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Red Petite Thai Cafe

194 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 73 people

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Find Red Petite Thai Cafe

194 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 3 9699 6969
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 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.
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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you make a reservation before visiting?

Due to intimate dining with only a handful of tables seating around 25 at a squeeze, reserving ahead is strongly advised, though walk-ins are accommodated when space permits.

Can you BYO wine?

Yes, Red Petite Thai Cafe allows guests to bring their own wine with a corkage fee, alongside being a licensed venue.

What are the parking options nearby?

Ticketed parking is available right out the front of the venue.

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