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Cilantro Thai Kitchen

723 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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723 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

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+61 466 997 824
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cilantro Thai Kitchen

Cilantro Thai Kitchen dishes out scratch-made Thai cooking with serious culinary skill along Mountain Highway. Regulars bypass commercial shortcut curries for house-pounded pastes, crackling pork hock, and satay with genuine smoky char. The owner-chef frequently steps out of the kitchen to talk through nightly specials, while the floor pours properly steeped Thai milk tea balanced with condensed milk. Diners finish off meals with a cool coconut panna cotta.

  • Scratch-Cooked Fundamentals: The kitchen grinds and blends all pastes, dipping sauces, and crackers on-site rather than leaning on pre-made wholesale bases.
  • Direct Chef Guidance: The chef steps onto the dining floor to discuss blackboard specials and customize spice levels for diners.
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Why Choose Cilantro Thai Kitchen

Discover why diners choose Cilantro Thai Kitchen for scratch-cooked authenticity, chef-driven hospitality, and welcoming suburban dining.

  • Scratch-Made Thai Specialties

    The kitchen prepares its own sauces, bases, and prawn crackers rather than relying on commercial pre-made ingredients, delivering genuine depth of flavor.

    The owner told us that he makes everything in house, including the sauces and prawn crackers.

    kar way tan

  • Nuanced Spice Balance at Great Value

    Dishes feature culinary care and nuanced seasoning without the inflated prices typical of central fine-dining establishments.

    The balance of the flavours and spice was impressive. We will definitely be back. $85.00 for 3 courses for two people.

    P.J. Rousseaux

  • Personal Table Visits from the Chef

    Diners enjoy a warm, personalized setting where the chef steps out from the kitchen to explain specials and connect directly with guests.

    The service is always top-notch, with the chef taking the time to check on our meals and make sure we are satisfied.

    Rebekah curley

  • Relaxed, Family-Run Hospitality

    Operated as a genuine family business, the relaxed, unpretentious dining room puts guests at ease for low-key dates and family gatherings.

    This is obviously a young family operation as mum was front of house & dad was cooking while the 2 young children were kept busy watching videos.

    David Baron

  • Accommodating Last-Minute Arrivals

    Even when arriving right at closing time or outside typical lunch hours, guests are warmly welcomed and served without feeling rushed.

    The owner/proprietor/chef/waiter was just closing when we got here, but obligingly kept open for us, and looked after us with great excellence.

    Alasdair McAndrew

  • Prompt Service for Fast suburban Diners

    For diners needing an efficient meal on a tight suburban schedule, courses arrive promptly while maintaining Michelin-style presentation.

    I had only 20 minutes to knock down a meal and I just found this small Thai kitchen in the middle of Bayswater and it was absolutely amazing the food comes so quick

    Markus Cincotta

Authentic, scratch-cooked specialties crafted with balanced spices and fresh ingredients

  • Pad Thai

    The Pad Thai was thick and filling, and the red curry was bursting with flavor

    Andrew Collyer

  • Massaman beef curry

    Massaman beef curry was fantastic. You know its a good curry when you find real lemongrass and ginger in it. Beef was very soft.

    Penny A

  • Pork hock

    I really enjoyed the slow cooked pork hock! The crispy skin and vinegar dipping sauce was divine.

    Frankie Hanley

  • Satay chicken

    loved everything especially the Pork belly salad the Duck spiral rolls the Massaman curry and Satay chicken

    Rich F

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and scratch-made touches that define the dining experience at Cilantro Thai Kitchen.

  • Direct Chef Tableside Visits

    The chef steps out to tables personally to explain nightly specials, discuss menu preparations, and check that diners are satisfied.

  • Scratch-Made Sauces and Crackers

    Sauces, curry bases, and prawn crackers are made entirely from scratch in-house by the owner-chef rather than using pre-packaged bases.

  • Unhurried Late-Hour Hospitality

    The kitchen and front-of-house readily welcome late-night arrivals, seating guests at closing time or during closed lunch hours without rushing them.

  • Freshly Balanced Thai Milk Tea

    Traditional Thai milk tea is freshly prepared to order at the front of house with custom-balanced sweetness rather than overly sugary pre-mixes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a reservation?

Yes, Cilantro Thai Kitchen accepts reservations. Reviewers note success with both advance planning and last-minute bookings.

How large are the portions?

Portions are generous and dishes are large. Diners recommend pacing your order if you want to leave room for dessert, such as the coconut panna cotta.

Where can I park?

Free parking is available behind the restaurant, as well as along the street.

What dishes are most recommended to order?

Guests frequently highlight the slow-cooked pork hock, Massaman beef curry, Pad Thai, and duck curry, alongside house-made sauces and nightly specials introduced by the chef.

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