Restaurant
Red Petite Thai Cafe
194 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
Find Red Petite Thai Cafe
194 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
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Book NowAbout Red Petite Thai Cafe
Tucked just off the main South Melbourne strip, this snug room delivers balanced, soulful Thai cooking that dodges the cloying sweetness common elsewhere. Regulars pack out the handful of tables for quick, unhurried lunches and shared evening feasts. The kitchen moves fast—frying crisp pla tod kratiem and ladling rich duck curry alongside coconut rice and charred satay skewers. Grab a cold Singha or bring your own bottle for a modest corkage fee.
- Balanced seasoning: The kitchen skips excessive sugar, turning out deeply savory curries, wok-tossed noodles, and crispy pork belly.
- Compact dining room: With seating for barely 25 guests across a small cluster of tables, reservations are a smart move for dinner.
- BYO wine friendly: Enjoy your own wine alongside licensed beers and beverages for a minimal corkage fee.
What's On at Red Petite Thai Cafe
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
The Red Petite Experience
Why South Melbourne diners choose Red Petite Thai Cafe for authentic meals and intimate gatherings
Balanced, Nuanced Flavor Profiles
Dishes are seasoned with authentic nuance and depth rather than relying on cloying sweetness, delivering clean and balanced Thai flavors.
they’re never excessively sweet as in many other Thai restaurants here
Davide Baj Authentic, Freshly Cooked Classics
Guests consistently praise freshly cooked, authentic classics that deliver deep satisfaction and generous portions without shortcuts.
Staying true to the fundamentals - freshly cooked, friendly staff members & generous portion size.
Mark C Intimate Dining Room Setting
The compact footprint with a small handful of tables creates an intimate, homey atmosphere that feels personal and unhurried.
Bookings essential as there are only a handful of tables.
Rohan Oldfield Communal Feasts with Friends
Generous portions and diverse menu choices provide the ideal setup for sharing a variety of curries, stir fries, and entrees with friends.
We normally share a range of dishes amongst friends which allows for a variety of flavours each meal
Davide Baj Flexible BYO Wine Friendly
Guests can bring their preferred wine bottles for a reasonable corkage fee, enhancing their dining experience alongside licensed options.
BYO with corkage fee.
Rohan Oldfield Rapid Weekday Lunch Service
Kitchen efficiency allows weekday lunch diners to be served flavorful, freshly cooked meals within minutes of ordering.
Service was so fast and we were eating within 10 minutes of ordering.
Debi Slinger
Most popular items
Signature Thai dishes frequently celebrated by regular diners
Pad Thai
The beef massaman, satay chicken skewers and Pad Thai were all perfect too.
Tylissa Elisara Crispy Pork Belly
also the crispy pork belly with chilli & basil.
Ayon Banerjee Chicken Red Curry
Everything was fresh and flavoursome.
Amelia Richardson Green Curry
Green Curry, and Phat Thai. All their dishes were simple but flavourful.
Mark C
Other favorites
Sides, starters, and accompaniments to complete your meal
Satay Chicken Skewers
chicken satay skewers, vegetable spring rolls, chicken cashew nut stir fry, chicken red curry and chicken pad see ew. All delicious, filling and great value for money!!
Bruce Aguilar-Rohan Fish Cakes
fish cakes and chicken red curry with coconut rice. Everything was fresh and flavoursome.
Amelia Richardson Coconut Rice
perfect with the Coconut rice.
Lee Yu Xuan Roti
Between us we had fish cakes with chilli sauce, fried tofu with peanut sauce and a serve of roti.
Debi Slinger
Before you head over
Key tips on seating, drinks, and parking for your visit
Book Ahead for Dinner
With seating for no more than 25 people and only a handful of tables, reservations are essential for dinner as the dining room fills up fast.
Bring Your Own Wine
Patrons can bring their own wine to accompany dinner, with corkage charged per bottle alongside the licensed drink offerings.
Prepare for Ticketed Parking
If you are driving, paid ticketed street parking is situated right outside on Bank Street, so make sure to check meter times.
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