Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-05

Best Pad Thai in Melbourne

Name: Thai Food Near Me
Address: 195 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, South Melbourne, AU
Telephone: 0481 951 595
Price range: $20-40 per person

Compare 21 ranked candidates for Pad Thai in Melbourne, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

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195 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

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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Top 5 for Pad Thai in Melbourne

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1Thai Food Near MeSouth MelbourneThai Food Near Me’s Pad Thai in Melbourne boasts a vibrant, tangy flavor profile, elevated by generous...8.1
2Thailander Melbourne CentralMelbourneThe Chicken Pad Thai at Thailander Melbourne Central arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce and...8.0
3Zawaddi Thai Cafe & RestaurantMelbourneThe Pad Thai at Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant arrives with perfectly al-dente noodles coated in a vibrant...7.8
4Manaaw Thai Street FoodMelbourneManaaw Thai Street Food’s Pad Thai arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce, offering a surprisingly...7.5
5Thong Thai Restaurant MelbourneMelbourneThong Thai Restaurant’s Pad Thai arrives with a vibrant, tangy sauce coated over perfectly cooked rice...7.5

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#1 Ranked

Thai · South Melbourne

195 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

Thai Food Near Me

Thai Food Near Me’s Pad Thai in Melbourne boasts a vibrant, tangy flavor profile, elevated by generous portions of fresh seafood and a satisfying crunch from perfectly toasted peanuts and sprouts. Reviewers praise the balanced texture and aroma, highlighting a thoughtful approach to spice levels—avoiding excessive fish sauce or salt—along with a rich, creamy sauce and a welcome warmth. This South Melbourne spot distinguishes itself with its consistently delicious, authentic Thai dishes and generous servings, offering a deeply satisfying and flavorful experience that feels truly special within Melbourne’s diverse culinary scene.

Winner Verdict

Overwhelmingly Positive

Score

8.1

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Price

$20-40 per person (108 reports)

Phone

0481 951 595

$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

186 of 225 mentions have usable recent dates (1 undated, 38 older).

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This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 42,927 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 11 recorded dish mentions are associated with Thai Food Near Me. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

