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Kukthai

144 Queen St, Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia

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144 Queen St, Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia

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+61 2 9327 1199
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kukthai

On Woollahra's Queen Street, Kukthai delivers oversized portions of Thai comfort alongside a morning cafe bar. Expect wok-tossed Pad Thai loaded with giant prawns, rich Penang curry, and pumpkin stir-fries built for sharing—portions easily stretch across two plates. Woollahra locals regularly request the kai luk kuey, crisp-fried son-in-law eggs swimming in a sweet-savory tamarind glaze. The kitchen handles customizations without complaint, omitting chillies in favor of extra ginger and garlic when requested. Morning regulars step up for house-baked banana bread, fresh smoothies, and iced chocolates stirred with real melted chocolate.

  • Adaptable Kitchen: Stir-fries and salads are easily tweaked to omit chilli or add extra aromatics like ginger and garlic.
  • Massive Portions: Mains like curries, noodles, and stir-fries arrive in generous servings easily split between two diners.
  • Premium Seafood: Signature Pad Thai comes heaped with exceptionally large, succulent prawns.
  • Daytime Cafe Perks: Opens early serving coffee, fresh smoothies, banana bread, and drinks made with real melted chocolate.
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Why Diners Choose Kukthai

From generous Thai dinners and custom cooking to morning cafe treats and easy group events

  • Generous Portion Sizes

    Dishes come in ample servings suitable for sharing, from classic stir-fries to hearty curries.

    the serves were very large. Big enough for 2.

    Danny Sousa

  • Flexible Dish Customization

    The kitchen easily adapts ingredients and spice levels to meet specific individual tastes or dietary restrictions.

    They were able to adapt dishes to cater for the needs of their customers.

    Stephen B. Cohen

  • Family-Friendly Environment

    Guests feel welcomed and comfortable bringing children and family to enjoy a meal together.

    This is our family favourite. Poppy and the team behind him are fantastic and we highly recommend to any new local. The food is also great and very accomodating for children.

    Helena Karis

  • Seamless Group Gatherings

    Large parties are accommodated comfortably and without fuss, even on minimal advance notice.

    Kukthai graciously catered for a group of 20 people at 20 minutes' notice - it was a delightful, unrushed afternoon of good food, kind service and the joy of friendship.

    Hannah Lane

  • Morning Cafe Offerings

    Early mornings offer fresh baked goods, espresso, and daytime cafe refreshments before evening service.

    Amazing coffee. Wife had the Apple slice and i had the banana bread; so fresh, soft and moist.

    Jason De Angelis

  • Specialty Daytime Drinks

    Daytime visitors can enjoy specialty drinks including beverages crafted with melted chocolate.

    If you before 3pm for the drinks I 100% recommend the hot chocolate and the ice chocolate as they use real melted chocolate.

    Georgina Diamond

Core Thai noodle, curry, and stir-fry favorites

  • Pad See Ew

    Pad see ew always satisfies

    Bao

  • Pad Thai

    I had the Pad Thai with prawns, which was very nice. I am not an expert on Thai cuisine but the prawns were exceptionally large and and succulent

    chris newman

  • Chicken cashew nut

    $18 lunch special chicken cashew nuts with rice. Fresh, quick and delicious!

    Liam McCarroll

  • Massaman curry

    Massaman curry is a must!

    Bao

Other favorites

Morning cafe staples, baked treats, and specialty drinks

  • Banana bread

    i had the banana bread; so fresh, soft and moist.

    Jason De Angelis

  • Hot chocolate

    I 100% recommend the hot chocolate and the ice chocolate as they use real melted chocolate. It makes the drink taste incredible.

    Georgina Diamond

  • Coffee

    Amazing coffee.

    Jason De Angelis

  • Apple slice

    Wife had the Apple slice and i had the banana bread; so fresh, soft and moist.

    Jason De Angelis

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful culinary adjustments and hospitable service touches at Kukthai

  • Tailored Ingredient Adjustments

    When guests need custom spice levels or feel unwell, the kitchen thoughtfully replaces chili with garlic and ginger, along with providing extra vegetables upon request.

  • Short-Notice Large Group Hospitality

    The venue accommodates parties as large as 20 guests on as little as 20 minutes' notice without making the service feel rushed.

  • Morning Espresso & Melted Chocolate Drinks

    In addition to standard lunch and dinner service, the venue serves morning espresso, fresh bakes like banana bread and apple slices, and hot or iced drinks prepared with real melted chocolate.

  • Zero-Chili Recipe Adaptations

    Staff willingly adapt recipes for guests with zero spice tolerance, including preparing mild versions of traditional salads without chili.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on group gatherings, daytime visits, and ordering customizations at Kukthai

  • Customize Spice Levels and Dietary Requests

    The kitchen readily adapts dishes for mild palates or dietary needs, such as preparing chicken salad without chilli or swapping out chilli for garlic and ginger.

  • Host Large Group Gatherings

    Kukthai can comfortably host large parties of up to 20 guests even on short notice, making it a reliable option for spontaneous celebrations.

  • Stop by Before 3 PM for Cafe Drinks and Treats

    Before 3pm, the venue functions as a daytime cafe serving espresso drinks, fresh juices, and specialty hot or iced chocolate made with melted chocolate alongside baked treats.

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