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Eat Thai Restaurant Sydney

229 Glenmore Rd, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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Find Eat Thai Restaurant Sydney

229 Glenmore Rd, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

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+61 2 9361 6640
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Eat Thai Restaurant Sydney

Perched in a Victorian terrace on Paddington’s Five Ways, Eat Thai delivers generous, spice-balanced plates beneath fairy-lit street trees. Locals drop in for rich massaman beef and crisp pork, while the kitchen serves up genuine hospitality without the usual group dining hurdles. There is no fee to bring your own celebration cake, and the staff easily split large bills across cash or cards. Parents can roll a bulky pram inside and find a dedicated kids' menu built on grilled skewers, salmon, and steamed greens instead of the usual deep fryer fare. Inside, earth-toned dining rooms lead past timber accents and a giant wok washbasin, keeping the neighbourhood energy easygoing and grounded.

  • Five Ways Terrace Setting: Set within a two-storey Victorian terrace in Paddington's Five Ways, featuring fairy-lit outdoor tables and a distinctive wok washbasin.
  • Frictionless Group Hosting: Large tables enjoy zero cakeage fees, provided celebration candles, and split card or cash payment processing.
  • Nourishing Kids' Menu: A dedicated children's selection offering steamed greens, chicken skewers, and salmon instead of typical fried chips.
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Why Diners Choose Eat Thai Restaurant Sydney

Discover why locals and groups choose Eat Thai for memorable gatherings, family dining, and classic Thai flavours in Five Ways.

  • Nutritious Dining and Toddler-Ready Hospitality

    Eat Thai features thoughtful toddler accommodation, offering ample space for bulky prams, high chairs, and a rare children's menu centered on steamed greens, salmon, and satay skewers rather than deep-fried chips.

    Very pleased with the range of healthy options on the kids menu, including satay chicken skewers with rice, steamed broccoli, carrots and green beans

    Laura Bird

  • Frictionless Group Billing and Payment Flexibility

    Large tables and celebratory groups enjoy smooth end-of-meal administration with split payment flexibility across both cards and cash without restrictive venue policies.

    split the bill in either card or cash, which was more than I expected as large tables are usually expected to pay cash.

    Jaye

  • Celebration Hosting with Complimentary Cake Service

    Events and special gatherings are hosted with genuine generosity, featuring zero-fee BYO cake cutting, candle provision, and personalized attention that lets hosts celebrate with complete peace of mind.

    went above and beyond in making sure we were looked after - no cost for bringing our own cake, and they even helped provide candles

    Jaye

  • Paced Group Service and Dietary Accommodation

    The kitchen and floor staff manage milestone gatherings smoothly, delivering synchronized courses and accommodating dietary requirements across large party sizes.

    The service was impeccable and the food came really quickly and at the same time, which is always a plus. Not to mention, the cocktails were AMAZING. They also catered to our dietary requirements.

    Sophia Regan

  • Fairy-Lit Heritage Terrace in Five Ways

    Set within a charming Victorian heritage terrace at Five Ways, the venue provides outdoor alfresco dining sheltered by leafy trees and fairy lights overlooking the Paddington village streetscape.

    outdoor seating under the tree and fairy lights and beautiful views across Five Ways

    Kelly I

  • Authentic, Balanced Thai Flavours and Generous Portions

    Guests enjoy expertly balanced, generous Thai staples cooked from fresh ingredients, complemented by a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere and warm, attentive floor service.

    The food was authentic and full of flavour, especially the balance of sweet, sour and spicy that Thai food is known for. The ingredients tasted fresh and the portions were generous.

    Gordon Chen

Signature savoury dishes most praised by neighbourhood diners

  • Fish Cakes

    The homemade Fish Cakes were delicious. The thick patties were soft, juicy & moist and packed with flavours.

    Mauyeeyee

  • Satay chicken skewers

    Satay chicken skewers that come with ‘the best’ sauce

    Sooty

  • Pad Thai

    Probably the best Pad Thai in Sydney – seriously delicious!

    Sir Nelly The dog Shameburgh

  • Massaman curry

    Beef massaman and spicy pork was some of the best we’ve had in a while

    lara calvert

Other favorites

Specialty cocktails, beverages, and desserts

  • Cocktails

    Not to mention, the cocktails were AMAZING.

    Sophia Regan

  • Tequila and aperol spritz cocktail

    The tequila and aperol spritz cocktail was delicious.

    Sasha

  • Jasmine Tea

    Also, their Jasmine Tea is very nice.

    Anthony Rey

  • Sticky Black Rice and Mango

    Sticky Black Rice and Mango

    Sooty

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and distinctive details that set dining at Eat Thai apart

  • Complimentary Cake Service & Flexible Group Billing

    Bring your celebration cake with zero cakeage fees, complete with staff providing candles and handling seamless split billing via card or cash for large parties.

  • Nutritious Kids' Dining Menu

    Young diners get dedicated nutritious alternatives to standard fried options, including chicken satay skewers or salmon paired with steamed greens and rice.

  • Fairy-Lit Five Ways Streetscape Terrace

    Dine alfresco beneath street trees strung with fairy lights and lanterns, taking in elevated terrace views across Paddington's historic Five Ways village.

  • Custom Wok Wash Basin Decor

    A quirky Victorian heritage design detail featuring rustic timber paneling and an oversized authentic wok repurposed as the bathroom wash basin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eat Thai family-friendly with young children?

Yes, families with young children are accommodated with high chairs and space for prams inside. The venue offers dedicated children's meal choices like satay chicken skewers with rice, steamed vegetables, and Pad Thai.

Can the restaurant host large groups and celebrations?

Yes, group celebrations are welcomed. Diners note that the restaurant accommodates large tables, allows bringing your own celebration cake without a cakeage charge (even assisting with candles), and can split payments across cards and cash.

Is outdoor dining available?

Yes, outdoor seating is available along the pavement under the trees and fairy lights overlooking Five Ways, offering a pleasant open-air dining option when the weather is fine.

Is street parking available nearby?

Yes, free street parking is available in the surrounding Paddington pocket near the restaurant.

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