Restaurant
Manaaw Thai Street Food
51 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Manaaw Thai Street Food
51 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Fast-paced, unpretentious, and built for walk-ins, this Bourke Street diner delivers punchy Bangkok street-food energy straight to Melbourne’s CBD. Grab a seat indoors for a quick solo lunch or an easy regroup with friends. The kitchen moves fast, turning out pan-fried chive dumplings with serious crunch and crisp pork belly tossed in chilli and garlic. Staples arrive hearty and direct—from rich massaman curry and vegetable-packed pad kee mao to pad thai that carries the warmth of home-style cooking.
- Everyday Bangkok classics: Pan-fried chive dumplings, chilli-garlic pork belly, and spicy pad kee mao hit the table quickly with bold street-style heat.
- Easy CBD walk-ins: Ample indoor seating makes spontaneous solo meals and fast group lunches straightforward in the city.
What's On at Manaaw Thai Street Food
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Most popular items
Customer-favourite street food classics and signature bites
Crispy pork belly with chilli and garlic
I ordered the crispy pork belly with chilli and garlic snack for $15, and it was absolutely delicious, perfectly crisp, well seasoned and bold with flavour.
Amilliah Pan fried chive dumplings
The chive dumplings were crunchy and freshly cooked!
Kathleen C Massaman curry
The food was quite good and our favourite was the curry.
nococat Spicy pad kee mao
Spicy pad kee Mao was tasty (only $17, good size)
Pandy
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you walk in and easily find indoor seating?
Yes. Walk-in dining is straightforward, with plenty of indoor seating available even during busier lunch and peak periods.
How fast is the food service?
Dishes arrive quickly, making it a reliable option for a fast lunch, pre-event bite, or solo meal.
Are there vegetable-packed or vegetarian dishes on the menu?
Yes. Vegetarian food is available, and noodle dishes such as spicy pad kee mao come packed with vegetables.
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