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Narai Thai Bundoora

597 Grimshaw St, Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia

Recommended by 70 people

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Find Narai Thai Bundoora

597 Grimshaw St, Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia

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+61 3 9467 1204
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Narai Thai Bundoora

Bundoora locals rely on this bustling dining room for generous Thai staples, quick kitchen turnarounds, and easy BYO bottles. Long tables fill up fast with friends passing bowls of fragrant massaman beef, green curry, and charred Pad See Ew. Bring your own wine for a modest corkage fee—staff keep the tables moving and routinely drop an ice bucket without waiting for you to ask. Entrees arrive within minutes, and the chicken panang lands hot beside mounds of steamed coconut rice.

  • BYO Wine Accommodated: Wine brought from home is welcomed for a $6 corkage fee, supported with prompt ice buckets and glassware.
  • Rapid Kitchen Pace: Dishes arrive in minutes even for larger celebrations, keeping group dinners seamless and well-paced.
  • Built for Group Dining: Generous, shareable plates allow diners to choose proteins across curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes.
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Key Advantages

Why diners choose Narai Thai Bundoora for group feasts, celebrations, and classic Thai dining

  • Generous, Shareable Feasts for Groups

    Groups can comfortably share wide menu selections with customizable proteins and generous portions tailored for gatherings.

    We loved every dish, and the portion sizes were perfect for sharing, most items let you choose your protein

    weisikmui

  • Efficient Hospitality for Parties

    Even with large group tables, meals arrive swiftly and seamlessly without long delays.

    We were a party of 10 but food came out quickly and everyone seemed happy with their meals.

    Kerrie L

  • Flexible BYO Wine Accommodations

    Guests can bring favourite celebration wines supported with glassware and ice service for a nominal $6 corkage fee.

    Should mention if you BYO expect to pay $6 corkage and bills are not split.

    MK G

  • Thoughtful Special Occasion Care

    Welcoming setups and attentive coordination make birthdays and milestones relaxed and memorable.

    The staff were awesome and never rushed us but at the same time they were never far away to service the table with a smile, even putting candles in the cake and lighting them for us when the time came.

    John Skjellerup

  • Rapid Kitchen Turnaround

    Dishes arrive freshly made within minutes from order to table, outperforming standard restaurant wait times.

    The staff are absolutely lovely, the food is incredible, and the best part? The food is so so quick. I went to another Thai place and it took 3 hours, whereas this place takes 5 minutes.

    J

  • Reliable Thai Comfort Classics

    Signature wok and curry staples such as Pad See Ew consistently hit authentic flavor expectations.

    The star of the show was the Pad See Ew - it was one of the best Pad See Ew I’ve ever tried.

    Amrita Bala

Authentic signature mains popular for group sharing and classic comfort

  • Thai Green Curry

    The green curry was amazing with rice

    weisikmui

  • Massaman Beef

    The massaman beef completely exceeded my expectations, rich, fragrant, and full of authentic spices.

    Michelle Lacey

  • Pad See Ew

    The star of the show was the Pad See Ew - it was one of the best Pad See Ew I’ve ever tried.

    Amrita Bala

  • Pad Cha

    ✨ Pad Cha 🐄 (AUD 16.9)

    weisikmui

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and soups to complement your shared Thai meal

  • Curry Puffs

    I ordered the Tom yum soup and the curry puffs bro ts is goated

    A

  • Roti

    Roti was fresh and served with peanut sauce.

    jeyyy

  • Coconut Rice

    The Chicken Panang curry was also very tasty, along with the coconut rice.

    Amrita Bala

  • Tom Kha Soup

    We ordered the Tom Kha soup for starters which is the perfect dish to warm up with on a cold evening. It was zesty and delicious.

    jeyyy

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and hospitality gestures observed by guests

  • Proactive BYO Setup

    Staff bring out an ice bucket and proper glassware for your wine before you even have to ask.

  • Thoughtful Table Placement for Prams

    When dining with an infant, staff arrange a designated table against the wall for seamless pram placement.

  • Attentive Birthday Cake Service

    The team assists birthday celebrations by placing and lighting candles on your brought-in cake when the time arrives.

  • Hands-on Owner Hospitality

    Owners Sam and Stef actively connect with diners across the dining room, creating a welcoming, personal neighbourhood vibe.

Before you head over

Practical advice on billing, wine corkage, and parking for your visit to Narai Thai Bundoora.

  • BYO Wine & Corkage

    Narai Thai allows you to bring your own wine with a $6 corkage fee, and staff will provide wine glasses and ice buckets at your table.

  • Group Billing Policy

    The restaurant operates on a single-bill policy per table; plan payment among your party beforehand as bills cannot be split at checkout.

  • Side Street Parking

    The dedicated lot directly behind the restaurant fills up quickly when busy, but ample free parking is readily available along adjacent side streets.

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