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Dodee Paidang

Basement/353 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 76 people

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Basement/353 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9022 6552
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Dodee Paidang

Head down the Little Collins alleyway beneath the neon sign into Melbourne’s rowdiest subterranean Thai dining room. Steaming noodle bowls, serious chili heat, and Bangkok street energy. Regulars zero in on the pork bone soup—loaded with citrus and cracked chilies—alongside glazed moo ping skewers. Walk-in groups slip into tables without booking hassles, while tune-playing cat robots weave between chairs delivering share plates.

  • Subterranean Bangkok Energy: Tucked down stairs off Little Collins Street, the packed basement floor buzzes with neon light, loud chatter, and street-stall energy.
  • Uncompromising Spice Levels: The kitchen pulls no punches on heat, turning out tangy pork bone broth with customizable spice tiers up to level 3 and beyond.
  • Cat Robot Table Service: Automated feline-themed rolling robots weave through aisles to deliver sizzling plates and drinks directly to your seat.
  • Substantial CBD Value: Generous noodle bowls and hefty shared platters deliver serious street food satisfaction without inflating the final bill.
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Why Choose Dodee Paidang

Bold street flavors, cat robot servers, and vibrant basement energy—book your table today to guarantee your spot in Melbourne's favourite Thai hideaway.

  • Exceptional Value & Generous Portions

    Generous servings of authentic Thai dishes provide substantial value within Melbourne's central business district.

    fairly generous portions compared to other Thai spots in the CBD at the same price.

    Pham Trieu

  • High-Voltage, Authentic Flavours

    Dishes deliver punchy, unapologetic Thai flavours with customizable chili intensity to suit serious heat seekers.

    The food is bold, flavourful and always high quality.

    NT

  • Quirky Cat Robot Delivery

    Automated cat robots glide between dining tables to deliver dishes accompanied by catchy musical chimes.

    your food comes out by a robotic cat that plays a cute little song.

    Matthew Connors

  • Bustling Bangkok Laneway Energy

    A subterranean laneway hideaway that channels the electric, late-night pulse of a Bangkok night market.

    Walking into DooDee Paidang Melbourne feels like teleporting straight to Bangkok nightlife

    M Wayang

  • Seamless Walk-In Group Seating

    Staff seamlessly seat and serve large dining parties even during busy dinner services without strict pre-booking demands.

    despite not having a booking, they were able to accommodate all eight of us.

    Kisuke Urahara

  • Flexible & Welcoming Hospitality

    Floor staff quickly adjust dining setups to welcome unexpected guests and growing dinner gatherings without hesitation.

    The waitress was more than happy to find us a bigger place that fit us all.

    Effendy

Signature Thai specialties and customer favorites

  • Tom Yum Soup

    the Tom Yum soup was perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice and tang

    Zhe

  • Moo Ping

    The moo ping skewers are very flavourful with great texture.

    孫Vanny

  • Thai Milk Tea

    Do try the Thai milk tea if you're able to, it's amazing.

    Alex

  • Pork Bone Soup

    The pork bone soup was flavorful and tender.

    Trang Phan

Other favorites

Complementary sides, sweet endings, and special dining offerings beyond the signature noodle bowls

  • Mango Sticky Rice

    The mango sticky rice is my favourite, they perfect every dish and provide meals that don’t appear in other Thai restaurants.

    Zoe

  • Papaya Salad

    papaya salad was so tangy and refreshing!

    Katie Huynh

  • Garlic Fried Pork

    I also recommend the garlic fried pork for an extra flavour to your dish.

    孫Vanny

  • Bottomless Brunch

    We had the bottomless brunch and it was sooo worth it!

    Elizabeth Tawaf (Liza)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book a table in advance?

Walk-ins are accommodated, even for larger groups, though wait times can exceed 10 minutes during peak lunch and dinner rushes. Booking is accepted and recommended during peak dinner times to avoid queuing.

How do ordering and food service work?

Tables feature QR codes for digital ordering and card payment (or you can pay cash at the counter). Expect your dishes to arrive via automated robot servers, usually within 20 to 25 minutes during busy periods.

How spicy is the food, and can heat levels be adjusted?

Dishes are bold and pack noticeable heat, with spice levels from level 3 up offering a significant kick. You can specify and customize your preferred heat level when placing your order.

Are there vegetarian options available?

Dodee Paidang serves vegetarian food and offers dedicated options, with staff happy to detail ingredients to help accommodate dietary requirements.

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