Thailand’s cuisine is a symphony of sweet, spicy, sour, and salty, a balancing act that keeps you coming back for more.
Perth’s Thai scene more than holds its own. Across the metro area, you’ll find a wealth of flavour, from humble suburban gems serving wok-tossed classics to polished dining rooms delivering next-level finesse.
Here are some of our favourite Perth Thai restaurants bringing the spice, soul, and street food flair.
Rym Tarng, Bicton
Opened by Long Chim alumni chef Art Bunraksa, Rym Tarng is a suburban star that punches far above its weight, and proves that great food doesn’t need fanfare. The tiny Bicton shopfront hides a kitchen that hums with energy: woks flaring, mortar pounding, chilli, garlic and galangal drifting out to the street. The menu leans bold and soulful with pad ka pao pork fragrant with Thai basil, classic chicken satay, and a bright green papaya salad that sings with heat and crunch. It’s small, it’s noisy, and it’s almost always full; the kind of place where the food speaks louder than the décor.
Shop 8, 258 Canning Highway, Bicton
Long Chim, Perth CBD
In the basement of the State Buildings, Long Chim feels like you’ve stumbled into a Bangkok back alley. Founded in London by chef David Thompson, Long Chim carries serious international credibility, grounded in decades of deep engagement with Thai cuisine. Think chilli-fried prawns, cured pork ribs with crunchy rice, barramundi grilled in banana leaf with red curry paste, and a classic pad see ew. The cocktail list riffs cleverly on Thai flavours – the plantation pineapple My Thai is a must – while the atmosphere hums late into the night. For a true Thai feast, go with friends and order family-style.
Basement, State Buildings, Corner St Georges Terrace and Barrack Street, Perth
Soi 29, Perth CBD
Soi 29 feels like a little Bangkok laneway dropped in the heart of Perth. It’s bright, busy, and full of life. The crispy pork belly with holy basil and fried egg is a star, as is the green papaya salad with salted egg and chilli. Locals love it for its fast service, fair prices, and genuine flavours. It’s unpretentious, reliable, and always buzzing, a perfect midweek fix or casual Friday-night spot. BYO welcome.
13/160 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Kub Kao, Mount Lawley
Modern, moody, and just a touch glam, Kub Kao brings a refined edge to Thai dining in Mount Lawley. The menu walks a careful line between classic and contemporary, from pad ka paw chilli-and-basil stir-fries to deep-fried whole barramundi with Three Flavours sauce and a creamy red curry with duck and lychee. Service is sharp, the wine list well chosen, and the open kitchen buzzes with energy. It’s a date-night favourite, smart enough for a special occasion, but relaxed enough to make you a regular.
568 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley
Baan Baan, Northbridge
Warm, cheerful and full of heart, Baan Baan lives up to its name – “baan” meaning house in Thai – it genuinely feels like dining at someone’s home. The dishes are bold and beautifully presented: Phuket-style braised pork belly, northern-style beef curry, and chargrilled black pepper chicken with sticky rice.. The interior blends rustic wood and greenery with bright murals, and the staff make you feel instantly at ease. The kind of place where one course turns into three and a bottle of wine.
172 Newcastle Street, Northbridge
S&T Thai Gourmet Café, Northbridge
For something truly old-school, head to S&T. This humble café has been serving honest, flavour-packed Thai dishes long before Northbridge got fancy. Their tom yum soup is legendary, as is the pad kee mao, fiery with chilli and basil and built around your choice of meat. It’s no-frills, no-reservations, cash-friendly and all heart. A favourite among chefs and hospitality folk, which tells you everything you need to know.
347 William Street, Northbridge
Est Home of Torung Market, Perth CBD
Named for the Torung Market traditions of north-eastern Thailand, Est Home brings home-style Thai cooking to Perth. Founded in 2021 by Immy Deery, who grew up in Thailand’s north-eastern region cooking alongside her grandmother, the menu champions regional dishes made with traditional techniques. The Esarn-style grilled chicken with sticky rice and nam jim jew is a standout, while the red duck curry with pineapple and lychee feels rich and fragrant. Perfect for a casual catch-up or a comforting weeknight meal.
270 William Street, Perth
Sa-Lung, North Perth
A quiet achiever, Sa-Lung is where locals go for a comforting, flavour-filled Thai feed. The pad see ew is smoky and soft in all the right ways, while the deep-fried barramundi with tamarind sauce is a must. Interiors are simple, the service is warm, and there’s a steady hum of regulars who’ve been coming for years. The perfect blend of homely and high-quality.
