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Thai Street Food

43 Patterson Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia

Recommended by 22 people

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43 Patterson Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia

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+61 401 741 888
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Thai Street Food

Bentleigh diners book days ahead for a crack at live Darwin mud crabs and whole barramundi in this cozy 20-seat room. Chris runs the floor while Annie works the woks, turning out homestyle cooking without seed oils. Expect massive mud crab slicked in rich yellow curry, ready to mop up with flaky roti or steaming rice. Regulars swear by the deep-fried barramundi perched over sambal and sliced tomatoes. Crisp pork with broccoli and a thick Penang curry round out the table, while families easily keep small kids happy with simple crowd-pleasers. Bring your own wine for a modest corkage fee, and roll up your sleeves for a messy feast.

  • Pre-Order Mud Crab & Barramundi: Live crustaceans from Darwin and whole barramundi flown in specifically for advance table orders.
  • Husband-and-Wife Hospitality: Chris hosts the floor while chef Annie cooks from scratch in a cozy room seating roughly 20 guests.
  • Certified Seed-Oil-Free Cooking: The kitchen skips commercial seed oils across all wok frying and curry bases.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose Thai Street Food

Why diners choose Thai Street Food for authentic specialty seafood and home-style hospitality

  • Pre-Ordered Live Mud Crab and Specialty Seafood

    Advance bookings secure live mud crabs flown in from Darwin as well as specialty barramundi and lobster dishes prepared fresh for each sitting.

    If you love crabs, 😋 you have to order in advance when you book, as they are flown in LIVE from Darwin NT.

    Caroline Roberts

  • Dine-In Focus Over Delivery Apps

    A focused dine-in model prioritizes freshly cooked meals and authentic preparation without compromising quality for delivery platforms.

    Not uber eat focus on the quality.

    laurent mel

  • Warm Husband-and-Wife Hospitality

    Run personally by husband-and-wife team Chris and Annie, the dining room offers genuine warmth, personal attention, and thoughtful touches for celebrations.

    You’re genuinely treated like family here from everyone, it’s such a nice experience.

    E K

  • Intimate Dining Room Experience

    Seating only 20 to 24 guests, the dining space provides an intimate environment where dishes feel like a personal home-cooked meal.

    Felt more like a warm home cooked meal

    AJ de Leon

  • Stress-Free Family Accommodations

    Families can easily gather knowing adults can order bold specialty dishes while younger children are accommodated with straightforward meal choices.

    they had simple options like chicken nuggets and chips, which made things easy and stress-free.

    Tali Ane F

  • Destination Worth the Journey

    Diners travel across Melbourne specifically for signature crab and seafood feasts, finding the authentic flavours make the trip worthwhile.

    The prices are reasonable and it was well worth the long drive from Officer South

    Ray Jayasekera

Pre-ordered destination seafood and homestyle wok specialties

  • Mud Crab

    We came here specifically for the mud crab after it was recommended to us, and it absolutely lived up to the hype.

    Tali Ane F

  • Whole Barramundi

    Barramundi was the highlight.

    Lahiru Wijesinghe

  • Panang Curry

    The Star of the show. Firm veg. Thick, flavourful curry. Plenty of chicken, very filling.

    AJ de Leon

  • Crispy Pork with Broccoli

    the crispy pork was honestly one of the best parts — super crispy and delicious.

    shanece

Other favorites

House-made drinks, accompaniments, and family menu accommodations

  • Rotti

    Don't miss out on tasting this special flaky rotti!

    Tungchi Ching

  • Thai Milk Tea

    A Thai milk tea that already has whipped cream and rainbow jelly. You’ve stolen the keys to my heart.

    AJ de Leon

  • Coconut Drink

    Huge chunks of coconut flesh.

    AJ de Leon

  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips

    they had simple options like chicken nuggets and chips, which made things easy and stress-free.

    Tali Ane F

Beyond the menu

Personal touches and thoughtful hospitality that elevate dining at Thai Street Food

  • Celebration Table Decorating

    For guests visiting on special occasions, owner Chris goes beyond standard hosting by decorating the dining table in advance to mark the celebration.

  • Thoughtful Mud Crab Cleanup Care

    Knowing that tackling whole Darwin mud crab is inherently messy, the team takes proactive care of guests and provides dedicated wash-up supplies to clean up properly after.

  • Stress-Free Children's Accommodation

    To ensure families can enjoy complex, authentic Thai dishes without dining friction, the kitchen provides simple, familiar options like chicken nuggets and chips for young children.

  • Certified Seed-Oil-Free Cooking

    The kitchen deliberately avoids standard commercial seed oils, cooking with certified seed-oil-free alternatives to maintain wholesome standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pre-order the mud crab or specialty seafood?

Yes. Specialty live seafood dishes—particularly the mud crab flown in from Darwin, as well as whole barramundi and lobster—require ordering ahead when making your booking. Mud crabs are large and typically shared between two or more people.

Should I make a reservation in advance?

Yes, reservations are highly recommended. The dining room is very small and intimate, seating only about 20 to 24 guests, so securing a table in advance is strongly advised.

Can I bring my own drinks (BYO)?

Yes. Guests can bring their own wine and beer for a modest corkage fee.

Is the menu suitable for young children?

Yes. While the restaurant focuses on authentic Thai dishes, they accommodate families and children with simple, stress-free items such as chicken nuggets and chips.

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