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Derby Thai St Kilda

2/52 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 26 people

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Find Derby Thai St Kilda

2/52 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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+61 424 375 325
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Derby Thai St Kilda

Derby Thai anchors Fitzroy Street with punchy, generous street classics and rare regional bowls without the usual beachside markup. Diners crowd the dining room for steaming bowls of Northern Thai khao soi—a rich chicken and coconut noodle broth—alongside wok-charred Pad See Ew and aromatic duck green curries. Pitchers of beer run fifteen dollars, the kitchen happily fills clean takeaway containers brought from home, and plates land fast beside scoops of fragrant coconut rice.

  • Regional Khao Soi Specialty: The kitchen prepares Northern Thai khao soi, serving egg noodles and tender chicken steeped in a rich, spiced coconut broth.
  • Budget-Friendly Draught Beer: Dine-in groups grab $15 jugs and $8 pints alongside generous noodle dishes and curries.
  • Low-Waste Container Takeaway: Takeaway orders can be packed directly into clean containers brought from home to eliminate single-use plastic.
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Why Diners Choose Derby Thai St Kilda

Authentic dishes, budget-friendly gatherings, and thoughtful local takeaway in St Kilda

  • Regional Northern Thai Khao Soi

    Derby Thai serves Northern Thai Khao Soi noodle soup, a hard-to-find regional specialty in Melbourne prepared with rich coconut broth and noodles.

    The Khao soo is very flavourful and quite filling for a great value. Not too many places you can find it in Melbourne so was quite happy and it did not disappoint.

    Zoltan Kalmar

  • Generous Traditional Portions

    Dishes are prepared in generous portions at accessible prices, providing authentic traditional recipes from crispy pork stir-fries to tom yum soup.

    The restaurant offers many dishes from traditional Thai cuisine, large portions and affordable prices.

    Ilan Kader

  • Affordable Drinks for Groups

    Diners can pair casual sit-down meals with budget-friendly beverage options including eight-dollar beer pints.

    Cheap $8 pints too

    stephen keen

  • Comfortable Setting for Gatherings

    The dining area features comfortable seating, warm hospitality, and a welcoming layout suitable for group gatherings and family dinners.

    The place is beautifully decorated, clean, and very comfortable. It’s perfect for relaxing with friends or family.

    fatin faezah

  • Zero-Waste Reusable Container Option

    Local customers can bring their own reusable containers for takeaway orders to help reduce single-use plastic packaging.

    They also will put our takeaway food orders in our own containers for us, so we can reduce our plastic waste.

    Barney Linton

  • Accommodating Local Takeaway Handoffs

    Front-of-house staff accommodate neighborhood takeout needs smoothly, offering flexible curbside payment and handoffs for locals on the move.

    I was walking my friend's dog so the 'waiter' kindly bought the food and EFTPOS machine outside to me. Absolutely fantastic service and phenomenal food!

    Sarah Ouigue

Signature curries, soups, and noodles praised by diners

  • Tom Yum

    The Tom Yum soup was really tasty, full of flavour and nicely balanced.

    Synorix

  • Pad See Ew

    Hands down the best Pad See Ew I've had since leaving LA

    Sarah Ouigue

  • Massaman Curry

    my partner really loves the massaman curry!!

    JB Travels

  • Khao Soi

    The Khao soo is very flavourful and quite filling for a great value. Not too many places you can find it in Melbourne so was quite happy and it did not disappoint.

    Zoltan Kalmar

Other favorites

Sides, starters, and refreshing drinks to complement your meal

  • Coconut Rice

    The coconut rice is a must. It goes with everything and just takes every dish up a notch.

    Duane

  • Thai Milk Tea

    the Thai Milk Tea in particular is so sweet and refreshing.

    koonyobii

  • Roti and Peanut Sauce

    The roti and peanut sauce is to die for.

    Barney Linton

  • Fish Cakes

    The fish cakes looked small, but they compensated in taste; really fragrant!

    Xuan Boh

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational touches and hospitable details that elevate the dining experience

  • BYO Reusable Container Packing

    Guests bringing their own reusable containers can have takeaway orders packed directly into them to reduce plastic waste.

  • Curbside Service for Dog Walkers

    Staff accommodate dog walkers by bringing orders and the EFTPOS terminal directly outside so pet owners do not have to leave their dogs.

  • Value Draught Beer Jugs

    Dine-in groups can order $15 jugs of beer and $8 pints alongside their meals.

  • Dedicated Pan Preparation for Dietary Needs

    Staff take proactive steps to confirm vegan dietary requests, including ensuring dishes are prepared in a freshly washed pan.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on takeout options, drinks, and lunch ordering at Derby Thai St Kilda.

  • Bring Your Own Containers

    Bring your own reusable food containers for takeout orders if you want to avoid single-use plastics—the team will happily pack your meal in them.

  • Take Advantage of Drink Value

    When dining in with a group or pairing with your meal, look out for beverage specials like $15 beer jugs and $8 pints.

  • Order the Lunch Curry Combo

    For solo midday meals, order the lunch combo to get curry and rice together rather than ordering them as separate dishes.

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