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
Before you head over
Helpful advice on seating, service speed, and takeaway orders when dining on Bourke Street.
Walk In and Grab an Indoor Table
Indoor seating is plentiful, making it convenient to walk in and grab an indoor table quickly for solo meals or casual group lunches even when the restaurant gets lively.
Rely on Fast Service for Tight Schedules
Dishes like curry, fried rice, and street food snacks arrive swiftly, ideal for diners needing a fast turnaround before scheduled commitments or city plans.
Consider Dining In for Beverage Orders
If you are on the move with beverages like Thai iced tea, keep in mind lids may not always be provided for takeaway drinks, making dine-in the safer option.
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