Best Thai Food in Keilor Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Blue Yard |
| Best free option | Ruby’s |
| Best for families | Nina’s |
| Best local secret | New Room |
| Best for rainy days | Mabel’s |
We’ve tested every best thai food option in Keilor to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Rex Local is the one everyone knows. Long Place is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Historic Keilor village dates to the 1830s. Keilor sits in the Outer West corridor, 30-40km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best thai food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Keilor since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Vera’s — 55 Murray Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 37 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($17) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. Ava’s — 73 High Drive, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Cecil Terrace is usually fine.
Try this: The crispy chicken ($19) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Southern Bench — 372 Cecil Terrace, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Charles Avenue is usually fine.
4. Max Quarter — 301 Charles Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on High Drive is usually fine.
5. The Northern Post — 79 King Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The house-made relish ($15) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Keilor roaster — ask which one.
6. Mia’s — 190 Charles Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Why Locals Stay in Keilor
Historic Keilor village dates to the 1830s. Keilor Archaeological Site found stone tools 26,000+ years old. The best thai food options here reflect Keilor’s character. Whether you’re based in Keilor 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. Standard — 75 High Drive, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 38 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. The Common Place — 267 King Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Murray Avenue is usually fine.
9. The Bright Room — 156 High Drive, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Keilor farmers market when it runs.
10. Red Yard — 55 Charles Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
11. White Union — 228 Charles Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 30 — 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.
12. New Bench — 360 Charles Avenue, Keilor VIC 3191
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $17-30 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The charcuterie board ($21) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Explore More
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- Keilor Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Keilor Complete Guide — everything about Keilor
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Keilor?
The Blue Yard is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Keilor good for best thai food?
Yes. Keilor has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Keilor known for?
Historic Keilor village dates to the 1830s.
How far is Keilor from Melbourne CBD?
Keilor is 30-40km, 40-55min train, 35-45min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Keilor isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
