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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)

Before you head over

Essential pointers on queues, basement connectivity, and spice customization. Book your table today to head straight downstairs to the feast.

  • Peak Hours & Seating

    Peak lunch and dinner hours get very busy, often resulting in a 10- to 25-minute wait for tables and made-to-order dishes. While walk-ins and large groups can often be accommodated on the fly, securing a dinner booking ahead of time is recommended to bypass queues.

  • Basement Entry & Free Wi-Fi

    The venue is located down a laneway off Little Collins Street and downstairs into a basement. Mobile reception is weak underground, so connect to the free guest Wi-Fi to load and browse the full digital QR ordering menu at your table.

  • Dialing Your Spice Level

    Dishes can be customized for heat, but be cautious with higher tiers: level 3+ chili packs a fiercely authentic punch that can overwhelm diners not accustomed to intense heat.

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