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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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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

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.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, BYO wine, and table space for your visit

  • Alert Staff for Tight Schedules

    If you have tight meeting or train schedules, let the staff know upon arrival. The team is known to rush orders through or start prep early to get you fed and out the door on time.

  • Take Advantage of $5 BYO Corkage

    The venue offers a low $5 per bottle corkage fee if you want to bring your own wine, alongside a curated list of local bottles and set banquets like fixed menu A.

  • Space Out Group Sharing Plates

    Tables can fill up quickly and feel snug when sharing multiple large dishes, so consider pacing your orders across starters and mains when dining with a bigger party.

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