Best Thai Food in Hawthorn East Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Mia Commons | | Best with kids | The Lucky Lane | | Hidden spot | Ava Yard | | Bad weather pick | Lena |
1. Ash Cellar — 54 Ash Crescent, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 63 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Pearl’s — 82 Elizabeth Drive, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Ash Crescent is usually fine.
3. Mill — 379 Margaret Street, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Lena Social — 27 Thomas Place, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 52 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Red Kitchen — 146 South Place, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Margaret Street is usually fine.
6. Ivy’s — 185 South Place, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The mushroom pasta ($19) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Hawthorn East farmers market when it runs.
What Nobody Tells You About Hawthorn East
Residential suburb with access to Camberwell Junction and Auburn Road shops. The best thai food options here reflect Hawthorn East’s character. Whether you’re based in Hawthorn East 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.
7. Ivy Room — 198 Ash Crescent, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $15-20 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 38 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. The New Yard — 131 Ash Crescent, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $19-31 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 56 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The seasonal special ($22) — solid
9. Mia — 118 Thomas Place, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Little Mill — 286 Ash Crescent, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $21-34 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 46 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.
11. Sol’s — 8 Elizabeth Drive, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 38 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($15) — solid
12. Assembly — 148 Ash Crescent, Hawthorn East VIC 3128
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-34 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on South Place is usually fine.
Try this: The pumpkin risotto ($25) — solid
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Hawthorn East?
White Corner is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Hawthorn East good for best thai food?
Yes. Hawthorn East has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Hawthorn East known for?
Residential suburb with access to Camberwell Junction and Auburn Road shops.
How far is Hawthorn East from Melbourne CBD?
Hawthorn East is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Hawthorn East to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
