Smile Buffalo Yarraville

Yarraville's sleek modern Thai with standout curries, whole fried fish and cocktails worth the splurge

A beautifully decorated modern Thai restaurant with a classy, contemporary fit-out that surprises first-timers. Warm lighting, considered decor, and a dining room pitched a level above the typical neighbourhood Thai. Tables are closely set when busy, making peak sessions quite lively and loud. The bar serves cocktails alongside the food menu.

Signature cocktail menu including the Buffalo Smile Garden (ginger beer and honey) and Mango Sticky Rice cocktails. Singha on tap. Fresh house-made chilli oil. Careful allergen accommodation. multiple gluten-free options available and food allergy requests handled knowledgeably by staff. Prawn cones are a menu standout item. Does not offer split bills or takeaway.

Menu reflects modern Thai cooking with some traditional centrepieces (massaman, green curry, fish cakes, pad Thai) executed to a high standard. Several reviewers with Thai dining experience consider it authentic; a handful feel the modernised format dilutes tradition.

Premium-priced for a neighbourhood Thai. mains sit higher than typical. A 10% weekend surcharge applies. Most regulars accept the price as fair given the quality and setting; first-timers occasionally feel the cost-to-portion ratio is tight.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.