Thaila Thai

Generally I go here for takeaway any night that I can’t be bothered cooking but still want to eat a reasonably healthy meal. Most of the time it is cheaper for Nick and I to get a main meal take-away from Thaila Thai than it is to cook at home. A main at Thaila is generally around $11- $12. We usually share a main and order a couple of entrees.

The restaurant is BYO (no corkage, that I have ever been charged) and it is quite a fun, bustling environment to dine in, if you can get past the fact that it is not exactly a trendy, modern interior! There is an eclectic group of diners that come to Thaila Thai and they have all been here before, because you won’t get better value Thai in Melbourne. The chicken is tender and fresh, the prawns are a decent size and the beef is good too.

Last Thursday I ordered the Tom Yum Soup with tofu and vegetables $5, the soup is lovely and lemony with a good kick and really good tofu. Nick ordered the Tom Kha Soup with Prawns $6 which was similar to the Tom Yum but with a dash of coconut milk. Following our starters we ordered an egg noodle stir-fry with chicken, vegetables and a sweet chilli and basil sauce $11. The noodles were cooked perfectly the serving was massive (easily enough for two) and I didn’t come away feeling like I had just smothered my face in oil (hmmm attractive!).

When you walk in the door you will be able to see the Thai chef’s working those wok’s like they have been doing it all their lives. You always get a smiley goodbye when you leave and a meal for two people with a bottle of your own wine will only set you back a total of around $25. I suggest you head here on a weeknight as it is generally really busy all weekend.

Just thought it would be nice to share this little place on Lygon Street, Brunswick East with a few more people because it makes me smile and it reminds me of my sister Sam in Berlin, cause it used to be her local.

Address: 82 Lygon StBrunswick East 3057 VIC
Phone: (03) 9387 0659

No deliveries
Cash only