02
Thailander Melbourne Central
The Chicken Pad Thai at Thailander Melbourne Central arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce and studded with crunchy bean sprouts, offering a noticeable hit of chili heat.
Shop 261, Level 2, Melbourne Central, La Trobe St &, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.0
6 mentions
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03
Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant
The Pad Thai at Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant arrives with perfectly al-dente noodles coated in a vibrant, slightly creamy sauce carrying a pronounced Tom Yum aroma and a delicate spice level, complemented generously by fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
106 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.8
7 mentions
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04
Manaaw Thai Street Food
Manaaw Thai Street Food’s Pad Thai arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce, offering a surprisingly complex flavour profile despite a somewhat dry texture.
51 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.5
3 mentions
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05
Thong Thai Restaurant Melbourne
Thong Thai Restaurant’s Pad Thai arrives with a vibrant, tangy sauce coated over perfectly cooked rice noodles, offering a delightfully chewy texture.
18 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.5
12 mentions
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06
Anh Anh Vietnamese
Anh Anh’s Pad Thai arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce and studded with crunchy bean sprouts, immediately delivering a satisfying textural contrast.
285-287 High St, Kew VIC 3101
7.4
4 mentions
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07
Noi Thai
The expertly crafted Pad Thai at Noi Thai arrives glistening with tamarind sauce and a generous scattering of crushed peanuts, immediately showcasing the chef’s attention to detail.
205 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
7.4
7 mentions
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08
Cher Thai St.Kilda
Cher Thai St.
62 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182
7.3
4 mentions
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09
Delicious Asian Cuisines & Pho
Delicious Asian Cuisines & Pho's Pad Thai consistently delivers a vibrant, tangy dish with perfectly chewy rice noodles and a generous scattering of fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
2/551 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
1 mentions
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10
Nisa's Thai Street Food (Melbourne's CBD)
Nisa’s Pad Thai arrives with perfectly cooked, slightly chewy noodles coated in a vibrant sauce boasting a balanced blend of sweet and spicy flavors, complemented by generous portions of crispy pork and fresh vegetables.
491 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
10 mentions
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11
Pick Prik
Pick Prik’s Pad Thai noodles arrive glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce, generously studded with fresh bean sprouts and crunchy peanuts.
Shop 2/131 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
4 mentions
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12
Song Huong
Song Huong’s Pad Thai arrives with a generous portion, boasting glistening, vividly orange noodles generously coated in a tangy tamarind sauce, offering a noticeable kick of spice.
71 Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021, Australia
7.3
4 mentions
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13
Thai Me Up - Chapel St
The Pad Thai at Thai Me Up – Chapel St boasts a vibrant, tangy sauce clinging beautifully to perfectly cooked rice noodles, punctuated by generous chunks of fresh prawns and a scattering of crispy bean sprouts.
135 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181
7.3
6 mentions
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14
Yaowarat
Yaowarat’s Pad Thai boasts a vibrant, slightly sweet sauce clinging to perfectly cooked rice noodles, complemented by a generous scattering of fresh bean sprouts, crunchy peanuts, and a squeeze of lime.
7-9 Waratah Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
7 mentions
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15
Glenda Pho
Glenda Pho’s Pad Thai arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce, immediately delivering a complex sweetness balanced with a noticeable chili kick.
191 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
7.2
6 mentions
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16
Hanoi Lotus
The Hanoi Lotus Pad Thai arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce and perfectly charred noodles, offering an immediate burst of Southeast Asian flavor.
472 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058
7.2
4 mentions
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17
Kan Eang Thai Bistro
Kan Eang Thai Bistro’s Pad Thai Gaprow arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce and plump, fresh prawns, immediately delivering a complex sweetness balanced by a subtle chili heat.
Shop 1&2/518 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.2
2 mentions
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18
Number 12 Thai Restaurant
The Pad Thai at Number 12 Thai Restaurant arrives with a generous portion, showcasing perfectly cooked noodles coated in a vibrant, tangy sauce and topped with fresh bean sprouts and crispy pork.
530 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.2
12 mentions
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19
Pa Tong Thai restaurant
The Pa Tong Thai Pad Thai arrives glistening with a generous coating of tamarind sauce and crushed peanuts, offering a satisfying textural contrast.
271 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.2
7 mentions
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20
Teow Teow
Teow Teow’s Pad Thai arrives with a generous portion, generously coated in a remarkably sweet sauce, a noticeable imbalance that demands attention.
Shop 2/131 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.2
1 mentions
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21
Thai Social
Thai Social’s Pad Thai arrives with plump, glistening prawns nestled amongst thin rice noodles and vibrant beansprouts, offering a textural contrast that immediately impressed diners.
Shop LG - 09/287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.2
9 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best Pad Thai in Melbourne

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

Reviews

42,927+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-05

Why the winner leads

Why Thai Food Near Me 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.

Thailander Melbourne Central: The Chicken Pad Thai at Thailander Melbourne Central arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce and studded with crunchy bean sprouts, offering a noticeable hit of chili heat.
Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant: The Pad Thai at Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant arrives with perfectly al-dente noodles coated in a vibrant, slightly creamy sauce carrying a pronounced Tom Yum aroma and a delicate spice level, complemented generously by fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
Manaaw Thai Street Food: Manaaw Thai Street Food’s Pad Thai arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce, offering a surprisingly complex flavour profile despite a somewhat dry texture.
Thong Thai Restaurant Melbourne: Thong Thai Restaurant’s Pad Thai arrives with a vibrant, tangy sauce coated over perfectly cooked rice noodles, offering a delightfully chewy texture.

How to choose

Choosing Pad Thai in Melbourne

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Thai Food Near Me is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.

42,927 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Thai Food Near Me has 11 Pad Thai mentions and a 100% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is overwhelmingly positive.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pad Thai in Melbourne?

Thai Food Near Me in South Melbourne is currently ranked #1 for Pad Thai in Melbourne, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Thai Food Near Me’s Pad Thai in Melbourne boasts a vibrant, tangy flavor profile, elevated by generous portions of fresh seafood and a satisfying crunch from perfectly toasted peanuts and sprouts. Reviewers praise the balanced texture and aroma, highlighting a thoughtful approach to spice levels—avoiding excessive fish sauce or salt—along with a rich, creamy sauce and a welcome warmth.

Which other Pad Thai places in Melbourne come close?

Thailander Melbourne Central, Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant, Manaaw Thai Street Food round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best Pad Thai in Melbourne 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.