Restaurant
Nana Thai
169 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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169 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Bourke Street cuts straight to Bangkok with corrugated iron walls, plastic stools, and raw street-stall energy. Melbourne's Thai expats pack this narrow CBD room for participatory tabletop mookata—a domed grill and hotpot hybrid where fat trickles down to deepen the simmering broth. Tables share generous combination sets loaded with pork neck, liver, and calamari, backed by fresh som tum shredded to order with crunchy pork crackers. The kitchen keeps things moving fast without weekend surcharges, pairing charred pad see ew against fiery dipping sauces until late into the evening.
- Tabletop Mookata Sets: A domed tabletop grill and broth trough where sizzling pork fat fortifies the soup base at great value.
- Bangkok Street Atmosphere: Corrugated iron walls, plastic stools, and fast-paced energy capture Bangkok street food chaos.
- Fresh-Shredded Som Tum: Green papaya shredded to order and tossed spicy with crispy pork crackers.
What's On at Nana Thai
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose Nana Thai
Why diners choose Nana Thai for tabletop BBQ and uncompromised Bangkok street flavours in the Melbourne CBD
Dual-Style Tabletop Mookata Feast
The signature tabletop Mookata combination merges domed Thai BBQ grilling with perimeter hotpot soup, loaded with marinated meats, seafood, noodles, and broth.
Their classic BBQ set ($47) was enough for two people and included pork neck, pork belly, hot and spicy pork, pork liver, bacon, prawns, calamari, mixed vegetables, glass noodles, egg, soup, and sauce.
Lolo Lo Generous Portions at Budget CBD Pricing
Priced around $40–$47 for generous two-person BBQ spreads alongside single dishes starting from $15, the menu delivers massive portions without CBD price premiums.
There’s a heap of options that are just $15 and the serving size here is big. Such a steal.
Bianca Wacker High-Energy Bangkok Street Atmosphere
With corrugated iron walls, plastic stools, and bustling narrow dining rooms, Nana Thai delivers the unmistakable sensory rhythm of a night market stall.
The Vibe: Straight-up Bangkok street food chaos. We’re talking corrugated iron walls, plastic stools, and a loud, low-key grungy atmosphere that is unapologetically authentic.
Eouea eats Retro Thai Street-Style Dining Vibe
Uncompromising, vibrant heat and bold marinades across dishes like Som Tum and rich broth evoke the distinct feel of dining roadside in Thailand.
The vibe is chill and casual, with that unmistakable retro Thai street-style charm that makes dining here feel like a true Bangkok experience.
Ary Bestari Late-Night Dining Without Reservations
Open late with brisk table turns and no reservation requirements, it offers an accessible, zero-fuss destination for after-shift and midnight cravings.
open till late night good for midnight hanging out and after the renovation there are more tables for customers, the food also comes quickly with reasonable prices.
Cherine Khattiya Zero Surcharges for Spontaneous Visits
Nana Thai foregoes weekend surcharges entirely, ensuring spontaneous CBD meals remain straightforward, transparent, and pocket-friendly.
There’s never a weekend surcharge and you don’t need a booking.
Bianca Wacker
Most popular items
The crowd-favorite Thai street food and tabletop BBQ staples
Mookata Set
You're here for the $45 Mookata set—an absolute steal that easily feeds two.
Eouea eats Som Tum
maybe my luck but it was the freshest papaya salad I've ever had in my life.
Kelly Tran Grilled Pork Neck
The kor moo yang was the highlight — perfectly grilled, juicy, smoky, and paired with an unreal dipping sauce.
Matthew Fulton Tom Yum Mama
We ordered the classic Tom Yum Mama noodle and the mixed platter with pork neck, liver and sausage.
Angela Ng
Other favorites
Sweet treats, beverages, and sides to round out your Thai feast
Banoffee Pie
The Banoffee Pie is my favourite.
Shawn Jo Thai Milk Tea
And don’t forget to grab a cup of Thai milk tea to complete the meal. It’s bold, sweet, and goes great with everything.
Gena star Thai Milk Crepe
the Thai Milk crepe was a great dessert option to balance the savoury taste in the end.
V Tang Sticky Rice
sticky rice (which we paired with the grilled pork)
Becca T
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect regarding wait times and queues?
Queues are very common during the peak dinner rush. Visitors suggest arriving 15 to 20 minutes before opening or coming early to beat the line, though the queue generally moves quickly due to efficient service.
How does the Mookata Thai BBQ set work, and how much food does it include?
Nana Thai's signature Mookata (Thai BBQ and hotpot) set is generously portioned to feed two people. It includes a variety of marinated meats such as pork belly and neck along with broth and dipping sauce. Keep an eye on the grill to avoid sticking and charring as juices flavor the soup.
Do I need to make a reservation or pay weekend surcharges?
Walk-ins are standard and no booking is needed, though reservations are accepted. Additionally, there are no weekend surcharges.
What are the restaurant's late-night operating hours?
Nana Thai operates late, open daily from 5:30 PM until 1:00 AM, making it well-suited for after-shift meals and late-night dining.
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