Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-26

Best tom yum in Melbourne

Name: Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant
Address: 106 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Melbourne, AU
Telephone: 0432 971 965
Price range: $20-40 per person

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

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106 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Restaurant price range: $20-40 per person. This is not a verified price for tom yum. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.

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The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for tom yum in Melbourne

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1Zawaddi Thai Cafe & RestaurantMelbourneThe Signature Tom Yum Carbonara at Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant features perfectly cooked spaghetti coated...8.3
2Thai Food Near MeSouth MelbourneThai Food Near Me’s tom yum noodle soup delivers a vibrant, intensely fragrant broth brimming with plump...8.0
3Cher Thai St.KildaSt KildaCher Thai St.7.4
4Divine Hotpot Train Buffet FootscrayFootscrayThe intensely fragrant tom yum broth at Divine Hotpot Train Buffet, brimming with fresh lime and galangal...7.4
5Kan Eang Thai BistroMelbourneThe vibrant, intensely fragrant tom yum butter at Kan Eang Thai Bistro arrived generously portioned, brimming...7.4

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#1 Ranked

Thai · Melbourne

106 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant

The Signature Tom Yum Carbonara at Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant features perfectly cooked spaghetti coated in a rich, slightly creamy broth infused with vibrant lemongrass and chili, offering a surprising yet satisfying blend of Italian and Thai flavors. Reviewers praised the generous portion size, enhanced by fresh toppings and a noticeable, intense aroma, delivering a comforting and textural experience reminiscent of al-dente noodles. Unlike other Thai restaurants in Melbourne, Zawaddi’s audacious Tom Yum Carbonara elevates familiar pasta dishes with an unexpected and intensely flavorful Thai twist that truly stands out.

Winner Verdict

Overwhelmingly Positive

Score

8.3

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Website

Price

$20-40 per person (98 reports)

Phone

0432 971 965

$20-40 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-26

1,708 collected review records across these candidates. Records may include repeat reviewers.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

185 of 228 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 43 older).

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This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 60,791 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 Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

