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Saowanee Thai

489 Keilor Rd, Niddrie VIC 3042, Australia

Recommended by 50 people

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Find Saowanee Thai

489 Keilor Rd, Niddrie VIC 3042, Australia

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+61 3 9374 3988
HoursMonday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Saowanee Thai

Framed by lime-green walls and a buzzing dining room, this Niddrie staple delivers fast-moving, dependable Thai comfort food. Tables fill up quickly with shared banquet feasts—think rich beef massaman, wok-tossed pad kee mao fragrant with Thai basil, and chicken satay skewers. Curries arrive in dedicated pots kept bubbling by tabletop candle warmers, followed by house-made coconut ice cream.

  • Candle-Warmed Curry Pots: Curries arrive at the table in dedicated pots kept hot over small candle warmers throughout the meal.
  • House-Made Coconut Ice Cream: A tight dessert list features coconut ice cream churned directly on premises.
  • Bustling Weeknight Pace: Even on regular weeknights, the lively dining room packs out with multi-dish banquet spreads that land on tables within minutes.
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Why Saowanee Thai Stands Out

Why locals and groups choose Saowanee Thai for comforting meals and gathering

  • Candle-Warmed Curry Service

    Curries are presented at the table in warm pots placed over candle warmers to keep dishes hot throughout the meal.

    The curries even had little candles under the pot to keep it warm.

    Mel

  • Brisk, Efficient Turnaround

    Kitchen staff prepare and dish out noodle and curry orders with exceptional turnaround time even during peak hours.

    Food comes out ridiculously quickly here and the staff are lovely.

    Julia Ellul

  • Dependable Comfort Food Cravings

    Diners rely on unchanging recipes and generous portions that reliably satisfy long-standing Thai comfort cravings.

    Always comes out the same so u know you're always gonna get what you're craving.

    FukThe BothOfYou

  • Enduring Hospitality and Comfort

    Guests experience nostalgic ease and warmth from decades-long welcoming hospitality and attentive care.

    It is my favourite Thai Restaurant and never fails to serve the best meal/s every time we visit.

    min jemal

  • Banquets Built for Sharing

    Shared banquet dining easily accommodates groups with multi-dish assortments and patient table service.

    This is the third time I came here with friends, and we always come out satisfied. We always order the banquet menu, which has a bit of everything.

    leibnitz0030810

  • Lively Group Atmosphere

    Energetic dining room energy brings friends and family together over vibrant communal spreads.

    Great atmosphere, taking friends back there.

    Steven Rankin

Signature noodles and tabletop-warmed curries celebrated by local diners

  • Massaman Beef Curry

    Massaman, impeccable.

    Sherridan Robb

  • Thai Green Curry

    Kids love the thai green curry as well.

    Paul Ellul

  • Pad Thai

    Chicken Pad Thai were amazing!

    Vanessa Storno

  • Pad Kee Mao Noodles

    My absolute stand out favourite here that I have to order is the pad kee mao noodles (tops pad thai and pad see ew in my opinion).

    Julia Ellul

Other favorites

House-made sweets and savory accompaniments to complement your meal

  • In-House Coconut Ice Cream

    amazing coconut ice cream made in House.

    Duane Trousse

  • Banana Sticky Rice

    Love the banana sticky rice dessert, I just wish they had the mango sticky rice.

    Jeremy Ruth

  • Satay Chicken Skewers

    Satay chicken skewers are to die for.

    FukThe BothOfYou

  • Roti

    Roti, delectable.

    Sherridan Robb

Before you head over

Practical dining advice based on recurring patron experiences

  • Book in Advance Even on Weeknights

    Saowanee is packed even on weeknights such as Tuesdays and Thursdays, so secure a reservation in advance to guarantee your table.

  • Request Seating Away from the Door

    If you are sensitive to cold drafts, request a table located away from the entrance door when reserving or checking in.

  • Expect Fast Kitchen Turnaround

    Dishes arrive remarkably fast even during peak rushes, making it easy to order extra curries or sides without a lengthy wait.

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