It's a long story how we purposefully stumbled on Thai Village, and let me tell you, it's worth the…read more20-30 minute drive each time to get there. The food is always on point. Service can be a bit spotty, but good overall. Like many places, they do tend to do a lot of take out and that sometimes takes priority over paying guests in the restaurant (one of my biggest pet peeves), but ... again ... the food is worth it. No matter what I order, they always get it right (and I do make a few substitutions). It's always hot and delicious and comforting. Their Tom Kha Gai soup is incredible. Sooooo good. I love their Chicken Fried Rice and the Chicken Massaman is really flavourful. BUT ... I could lay a bet down, that their Coconut Rice is the BEST in Melbourne. It's beyond delicious. I swear, I could just eat a bowl of that and nothing else and I'd be happy having it as my meal ;-) Thai Village is in a semi busy street (big supermarket across the road that brings in extra traffic), but parking isn't too bad. Also, their pricing is very reasonable. Thai Village is a casual restaurant and one of the nicest Thai restaurants I've been to. Definitely in my Top 3 in Melbourne. Give it a go!

I really enjoyed this meal. Really good tasting Thai food, a lovely mixture of flavors that work…read morewell together. Wines by the glass: 2 white, 1 Shiraz, so no medium or light reds. Service varied from staff member to staff member, average to attentive friendly smiles. I had fish cake starter and duck stir fry with veg and ginger, with coconut rice.

New Thai on Burke Rd has some balls opening a few doors up from the fantastic Trinitas Thai, but…read moredespite the unassuming décor (it could be a café or any generic restaurant really) Thai Signature is super impressive. Huge call, but here it is: This is the best Massaman Beef Curry I have had, ever. It's hella rich, so it's not like you could put it away night after night but for every now and again - amazing. I would swim in that sauce if I could. Everything else we tried was also top notch. On the more expensive side of the scale for Thai, but it is Camberwell....and if I had to I would pay double for that Massaman!

The place isn't aesthetically the nicest local spot for a Chinese/Vietnamese bite around this side…read moreof town, feels very casual, a little dark, located on the always busy-Burke road, and the acoustics make it seem like there's a crowd yelling when there was only a few other full tables chatting modestly, but our general rule with Asian food in Melbourne is to not give a stuff about any of that as long as the food delivers. It does. The hefty menu (literally, it seems to be laminated with lead) is complimented with a large array of specials scribbled all over the walls, which keeps things interesting. They were trialing a chicken satay roti, which we've found at only a few other places ever, so that was a must order. At those other places this dish is as it sounds - chicken from a satay skewer wrapped in roti- but here they've made it into a wrap with some salad. Very nice, but a heads up that it's very filling for an entree! We also had the pork dumplings which were nicely done, the calamari which was close to perfectly cooked, and the lamb curry which was mild on spice but very tasty nonetheless. We got chastised for not being able to finish it all from the cheeky wait-staff, but was all in good fun. Our first visit there but the rest of those eating in seemed to be regulars who the staff were all familiar with, which always tells you a lot about a place.

Mylyn Chinese & Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant really is a hidden gem. Dine in or take away you will…read morebe left feeling most satisfied with the food choices. Think fresh pork rice paper rolls, Pepper Fish in clay pots, Vietnamese pancake and stir fry with beef and black bean. The menu is extensive and the dishes are very reasonable with great sized portions. These guys are closed on Mondays and bookings are a must if you are eating in.

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.

You can't really fault Issara Thai - it does its job as a cheap yet yummy lunch takeaway in the…read moreCBD. And when I say cheap, I definitely do mean cheap. Expect a lunch for 5 - 7 dollars a pop. Customer Service: Not bad at all. They are efficient, since it is technically just a small takeaway. The friendly service is a hit or miss though - everyone's polite, but not necessarily welcoming. Food: Issara Thai serves up their lunches in bento boxes which truth be told really surprised me seeing as how bento boxes are Japanese-style lunches. However, this obviously isn't necessarily a bad thing. You end up getting a great variety of food and for some strange reason I love compartmentalised food - yes airplane food, come at me! There's plenty of things on offer at Issara Thai - curry, rice, etc. Sometimes served with a little egg net on top (which actually looks strangely cute). --- There's nothing out of this world about the food at Issara Thai, but a filling and decent lunch for 5 - 7 dollars? No one can say no to that.

Fantastic Thai food, Eat in, Take Away and home delivery. I've tried all three options and they…read morehave never dissapointed. The food is always tasty and served up quick. Great little thai restaurant!!

Parking is a nightmare. Food quality has no stand out. Everything was lacking. The prices are…read moreridiculously high. Service was okay. But that cannot redeem how poor every other aspect was. This is a skip. We came because our relatives said their food was good but everything was disappointing.

Hmmmm was bit fickle minded and came here on a whim ... there's soooo many things to eat here now…read moreat Hawthorn!!! Anyways for the unconcerned... this place is ok.. sama sama ... dame same but different. The prawns used in the prawn steam noodle thingy.. sorry forgot what that's called in engeris... was soaked in salt water! Very salty! Either that or it is laden with preservatives to allow it to keep longer. Everything we had was just msg!! We finished several pots of tea in the 30min we were there. 8 items and the bill??? $73! YMMV. I liked this place yeaaaars ago but is no longer the quality I remembered it to be.

Palms Restaurant has been around for years and it is more food court than restaurant. If your party…read moreis not quite sure what style of food they want for your next meal this is a good place to try as it has something for everyone. From freshly made dosa to roti and curries, I enjoy coming here for a quick bite that does not break the bank. Another perk is there is usually plenty of parking around the area as well. Ladies tie your hair up and wear older clothes so you can eat more but also if you sit in there too long you end up smelling a bit like oil.

Palm court is a cafeteria-style eatery with cuisines from Asia, India and Sri Lanka…read more You enter into the court and are shown to your table. This place isn't fancy or nice by any means- cheap tables and chairs; it's really just a place you go to get some authentic food. The seating area is surrounded by a few food stalls-each serving their specialties. There is a Malaysian inspired counter where curries and roti can be bought, as well as some traditional rice/noodle dishes. There are also Indian/Sri Lankan stalls where authentic dishes can be found. Palm Court also offers a vegetarian stall. This is a fun and different place to try out some exotic flavors. Don't expect much interior wise- it's just a place one can go to get something a little out of the ordinary.