Food 4.5/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0…read moreValue 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.

This place pretty much has everything that I would want from a Thai restaurant. Actually, the fact…read morethat 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.

Ying Thai makes the best Thai food that I've had in Melbourne. A big call, I know, but I've been…read morethere several times and always loved their food. It's definitely best to go with a group and to share a selection of meals from the menu, rather than just having one meal to yourself. There are so many amazing flavours to try, it seems like a shame to just try one! My favourites from the menu are: the papaya salad, the stir-fried crab in yellow curry, and the deep-fried flounder. But I'm yet to have anything there that I haven't loved. The majority of the food is quite spicy, so remember to specify to the waiter if you want it mild.

Great place. Real Thai. Including the full chili flavour. Look out on the larb…read more I always go back here.

Delicious, fresh Thai food in a contemporary setting with friendly staff. We both had the calamari…read moreentree which was delicious and shared a serve of vegie spring rolls. For mains my friend had the lamb shank Massam curry which he loved and I had a delicious seafood green curry and a serve with rice. Three entrees, 2 mains, 1 serve of rice, 2 Singha beers and a coke cost $107. I'll be back. (Oh and I peeked inside the kitchen and it was so clean!)

One of the more recent establishments to open on Church St is Sabai. And whilst only being a recent…read moreentry to the Richmond food scene it is establishing itself as the go to Thai restaurant for Richmond locals. The layout of Sabai is bright and welcoming with the seating available on both the first and second floor of the building. Run by a husband and wife team (both trained chef's) the service at Sabai is very attentive and you can tell the produce used in all dishes is of a high quality. Now to the food, Sabai has some great lunch specials for $12 with two favourites being the house fried rice with prawns and free range eggs and the red curry beef with snake beans and steamed rice. A big highlight with the fried rice is that they use fresh (and decent sized) prawns, which is something or a rarity these days in a good fried rice. In terms of beers the selection is small, but the essential Singha beer is present and something which should be paired with any good Thai meal. For desert a big thumbs up for the coconut ice cream, which came in a very generous serving size and with a great taste and texture. Overall a great meal and one would have to say the best Thai in Richmond, can't wait to come back for dinner.

Wow. What can I say. Save your dollars and walk 100 metres up the road to the infinitely better…read moreiSpicy Thai. Or if you can make a booking head to Jinda Thai. Ordered a forgettable red beef curry from here.

Don't understand the low ratings. 3.5/5 are you serious?…read more This place is great - authentic thai and very reasonable prices. I loved the red curry beef and their duck curry was great too.

It's such a cheeky name. is this the Apple store…read more Bit thin on atmosphere, but the food more than makes up for it. It's also cavernous; what you see inside is doubled by the upstairs room. Stuffed calamari, with chicken. Holy lord. The tamarind dipping sauce that comes with it...oh yeah. Spicy is actually an understatement. Brought tears to my eyes for two reasons: it is that spicy, and I never thought I'd find it here! Pretty cheap Thai beers also ($7.5 for Singha)!

The food was killer (in a good way). I went with my family--five people--which includes three…read morevegetarians. They were quite happy with the availability of vegetarian/vegan food on the menu. I (not one of the vegetarians) would highly recommend the "Crispy Coconut Cups" (a seafood appetizer) and the "Crying Tiger" (beef flank with a spicy sauce). Make sure you get an order of the roti too. The rice was bottomless with our banquet meals--so while I tried to keep room for the meals--the rice was quite good! Our server was nice and funny, not shy of cracking jokes. The seating is quite spacious and there are outside seats too--many of them covered by space heaters and under a shelter during the winter. Overall, I'd definitely recommend stopping here for dinner. Their "banquet style dining" worked well for us, and the portions ended up being exactly right for somebody who walked in on the slightly hungry side--which also makes their fast service and speedy kitchen helpful!

Absolutely fantastic! We had dinner as a group of 9 (reservation needed) on a Saturday night and it…read morewas so good. Great service and stunning food. I love the banquet style of ordering that feeds everyone at the table. We had 5 different dishes as well as some spring rolls and everything was delicious.

I ate here last time my mum was in town, and it was pretty nice. Heavy on the coriander, but tasty…read moreall the same. That said, I don't know that the "royal" Thai cuisine tastes that much different from the Thai cuisine that the plebs eat. It's good Thai food, but it's not remarkable.

What a find. Fresh and fabulous food. The wait staff were extremely attentive and helpful. The…read morecurry puffs were the best the three of us had ever eaten. We loved the drunken noodles (vegetarian) and green chicken curry. I will definitely be dining at the Palm Sugar again. FYI, the corkage is $3 pp.

