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Chat Thai - Neutral Bay

The Grove, 5/166-174 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia

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The Grove, 5/166-174 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia

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+61 2 8099 5012
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chat Thai - Neutral Bay

Skip the trek across the bridge into town—this Military Road nook serves unapologetically punchy Thai cooking with serious wok hei. North Shore regulars pack the tables for rich northern-style khao soi chicken noodles and char-grilled khor mhu yaang pork jowls. Groups settle in over shareable crab spring rolls and tender massaman beef, grabbing heated alfresco seating outside when the dining room fills up. Plates arrive fast alongside crisp salt-and-garlic soft shell crab and pad see ew slick with smoky char.

  • Regional Thai Specialties: Standout regional plates include northern-style khao soi with egg noodles and tender char-grilled khor mhu yaang pork jowls.
  • Heated Alfresco & Easy Access: Casual indoor dining pairs with heated outdoor alfresco tables just steps from the bus stop on Military Road.
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Why Choose Chat Thai Neutral Bay

From regional specialties to heartwarming hospitality, see why locals make Chat Thai Neutral Bay their premier dining choice.

  • Authentic Regional Specialties

    Diners enjoy authentic regional specialties like northern Thai Khao Soi and Khor Mhu Yaang that showcase rich culinary heritage rather than generic Westernized takeout.

    We tried the Massaman Curry (beef), Khao Soi (braised chicken with egg noodles), and the Khor Mhu Yaang (char grilled pork jowls). All dishes were delicious and exceeded our expectations!

    Lucy Honey

  • True-to-Origin Flavor Profiles

    The kitchen delivers bold, traditional recipes that match the benchmark of premier Sydney CBD Thai destinations right in Neutral Bay.

    probably the closest to OG Thai food as it gets, never had a bad meal ever! All their dishes are exquisite and they do a tremendous job at consistently providing high quality food that hits the spot!

    Rudy Mitra

  • Personalized Hospitality

    Warm, deeply attentive front-of-house staff make regulars and families feel genuinely cherished and welcomed by name.

    The waitresses remember his name every time and greet him with smiles and hugs. He feels like a king!

    Luke Russell

  • Evocative Travel Memories

    Traditional preparation and fragrant spices evoke vivid memories of eating street-side and dining across Thailand.

    i can't to find any thai restaurant taste like original thai food like this, it’s remind my memory in thailand.

    longtogether III

  • Accommodating Group Dining

    Spacious setups comfortably host large parties, accommodating custom requests and diverse dietary needs across meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

    Our party of eight we're catered to with a mix of vegetarians & meat eaters but the highlight was when one of kids whose fave dish is the duck red curry noted there isn't a lychee in the dish and the kitchen made amends by adding all the lychees he could ever want.

    eyeknow nuffin (eyeknownuffin)

  • Generous Family Feasts

    Generous, flavor-packed dishes make sharing dynamic and festive for groups, even when diners are tempted to protect their favorite plates.

    Each member of my family ordered something different, and we usually share but this time we ended up being quite protective of our own selection.

    Polo Jimenez

Customer favorites celebrated for authentic regional flavors and execution

  • Khao Soi

    We tried the Massaman Curry (beef), Khao Soi (braised chicken with egg noodles), and the Khor Mhu Yaang (char grilled pork jowls). All dishes were delicious and exceeded our expectations!

    Lucy Honey

  • Massaman Curry

    We tried the Massaman Curry (beef), Khao Soi (braised chicken with egg noodles), and the Khor Mhu Yaang (char grilled pork jowls). All dishes were delicious and exceeded our expectations!

    Lucy Honey

  • Soft Shell Crab

    We particularly liked the salt and garlic soft shell crab and the pad so ew, which had a smokey char on the noodles.

    Mark Cheung

  • Khor Mhu Yaang

    We tried the Massaman Curry (beef), Khao Soi (braised chicken with egg noodles), and the Khor Mhu Yaang (char grilled pork jowls). All dishes were delicious and exceeded our expectations!

    Lucy Honey

Before you head over

Practical tips for planning your visit to Chat Thai Neutral Bay

  • Plan for Peak Wait Times

    Peak times such as Friday nights can push dine-in wait times for dishes to around 20 to 30 minutes, so visit earlier or settle in without a rush.

  • Request Heated Outdoor Seating

    The venue offers both indoor dining and heated outdoor alfresco seating, making heated outside tables a viable option even on cooler or busy nights.

  • Transit and Pickup Access

    Located in The Grove right near the Military Road bus stop, the venue offers easy public transit access alongside convenient local pickup options.

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