Restaurant
Kaoyum
206 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
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206 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
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Kaoyum serves punchy, uncompromising Thai cooking from an intimate Toorak Road dining room. Locating real heat on this strip is no small feat—making its tiny footprint of fewer than twenty seats an immediate destination for regional street flavors and wok hei. South Yarra regulars drop in for the rich green curry ladled over sweet coconut rice, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables, or order the savory khao yam salad tossed to order. The single-level room stays lively throughout service, pairing personal bottles of wine via BYO alongside cold beers. Dinner often wraps up with house sweets like mango sticky rice or the kitchen’s Thai milk tea thairamisu.
- Bold Regional Cooking: Tender chicken green curry, fragrant stir-fries with wok hei, and crisp pork belly deliver authentic regional heat.
- Intimate BYO Dining: With fewer than twenty seats, the intimate single-level room welcomes BYO wine alongside cold beer.
- Takeaway & Catering: Fast takeaway and reliable office catering run parallel to warm, attentive dining room hospitality.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Kaoyum
Discover why guests love dining at Kaoyum on Toorak Road
Authentic Thai Flavours and Wok Aromas
Rich curries, vibrant stir-fries with wok hei, and fresh ingredients deliver genuine regional Thai profiles.
If you love authentic Thai flavours this spot is a must try!
Bianca Wacker Cozy and Welcoming Ambiance
A small, welcoming dining room creates a warm and memorable setting for enjoying regional Thai cooking.
The place has a warm and inviting vibe, with friendly staff who make you feel right at home.
ᗩᗪᗩᗰ BYO Wine Flexibility
Guests can bring their favorite wine to complement fragrant Thai dishes while keeping costs reasonable.
They offer byo wine only and have a good range of beer to purchase.
Carrie Edwards-Britt Ideal Setting for Small Gatherings
The intimate dining room provides a relaxed backdrop ideal for dates and small catch-ups with friends.
It is a good place to meet up with friends or for a date, with a very authentic flavour.
Skyle Nontakorn Reliable Event Catering and Takeaway
Dependable takeaway packaging and attentive office catering ensure dishes arrive piping hot and full of taste.
The food arrived hot and full of flavour.
Thien Vu Accessible Single-Level Layout
A seamless single-level layout guarantees straightforward, step-free access for guests with mobility needs.
People with mobility issues will be fine here as it's all on one level.
Ian W
Most popular items
Signature Thai favourites loved by locals and travelers alike
Tom Yum Soup
Hands down the best tom yum I’ve ever had—packed with flavor and incredibly satisfying.
cindillicious Pad Thai
Full of flavour and wok hei for the pad thai.
tiffii_c Crispy Pork Belly
The crispy pork belly is a must try- if you only try one thing make sure it’s that!
Bianca Wacker Green Curry
The green curry was rich, fragrant, and packed with flavour — easily one of the best I’ve had.
Connie Lim
Other favorites
Complement your dinner with authentic beverages, sides, and sweet endings
Mango Sticky Rice
My favourite thing here was the Mango Sticky Rice though, one of the best I have had in Melbourne
2 Good Forks Coconut Rice
The coconut rice was a perfect match, adding a slight sweetness that balanced the curry's flavors beautifully.
ᗩᗪᗩᗰ Thai Milk Tea
First up loved the Thai milk tea and Thai Ice lemon tea (both $6).
Sarah Melbs Roti Bread with Satay Sauce
Roti bread with satay sauce
Bianca Wacker
Before you head over
Practical planning tips on reservations, drinks, and venue layout for your visit
Book Ahead for Small Dining Capacity
The dining room is intimate with seating for fewer than 20 guests, making advance reservations essential—especially during peak evening dinner services.
BYO Wine Option
Bring your preferred bottle of wine to pair with dinner under their BYO wine policy, or choose from their in-house selection of beers.
Step-Free Mobility Access
Diners navigating mobility challenges can visit comfortably, as the entire venue floor plan is situated on a single step-free level.
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