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Nana Thai

169 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 62 people

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169 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 452 645 165
HoursMonday: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Nana Thai

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.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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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

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

Before you head over

Practical tips to help you navigate queues, tabletop grilling, and late-night visits.

  • Beat the Peak Dinner Line

    Arrive early before the dinner rush to beat the queue, as this popular spot packs out quickly and does not take reservations.

  • Mind the Mookata Grilling

    Watch meat closely on the domed grill as it can stick and char quickly, but let the drippings enrich the surrounding soup moat into a rich broth.

  • Late-Night Eats and Payment

    Grab a late-night feast without reservation hurdles or weekend surcharges, and bring cash if you want to take advantage of payment discounts.

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