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Piyawat Thai Restaurant

136 Mollison St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

Recommended by 8 people

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136 Mollison St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

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+61 3 5444 4450
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Piyawat Thai Restaurant

Tucked inside an old Federation house on Mollison Street, Piyawat plates generous, punchy Thai classics with serious speed. Exposed brick walls and an alfresco courtyard frame tables packed with chicken green curry, flaky roti dipped in satay, and wok-tossed pad see ew. Big groups routinely split banquet spreads over bottles of wine—supported by a modest $5 corkage fee—while solo diners on tight train schedules count on the kitchen to rush out steaming bowls of Panang beef without skipping a beat.

  • Heritage Federation Setting: Set in a converted heritage Federation house featuring exposed brick interiors and an open alfresco dining space.
  • Low-Cost BYO Dining: Guests can bring their own wine for a low $5 corkage fee or choose from local wine options alongside group banquet menus.
  • Dependable Fast Service: Regulars rely on the kitchen for quick turnarounds on yellow curries and stir-fries when rushing for trains or meetings.
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Why Guests Choose Piyawat Thai Restaurant

Authentic flavours, prompt service, and characterful group dining in Bendigo

  • Generous and Flavorful Thai Portions

    Generous portions of classic Thai curries, stir fries, and noodles deliver reliable quality and authentic taste.

    The food was excellent and the serving sizes were very generous.

    Bryan D

  • Dependable Culinary Consistency

    Diners count on fresh, well-prepared curries and stir fries whether visiting for lunch or dinner.

    These guys are the most reliable Thai in town!

    Melissa

  • Responsive Support for Tight Schedules

    Kitchen and front-of-house staff actively accommodate tight transit connections and short travel windows.

    the chef kindly started cooking, because my train was leaving.

    A D

  • Efficient Turnaround Under Deadlines

    Attentive service ensures guests under time pressure receive their meals swiftly to make scheduled meetings.

    the waitress was kind enough to rush our order through so we weren't late for our meeting.

    Daniel Chew

  • Seamless Hosting for Larger Groups

    The heritage dining room effortlessly hosts large parties and family gatherings with dedicated, attentive service.

    The service was really great and handled our large group perfectly!

    Vishnu Vijayan

  • High-Value Shared Gatherings and BYO

    Budget-friendly $5 per bottle corkage and value-oriented fixed menus make group celebrations cost-effective.

    Wine corkage is only $5 per bottle but their wine prices are also very competitive.

    Astral Voyager

Customer-favorite authentic noodle and curry specialties

  • Pad Thai

    Best pad Thai in Bendigo.

    Jasmine Mueller

  • Chicken Green Curry

    Came in for lunch and had an amazing chicken green curry.

    Alex Pott

  • Panang Beef

    But the star of the show was undoubtedly the Panang beef slow-cooked to perfection.

    Boonyarat Iyarat

  • Pad See Ew Combo

    I ordered the Pad See Ew Combo (chicken, beef, pork, and prawns) and it was so good—everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly.

    Vishnu Vijayan

Other favorites

Banquet packages, entrees, sides, and refreshing house drinks

  • Fixed Menu A

    We can highly recommend the fixed menu A at $50pp.

    Astral Voyager

  • Curry Puffs

    Definitely recommend the curry puffs and their satay sauce that goes with their roti is brilliant!

    Melissa

  • Coconut Rice

    Coconut rice is great and so was the mixed entree.

    Melissa

  • Lime and Lemon Bitter

    The Lime and Lemon Bitter drink was super refreshing, and the ambience had a great, authentic Thai vibe.

    Vishnu Vijayan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful accommodations and hospitality touches that go beyond standard dining

  • Early Kitchen Opening for Departures

    When a guest needed to catch a train before kitchen opening hours, the chef started cooking 15 minutes early so they could be fed and on their way.

  • Attentive Dietary Customisation

    Staff actively accommodate complex dietary requirements, such as low FODMAP needs, across noodle dishes like pad Thai and pad see ew.

  • Expedited Service for Meeting Deadlines

    For guests facing pressing meeting schedules during peak rushes, waitstaff coordinate with the kitchen to prioritize and expedite their orders.

  • Guest-Friendly $5 BYO Corkage

    Guests can bring their preferred wine bottles for a modest $5 corkage fee, paired with set banquet menus or local wine offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the portion sizes and table space like?

Portions are generous and dishes are served quickly even when the dining room is busy, though tables can feel snug if ordering many dishes for a large group.

Can dietary requirements like low FODMAP or vegetarian diets be accommodated?

The team accommodates special dietary needs such as low FODMAP upon request, and the menu features vegetarian selections like vegetable spring rolls.

Can you bring your own wine, and is there a corkage fee?

Yes, Piyawat Thai serves local wines and also welcomes BYO wine with a $5 corkage fee per bottle.

Is outdoor seating available?

Guests can dine indoors within the heritage Federation house or sit in the outdoor alfresco area.

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