I'm not really sure about Thai restaurants…read more I've been to a couple of Thai restaurants (including one in Bangkok) but I have never really been all that impressed with them. It is not that I don't like Thailand, or the food, but rather because they don't use chopsticks. I even asked my friend who had spent some time in Thailand whether they use chopsticks to which he replied that they just use the humble fork. When I eat Asian food I like eating it with chopsticks, but then that is just my preference. This was an odd restaurant though because despite it being a Thai restaurant, the wall had a number of paintings of scenes from Greece, and one from Australia. The only reference to Thailand that I could find (with the exception of the name and the food) was a photo of the Floating Market tucked away behind the counter. The food was okay (though I forgot to spice it up) but the one dish that really caught my attention was the one that my friend bought. I can't remember its name but it was a curry with bamboo shoots in it and it reeked. I thought it was just me until a number of other objections also began to float up from the table, so I decided to hold my nose until we ended up leaving.

I absolutely love Mamanee Thai. It's not a restaurant that you go to for the scene or the decor but…read morerather the big bold delicious flavors, generous portions and true authenticity of each dish. The service is quick and friendly and since it truly is a hidden gem we've never had to wait for a table. Each dish presents itself well and there is a HUGE menu that should be able to suit anyone's preference. But be warned, even their medium spiced dishes are quite full on and may be too much for anyone not ready and/or willing. One of the other stars of this restaurant are the two sweet older women preparing all of the food in the front of the house. They have thoughtfully created and prepared each dish and it comes across in the satisfying flavor. You can't go wrong with any dish here.

Fairy Floss, they make these fun characters out of cotton candy…read more This is a small but fun place to dine.The pork belly dish was out of this world and I enjoyed every bite!!.The caorcoal burger was a 1st but a definite must try the bun was sweet and blended well with the rest of the burger.

"Oh man this is so good" - me, last night, after every dish I ate at Son in Law…read more True story. It was around 7:30pm on a Thursday and we were easily able to grab a seat inside, though the colourful courtyard out the back was full. The wait staff were incredibly friendly throughout our meal, very attentive without being annoying and clearly cared about what they were serving, which is always so nice to see. We started with Betel Leaf with prawn, Roast Duck Bao and, of course, Son in Law eggs. All three were incredible dishes and the perfect two-bite size for an appetizer (though we did feel the Betel Leaf was just a squidge too small.) You absolutely MUST have the Son in Law eggs - they are a truly delectable mash of flavours that you will talk about for weeks after. Wow. For mains we had Chicken with Cashew and Twice Cooked Crispy Pork Belly with a serve of rice to share. While we both looked at the dishes and thought "Hmm, quite small" we were VERY full by the end. I think cheaper Thai restaurants have ruined me with their oversized portions, so when I get a good size it seems tiny. Moral of the story: You will be full, you will be satisfied, you will be telling everyone you know about this place because the food is INCREDIBLE. So. Much. Flavour.

Feel the burn! This place knows how to turn it up. Amazing flavour from delicious numbing spicy…read moresoup broth. Perfectly cooked noodles and the right toppings. We enjoyed their featured Chongqing noodles with pork mince and peas and bok choy in a spicy soup, and the wonton noodles with spicy soup. Wonton serving bowl is slightly smaller than the Chongqing but still packs a heavy punch. There are many options on the menu and less spicy dishes as well. Would definitely recommend this for anyone in search of a delicious and reasonably priced meal.

While wondering the streets of Melbourne, we passed this restaurant and we HAD to eat here. There's…read morea Chongqing noodle shop in SF that we really liked and were just craving for some delicious noodles... This place did not disappoint! We stopped in for a late lunch and fortunately the restaurant wasn't that crowded. The menus are almost entirely in Chinese so it can be difficult if you can't read... We both ordered combo meals and walked out stuffed! The price point was just right and everything was delicious. There are a few different combo options and one we got included a bowl of noodles (pick which one you want), steamed pork w/ rice powder, and bing fen (dessert). The noodles were spicy, a bit oily but oh so satisfying to eat. I could have done without the steamed pork but the bing fen was delicious. After a big bowl of spicy noodles on a hot day, it was a perfect way to end the meal - cool and sweet w/ a mix of different textures. This isn't a place over-run by tourists so it's a great place to grab some authentic noodles without too much of a wait. If I'm ever back in Melbourne, I'd definitely come here for a meal.