Best Thai Food in Forest Hill Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Green Quarter | | Best with kids | Gus House | | Hidden spot | Local | | Bad weather pick | The High Depot |
We’ve tested every best thai food option in Forest Hill to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Rosa is the one everyone knows. Little Depot is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Forest Hill Chase shopping centre is the retail hub. Forest Hill sits in the Outer East corridor, 24-35km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best thai food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Forest Hill since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Luna — 82 Brunswick Grove, Forest Hill VIC 3168
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Good Standard — 26 Brunswick Grove, Forest Hill VIC 3168
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bridge Road is usually fine.
3. Nina’s — 300 Margaret Place, Forest Hill VIC 3168
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 46 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Ash — 36 Bridge Road, Forest Hill VIC 3168
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 53 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.
5. The Honest Commons — 325 Bridge Road, Forest Hill VIC 3168
What it is: (thai food) The one that surprised us Cost: $10-18 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 58 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
What Forest Hill Actually Is
Forest Hill Chase shopping centre is the retail hub. Established 1960s-70s residential suburb. The best thai food options here reflect Forest Hill’s character. For Forest Hill locals and anyone in the area, 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. Cleo’s — 195 Margaret Place, Forest Hill VIC 3168
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-26 per person Best for: families
The room holds 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Green Table — 174 King Grove, Forest Hill VIC 3168
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Forest Hill roaster — ask which one.
8. Ivy’s — 155 Bridge Road, Forest Hill VIC 3168
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $10-17 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Humble Store — 271 Margaret Place, Forest Hill VIC 3168
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-21 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 30 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. The Tall Table — 234 Bridge Road, Forest Hill VIC 3168
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 58 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Forest Hill?
The Golden Works is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Forest Hill good for best thai food?
Yes. Forest Hill has 10+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Forest Hill known for?
Forest Hill Chase shopping centre is the retail hub.
How far is Forest Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Forest Hill is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Forest Hill is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
