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Thai Nesia Restaurant

243 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 63 people

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243 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 9361 4817
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Thai Nesia Restaurant

An Oxford Street staple since 1986, this buzzing dining room pairs punchy Thai classics with BYO bottles and easygoing warmth. Original owners Bill and June run the floor, turning out dependable plates of betel leaf prawns, red duck curry, and crisp ayam panggang. Tables fill up quickly with groups uncorking their own wine over bowls of beef massaman and sticky rice with coconut ice cream.

  • BYO-Friendly Dining: Bring your own wine or beer for a low per-person corkage fee alongside communal curry bowls and shared plates.
  • Original 1986 Stewardship: Helmed by original owners Bill and June since 1986, delivering reliable family hospitality on Oxford Street.
  • Time-Tested Thai Classics: Known for crowd favourites like betel leaf prawns, rich red curries, and ayam panggang.
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Why Dine at Thai Nesia Restaurant

Discover why locals and long-time regulars make Thai Nesia their Oxford Street destination.

  • Decades-Consistent Authentic Flavours

    Authentic Thai classics prepared with rich, robust flavours that have preserved exact culinary standards for decades.

    The flavours taste just like Thailand.

    jinkajee Jirapathiran

  • Original Hands-On Stewardship

    Original owners Bill and June continue their continuous hands-on hospitality, welcoming diners like family.

    Bill and June treat all their customers and staff beautifully and it shows in their food.

    Claire Morris

  • Enduring Warmth and Belonging

    Welcoming service and familiar warmth create an enduring sense of comfort that keeps patrons returning across generations.

    We’ve always been made to feel welcome.

    Greg Eyre

  • Accessible Excellence Without Compromise

    High-calibre culinary standards paired with accessible prices deliver complete satisfaction and peace of mind.

    it’s not expensive at all for what you get.

    Joey Schaasberg

  • Flexible BYO for Communal Celebrations

    A relaxed BYO wine and beer policy allows groups to toast freely with their favourite bottles alongside communal banquets.

    BYO too so you can drink your favourite wine!

    Zoe

  • Effortless Group Dining and Sharing

    Generous sharing portions and modest corkage make dining with friends an effortless, budget-friendly occasion.

    I would suggest going with more people so you can order a bit of everything and share.

    Hza

Decades of consistent Thai classics crafted under original stewardship

  • Red Prawn Curry

    The Red Prawn Curry & the Fish Curry - rich, authentic, and consistently amazing.

    Greg Eyre

  • Massaman Curry

    The Beef Massaman Curry was my other standout.

    Blake

  • Ayam Panggang

    Oh by the way, I highly recommend the Ayam Pangang Chicken my personal favourite.

    Hza

  • Chicken Pumpkin Curry

    We had a delicious and refreshing soft shell crab salad and a chicken pumpkin curry for two with oversized spring rolls for a starter.

    Mark Kettle

Other favorites

Starters and sweet finishes that complement the communal dining experience

  • Betel Leaf with Prawn

    We had the betel leaf with prawn, rich red curry prawn and chilli basil duck. All deliciously full flavoured and beautifully presented by attentive staff.

    Zoe

  • Stuffed Chicken Wings

    We had the prawns for started and stuffed chicken wings both were amazing.

    Tara Stafford

  • Lemongrass Grilled Scallops

    For a mouthgasm you won’t forget, slide some betel tempura prawns, lemongrass grilled scallops and mint/fish sauce Pacific oysters down your gullet for entrée.

    Mightymouse X

  • Black Sticky Rice with Coconut Ice Cream

    Black Sticky Rice with Coconut Ice Cream - The perfect dessert to finish the meal.

    Greg Eyre

Before you head over

Practical tips for planning your visit to Oxford Street's long-running Thai institution

  • Reserve ahead for peak evenings

    Tables fill up fast in the vibrant Oxford Street dining room, so booking in advance ensures you skip wait times on full nights.

  • Bring your own wine and beer

    Bring your own wine and beer for a minimal corkage fee ($3 to $4 per person) to pair your favorite drinks with dinner.

  • Visit with a group to share

    Dishes are rich and varied, making communal dining ideal so larger tables can order multiple curries and appetizers to share.

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