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Chat Thai

20 Campbell St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 18 people

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20 Campbell St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9127 1808
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chat Thai

Haymarket’s long-standing Thai Town anchor runs on high flame, quick turns, and zero compromises. Longtime patrons treat the dining floor as a shared ritual—passing charred pork jowl, heaping plates of crab fried rice, and ladling dark boat noodle broth at brisk speed. Come weekend midnight, the supper crowd filters in for discounted late plates, capping the meal with warm pandan doughnuts fresh off the dessert station.

  • Generous Shared Plates: Generous portions of boat noodle soup, fragrant crab fried rice, and smoky grilled pork jowl anchor large shared feasts.
  • Late-Night Supper Service: Weekend night crowds gather for late supper sessions featuring quick-turnaround street staples and special late-night menu pricing.
  • Specialty Street Dessert Counter: A dedicated dessert counter fries fresh pandan kaya doughnuts and traditional coconut treats alongside the main savory kitchen.
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Why Diners Choose Chat Thai

From fast-paced communal banquets to late-night supper club cravings and street-side desserts, here is why diners continually return to this Thai Town icon. Reserve your table today.

  • Generous, Shareable Feasts at Honest Value

    Chat Thai turns out generous, shareable portions of traditional wok stir-fries, crab fried rice, and hearty noodle soups with remarkable speed.

    Those four dishes were more than enough for the five of us to share comfortably, making it great value as well.

    Vibricia P

  • Uncompromising Bangkok-Grade Flavor

    The kitchen maintains authentic Bangkok standards with freshly prepared seafood, intense aromatic herbs, and balanced chili kicks.

    Worth it and the seafood quality here might be better than that in Bangkok.

    Macshaobao 86

  • Haymarket's Go-To Late-Night Supper Club

    When night falls over Haymarket, the restaurant shifts into high gear with a late-night supper program offering discounted specialty dishes and rapid turnaround.

    Our food arrived quickly, the service was warm, and every dish was full of genuine Thai flavours.

    Sylwia S.A.M

  • Fresh Traditional Street Sweets and Doughnuts

    A dedicated specialty dessert counter turns out authentic street snacks like pandan custard doughnuts, kanhom kroak, and warm banana fritters.

    The pandan kaya doughnut is a must every time I dine here.

    Lena Ang

  • Decades of Nostalgic Comfort and Consistency

    Decades into feeding Sydney, Chat Thai continues to reward longtime diners and returning alumni with identical beloved tastes and comforting memories.

    It’s always nice when a place you loved years ago still delivers such a satisfying meal.

    Vibricia P

  • Reassurance of Authentic Roots

    Thai diners and travelers regularly seek out the venue for authentic northern sausage, vibrant som tum, and nostalgic home-cooked recipes.

    As a Thai person, this is so good to see that the restaurant is doing so good after so many years in business.

    Minx Chique

Beloved Bangkok street standards and house-made sweets celebrated by longtime regulars.

  • Tom Yum Goong

    tomyum goong very tasty and the prawns are massive!

    Kaewta A

  • Pandan Kaya Doughnuts

    The pandan kaya doughnut is a must every time I dine here.

    Lena Ang

  • Mango Sticky Rice

    I always love their mango sticky rice

    Kelvin Ong

  • Grilled Pork Jowl

    The grilled pork jowl was the standout—beautifully charred, juicy, and incredibly flavorful.

    Vibricia P

Other favorites

Beyond the wok-fired mains, complement your table with house-made street sweets, regional snacks, and refreshing drinks.

  • Pandan Kaya Doughnut

    The pandan kaya doughnut is a must every time I dine here.

    Lena Ang

  • Sai Ouah

    my personal favourite is their sai ouah (northern Thai pork sausage).

    Minx Chique

  • Coconut Ice Cream

    personally the coconut ice cream is the winner for me because it’s a perfect dessert to beat hot sydney weather

    Ferdinand

  • Thai Milk Tea

    The milk tea is thick and really good.

    Jie Liang Tan

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a reservation at Chat Thai?

Chat Thai accepts table reservations, though wait times can occur during peak evening rushes and weekends. If you visit without a booking, door waitlists typically move relatively fast.

How large are the portion sizes for sharing?

Servings are notably generous and well-suited for family-style sharing. Reviewers note that three to four dishes can comfortably feed small groups or families of up to five people.

Is Chat Thai open late on weekends?

Chat Thai is open late until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights, offering late-night supper options, with regular service closing at 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday.

What specialty Thai desserts are available?

Yes, Chat Thai prepares a dedicated selection of traditional Thai street sweets and snacks, including pandan kaya doughnuts, mango sticky rice, and coconut ice cream. Note that certain fried specialties like dough sticks start during evening dinner service.

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