) and brunch - in a neighbourhood that is only a short tram ride away. Unfortunately, the concept fell somewhat short in execution. I had the sri scrambled eggs with curry leaves with roti, and the flavours were lacking - no taste of sriracha at all, let alone the curry leaves, and the roti was too dense, doughy, and under-charred. My friends' dishes (the much lauded roti omlette, the viet eggs, pork spare ribs, and thai fish cakes) ranged from "pretty good" to "okay." The lime and lychee drink, however, was nice and refreshing and was the definite highlight of the meal for me. Maybe we chose the wrong dishes... but then again, I'm not sure whether I will be willing to go back and try the right ones, especially as there are so many other brunch options. read more

Tom Phat has fast friendly service with asian infused breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every meal is fresh and unique. One of the best cafés/restaurants north of the river a must try. read more

Nothing to fault and no negatives to name. I did arrive on a quieter weeknight at a quieter time, and was seated immediately to a table. Service was quick and attentive, not patchy. The menu is one in which you read and your mind does loops of being distracted by all the other tasty dishes, at which point you've lost the original idea of what exactly it was you were ordering. Finally though, you manage to pin it down to a few options. I think this is why cocktails are a good reason for a starting drink, it gives you time to peruse. I'm going to be completely original here and say that I've had or shared the pork belly, green papaya and bean shoot salad, and yellow chicken curry. Uh wait, isn't that like what everyone orders? Sarcasm. Reasonably priced too, the average you'd expect to pay for a nice night out in a Melbourne restaurant mid 2016, around $100 for 2 peeps. I did choose the sharing option though, the best way so you can try a bit of everything. If you like candied chilies, eat the freshly sliced chilies with some of the syrupy sauce from the sticky pork belly dish. But wait, don't tell your friends about it, as it will likely result in them all being eaten. Seriously though this should be a dish itself. The papaya salad with fresh beef jerky and the serious yummy of the yellow chicken curry are also winning dishes. I just need to go back for those 5 stars, but really it's just an excuse to visit again, I'm sure the 5th star will come. Oh and that Roti bread is great, not rowddee as I heard it mis-pronounced. Yes that was Verbatim. read more

Sweet tunes,good staff, top coffee and good Asian infused dishes. Super chill atmosphere, good wifi, have only kicked there for the arvo nice spot to chill and eat some sweet tucker. Hawthorn on tap, not a bad beer read more

Trendy Thai with a serving of ironic Beards! We'll priced, great atmosphere and a fantastic take on fusion Asian/Thai. The flavour may not be as mind blowing as some other "shall not be named" trendy Thai fusion restaurants, but the ingredients are fresh and the combinations come across as carefully considered. Well worth going to with a group of friends ready for a bit of a party with coriander and Thai basil. Get into it. :-) read more

I and 3 friends ate dinner at Tom Phat on the evening of Wednesday 31 July. The food was terrible, really terrible - apart from the spring rolls which were too big - gigantic. We took advice from our waiter and ordered what she said were her "favorite dishes". All the main dishes tasted the same covered with a thick brown heavy sauce - loaded with oil and soya sauce. Our bill was $317 and as the rest of my party wanted to leave a tip so we paid $350. We didn't make a fuss because we were out for the evening as friends and wanted to enjoy ourselves. The following is what we ordered with our comments: spring rolls - fine but far too large- gigantic corn fritter - no taste just hard over-cooked brown oily tasteless vegetable patties aubergine dip with crackers - a pass Beef Rending - heavy, oily, and just tasting of overcook beef; not rending - had potatoes like massaman - and not tasting of coconut. Stir fried rock ling - which again was oily heavy, tasteless and brown and the rock ling was as hard as cardboard. I asked the waiter about it and she said and it had been battered, fried and then stir fried. I found it impossible to chew through the rock ling. - Perhaps it was Rock Ling. Buddha vegetables - again brown, oily and heavy tasting. The vegetables were overcooked and indistinguishable. The wine and beer were good - perhaps because the restaurant had no hand in them. And to top it all this morning I had diarrhea - most probably because of the amount of oil in the dishes. The meal spoiled our evening and my gut. Sought a refund of our bill - but no response. read more

Great venue. Great for dinner & breakfast? Yes, breakfast!! Been here twice, once for my bday dinner and the 5 of us left the place full, satisfied and nodding about how good it was. Our waiter was exceptional and i even got a free drink beacuse it was my bday! The second time i went was for Breakfast and it was amazing. Delicious and reasonable pricing. Maybe a tad expensive but the quality was great. Very unique Asian style for breakfast but it works! Go here and i am sure you will enjoy! read more

Maybe the quality has changed slightly, or perhaps its more a breakfast haunt for typically cosmo Melbournian. I had the jungle curry w/ rabbit, which was pretty authentic, but perhaps overpriced at $26. My date had the scallop and pork, which was over-sauced and over-powering. As everyone mentions the service isn't the selling point. If you're here it's likely for the great combination of Brunswick location, extensive drinks menu, and quality menu. read more

Excellent meals and good value. We had the Rendang and Yellow curry, all free range, gluten free and vegetarian options. Peanut parfait was delish and the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Will go back! read more

Tom Phat - Yellow Curry and Rendang. - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

1. SO HIP. It's such a cute little place...yet another reason why I think that Brunswick is on its way to wooing me! 2. They have made brekkie out of Asian influence. I've never seen this. in. my. life. A couple of my favorites: a. porridge-like bowl of black sticky rice with mango & youghurt b. omelette / roti thing with eggs, bacon, chives, herbs, tomato salsa 3. They make a bunch of specials everyday and you really gotta watch for this! They often do lamb and it has always turned out spectacularly (when I've tried it)! read more

Just an additional note - there is no AC on a hot day it's unbearably hot. I'm not going back unless it's a cold day I'm not coming back.

