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Best Pad Thai in Carlton
Finding the perfect Pad Thai in Melbourne requires looking past the food court hype. Our analysis of 36,040 reviews across 41 restaurants reveals that Thailander Melbourne Central stands out for its visually stunning presentation.
Thai · Carlton
110 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
Ying Thai 2
Reviewers consistently praise the Pad Thai for its superb, delicious flavor and impressive long-term cooking consistency. While not the top-ranked spot, the restaurant remains worth visiting for its prompt, friendly service and a reliable menu of authentic Thai favorites.
Winner Verdict
MixedScore
7.2
Mentions
6
Sentiment
50%
“Great Asian place to eat out on the Lygon street, if you are near Carlton. They are mostly shared dishes, or basic Thai dishes like pad thai and fried rice. Lunch time has some special offer dishes, and dinner time has a slightly more expensive price overall. Service was good, and the food was great. The only downfalls are probably: the place have”
— Nguyen Tuan Khoi
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$20-40 per person (144 reports)
Hours
Closed - Opens 12 pm
Address
110 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
Phone
03) 9639 1697
Plus code
5XW8+6H Carlton, Victoria
Why this ranking is reliable
Reviews Analysed
539+
Restaurants Evaluated
1
Sentiment Score
50%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-12
Runners up
Top 1 around Carlton
Sources
1 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
6 mentions of "Pad Thai" tied to Ying Thai 2.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.