Thai Baan Melbourne CBD

Little Thai place, but happens to have great good at pretty good prices too. Pineapple fried rice had lots of ingredients (meat, rice, vegetables, pineapple, good flavours). Thai ice tea was good. Feel like I got a reasonable amount of tea.

If you're craving some solid Thai comfort food, these two dishes really hit the spot. First up is the Crispy Pork on Rice (Khao Moo Krob) – a plate of crispy, juicy pork belly served over rice. The pork skin has just the right amount of crunch, while the meat itself is tender and flavorful. Paired with some cucumber slices, a boiled egg, and a rich, savory sauce, it’s simple but super satisfying. The sauce adds a nice umami kick that ties everything together perfectly.

Then there's the Grilled Pork Cheek – a total winner if you're into smoky, grilled flavors. The pork cheek is tender and has a nice char from the grill, making it juicy with every bite. The dipping sauce on the side, Nam Jim Jaew, brings a spicy-sour punch that’s a great contrast to the rich meat. It’s tangy, a little fiery, and really rounds out the dish.

We also ordered moo-ka-ta, Thai style bbq. The portion is good and more than enough to share between 2 people. You get 2 Singha if you order this on the weekdays. Overall, it was a good experience and the food was authentic.

Thai like eatery. Ordered two dishes for $36. Oyster salad tasted like the ones we had in Chiang Mai and Phuket but didn't have the fern like vegetable. Lots of crispy shallots instead. The raw oysters were huge though. Grilled intestines had a nice smoky flavour but lacked texture. A bit soft and wasn't as crispy or bitey like others we've had in Thailand. Intrigued by their bbq sets and buffets on Tuesdays and weekends. Might give those a go next time.

A two storey Thai food restaurant in town which is considered pocket friendly and taste pretty good. On the weekend, buffet is available on level 2 for $15 per pax and a la carte is also available. The boat noodle is delish and filling with lots of meat served. For a casual meal, yes definitely it is a nice place to go either individually or more.

Friendly staff. Quick service.
The raw prawn salad and crispy pork was ok. However, the other dishes aren't great. Pad Thai was too soggy and drenched in sweet soy sauce, the rice felt like leftover rice reheated, the papaya salad was also drenched in sauce (yet the chicken feet in the papaya salad was good).

Classic, authentic, delicious eats. Crab fried rice was flavourful, packed with smoky flavour and rice was fluffy and separate.

Boat noodles had a rich broth, comforting on a wet and cold Melbourne evening.

Grilled pork cheek was fatty and melts in your mouth - good charred flavour and paired with the sour and spicy dipping sauce was amazing.

Prices are really reasonable.

This place is GOOD! I think it gets foreshadowed by the near by more "famous" place but it is very authentic. One of the best pad see ews ever! Had the pork blood soup too. Great toppings, fantastic flavor. Instead of waiting in the long line around the corner go here. The papaya salad was great. Add the rice noodles! Good flavor. The chilli's are spicy so be warned. But would go back here for sure!