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

Best Pad Thai in Sydney

Name: Phenthai
Address: 56 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Sydney, AU
Telephone: 0435 930 721
Price range: $1-20 per person

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

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56 York St, Sydney NSW 2000

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Top 5 for Pad Thai in Sydney

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1PhenthaiSydneyPhenthai’s Pad Thai, particularly the version featuring generous king prawns and a vibrant tamarind sauce...9.3
2Huamoom Thai Town RestaurantHaymarketThe Huamoom Thai Town Restaurant’s Pad Thai arrives piled high with tender morsels of pork and generous chunks...8.5
3Pepper Seeds Kent StreetSydneyThe Pad Thai at Pepper Seeds Kent Street arrives generously portioned, boasting perfectly chewy noodles coated...8.0
4MANA Thai Bistro - Surry Hills HotelSurry HillsThe Pad Thai at Mana Thai Bistro, nestled above the Surry Hills Hotel, arrives with perfectly chewy noodles...7.8
5Snake Bark Thai at The RocksThe RocksSnake Bark Thai’s Pad Thai boasts a delightful chewiness from the perfectly cooked rice noodles, coated in a...7.8

#1 Ranked

Thai · Sydney

56 York St, Sydney NSW 2000

Phenthai

Phenthai’s Pad Thai, particularly the version featuring generous king prawns and a vibrant tamarind sauce, delivers an intensely sour and fragrant experience with a noticeable, pleasant spice. Customers praise the substantial portion size, fresh ingredients like peanuts and eggs, and chewy noodles, creating a deeply comforting dish valued for its excellent value within Sydney’s dining scene. What truly sets this Pad Thai apart is its bold, unapologetically bright flavor profile, a welcome contrast to the often muted versions found elsewhere in the city.

Winner Verdict

Very Positive

Score

9.3

Mentions

Sentiment

93%

Plan the visit

Website

Price

$1-20 per person (47 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 8 pm

Phone

0435 930 721

$1-20 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

157 of 180 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 23 older).

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This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 31,822 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 15 recorded dish mentions are associated with Phenthai. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Sydney

