Thai cuisine is widely loved for its use of bold flavours, zesty spices and vibrant presentation. And with Adelaide offering a rich selection of Thai restaurants, it can be difficult to know where to begin.
Location: 309 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000 Ph: (08) 8227 0799
Effortlessly cool with a welcoming, communal dining experience, Golden Boy opens our look at the best Thai Restaurants in Adelaide.
Whether you sit at one of those convivial on communal tables, or in a more intimate booth, you’ll be treated to plate after plate of exquisite contemporary Thai Cuisine. But perhaps you fancy a blast of fresh air with your Tom Yum Soup? That’s possible too as Golden Boy has two outdoor seating terraces as well as a cozy indoor dining area decorated with quirky stencils.
This restaurant offers delicious dishes that are defined by their unique presentation. There’s a clear attention to detail. However, it’s not all about the visual, as the food itself is packed full of bold, fresh flavours. From the sweet, salty, fiery magic of Betel Leaf with Ocean Trout, Miang, Peanuts & Chilli to the Char-Grilled Turmeric Chicken with Khao Mun Gai Sauce, the chefs never miss a beat.
Dining at Golden Boy is guaranteed to be an experience that you won’t forget.
What’s more, the kitchen caters to dietary requirements including, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, vegetarian, nut-free diets as well as crustacean, mollusc, egg and onion allergies. This truly is a restaurant that offers something delicious for everyone.
Star of Siam is a classic Thai restaurant that offers authentic Thai dishes. This restaurant fosters a welcoming dining experience within a simple setting that focuses on showcasing fantastic cuisine.
At Star of Siam, you’ll find dishes packed with vibrant flavour and bold presentation. They commit to a philosophy of simplicity that includes subtle pops of colour and flavours that make an impression. A great example of this is the Pad-Kee-Mao. Available with either Chicken or Pork, it’s an aroma bomb of Stir-Fried Vegetables, Chilli, Lemongrass & Basil.
This is a great restaurant to visit if you’re looking for high-quality home-cooked style cuisine that zings. With several menus, including a lunch menu, an a la carte menu and a takeaway menu, there is something for everyone.
So, whether you’re looking to order a hearty meal to your home, or you looking to go out for chilled lunch or dinner, Star of Siam does it all.
Location: 193 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA 5000 Ph: (08) 8198 8045
With the title of Adelaide Dining Magazine’s Best New Restaurant Venue 2025, you know that Thai Room is aiming for something a little bit special. And it succeeds.
From the team that already have the hugely popular Von Thai (see below) in their stable, this restaurant promises both a ‘Kitchen & Wine Experience’. On the plate, this translates into well-balanced, traditional Thai cuisine, given an innovative tweak. For example, the plump Thai Grilled Jumbo Scallops arrive with Coconut Milk, Shallot, Kaffir Lime, Chilli and the refreshing bite of Green Apple. Meanwhile, the much-loved Massaman Curry features Wagyu Beef, Slow-Cooked for 12 hours to melting tenderness. Sublime.
Another point of difference with most Thai eateries is that Thai Room also fanfares its Drinks Menu. Alongside Cocktails and an extensive range of both Gins and Whiskys, there is a pretty impressive Wine List. What’s more, the knowledgeable and friendly staff are more than happy to help you match the perfect drop to your meal.
Named after the famous street food market Soi 38 in Bangkok, this is a fantastic family-owned Thai restaurant. Here the delicious dishes are inspired by different regions of Thailand, their history and unique flavours.
This eatery is all about Thai culture and the country’s rich culinary legacy. Thai street food and the dishes of local restaurants are the stars at Soi 38. The restaurant prides itself on producing exceptional cuisine made using only the best seasonal ingredients. There are lots of stand-out plates, but one of our picks is the Twice Cooked Pork Short Ribs. Meltingly soft, the meat is tempered with Green Peppercorn, Basil & Finger Root.
If you wish to experience flavours from remote areas of Thailand and cooking traditions from ethnic minority groups and hill tribes, Soi 38 is the spot. Some of the recipes they use have been passed down through generations or gathered from historical records.
