Little Thai Kitchen

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Closed nowOpens 5pmSunday: 5pm - 10pm
218 Buckley St, Essendon VIC 3040

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Essendon's 15-year Thai institution, loved for pad Thai and coconut rice

A traditional, unassuming shopfront that doesn't look like much from the outside, with a cosy dine-in room that can feel dim towards the back on busy nights.

Handwritten order slips instead of verbal ordering, a takeaway phone that barely stops ringing, and alcohol available with meals.

Repeatedly praised as tasting like real Bangkok and Koh Samui-style cooking by reviewers who have travelled through Thailand.

Widely praised as cheap and cheerful, though a few reviewers found portions small for the price during peak periods.

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Google rating4.1 ★ · 140 reviews
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218 Buckley St, Essendon VIC 3040

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Essendon

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