7 ranked Thai dishes279,225+ reviews analysedUpdated 2026-08-07

Thai restaurantsin Melbourne

The strongest Thai places in Melbourne, organised by the dishes people actually search for: curry, tom yum, Pad Thai, thai basil, massaman curry, yellow curry and thai tea.

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Thai rankings in Melbourne

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BiteRankedcurry photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 10.0

Best curry

Best curry in Melbourne

Thai · Southbank

Kan Eang Express

Customers consistently highlight the generous servings and intense, authentic spice blends that define Kan Eang Express's curries.

authentic spice blenddelicious coconut currygenerous portions

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Reviews

153,127+

BiteRankedtom yum photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 8.3

Best tom yum

Best tom yum in Melbourne

Thai · Melbourne

Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant

Customers consistently praise Zawaddi’s tom yum for its bold flavour and authentic Thai preparation.

fragrant lemongrassspicy seafood brothauthentic flavours

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Reviews

53,021+

BiteRankedPad Thai photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 8.0

Best Pad Thai

Best Pad Thai in Melbourne

Thai · South Melbourne

Thai Food Near Me

Diners appreciate the restaurant's ability to deliver consistently good flavour and service, although some note occasional inconsistencies in kitchen speed.

authentic flavoursgenerous portionsfriendly service

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Reviews

41,654+

BiteRankedthai basil photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 7.7

Best thai basil

Best thai basil in Melbourne

Thai · Melbourne

Khao Kang Paramount

Reviewers consistently praise Khao Kang Paramount’s commitment to authentic flavours and the quality of their ingredients, particularly the prominent incorporation of fresh thai basil.

Thai basil flavourFresh ingredientsAuthentic recipes

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Reviews

12,897+

BiteRankedmassaman curry photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 7.5

Best massaman curry

Best massaman curry in Melbourne

Thai · Southbank

Kan Eang Express

Reviewers consistently highlight the depth of flavour and rich texture of Kan Eang Express's massaman curry.

Rich coconut flavourTender beef piecesAuthentic spice blend

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Reviews

10,227+

BiteRankedyellow curry photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 7.1

Best yellow curry

Best yellow curry in Melbourne

Thai · Collingwood

102 Uniq

Customers repeatedly highlight the dish's depth of flavour, praising its creamy texture and generous serving sizes.

rich coconut sauceauthentic flavoursgenerous portions

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Reviews

4,217+

BiteRankedthai tea photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 7.2

Best thai tea

Best thai tea in Melbourne

Thai · Melbourne

Manaaw Thai Street Food

Reviewers consistently praised Manaaw’s thai tea for its robust flavour and satisfyingly strong brew.

Thai tea blendSweet and strongProperly brewed

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Reviews

4,082+

Dish guides

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Canton Malay Cuisine

Best noodle by location

Canton Malay Cuisine leads the noodle ranking in Melbourne. Compare 59 locations from one hub.

Canton Malay Cuisine

Best vegetables by location

Canton Malay Cuisine leads the vegetables ranking in Melbourne. Compare 50 locations from one hub.

Pirate Life South Melbourne

Best beer by location

Pirate Life South Melbourne leads the beer ranking in Melbourne. Compare 35 locations from one hub.

Blackbird Melbourne

Best steak by location

Blackbird Melbourne leads the steak ranking in Melbourne. Compare 27 locations from one hub.

Sardes Quality Meats

Best wagyu by location

Sardes Quality Meats leads the wagyu ranking in Melbourne. Compare 23 locations from one hub.

Top winners

Kan Eang ExpressZawaddi Thai Cafe & RestaurantThai Food Near MeKhao Kang Paramount102 UniqManaaw Thai Street Food

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