Restaurant
PaChan
19 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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19 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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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
Most popular items
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
Before you head over
Practical dining advice to help you navigate portion sizes, sweetness levels, and cafe ambiance.
Share Big Dessert Portions
Dessert portions and bingsu bowls are exceptionally generous, with two diners often struggling to finish one bowl. Bring a group or plan to share toasts and shaved ice.
Balance the Sweetness
Because rich Thai dessert bowls can lean quite sweet after several spoonfuls, pair your sweets with hot tea or a refreshing, tart drink to balance the sweetness.
Take Note of Music Volume
The dining space plays upbeat background music that some diners find slightly loud. If you are sensitive to noise, ask staff for seating in a quieter pocket of the venue.
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