382 Fitzgerald St, North Perth
Louder Louder, Northbridge
Louder Louder lives up to its name. It’s bright, loud and a little chaotic in the best way, with inventive takes on Thai classics alongside bolder, less-expected dishes. The 48-hour slow-cooked massaman beef ribs are meltingly tender, while curveballs like jellied pork knuckle, coconut hor mok steamed in a young coconut, and chargrilled beef tongue with Issan-style dipping sauce signal a kitchen willing to push beyond the usual repertoire. The drinks are fun, the décor colourful, and the staff are quick with a grin. Bring a group, order everything, and let the table fill up.
47 Lake Street, Northbridge
Chuonkin, Perth CBD
Stylish but not stuffy, Chuonkin brings a contemporary edge to the CBD’s dining scene, grounded in a deeply hospitable Thai ethos. The name comes from “chuon kin?” – a Thai greeting meaning have you eaten yet? – and that sense of generosity carries through the food. Don’t miss the three-flavoured barramundi, or the tom yum prawn soup; tangy, spicy, and full of flavour. It’s the kind of place where you can just as easily linger over wine as grab a quick dinner. Great for date nights or small groups.
137 Barrack St, Perth
Ma Kin Thai, Crawley
Fast, flavour-driven and always humming, Ma Kin Thai majors in bold, everyday dishes you’d eat curbside in Bangkok or Chiang Mai. Think punchy papaya salad, pad krapow moo crackling with chilli and basil, and slippery pad kee mao with proper heat. Fried chicken wings and spring rolls keep things casual and shareable, while northern-style beef khao soi adds depth. It’s ideal for a quick satisfying meal, perhaps before catching a movie or a show at the UWA campus across the road. Bonus points: it’s BYO.
Shop 2/10 Broadway, Crawley
Khanom Thai, Perth
Tucked away just off Mends Street, Khanom Thai is a quiet local favourite. The whole deep-fried pink snapper with tamarind sauce is the dish to order, followed closely by the larb pork, bright with herbs and chilli.. Big portions, fast service and good value make it a perfect weeknight go-to.
219 Bulwer St, Perth
Scents of Siam, Joonadalup
As the name suggests, aroma is everything here. Walk in and you’re greeted by lemongrass, chilli, and kaffir lime on the air. The menu is grounded in classic Thai cooking, with duck appearing across several curries – including red curry duck and duck Maryland confit – alongside green and panang curries, pad prik king, pad cha and chilli-basil stir-fries. The space is intimate and softly lit; ideal for a cosy dinner with friends or a quiet date night.
6/115 Grand Blvd, Joondalup
Bangkok Brothers, Northbridge
Bangkok Brothers is high-energy and unapologetically bold, with the buzz of a late-night bar and the depth of a serious Thai kitchen. Expect a wide-ranging menu of Bangkok-style street-style bites and classic Thai dishes, from graprao moo grob with crackling pork belly and chilli basil to boat noodle soup rich with beef broth and herbs. Fried snacks and salads keep things lively, think som tum with salted crab or anchovy, crispy soft-shell crab, and grilled pork jowl. The cocktails go big on Thai flavours; coconut, kaffir lime and lemongrass. A great spot to start (or end) a night out.
91 James Street, Northbridge
Nakorn Thai, Osborne Park
Nakorn Thai keeps things simple and honest; the way suburban Thai should be. Green curry, red curry, pad Thai and tom yum soup all deliver what you want them to. The prices are fair, the servings generous, and the service unfailingly friendly. A local gem for those in the know.
5/240 Main St, Osborne Park
TQR, Nedlands
TQR is a BYO-friendly local built for sharing and generous eating. The menu leans into Vietnamese and Thai comfort dishes, with favourites like Hanoi prawns wrapped in chicken mince, crispy noodle baskets topped with prawns or vegetables, and crowd-pleasers such as lemongrass chicken and chicken cashew nuts. There is strong vegetarian coverage, including bean curd stir-fries, vegetable curries and noodle dishes that stand up on their own. The set menus make it an easy, no-fuss choice for groups.
27 Stirling Highway, Nedlands
Dusit Thai, Cottesloe
Dusit delivers polished, dependable Thai cooking, bringing the flavours of coastal Thailand to Perth’s beloved seaside enclave of Cottesloe. Curries are a strong point, particularly the beef khao soi with crispy egg noodles and the red duck curry with lychee and cherry tomato. Stir-fries like chilli basil chicken and garlic pepper beef are well executed, while vegetarians have solid options including tofu-based curries, pad Thai and Asian greens. Calm and spacious, it works equally well for a relaxed lunch or an easy dinner after the beach.
5/7 Station Street, Cottesloe