Restaurant
Thai Riffic Newtown
224 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
Find Thai Riffic Newtown
224 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
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Book NowAbout Thai Riffic Newtown
Thai Riffic delivers high-energy King Street Thai dining with generous noodle plates and quick-fire wok heat. A fixture on the Newtown strip, the kitchen balances punchy seasonings across charred fried rice, thin-skinned prawn dumplings, and spicy drunken noodles. Group dinners settle in over shareable stir-fries and house taps alongside a flexible BYO wine option. Everyday lunch runs fast with bargain specials like crisp mussel pancakes, while evenings hum with cocktail carafes and sticky rice paired with sizzling beef.
- Everyday Lunch Specials: Daily specials run from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM with wallet-friendly noodle and rice staples.
- BYO Wine & Full Bar: Bring your own wine for a $4 corkage fee per person alongside on-tap beer and house cocktails.
- Generous Share Plates: Hearty portions of wok-charred fried rice, drunken noodles, and stir-fries built for group sharing.
What's On at Thai Riffic Newtown
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Thai Riffic Newtown
Discover why Newtown locals and visitors consistently choose Thai Riffic for generous Thai classics and vibrant dining.
Generous Portions and Authentic Flavors
Guests receive generous portions of authentic Thai noodles and mains served quickly at accessible prices.
portion size was really good,the flavour was excallent & they didn't cheap out on the chicken or the beef
Cammo Ads Bargain Midday Lunch Specials
Everyday lunch specials offer exceptional value for midday diners craving quick, tasty meals.
Try to go there in week day lunchtime, they’re doing many manus for $11, which is a crazy bargain knowing how tasty those are!!
A R Effortless Group Dining and Sharing
Groups can gather easily over shareable entrees and mains alongside flexible drink options.
The food was delicious. We ordered several dishes to share.
Andres Correa Flexible BYO and In-House Drinks
Diners enjoy bringing their favorite wine while also having access to an in-house beverage program with beer, cocktails, and mocktails.
They do BYO (at $4pp corkage), and have plenty of drinks options such as beer, wine, cocktails & mocktails
tastysydney Funky and Comfortable Space
Diners experience a clean, modern aesthetic with upbeat decor and comfortable music volume.
the background music was at a perfect volume. The whole place was clean, comfortable, and decorated very cutely.
iEemee :D Welcoming, Attentive Hospitality
Warm, attentive hospitality ensures guests feel welcomed and comfortable from arrival through dessert.
From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, with a great balance of cozy and vibrant energy.
Stefan Abraham
Most popular items
Signature noodle and curry favorites beloved by Newtown locals
Pad Thai
My favourite menu is pad thai, their pad thai is legend.
A R Pad Kee Mao
I love Thai Riffic’ Pad Kee Mao!
tastysydney Massaman beef
I'd highly recommend the massaman beef and pad kee mao
Rattan Muttoo Chicken Laksa
Chicken Laksa was huge. Lots of chicken, noodles, tofu, bean sprouts. Soup was really nice too. Nice mild flavour.
Johnno
Other favorites
Tasty starters and shareable sides to complement your meal
Pork skewers
Pork skewers were sooo juicy (the best Thai pork skewers I’ve had 😘!).
tastysydney Prawn dumplings
The prawn dumplings had nice thin skins 👍.
tastysydney Betel Leaf Prawn
Betel Leaf Prawn were tasty.
tastysydney Home made fish cakes
home made fish cakes to boot.
Ronnie Hansen
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful service touches and dining hospitality that go beyond standard expectations.
Dedicated Gluten-Free and Celiac Care
Staff proactively accommodate diners with celiac disease by reliably tailoring stir fry and Thai options to strict gluten-free dietary requirements.
Flexible Happy Hour Extensions
Servers extend happy hour drink pricing for visiting groups to make group dinners welcoming and stress-free.
Patient Family and Child Care
Waitstaff handle accidental table messes and spills with patient, gracious care without making families feel uncomfortable.
Attentive Spice Relief
Attentive floor staff readily check in and assist diners who need quick relief from extra spicy dishes.
Before you head over
Practical advice on payments, lunchtime value, and drink options for a seamless visit.
Plan Single Table Payment
Thai Riffic does not allow split billing at checkout, so organize a single payment method or peer-to-peer transfer across your party in advance.
Target Daytime Specials
Take advantage of everyday lunch specials running 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, featuring discounted noodle and curry mains starting from $11 to $14.90.
Leverage BYO Wine or Bar Options
You can bring your own wine for a $4 per person corkage fee, or choose from house tap beers, cocktails, and mocktails on-site.
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