Top Authentic Thai Restaurants in Brissy that Thai Locals Swear By
'Authenticity' is a word thrown around too often, but we've put together this list of top Thai Restaurants in Brisbane that serve the real deal - bold pungent flavours and all - and ones we know Thai locals frequent.
Kinn-Imm | Brisbane CBD
With a name that literally translates to ‘eat full’, Kinn-Imm's extensive menu that is all about Thai Hawker food. Thai locals love to frequent this place for their Spicy Pork Soup, Thai Street Dishes and of course their selection of Thai Salad and Street Food Sharing Platters.
Menu: https://www.kinnimm.com.au/menu.php
📍 LG 22 Queen Street Plaza, Brisbane CBD.
Malee Made in Thailand | Brisbane CBD
Malee is Brisbane’s one and only place that serves real traditional Thai-Style BBQ Hot Pot or ‘Moo Kra Ta’ if you are feeling extra cultured. It’s a place that you would go with your crew for a fun dining experience and drinks after work.
Menu: https://www.maleemadeinthailand.com.au
📍 T2, 38 Wharf Street, Brisbane CBD.
Pochana | Brisbane CBD
From the same owners as Kinn-Imm, Pochana offers the same authenticity in their Thai dishes but with a Thai Fun Fair Flair, AKA งานวัด (Ngan Wat). Expect a variety of Thai street food with lots of funky alcoholic drinks, including ones in towers and buckets, like what you can find in Thailand’s Khao San Road.
Menu: https://www.zomato.com/brisbane/pochana-by-kinn-thai-brisbane-cbd
📍 163 Elizabeth St, Brisbane CBD.
Fullmoon Bar & Restaurant | Fortitude Valley
This is the place Thailanders would go to for practically any reason! From a fun night out with friends or for just a quick lunch, Fullmoon is known for their authentic NORTHERN Thai dishes, like real Northern Larb, Som Tum Lao, and Raw Prawn Salad. They also have Thai performances regularly for those that like to get their groove on.
Menu: https://www.fullmoonbarrestaurant.com.au/menu
📍 178 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley
Thai Naramit | Hendra
Perhaps one of the most well-known Thai restaurants even by non-Thais, Thai Naramit has been serving good quality Thai food in Hendra for a number of years. What you may not know is that they have a secret ‘True Thai’ Menu that the more adventurous eater can request for some of the authentic & strong-flavoured Bangkok (Central Thailand) dishes – think Crispy Morning Glory with Prawns and Shrimp Paste Fried Rice.
Menu: http://thainaramit.com.au
📍 4/5 Zillman Rd, Hendra
Spicy I’m Thai | Paddington
Well-loved by many Thai expats in Brisbane, Spicy I’m Thai has reputation for serving up spicy flavour-filled dishes from north-east Thailand and a variety of Thai-style seafood dishes. A few popular favourites include Raw Crab Somtum and Jumbo-Sized Oysters, served the Thai way.
Menu: https://spicyimthai.com/menu/
📍 6/147 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
The Thai Orchid | Springwood
Reigning as the first ever Thai restaurant in Brisbane with a more awards than you can count, Thai Orchid in Springwood serves their Thai food with sophistication and class without any sacrifice in their authenticity and original flavours. Their Thai Noodle Lunch Specials featuring dishes like Ba Mee, Slow-Cooked Pork Noodle Soup, and of course Pad Thai is definitely a must-try!
Menu: https://thethaiorchid.com.au
📍 3374 Pacific Hwy, Springwood (Not to be confused with the other Thai Orchid restaurants around Brisbane)
