Eat & Drink Restaurants

10 Best Thai Restaurants in the Inner-West

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Sitchu Team

5 March 2018

Sweet, spicy, salty, zesty or fruity – whatever flavour you’re craving, there’s a Thai dish that’ll have you licking your lips. The inner-west is home to a trail of Thai restaurants, including a mix of established eateries and newbies, and casual, fancy and fusion spots.

To teleport to Thailand without leaving your local area, book a table at these restaurants.

Pron Prohm

Fuss-free and family-friendly, Pron Prohmhas had a loyal following since day one. If you’re in a group of four or more,get more bang for your buck with a banquet. With the Kings Banquet ($32 perperson), you’ll score four entrees – think Thai fish cakes and chicken skewers– plus six mains. The grilled beef salad, crispy fish fillet and stir-friedprawns are delicious.

209Concord Road, North Strathfield

Baywok

For fabulous Thai and Chinese fusion fare,head to Baywok. The menu changes with the seasons, but you can expect the usualdishes, as well as chef’s specials such as the slow-cooked lamb shank in ahoney, lime and basil broth. The eatery is a member of the Coeliac Society,gluten-free diners aren’t just covered – they have a huge range of options.

61Majors Bay Road, Concord

Atom Thai

Wander a little further, and you’ll reachAtom Thai. The eatery specialises in Northern Thai cuisine, and if you’ve beento the motherland, you’ll know what that means: it’s spicy! Try the bananablossom salad and the duck breast drizzled with a sweet-and-sour tamarindsauce. Meatless Monday? Go for the vegetarian duck (it’s delish), chicken satayskewers, or the four seasons tofu.

130King Street, Newtown

Thai Pothong

A staple on Newtown’s King Street stripsince the 90s, Thai Potong has room for 350 people – and it’s buzzing every night. There’s another location inMarrickville, and both dish up delights like betel leaf prawns with sweetchilli, crispy pork with broccoli, and a creamy yet tangy barramundi curry.Along with monthly specials, there are also dedicated vegan, gluten-free andkids menus.

Newtown& Marrickville

Chon

In Balmain, Chon’s interiors set the scenefor a beautiful meal, with whitewashed walls, polished concrete floors andwhite paper lanterns strung from the ceiling. The menu takes diners on a tripthrough the regions of Thailand. If you’re stuck, try the quail egg wrapped inminced prawn and egg noodles, or the grilled scallops with a chilli limedressing.

300Darling Street, Balmain

Toptip: For a more casual setting, Ruck Thai Restaurant is a localfavourite.

Buddha Raska Thai

When you’re in Burwood, make a beeline forBuddha Raska Thai. The family-run restaurant is known for its boldly flavoureddishes – many of which can be served spicy, mild, vegetarian or vegan. Justask! Meat lovers, try the stir-fried pork belly with snow peas, broccoli and asmuch heat as you can handle. Otherwise, the crispy eggplant and chilli basiloctopus are delicious.

135-137Liverpool Road, Burwood

Doytao Thai

Doytao has venues scattered all over theinner-west, so your fix is never too far. All of them dole out fresh,flavoursome Thai food that can be tweaked to tingle your tastebuds. On yourfirst visit, scan the ‘only at Doytao’ menu. The Volcanic Chicken covered inhoney and flamed with brandy is a crowd favourite, as is the virtuous NutriFried Rice.

Newtown,Drummoyne and Croydon

I Rich Thai

Over in Drummoyne, I Rich Thai is intimateand dimly-lit, making it the perfect date spot. The menu is huge, so our adviceis to share. Begin with the chicken curry puffs and veggie spring rolls, thentuck into the chilli basil lamb, or the gingery John Dory. As for the curries,they’re customisable – choose your rice, veggies, sauce and level of spice, andenjoy.

155Victoria Road, Drummoyne

Bai Tong Thai

After you’ve conquered IKEA, stroll acrossthe road and treat yourself to dinner at Bai Tong Thai. The neighbourhood gemtakes cues from traditional street food. Start with the prawns, stir-fried in ahouse-made curry paste and – this is the Instagrammable part – served in awhole coconut. Then, move onto the lemongrass fish, and finish your meal with themango ice-cream.

703Princes Highway, Tempe

Koh Chang Thai

With a tangerine colour scheme and a beergarden beckoning outside, it’s no wonder Koh Chang Thai draws a crowd. Campsielocals linger over the papaya salad, caramelised tofu, and chargrilled chickenwith lashings of peanut sauce. For mains, the roasted duck breast is popular,while the soft-shell crab with chilli jam satisfies every seafood lover’scravings.

ClemtonPark Village, 7/5 Mackinder Street, Campsie