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PaChan

19 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 9 people

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19 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 422 963 599
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About PaChan

PaChan pairs inventive Thai-Japanese brunch with late-night dessert bowls in a moonlit Katherine Place hideaway. Savory lunches swing between crispy gyukatsu dipping into spiced Thai chili sauces and plates of tom yum spaghetti. Come evening, the cafe shifts focus entirely to sweets, drawing post-dinner crowds for oversized towers of shaved-ice bingsu. Tables fill fast around shared bowls of poached longan, herbal jelly, and warm bua loi toast crowned with pandan.

  • Late-Night Thai Bingsu & Sweets: Oversized shaved-ice bowls topped with poached longan, herbal jelly, and Thai tea flavors, designed for sharing late into the evening.
  • Thai-Japanese Savory Plates: Tokyo-inspired beef cutlets paired with spiced Thai sauces, alongside fusion dishes like tom yum spaghetti for daytime dining.
  • Moon-Themed CBD Hideaway: Ambient celestial decor and soft moonlight-toned lighting create a relaxed, sit-down retreat tucked off Collins Street.
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Why Guests Choose PaChan

Discover creative Thai desserts, Japanese savory fusions, and whimsical moon-inspired dining in Melbourne CBD

  • Artisanal Thai Dessert Creations

    Guests can enjoy innovative desserts featuring complex flavor profiles, such as longan bingsu and durian bowls, crafted with traditional Thai ingredients.

    modern desserts with an authentic Thai twist

    Ne3NeE Y

  • Immersive Celestial Dining Atmosphere

    The cafe features a dreamy celestial atmosphere illuminated with gentle lighting designed to mimic the glow of moonlight.

    galactic whimsical theme

    Jennilyn Yu

  • Inventive Thai-Japanese Savory Fusion

    The menu pairs Tokyo-style dishes like gyukatsu and hamburg steaks with signature Thai dipping sauces and pasta dishes like tom yum spaghetti.

    Melbourne Asian creative fusion that's fun to eat

    Andrew Howard

  • CBD Convenience and Generous Portions

    Conveniently situated in Melbourne CBD, PaChan provides generous dessert bowls and helpful amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi for diners.

    Love the huge portion of desserts and the colourful drinks too.

    Foodie Luwee

  • Evening Dessert Gatherings

    The dining space offers an inviting setting for friends to assemble after dinner over oversized bingsu bowls and drinks.

    Great dessert place to catch up with friends in the evening.

    Eliza Beth

  • Shareable Treats in Photogenic Spaces

    The celestial-themed interior and beautifully presented dessert bowls provide an ideal backdrop for taking photos and enjoying sweet treats together.

    Beautiful intimate setting with some delicious Thai food and amazing insta-worthy desserts.

    Alvin Bautista

Signature savory fusion plates and house specialty bingsu

  • Beef Green Curry

    We ordered the beef green curry and Thai fried rice. The beef was cooked beautifully rare, it was tasty and tender. The curry had a great level of spice and was soo flavourful.

    daniel z

  • Gyukatsu

    The gyukatsu was so similar to the one in Japan, it felt very authentic but the signature sauce they had with Thai flavours worked amazingly well with the beef.

    Emilyn Cheah

  • Tom Yum Spaghetti

    Tasty Tom Yum spaghetti with reasonable price.

    Siiigma J

  • Thai Milk Tea Bingsu

    their Thai milk tea bingsu was the best bingsu we've ever had.

    Alvin Bautista

Other favorites

Handcrafted Thai desserts and artisan sweet toasts

  • Rossetta Radiance Bingsu

    Also like rossetta radiance bingsu very much.

    yi tao

  • Luna Gialia

    Luna Gialia

    Ne3NeE Y

  • Pandan Toast

    I love pandan toast and bua loi toast here.

    Kamutchart Boonsriprasert

  • Bua Loi Toast

    bua loi toast

    Kamutchart Boonsriprasert

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the dessert portions large enough to share?

Yes, desserts such as bingsu and toasts come in generous sizes that are ideal for sharing between two or more people.

What kind of savory food is served?

PaChan serves a creative Asian fusion menu combining Thai and Japanese elements, including gyukatsu with Thai-style sauce, tom yum spaghetti, Thai basil chicken fried rice, and green curry beef.

What is the atmosphere and decor like?

The venue features a distinctive moon and galactic theme with ambient, soft lighting designed to mimic moonlight.

Is there Wi-Fi available inside?

Yes, free in-store Wi-Fi is provided, which helps as mobile internet reception in the Katherine Place area can be weak.

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