Best Thai Food in Burwood Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Ivy Social |
| Best free option | Bench |
| Best for families | The Golden Pantry |
| Best local secret | Hazel’s |
| Best for rainy days | Sol |
1. Ivy’s — 224 James Grove, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-28 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 57 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Northern Press — 310 Lygon Lane, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 44 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Nico Mill — 74 Lygon Lane, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 60 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Bright Commons — 245 Lygon Lane, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 46 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Oliver Local — 255 James Grove, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
The Burwood That Locals Know
Deakin University Burwood campus anchors the suburb. Toorak Road strip for retail. The best thai food options here reflect Burwood’s character. If you’re living in or near Burwood, 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. Nico Standard — 86 Cecil Avenue, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on James Grove is usually fine.
Ask for: The sourdough bread ($15) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Ivy Quarter — 333 Lygon Lane, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. The Golden Yard — 269 James Grove, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 44 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Lygon Lane is usually fine.
Start with: The mushroom pasta ($22) — solid
9. Atlas Mill — 102 Cecil Avenue, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-26 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.
10. The Southern House — 185 Blake Parade, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Mabel’s — 245 Blake Parade, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Burwood?
Ivy Social is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Burwood good for best thai food?
Yes. Burwood has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Burwood known for?
Deakin University Burwood campus anchors the suburb.
How far is Burwood from Melbourne CBD?
Burwood is 12-18km, 20-30min train, 18-25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Burwood won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
