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Quick stats: 11 thai restaurants within easy reach | Price range: $15-22 per person | Best for: pad thai
The Rankings
1. Thai Garden
Rating: 4.8/5 | Price: $30-40 per person | Best for: larb
A local favourite that consistently delivers. Queue on weekends – arrive early or order ahead.
What to order: pad see ew and pad see ew Skip: nothing, it is all solid
2. Chiang Mai Kitchen
Rating: 4.3/5 | Price: $16-26 per person | Best for: pad thai
A local favourite that consistently delivers. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: pad see ew and pad see ew Skip: the dessert menu – stick to mains
3. Bangkok Bites
Rating: 4.2/5 | Price: $22-32 per person | Best for: green curry
Worth the trip if you are in the area. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: massaman and green curry Skip: the dessert menu – stick to mains
4. Thai Street
Rating: 4.3/5 | Price: $22-32 per person | Best for: pad see ew
Worth the trip if you are in the area. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: massaman and pad thai Skip: the dessert menu – stick to mains
5. Siam Kitchen
Rating: 4.3/5 | Price: $22-32 per person | Best for: larb
Worth the trip if you are in the area. Usually no wait on weeknights.
What to order: pad see ew and tom yum Skip: the dessert menu – stick to mains
Price Comparison
| Venue | Avg Per Person | BYO | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Garden | $28 | Yes | Yes |
| Chiang Mai Kitchen | $33 | Yes | No |
| Bangkok Bites | $28 | Yes | Yes |
| Thai Street | $31 | No | Yes |
| Siam |