Soi38 is an establishment that is committed to sustainability and ethical practices as they ensure that they only use locally sourced ingredients that are produced according to rigorous standards.
VON Thai specialises in serving modern Thai dishes, full of colour and flavour, inspired by authentic Thai ingredients. The staff deliver a unique dining experience based on high quality produce and vibrant cuisine.
This restaurant offers an extensive menu with delicious dishes suitable for everyone. This includes a range of tasty Meat, Fish and Vegetarian dishes including Curries, Noodles and Salads. We’re particularly into their Roast Duck Curry with Cherry Tomatoes, Lychee, Pineapple & Eggplant.
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They also offer an extensive gluten-free menu and a plant-based menu. This is a restaurant that is committed to catering to all.
All of their dishes are inspired by bold, traditional flavours and each plate is beautifully presented. VON Thai is a great restaurant to visit if you’re looking for Thai cuisine with a unique twist.
Mrs Q offers a luxury dining experience serving high-quality Thai cuisine in a bold and spacious room with tall vaulted ceilings and a stunning verandah. All of this lies within a grande location in the heart of Adelaide’s cultural food district.
It’s pretty funky – and that’s fine by us.
If you’re looking for a memorable and exciting dining experience then you’re in for a treat as this restaurant offers some of the most amazing modern-Asian cuisine in southern Australia. Take their interpretation of the classic Crying Tiger. Here, it features Premium Australian Wagyu, and the accompanying Tamarind Dressing is a knock-out.
Mrs Q serves Asian inspired dishes drawn from Malaysia and Vietnam, as well as Thailand. Everything chosen showcases bold colour, flavour and sophisticated presentation. This is a venue where you’ll find the best of the hip Bangkok dining scene combined with a New York-cool sensibility.
Despite the great interior design aesthetics, the team at Mrs Q manage to make customers feel welcome and at home.
Warehouse cool meets South East Asian fire at this hip venue. Lantern by Nu balances elements of traditional, authentic Thai cuisine with modern smarts. The result is Thai fusion with none of the usual confusion.
Moreover, this venue gets repeatedly strong reviews for its great decor and lively atmosphere.
The chefs at Lantern by Nu showcase humble cooking techniques, the beauty of Thai culture and the sharing of age-old recipes that present playful and bold flavours in a new way. This is Thai street food for the modern, cosmopolitan Australian palate. Give the Larb Gai – a Salad of Minced Chicken, Basil, Mint, Lemongrass & more – a whirl and you’ll understand the appeal.
Ah Lemongrass! Such a fragrant plant and an ingredient to integral to so many wonderful Thai dishes.
Named for this evocative flavouring, Lemongrass Thai Bistro specialises in serving delicious contemporary Thai cuisine with an Australian twist. In fact, you might even find crocodile or kangaroo on the menu. And don’t get us started on the Chiang Mai Sweet Potato Fries with Choo Chee Sauce. This combination is such an ideal pairing, we’re surprised we’ve never seen it before.
Whatever you order, your food will arrive beautifully presented and packed with flavour. Part of the quality of their plates comes from their guarantee of using only the finest and freshest ingredients.
When the esteemed Gourmet Traveller lauds an establishment for its imaginatiev take on Thai food, you know you’re in for a great meal.
Set in a high-ceilinged, airy, open dining room, Kiin Restaurant is all about Modern Thai-leaning fare. On the plate, this translates into some really innovative – and fun – dishes.
Take the Red Curry Cheeseburger with Crispy Onion, Provolone & Mustard Mayo. It could be an Asian fusion disaster, but not a Kiin. Instead, it’s a punchy, exciting mouthful. Similarly, the Grilled Free-Range Pork ‘Moo Ping’ with Smoked Pineapple, 3 Flavour Sauce & Chilli Oil is sublime. It does all the salty, sweet, sour and fiery things that a good Thai dish should – with the added dimension of smokiness.
