Best Thai Food in Aspendale Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Good Yard |
| Free highlight | Ash |
| Family-friendly | Ava’s |
| Locals only | Collective |
| Indoor option | Gus Works |
We’ve tested every best thai food option in Aspendale to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The Long Social is the one everyone knows. Ivy’s is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.50-5.50, dinner at $28-45. Quiet bayside suburb with Aspendale Gardens reserve. Aspendale sits in the Bayside corridor, 18-41km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best thai food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Aspendale since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Lucky Quarter — 350 Smith Drive, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Aspendale farmers market when it runs.
2. Ruby — 28 Thomas Avenue, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $17-27 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The charcuterie board ($22) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Aspendale farmers market when it runs.
3. Mia Press — 192 Queen Drive, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $19-28 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Plenty Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Aspendale farmers market when it runs.
4. Cleo Press — 288 Smith Drive, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Vera’s — 309 Queen Drive, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 55 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Aspendale — The Honest Version
Quiet bayside suburb with Aspendale Gardens reserve. Direct beach access via Aspendale station. The best thai food options here reflect Aspendale’s character. If you’re living in or near Aspendale, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. Leo Post — 191 Smith Drive, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Barkly Lane is usually fine.
7. Gus’s — 247 Thomas Avenue, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 63 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Plenty Lane is usually fine.
8. Atlas Pantry — 376 Smith Drive, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $11-20 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 40 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Aspendale farmers market when it runs.
9. New Depot — 222 Thomas Avenue, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $12-23 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 59 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Nell — 300 Barkly Lane, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-24 per person Best for: families
The room holds 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Barkly Lane is usually fine.
Get the: The sourdough bread ($16) — solid
11. The Northern Room — 213 Plenty Lane, Aspendale VIC 3193
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Barkly Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Aspendale?
Good Yard is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Aspendale good for best thai food?
Yes. Aspendale has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Aspendale known for?
Quiet bayside suburb with Aspendale Gardens reserve.
How far is Aspendale from Melbourne CBD?
Aspendale is 18-41km, 32-55min train, 25-47min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Aspendale to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
