Best Thai Food in Glen Iris Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Old Table | | Best with kids | Mill | | Hidden spot | Oliver Post | | Bad weather pick | Blue Bench |
1. Southern Cellar — 141 Charles Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Station Road is usually fine.
2. Cleo’s — 182 Railway Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Railway Avenue is usually fine.
Try this: The pumpkin risotto ($25) — solid
3. The Tall Post — 361 Railway Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Railway Avenue is usually fine.
4. High Standard — 77 Charles Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 44 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Rosa’s — 303 Charles Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Charles Road is usually fine.
Glen Iris — The Honest Version
Leafy residential suburb with Gardiner Creek and Gardiners Creek Trail. Close to Tooronga Village and Glen Iris shops. The best thai food options here reflect Glen Iris’s character. Whether you’re based in Glen Iris or visiting from nearby, 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. Corner — 221 Charles Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $14-27 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
7. Honest Corner — 337 Henry Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-19 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The pumpkin risotto ($12) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. Kai’s — 343 Railway Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $8-16 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Henry Road is usually fine.
9. Hugo — 62 Charles Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Henry Road is usually fine.
Come back for: The pumpkin risotto ($13) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. Atlas’s — 171 Railway Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 35 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Glen Iris?
Ivy Commons is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Glen Iris good for best thai food?
Yes. Glen Iris has 10+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Glen Iris known for?
Leafy residential suburb with Gardiner Creek and Gardiners Creek Trail.
How far is Glen Iris from Melbourne CBD?
Glen Iris is 9km, 18min train, 16min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Glen Iris 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.
