Our pick · 11 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-05

Best Pad Thai in Adelaide

Name: Baan A-ma
Address: 402 Magill Rd, Kensington Park SA 5068, Kensington Park, AU
Telephone: 08) 8165 1246
Price range: $20-40 per person

Compare 11 ranked candidates for Pad Thai in Adelaide, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

Plan your visit to Baan A-ma

402 Magill Rd, Kensington Park SA 5068

Restaurant price range: $20-40 per person. This is not a verified price for Pad Thai. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.

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The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for Pad Thai in Adelaide

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1Baan A-maKensington ParkBaan A-ma’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly stir-fried rice noodles coated in a vibrant, tangy tamarind sauce, a...7.9
2Elephant Thai Restaurant by GuyTorrensvilleElephant Thai Restaurant by Guy’s Pad Thai consistently impresses with its vibrant, intensely flavored Pad...7.2
3Kin Kin Thai EateryAdelaideKin Kin Thai Eatery’s Pad Thai arrives generously portioned, featuring glistening noodles coated in a vibrant...7.2
4Satang WaymouthAdelaideSatang Waymouth’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly cooked, al dente rice noodles tossed with a tangy tamarind sauce...7.2
5BO RARNAdelaideBO RARN’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly cooked, slightly chewy noodles coated in a tangy tamarind sauce, a...7.1

#1 Ranked

Thai · Kensington Park

402 Magill Rd, Kensington Park SA 5068

Baan A-ma

Baan A-ma’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly stir-fried rice noodles coated in a vibrant, tangy tamarind sauce, a hallmark of their expertly prepared dishes. Reviewers praise the incredibly generous portions, often noting the tenderness of the chicken and beef, alongside a delightful aroma and a balanced spice level that elevates the experience. This Adelaide restaurant stands out for its consistently outstanding, family-run operation, delivering authentic Thai flavours and welcoming hospitality that creates a deeply comforting and remarkably affordable meal.

Score

7.9

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Price

$20-40 per person (29 reports)

Hours

Closed - Opens 5 pm

Phone

08) 8165 1246

$20-40 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-05

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

24 of 26 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 2 older).

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This dataset contains 11 ranked candidates and 3,962 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 3 recorded dish mentions are associated with Baan A-ma. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 11 around Adelaide

02
Elephant Thai Restaurant by Guy
Elephant Thai Restaurant by Guy’s Pad Thai consistently impresses with its vibrant, intensely flavored Pad Thai, boasting a noticeable tamarind tang and perfectly chewy rice noodles.
196 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville SA 5031
7.2
2 mentions
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03
Kin Kin Thai Eatery
Kin Kin Thai Eatery’s Pad Thai arrives generously portioned, featuring glistening noodles coated in a vibrant tamarind sauce and studded with fresh bean sprouts and crunchy peanuts.
4/242 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.2
2 mentions
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04
Satang Waymouth
Satang Waymouth’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly cooked, al dente rice noodles tossed with a tangy tamarind sauce, complemented by generous portions of crunchy peanuts and fresh bean sprouts.
24 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.2
4 mentions
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05
BO RARN
BO RARN’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly cooked, slightly chewy noodles coated in a tangy tamarind sauce, a hallmark of a skillfully prepared dish.
46 Exchange Pl, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
2 mentions
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06
Kin Thai on Waymouth
Kin Thai’s Pad Thai delivers a remarkably vibrant dish, boasting perfectly cooked noodles with a substantial portion of plump shrimp and a generous scattering of fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
255 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
1 mentions
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07
Krung Thep Thai adelaide
Krung Thep Thai’s Pad Thai arrives piled high with vibrant toppings and generously coated in a sauce bursting with dried red chilli flakes, delivering an intense and authentic flavour experience.
147 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006
7.1
3 mentions
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08
Saigon Times - Vietnamese Restaurant
The Saigon Times Pad Thai boasts perfectly cooked, slightly chewy noodles coated in a vibrant, tamarind-based sauce, showcasing a balanced blend of sweet and savory.
Shop 9/59 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA 5045
7.1
1 mentions
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09
Thai Room
The Thai Room’s Pad Thai arrives with a vibrant, tamarind-rich sauce clinging to perfectly cooked rice noodles, creating a delightful chewiness.
193 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
5 mentions
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10
Star of Siam
Star of Siam’s Pad Thai arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce and studded generously with crunchy peanuts and bean sprouts, a testament to its careful preparation.
67 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
2 mentions
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11
VON Thai
VON Thai’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly chewy noodles coated in a vibrant, tamarind-rich sauce, generously topped with crushed peanuts and bean sprouts.
264 Flinders St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
1 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best Pad Thai in Adelaide

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best Pad Thai in Adelaide, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

3,962+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-05

Why the winner leads

Why Baan A-ma ranks #1 for Pad Thai

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top Pad Thai spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because Pad Thai searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Elephant Thai Restaurant by Guy: Elephant Thai Restaurant by Guy’s Pad Thai consistently impresses with its vibrant, intensely flavored Pad Thai, boasting a noticeable tamarind tang and perfectly chewy rice noodles.
Kin Kin Thai Eatery: Kin Kin Thai Eatery’s Pad Thai arrives generously portioned, featuring glistening noodles coated in a vibrant tamarind sauce and studded with fresh bean sprouts and crunchy peanuts.
Satang Waymouth: Satang Waymouth’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly cooked, al dente rice noodles tossed with a tangy tamarind sauce, complemented by generous portions of crunchy peanuts and fresh bean sprouts.
BO RARN: BO RARN’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly cooked, slightly chewy noodles coated in a tangy tamarind sauce, a hallmark of a skillfully prepared dish.

How to choose

Choosing Pad Thai in Adelaide

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Baan A-ma is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Adelaide.

3,962 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 11 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Baan A-ma has 3 Pad Thai mentions and a 100% sentiment score.
The score weighs review sentiment, recency, and dish-specific mentions.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pad Thai in Adelaide?

Baan A-ma in Kensington Park is currently ranked #1 for Pad Thai in Adelaide, among 11 candidates in our available dataset. Baan A-ma’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly stir-fried rice noodles coated in a vibrant, tangy tamarind sauce, a hallmark of their expertly prepared dishes. Reviewers praise the incredibly generous portions, often noting the tenderness of the chicken and beef, alongside a delightful aroma and a balanced spice level that elevates the experience.

Which other Pad Thai places in Adelaide come close?

Elephant Thai Restaurant by Guy, Kin Kin Thai Eatery, Satang Waymouth round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 11 ranked restaurants.

How is the best Pad Thai in Adelaide decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-05. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.