And you know what? The Drinks List is pretty inspired too. Our fav is the ‘Golden Gun’ Martini ($26) – Threefold x Kiin ‘Island Time’ Gin, Lillet Blanc, Red Curry Tincture & Curry Leaf. It’s spice-forward – just the way we like it.
Location: 165 O’Connell St, North Adelaide, SA 5006 Ph: (08) 8239 0927
It’s over to North Adelaide now as we move on through our rundown of the best Thai restaurants in Adelaide.
Regent Thai is a sophisticated eatery, whipping up authentic Thai cuisine. This restaurant is the place to be if you’re looking for fresh and delicious Thai food bursting with vibrant aromas and flavours.
Family owned and operated, being part of their local community is important to the owners.
Amongst their most popular menu favourites you’ll find Noodle dishes, Curries and Stir Fries. This is a restaurant that has it all, including a great version of the classic Yellow Chicken Curry.
Located in the heart of Adelaide amidst some of amazing restaurants, Regent Thai has many happy customers who return regularly.
The restaurant has a tranquil atmosphere, with traditional decor and a no-fuss layout that enables guests to focus on the flavours of the recipes they serve.
Location: 147 O’Connell St, North Adelaide, SA 5006 Ph: (08) 8367 0932
Krung Thep is a vibrant Thai restaurant located in the heart of North Adelaide.
Here you’ll find Thai cuisine of exceptional quality. The kitchen’s focus is creating memorable food, inspired by the bold, rich flavours and colours of Thailand, its culture and its history. Just give their perfectly balanced Pad Thai a taste and you’ll see what me mean.
The restaurant prides itself on bringing a unique and authentic taste of Thai cuisine to southern Australia.
And if you’re wondering about the name, Krung Thep is the traditional name for the Thai capital Bangkok.
Location: 330 Unley Rd, Hyde Park, SA 5061 Ph: (08) 8373 1133
Suree’s Thai Kitchen proves that if the original recipe is a winner, you’d be a fool to tamper with it. As a result, the kitchen here is happy to turn out quality traditional classic Thai dishes.
With a colourful, feature orange ceiling, this is a friendly restaurant, doing much-loved dishes really well. If you feel like a punchy bowl of Tom Yum or a plate of Green Chicken Curry with Eggplant and Peas, book a table here.
At Suree’s Thai Kitchen there is an extensive menu that offers a broad range of options including meat, fish and vegetarian dishes.
We think its cool that this trendy venue describes itself as offering 80% Thai cuisine and 20% South East Asian cuisine – it sounds like an excellent balance to us.
With communal tables perfect for groups and smaller, more intimate seating options, there’s something for everyone at 8020bk.
The staff convey their love and passion for Thai food to their guests by delivering fantastic service and creating a welcoming environment.
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They work to bring a combination of the best flavours of Thailand and present them in a way that you won’t be able to resist. Typical of this is the Spicy Fish Two Ways. This stunning plate of Fried Whole Barramundi is dressed with feisty Green Mango, Chilli & Sweet Cashew Nut and is both beautiful and yummy.
With a menu that showcases a unique street food style and it perfect for sharing. 8020bk are committed to only offering the freshest and highest quality seasonal produce. What’s more, they make all their own sauces from scratch. No wonder this place is so popular.
PunThai restaurant is a warm and intimate restaurant that delivers a welcoming dining experience.
The menu covers all the well-loved Thai staples from Money Bags through to Massaman Beef. A few diners mention that portion sizes can be small, but are happy with the quality of the food.
If you’re looking for a cosy venue, rather than a noisy bustling one, this is the place for you. Especially if you love Isan (Northeastern THai) fare, as this is the house speciality.
Location: 54A George St, Thebarton, SA 5031 Ph: (08) 8443 4548
Finally, we’re closing our look at the best Thai restaurants in Adelaide with the highly rated TingLish.
This is a unique Thai restaurant that lives by its motto ‘Live, laugh, love.’
Here you’ll find the perfect combination of delicious, authentic Thai food, exceptional service and a fabulous atmosphere.
Sit in the courtyard, order from the extensive drinks list and let the staff surprise you with delicacies from their Feed Me menu. You won’t regret it!
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