I was excited to take my wife in this "fusion". Total disappointment. Had to wait almost 1 Hr for the food and the staff were laughing about the wait while keeping the chef amused and distracted. The smoked lamb was supposed to be a hit. Generally lacked fine touch and taste fatty and sugary. My wife had beef rice noodles and wasn't impressed either. We got home and had to run to the toilet. Lesson: If you are in Sydney st. Go for the authentic ethnic experience and forget sudo fusions. read more

This is my favourite place. I am working my way down the menu trying just about everything out. Favourite so far is the Pork Belly with Scallops (and I don't eat sea food). San Choi Bao is a bit disappointing as it's lacking in flavours. The Rice Paper rolls are good. Good selection of drinks and happy hour on Mondays. I've been caught out before about the closed on Tuesdays bit, because there is really not much else decent in the immediate vicinity. I would recommend this place for a group of 8 on a Friday night, a slow sunday afternoon late lunch / early dinner, or a quick and tasty bite on the way home on a weeknight. read more

One of the best green curries I have ever eaten!! And I was in Thailand for a month earlier this year! The fried silken tofu was exquisite and the curry had so much flavour! I have also had their noodle and spring roll salad previously which was good but left something lacking in the dressing. The Pad Thai, made with glass noodles, is also delicious!! They cater for Vegos and Vegans and have always been happy to modify dishes to suit. Also there are great happy hour deals on Fridays until 7 which makes for a very cheap good quality dinner and drinks! read more

Tom Phat - Green Curry Silken Tofu - Thai Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

I finally managed to get here for a work lunch. I had the vegan pumpkin curry with the tofu - it was amazing. Great flavours, good portion size. I can't wait to head back and check other menu items! read more

The last time I was at Tom Phat was more than a year ago now, but as I reminisce my experiences there while I type this, my mouth is starting to water. Now I'm not usually a big fan of fusion cuisine, as to me it usually means "couldn't manage to create an authentic flavour, so just gonna call it fusion". However, Tom Phat manages to infuse just the right sprinkle of iconic flavours to create an interesting, original, and 100% delicious menu. Every time I'm in Melbourne, someone will suggest going to Tom Phat, & without hesitation & the biggest smile on my face, my body is always ready. Looking forward to my next visit in just two weeks for the Melbourne Magic Festival! :) read more

I grabbed a pad Thai to go after reading rave reviews in Broadsheet that day. I wasn't overly impressed. It was good, but I've had much better. The atmosphere looked fantastic though and the rest of the menu looked pretty good. I'll try it again. read more

Signature dish of pork belly and Thai salad was a let down. Not a good mix of flavours. Pork belly was over-sweetened and dry in the middle. Service was okay, but lacking the finesse. My girlfriend had the silken tofu. She was not overly impressed and has been squirting the toilet bowl all night. read more

Great service from cheeky front of house staff ;) backed up by good food...and 1 or 2 cocktails.

Nice Asian fusion food. Hipster-ville. Interesting menu. Mid-range price. I like the design of the place. Kinda open.

Tom Phat is an unassuming café located on Sydney Road, that really comes alive in the early evenings. The front windows open out and it is the perfect place to watch the world go by over an after-work drink. The Vietnamese inspired menu is simple and delicious and the coffee is one of the best around. The staff are very friendly and eager to please, and the combination of them, the music and the décor, make this café/restaurant an excellent place to spend an evening. The sweet chilli corn cakes as a starter are a must, but you really can't go wrong with any of the dishes, and there's a decadent array of cakes to finish of any meal. read more

This place is great for dinner - especially during happy hour when they have cheap drinks (5-7 on Mondays and Tuesday I think.) breakfast is where they really blow you away tho. The Coriander, scrambled egg and roti dish is amazing. Overall it's a little pricier than some other options around but definitely worth checking out. read more

A quality little place, kinda like the little brother of chin chins - Brunswick style. We went on a Friday nigh which was busy but only a 20 min wait in the bar. The food was fairly good, without being amazing, but the prices were right. We had the whitebait for entree which was not great. The mains were better, vermicelli noodle salad and Murtabak Roti. The service was first class, prompt and friendly. All in all worth a look. read more

Signature dish of pork belly and Thai salad was a let down. Not a good mix of flavours. Pork belly was over-sweetened and dry in the middle. Service was okay, but lacking the finesse. read more

Quiet place where you can gen nice coffee with friends!

The food is alright, and the atmosphere is quite nice, but my memories of Tom Phat from several years ago are much more positive than what I've experienced more recently. Perhaps my tastes have changed, but there are definitely better options for breakfast or dinner elsewhere in Brunswick now. read more