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Best curry in Newstead
We analysed 1,892 reviews across 3 restaurant candidates with dish evidence to find the best curry in Newstead. Here's who came out on top.
The verdict at a glance
Top 3 for curry in Newstead
- 1Ruean Phae Thai RestaurantNewsteadRuean Phae Thai Restaurant’s yellow curry, brimming with tender duck and a deeply fragrant coconut broth...7.7
- 2Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - GasworksNewsteadMotto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Gasworks is a top-rated spot for curry in Newstead.7.1
- 3Reef GasworksNewsteadReef Gasworks is a top-rated spot for curry in Newstead.7.0
Thai · Newstead
136 Commercial Rd, Newstead QLD 4006
Ruean Phae Thai Restaurant
Ruean Phae Thai Restaurant’s yellow curry, brimming with tender duck and a deeply fragrant coconut broth, consistently impressed reviewers as a rich and intensely flavorful experience, often enjoyed with generous portions and fluffy rice. The restaurant’s signature curry stood out for its authentic Thai taste, bringing a comforting, almost decadent warmth to diners seeking a satisfying meal, particularly appreciated during colder evenings. Unlike other Thai restaurants in Newstead, Ruean Phae’s commitment to intensely flavorful curries, like their expertly executed Panang Curry with duck and pumpkin, provides a truly transportive culinary experience.
Winner Verdict
Very PositiveScore
7.7
Mentions
12
Sentiment
92%
Plan the visit
Price
$20-40 per person (65 reports)
Hours
Open - Closes 9 pm
Phone
07) 3191 8494
Dated dish reviews
How it holds over time
Based on recent feedback, there appears to be a slight softening in the overall perception of Ruean Phae’s curry compared to the earlier period. While still largely well-received, the introduction of a negative review and a shift in preferred dishes, such as the duck and pumpkin curry, suggests a subtle change in customer satisfaction over the last twelve months.
1–4 years ago
100%
positive across 6 dated dish reviews
Last 12 months
80%
positive across 5 dated dish reviews
Why this ranking is reliable
Updated 2026-09-03
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Very Positive11 of 19 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 8 older).
We analysed 1,892 reviews across 3 restaurants, weighting each mention by recency, sentiment polarity and the authority of the source. 12 mentions of “curry” tie directly to Ruean Phae Thai Restaurant, with a 92% sentiment score.
Runners up
Top 3 around Newstead
- 02
Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Gasworks
Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Gasworks is a top-rated spot for curry in Newstead.
76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006
↓7.1
6 mentions
- 03
Reef Gasworks
Reef Gasworks is a top-rated spot for curry in Newstead.
76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006
↓7.0
1 mentions
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the best curry in Newstead?
Ruean Phae Thai Restaurant in Newstead is currently ranked #1 for curry in Newstead, based on 1,892 analysed reviews. Ruean Phae Thai Restaurant’s yellow curry, brimming with tender duck and a deeply fragrant coconut broth, consistently impressed reviewers as a rich and intensely flavorful experience, often enjoyed with generous portions and fluffy rice. The restaurant’s signature curry stood out for its authentic Thai taste, bringing a comforting, almost decadent warmth to diners seeking a satisfying meal, particularly appreciated during colder evenings.
Which other curry places in Newstead come close?
Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Gasworks, Reef Gasworks round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 3 ranked restaurants.
How is the best curry in Newstead decided?
BiteRanked analysed 1,892 reviews across 3 restaurants, scoring each on dish-specific mentions, review sentiment, and recency. Rankings are re-checked as new reviews arrive; this page was last updated 2026-09-03.