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Time 4 Thai

34 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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34 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

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+61 3 5333 1724
HoursMonday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Time 4 Thai

Time 4 Thai delivers uncompromising regional Thai heat and stone-ground curries to Ballarat Central, turning highway stopovers into essential dining.

  • House broth welcome: Meals regularly start with a complimentary house broth, slow-simmered daily and served alongside fresh canapés.
  • Coeliac-safe menu: The kitchen maintains strict coeliac-aware protocols and an extensive dedicated gluten-free lineup across curries, stir-fries, and desserts.
  • Stone-ground curries and crispy pork: Stone-ground curry pastes anchor signature bowls, alongside three-day cured crispy pork neck served with tart jaew sauce.
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Why Dine at Time 4 Thai

Why locals, travellers, and gluten-conscious diners make Time 4 Thai their destination in Ballarat

  • Authentic, High-Flavour Thai Cooking

    Traditional recipes feature scratch-made curry pastes and bold street-food depth, delivering balanced Bangkok flavours across dishes like tom yum fried rice and pad kra pao.

    The first bite of the tom yum fried rice took me straight back to Bangkok.

    Raj Gulati

  • Hearty Portions and Fast Execution

    Generous family-sized dishes arrive swiftly, offering hearty, satisfying options that cater easily to both adults and children.

    Food came so quickly and portions are so big.. food is delicious and kids ate all

    Pradeep Wickramanayaka

  • Stress-Free Coeliac and Gluten-Free Dining

    A large portion of the menu is gluten-free, backed by careful kitchen awareness of cross-contamination that lets coeliac and gluten-intolerant diners relax.

    I feel very confident eating here as coeliac and never had problems.

    kim forrest

  • Attentive, Welcoming Hospitality

    Hospitality is warm and attentive from the host and kitchen team, turning spontaneous stops into thoroughly looked-after dining experiences.

    He looked after us from start to finish and was a great conversationalist.

    Carla Warren

  • Reliable Stopover on Regional Road Trips

    Conveniently situated in central Ballarat, the restaurant provides an ideal sit-down detour for travellers driving between regional Victoria, Melbourne, or Adelaide.

    We were just passing through on our way back to Melbourne when we thought we’d try our luck and we were amazed by the quality of the food.

    steve smith

  • Complimentary Starter Broth and Canapés

    Guests are welcomed with thoughtful complimentary courses like daily house broths, soups, or canapés that elevate the overall meal from the outset.

    Complimentary bowl of broth at the start was a very tasty bonus.

    Vicky Sims

Signature savory mains and classic Thai favorites loved by guests

  • Chicken satay skewers

    Chicken satay skewers and cashew nut stir fry was hard to beat in flavours.

    Sachin Puri

  • Tom yum fried rice

    The first bite of the tom yum fried rice took me straight back to Bangkok.

    Raj Gulati

  • Pad Kra Pao

    Would highly recommend this restaurant and its Pad Kra Pao.

    Jiongjie He

  • Crispy pork in garlic

    The crispy pork in garlic, the deep fried whole fish with sweet chilli, and tapioca pudding were standouts.

    miku

Other favorites

Delightful traditional desserts and accompaniments to complete your meal

  • Sticky Mango Rice

    Had the best Sticky Mango Rice as well.

    Rishni Silva

  • Banana fritters and ice-cream

    Then we had banana fritters and ice-cream for dessert, which were amazing as well.

    Nicole Parnell

  • Tapioca pudding

    The crispy pork in garlic, the deep fried whole fish with sweet chilli, and tapioca pudding were standouts.

    miku

  • Roti bread with peanut sauce

    We shared chicken satay skewers, curry puffs, chicken spring rolls, fried rice and roti bread with peanut sauce. It was all absolutely delicious!!

    Nicole Parnell

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures, complimentary starters, and dedicated hospitality that elevate dining at Time 4 Thai.

  • Complimentary Welcome Broth and Canapés

    Diners are frequently greeted with an unexpected complimentary starter—ranging from a daily simmered house broth or soup to canapés and crackers—setting a welcoming tone right upon seating.

  • Attentive Coeliac-Safe Dietary Care

    Kitchen and floor staff actively consult on gluten intolerances and coeliac needs, taking careful steps against cross-contamination so guests can relax and enjoy safe Thai dining.

  • Personal Chef and Owner Visits

    The kitchen and owner regularly visit dining tables to introduce dishes, check in on house-made courses, and share conversations about cooking and regional travel.

  • Considerate Above-and-Beyond Hospitality

    Thoughtful hospitality touches—such as moving chilled guests under heaters or freshly recooking meals for ideal dining presentation—reflect attentive front-of-house care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there safe gluten-free and coeliac options?

Yes. Multiple diners with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance report extensive gluten-free options across entrees, mains, and desserts, with attentive cross-contamination awareness from staff.

Can I bring my own wine (BYO)?

No. Diners note that the venue does not allow BYO alcohol, but beer and wine are available to purchase on site.

What are the portion sizes and starter courses like?

Diners regularly highlight generous portion sizes alongside complimentary touches such as a daily house soup, broth, canapé, or crackers served before the meal.

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