Best Thai Restaurants on Chapel Street

Chapel Street is home to some of Melbourne’s best Thai restaurants, and you don’t need to look further than the 78 tram stop. From Windsor to Prahran and into South Yarra, the strip covers every mood – casual BYO dinners, late-night group feeds, and polished sit-down meals. Real food. Local spots. All within walking distance of each other.

Thai food worth finding on Chapel Street

The Thai restaurant scene on Chapel Street runs the full length of the strip. You’ve got long-standing institutions that have been feeding locals for decades alongside newer spots bringing a modern edge. Whether you’re after a $20 plate of Pad Thai with your own bottle of wine or a more considered night out, the precinct delivers. Here are the spots worth knowing.

The Thai on Chapel

76 Chapel St, Windsor

This is the kind of local Thai spot every neighbourhood hopes for. Generous portions, honest cooking, and a front-of-house reputation built on warmth. The Thai on Chapel at 76 Chapel Street suits a Tuesday night feed just as well as a group catch-up on the weekend. The menu is broad: Pad Thai, rich curries, grilled specialties, soft shell crab and a lamb shank that earns consistent praise. BYO wine is welcome, which makes it even easier on the wallet.
The space offers both indoor and outdoor seating, with a casual atmosphere that works for solo diners, couples and groups alike. Daily specials are written on the board, and the robot waiter has become something of a local talking point.

What to order:

• Pad Thai
• Lemongrass pork chop with sticky rice
• Panang or green curry
• Soft shell crab

BYO wine is welcome, which makes it even easier on the wallet. A table of five with entrees, mains, and drinks comes in well under $200.

Address: 76 Chapel Street, Windsor VIC 3181

Hours:

• Monday – Sunday: 5 pm – 9:30 pm

Colonel Tan’s

Chapel Street, Prahran

Colonel Tan’s is not a typical Thai restaurant, and that’s the point. Operating out of Revolver Upstairs at 229 Chapel Street, the concept blends Thai-inspired flavours with the energy of one of Prahran’s most iconic venues. The atmosphere is clubby, convivial and well-suited to groups who want to eat well before heading deeper into the night. There’s a locals discount on Thursdays for those in the 3181 postcode, and a kids menu is available during family-friendly hours earlier in the week.

Come here when you want flavour and a vibe together. Diners consistently highlight the atmosphere, and the five-spice chicken and Penang lamb curry are standout dishes.

What to order:

• Five-spice chicken
• Penang lamb curry

Address: 229 Chapel Street, Prahran VIC 3181

Hours:

• Tuesday – Saturday: 5 pm – Late

Blossom Thai, South Yarra

Blossom Thai has been serving South Yarra since 2005, making it one of the most established Thai restaurants in the precinct. Located just off the Toorak Road and Chapel Street intersection, this is the kind of restaurant that earns long-term regulars through consistent quality and genuine hospitality. The setting is warm and elegant without being fussy: smart casual, full bar, handcrafted cocktails and a wine list that makes it easy to turn dinner into a proper evening out.

The menu balances authentic Thai flavours with an approach that suits every palate, including strong gluten-free and vegetarian options. Standout dishes include the red duck curry, mango sticky rice and the Tom Yum, and the soft shell crab curry is a consistent crowd favourite. Functions and group bookings are well catered for.

What to order:

• Red duck curry
• Tom Yum soup
• Soft shell crab curry
• Mango sticky rice

Address: 36 Cunningham Street, South Yarra VIC 3141

Hours:

• Monday – Friday: 12 pm – 3 pm, 6 pm – 10 pm
• Saturday – Sunday: 6 pm – 10 pm

Kaoyum, South Yarra

Kaoyum sits on Toorak Road in South Yarra and brings a fresh, contemporary approach to Thai cuisine without losing sight of what makes the food worth eating. The kitchen is led by chef Bon, who champions authentic Thai flavours built around locally sourced ingredients. The result is a menu that feels both considered and approachable, ideal for a lunch catch-up or a relaxed dinner. Dietary needs are taken seriously here, with options covering gluten, dairy and fructose intolerances, and the team are happy to accommodate further on request.

The drinks list covers a food menu, a separate drinks menu and cocktails, making it a good choice for those who want more than just a meal.

What to order:

• Kaoyum’s Special
• Khao Pad Phoo (crab fried rice)
• Hoy Tod (oyster omelette)

Address: 206 Toorak Road, South Yarra VIC 3141

Hours:

• Monday: 5 pm – 9:30 pm
• Tuesday – Friday: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm (lunch special), 5 pm – 9:30 pm
• Saturday – Sunday: 11:30 am – 9:30 pm

Thai Me Up, Windsor

Thai Me Up at 135 Chapel Street is a contemporary Thai restaurant with a genuinely warm personality. The kitchen describes its style as “home-heart made cuisine”: dishes inspired by travels through Thailand but shaped by the kind of cooking that wins people over at the table. Fresh herbs, locally sourced produce and premium ingredients are the foundation, and the dining room across two floors gives the venue a relaxed, welcoming feel, whether you’re coming in for a quick dinner or settling in for the evening.

The Pad Thai here is a reliable benchmark dish, and the menu covers everything from classic stir-fries to more considered mains. Walk-ins are welcome, bookings recommended on weekends.

What to order:

• Pad Thai Goong
• Chef’s seasonal specials

Address: 135 Chapel Street, Windsor VIC 3181

Hours:

• Tuesday – Thursday: 5 pm – 10 pm
• Friday – Saturday: 12:30 pm – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
• Sunday: 5 pm – 10 pm