Best Thai Food in Caulfield South Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Red Pantry |
| Best free option | Ivy’s |
| Best for families | Store |
| Best local secret | The Humble Cellar |
| Best for rainy days | Half Table |
We’ve tested every best thai food option in Caulfield South to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Luna’s is the one everyone knows. Ava’s is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Quiet residential suburb between Caulfield and Glen Huntly. Caulfield South sits in the Inner South corridor, 10km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best thai food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Caulfield South since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Pearl’s — 305 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Caulfield South roaster — ask which one.
2. Lucky Standard — 8 Brunswick Place, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Brunswick Place is usually fine.
3. New Commons — 257 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) The one that surprised us Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 32 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. The Red Commons — 182 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Kai Quarter — 107 Smith Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $21-31 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.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
The Caulfield South That Locals Know
Quiet residential suburb between Caulfield and Glen Huntly. Kooyong Tennis Centre — home of the Australian Open until 1988. The best thai food options here reflect Caulfield South’s character. If you’re living in or near Caulfield South, 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. Theo Corner — 334 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-19 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Barkly Road is usually fine.
Ask for: The daily soup ($18) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. The Bright House — 14 Brunswick Place, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-23 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. The Long Room — 101 Brunswick Place, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 51 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Red Kitchen — 175 Barkly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Mabel Union — 167 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 49 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Smith Crescent is usually fine.
Get the: The charcuterie board ($22) — solid
11. The High Mill — 126 Smith Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The crispy chicken ($15) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Caulfield South?
The Red Pantry is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Caulfield South good for best thai food?
Yes. Caulfield South has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Caulfield South known for?
Quiet residential suburb between Caulfield and Glen Huntly.
How far is Caulfield South from Melbourne CBD?
Caulfield South is 10km, 20min train, 16min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