02
Thai Food Near Me
Thai Food Near Me’s tom yum noodle soup delivers a vibrant, intensely fragrant broth brimming with plump prawns and a noticeable chili heat, perfectly balanced with a subtle sweetness.
195 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
8.0
10 mentions
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03
Cher Thai St.Kilda
Cher Thai St.
62 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182
7.4
5 mentions
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04
Divine Hotpot Train Buffet Footscray
The intensely fragrant tom yum broth at Divine Hotpot Train Buffet, brimming with fresh lime and galangal, offered a comforting and substantial experience, frequently replenished throughout the 90-minute session.
102 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011
7.4
4 mentions
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05
Kan Eang Thai Bistro
The vibrant, intensely fragrant tom yum butter at Kan Eang Thai Bistro arrived generously portioned, brimming with plump prawns and showcasing a broth rich with lemongrass and chili spice.
Shop 1&2/518 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.4
5 mentions
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06
More Crown
More Crown’s Tom Yum egg noodle soup delivers an intensely fragrant broth, brimming with lemongrass and chili, immediately transporting you to Bangkok’s bustling street food stalls.
273 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.4
6 mentions
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07
Canton Malay Cuisine
The tomyum arrived with generous chunks of pineapple, an unexpected addition that hinted at a potential compromise in flavor depth.
73 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
1 mentions
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08
Hi Hot Pot 左麻右辣 Preston
Hi Hot Pot’s tom yum broth in Preston bursts with a vibrant, intensely spicy flavor, delivering a welcome heat balanced by fresh seafood and abundant vegetables within a generous portion.
449 High St, Preston VIC 3072
7.3
2 mentions
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09
Manaaw Thai Street Food
Manaaw Thai Street Food’s tom yum soup boasts a vibrant, intensely spicy broth, brimming with the fresh fragrance of lemongrass and basil, showcasing a pleasing textural balance with plump prawns and tender mushrooms.
51 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
2 mentions
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10
Me Dee Thai Restaurant
Me Dee’s Tom Yum noodle soup boasts a remarkably creamy broth, generously studded with fresh prawns and vibrant herbs, offering a delightful textural contrast.
Suite 2/108 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
5 mentions
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11
Thong Thai Restaurant Melbourne
The Tom Yum Mama Moo Fai at Thong Thai Restaurant in Melbourne presented a remarkably creamy broth, intensely flavored with a vibrant sourness and a generous scattering of prawns, crispy pork belly, and squid.
18 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
8 mentions
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12
Viet Tongue Restaurant
Viet Tongue Restaurant’s tom yum boasts a vibrant, intensely fragrant broth, generously brimming with plump prawns and tender pieces of seafood, creating a wonderfully spicy and refreshing experience.
Shop 9/13 Neilson Pl, Footscray VIC 3011
7.3
5 mentions
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13
Nisa's Thai Street Food (Melbourne's CBD)
Nisa’s Thai Street Food’s Tom Yum soup delivers a powerfully sour broth, brimming with tender chicken and a vibrant aroma that immediately awakens the palate.
491 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.2
6 mentions
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14
Noi Thai
The Tom Yum soup at Noi Thai boasts a vibrant, intensely aromatic broth, brimming with fresh lemongrass and plump prawns, delivering a significant kick of spice that lingers pleasantly.
205 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
7.2
3 mentions
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15
Past / Port
Past / Port’s tom yum prawn dumplings deliver an intensely aromatic experience, with a deeply rich broth brimming with the bright citrus notes of lime and fragrant ginger torc.
Level 2/508 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.2
1 mentions
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16
W Pho Vietnamese
The intensely fragrant tom yum noodle soup at W Pho boasts a remarkably vibrant, lemongrass-infused broth, delivering a significant spicy kick balanced with bright citrus notes.
51 Buckhurst St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
7.2
3 mentions
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17
Bali Hai
Bali Hai’s tom yum delivers a vibrant, lemongrass-infused broth with a noticeable chili heat, offering a delightfully spicy counterpoint to the fresh lime juice and generous portion size.
Shop 2/32 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.1
2 mentions
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18
Basil Leaf Pho
Basil Leaf Pho’s Tom Yum Sup arrives with a vibrant, intensely fragrant broth, generously studded with plump prawns and a noticeable kick of spice that lingered pleasantly on the palate.
365 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
7.1
2 mentions
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19
BKK
BKK’s Tom yum mama delivers a vibrant, intensely fragrant broth brimming with lemongrass and chili, immediately satisfying with its balanced heat.
Level 3/270 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.1
1 mentions
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20
Chef Lagenda
Chef Lagenda’s Tom Yum noodle soup boasts a broth intensely infused with lemongrass and galangal, carrying a noticeable chili spice that lingered pleasantly on the palate.
16 Pin Oak Cres, Flemington VIC 3031
7.1
2 mentions
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21
Divine Hotpot Train Buffet CBD
The vibrant, lemongrass-infused tom yum broth at Divine Hotpot Train Buffet CBD pulsed with a noticeable spice, immediately stimulating the palate with its bright, citrusy notes.
Shop 38A, Midtown Plaza (inside, 246 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.1
1 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best tom yum in Melbourne

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

Reviews

60,791+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-26

Why the winner leads

Why Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant ranks #1 for tom yum

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top tom yum spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because tom yum searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Thai Food Near Me: Thai Food Near Me’s tom yum noodle soup delivers a vibrant, intensely fragrant broth brimming with plump prawns and a noticeable chili heat, perfectly balanced with a subtle sweetness.
Cher Thai St.Kilda: Cher Thai St.
Divine Hotpot Train Buffet Footscray: The intensely fragrant tom yum broth at Divine Hotpot Train Buffet, brimming with fresh lime and galangal, offered a comforting and substantial experience, frequently replenished throughout the 90-minute session.
Kan Eang Thai Bistro: The vibrant, intensely fragrant tom yum butter at Kan Eang Thai Bistro arrived generously portioned, brimming with plump prawns and showcasing a broth rich with lemongrass and chili spice.

How to choose

Choosing tom yum in Melbourne

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

60,791 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant has 11 tom yum 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 tom yum in Melbourne?

Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant in Melbourne is currently ranked #1 for tom yum in Melbourne, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. The Signature Tom Yum Carbonara at Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant features perfectly cooked spaghetti coated in a rich, slightly creamy broth infused with vibrant lemongrass and chili, offering a surprising yet satisfying blend of Italian and Thai flavors. Reviewers praised the generous portion size, enhanced by fresh toppings and a noticeable, intense aroma, delivering a comforting and textural experience reminiscent of al-dente noodles.

Which other tom yum places in Melbourne come close?

Thai Food Near Me, Cher Thai St.Kilda, Divine Hotpot Train Buffet Footscray 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 tom yum 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 2026-09-26. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.