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Best Pad Thai in Balmain
Pad Thai in Sydney came down to 42,586 reviews across 41 restaurants. Phenthai stood out for huge fresh prawns and authentic tamarind sauce.
Thai · Balmain
10/269-271 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041
New Star Takeaway & Eat In
Reviewers consistently praise the Pad Thai for its massive portions, loaded chicken, and incredible value for money. While limited seating and cash-only payments are drawbacks, the lightning-fast service and delicious spring rolls make this a reliable choice for a satisfying meal.
Score
7.3
Mentions
3
Sentiment
100%
“Great food. Big serves. Good prices. Lovely Laksa and Pad Thai. Tasty Spring Rolls. Limited inside seating. We sat in the arcade which was a bit open and breezy. Cash only - no cards accepted.”
— Terry Gainey
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Very PositiveReviews Analysed
172+
Restaurants Evaluated
1
Sentiment Score
100%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-12
Runners up
Top 1 around Balmain
Sources
1 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
3 mentions of "Pad Thai" tied to New Star Takeaway & Eat In.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.