The longer read
What the reviews say
What the reviews say about the best Pad Thai in Perth, restaurant by restaurant.
Why it leads
Why Phicha Thai Bistro is the pick for Pad Thai
The Pad Thai at Phicha Thai Bistro has drawn very different reactions, with one diner calling it flavourful and just right, while another found it bland with noodles that tasted closer to fettuccini. Huge portions and food that is not too oily were praised, and the Tom Kha Gai was named a favourite, though others found the Pad Thai too sweet or too sour. The cosy room and modern take on authentic Thai cooking set it apart in Perth, where the restaurant is still new and not yet busy.
The alternatives
Where the other Pad Thai spots shine
Not everyone wants the same Pad Thai. These are the clearest differences reviewers point to among the next-best places.
- Soi Shafto: Soi Shafto’s Pad Thai delivers a dish bursting with tamarind and peanuts, offering a satisfyingly chewy texture that distinguishes it from many other versions.
- Ceasun - Thai Modern Cuisine: Ceasun’s Pad Thai, generously loaded with crispy prawns and tender pork belly, delivers a vibrant, spicy punch that immediately awakens the palate with its fragrant aroma.
- The Chilli Daily: The Chilli Daily’s Pad Thai arrives with perfectly cooked, slightly chewy rice noodles tossed generously with plump prawns and a vibrant, tangy tamarind sauce.
- Est Home of Torung Market: Est Home’s Pad Thai is a standout dish, boasting perfectly chewy noodles coated in a sweet and savory sauce generously studded with fresh seafood and vibrant toppings.
How to choose
Choosing Pad Thai in Perth
Treat this as a shortlist as well as a winner: Phicha Thai Bistro has the strongest reviews for the Pad Thai, and the others are where reviewers found different strengths across Perth.
- 12,850 reviews across 21 restaurants ranked; that total covers every dish they serve, not only the Pad Thai.
- 7 reviews mention the Pad Thai at Phicha Thai Bistro, and 57% of them are positive.

