02
Huamoom Thai Town Restaurant
The Huamoom Thai Town Restaurant’s Pad Thai arrives piled high with tender morsels of pork and generous chunks of squid, creating a satisfyingly rich and textural experience.
429 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000
8.5
6 mentions
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03
Pepper Seeds Kent Street
The Pad Thai at Pepper Seeds Kent Street arrives generously portioned, boasting perfectly chewy noodles coated in a vibrant, tamarind-rich sauce, topped with fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
222 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000
8.0
6 mentions
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04
MANA Thai Bistro - Surry Hills Hotel
The Pad Thai at Mana Thai Bistro, nestled above the Surry Hills Hotel, arrives with perfectly chewy noodles coated in a vibrant, tamarind-rich sauce, punctuated by the freshness of bean sprouts and a generous scattering of crushed peanuts.
198 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
7.8
4 mentions
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05
Snake Bark Thai at The Rocks
Snake Bark Thai’s Pad Thai boasts a delightful chewiness from the perfectly cooked rice noodles, coated in a tangy sauce brimming with fresh lime and a noticeable chili heat.
shop 24/12-26 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
7.8
9 mentions
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06
Pad Thai Chai Yo
Pad Thai at Pad Thai Chai Yo is generously portioned, overflowing with fresh bean sprouts and a vibrant, slightly sweet tamarind sauce that coats every strand of rice noodles.
1a/1 Roslyn St, Potts Point NSW 2011
7.4
9 mentions
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07
Samosorn Thai Sydney
Samosorn Thai Sydney’s Pad Thai arrives with a noticeable sweetness, balanced somewhat by a fragrant aroma and a surprisingly generous portion size, featuring fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
Central Plaza Food Court 5050 Pitt St, Myer, 436 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
7.4
4 mentions
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08
New Star Takeaway & Eat In
The New Star Takeaway & Eat In Pad Thai is generously filled with chicken and vegetables, boasting a vibrant, fresh texture that reviewers praised for its satisfying bite.
10/269-271 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041
7.3
3 mentions
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09
Nid Noi by Bangkok
Nid Noi by Bangkok’s Pad Thai impresses with a remarkably tangy Pad Thai, boasting a generous portion of perfectly cooked noodles coated in a vibrant, sweet-and-sour sauce.
12/80 John St, Pyrmont NSW 2009
7.3
4 mentions
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10
Peace Harmony
Peace Harmony’s Pad Thai arrives quickly, boasting a glistening, tangy sauce generously coated over perfectly cooked rice noodles, a testament to their rapid service.
29 King St, Sydney NSW 2000
7.2
5 mentions
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11
Prik Thai Restaurant
Prik Thai’s Pad Thai arrives brimming with freshly-cooked noodles, coated in a vibrant, slightly sweet sauce studded with crunchy bean sprouts and toasted peanuts.
Shop 2/86 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000
7.2
3 mentions
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12
Satang Thai Takeway
The Satang Thai Takeway Pad Thai arrives overflowing from its takeaway box, featuring a generous portion of perfectly cooked noodles coated in a tangy tamarind sauce, generously topped with crushed peanuts and bean sprouts.
20 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000
7.2
8 mentions
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13
THAI 44
Thai 44’s Pad Thai arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind sauce, studded with plump prawns and crunchy bean sprouts, offering an immediate burst of Southeast Asian flavor.
Shop 44/1 Dixon St, Sydney NSW 2000
7.2
7 mentions
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14
Bang Tang Potts Point
Bang Tang Potts Point’s Pad Thai arrives glistening with a vibrant tamarind glaze, immediately delivering a burst of sweet and savory notes that captivated diners.
Ground Floor, Shop 4/5/15 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011
7.1
2 mentions
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15
Charmhor
Charmhor’s Pad Thai in Sydney delivers a remarkably balanced dish, featuring perfectly cooked noodles glistening with a light, tangy tamarind sauce and topped generously with crunchy peanuts and fresh bean sprouts.
79 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000
7.1
5 mentions
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16
Dodee Paidang Haymarket
Dodee Paidang Haymarket’s Pad Thai boasts perfectly cooked, al dente noodles coated in a vibrant, tamarind-rich sauce, complemented by generous portions of fresh seafood and crunchy bean sprouts.
9/37 Ultimo Rd, Haymarket NSW 2000
7.1
6 mentions
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17
Doodee King - Darling Quarter
Doodee King’s Pad Thai, featuring perfectly soft, almost translucent rice noodles, consistently impresses with its vibrant, slightly spicy flavour profile and generous portion size, layered with fresh vegetables and a delightful variety of toppings.
Shop 9/1/25 Harbour St, Sydney NSW 2000
7.1
7 mentions
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18
Doodee King - Victoria Cross
Doodee King – Victoria Cross’s Pad Thai delivers a remarkably intense wok hei, with noodles boasting a satisfyingly chewy texture that reviewers praise.
155A Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060
7.1
2 mentions
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19
Eat Thai Darlinghurst
Eat Thai Darlinghurst’s Pad Thai arrives generously loaded with plump prawns and a significant quantity of dried shrimp, creating a wonderfully rich, seafood-forward flavor.
358 Victoria St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
7.1
12 mentions
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20
Home Thai (Sydney)
Home Thai’s Pad Thai arrives generously portioned, featuring wide rice noodles tossed with a vibrant, slightly sweet sauce that’s undeniably satisfying.
Shop 1/2/299 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000
7.1
11 mentions
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21
Khao Kang Maruay Thai restaurant
The Khao Kang Maruay Thai restaurant’s Pad Thai arrives generously portioned, featuring perfectly cooked, slightly chewy noodles bathed in a tamarind-rich sauce and topped with fresh bean sprouts and crunchy peanuts.
4/37 Ultimo Rd, Haymarket NSW 2000
7.1
2 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best Pad Thai in Sydney

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

Reviews

31,822+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-05

Why the winner leads

Why Phenthai 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.

Huamoom Thai Town Restaurant: The Huamoom Thai Town Restaurant’s Pad Thai arrives piled high with tender morsels of pork and generous chunks of squid, creating a satisfyingly rich and textural experience.
Pepper Seeds Kent Street: The Pad Thai at Pepper Seeds Kent Street arrives generously portioned, boasting perfectly chewy noodles coated in a vibrant, tamarind-rich sauce, topped with fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
MANA Thai Bistro - Surry Hills Hotel: The Pad Thai at Mana Thai Bistro, nestled above the Surry Hills Hotel, arrives with perfectly chewy noodles coated in a vibrant, tamarind-rich sauce, punctuated by the freshness of bean sprouts and a generous scattering of crushed peanuts.
Snake Bark Thai at The Rocks: Snake Bark Thai’s Pad Thai boasts a delightful chewiness from the perfectly cooked rice noodles, coated in a tangy sauce brimming with fresh lime and a noticeable chili heat.

How to choose

Choosing Pad Thai in Sydney

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

31,822 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Phenthai has 15 Pad Thai mentions and a 93% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is very positive.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pad Thai in Sydney?

Phenthai in Sydney is currently ranked #1 for Pad Thai in Sydney, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Phenthai’s Pad Thai, particularly the version featuring generous king prawns and a vibrant tamarind sauce, delivers an intensely sour and fragrant experience with a noticeable, pleasant spice. Customers praise the substantial portion size, fresh ingredients like peanuts and eggs, and chewy noodles, creating a deeply comforting dish valued for its excellent value within Sydney’s dining scene.

Which other Pad Thai places in Sydney come close?

Huamoom Thai Town Restaurant, Pepper Seeds Kent Street, MANA Thai Bistro - Surry Hills Hotel 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 Sydney 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.