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Tom Toon

241 Victoria St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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241 Victoria St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

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+61 3 9417 7447
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tom Toon

Locals head down Victoria Street when they want Isan and Central Thai cooking that holds nothing back on heat. Push past the counter into the spacious back room. Thai expats fill the tables for pungent pla ra papaya salads, herbal noodle broths, and whole fried barramundi that takes over the table. The kitchen serves fast, portions are massive, and bringing your own wine keeps group dinners easy. Staff frequently drop off complimentary desserts before you head out into the night.

  • Uncompromising Regional Flavors: A broad selection of Northeastern Isan and Central Thai staples, including pla ra papaya salad, Kaeng Om herbal curry, and boat noodles.
  • Spacious Back Room: A narrow shopfront opens up into a large secondary dining space in the back.
  • Generous Hospitality: Speedy table turnover and attentive staff who often surprise diners with free desserts or extra rice.
  • Shared BYO Dining: Hearty portion sizes alongside a welcoming BYO drink policy make group feasts straightforward.
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Why Choose Tom Toon

Why Abbotsford locals and Thai food enthusiasts choose Tom Toon for regional Isan staples and relaxed group dining.

  • Regional Isan and Street-Style Specialties

    The kitchen serves genuine Northeastern Thai dishes with uncompromised traditional seasoning, including fermented Pla Ra som tum salads, Kaeng Om herbal curries, and house-made Isan sausages.

    Casual restaurant with a unique range of traditional dishes from the Northeastern region of Thailand- Isan.

    K ༘

  • Uncompromised Heat and Authentic Street Flavors

    Dishes deliver bold, authentic spice levels and deep umami broths that recreate the distinct flavors of street vendors across Thailand.

    What I loved most is that the food here doesn’t feel like typical restaurant-style Thai, it genuinely tastes like what you’d get from a street vendor in Thailand.

    Vahid Shahani

  • Thoughtful and Generous Hospitality

    Generous hospitality is standard practice, with dining groups frequently surprised by complimentary desserts and attentive care from the floor staff.

    The staff were super warm and friendly, and the food was delicious. They also kindly gave us two complimentary desserts, which was such a nice surprise.

    Maxine

  • Caring and Attentive Table Service

    Staff treat guests like family, going out of their way to provide extra takeaway rice and secure packaging so leftovers stay fresh.

    When we asked for takeaway containers, they were generous enough to give us some extra rice in small containers to takeaway with our left over curry.

    Prashanth Shrinivasan

  • Communal Dining with a BYO Policy

    Substantial sharing portions and an accommodating BYO policy make the dining room a reliable destination for group feasts with friends.

    Portions are for sharing so go with friends and have an absolute great experience and it’s BYO!

    Lorena Ruiz

  • Hidden Rear Seating for Gatherings

    While the street-facing shopfront appears cozy, a spacious back dining hall easily hosts large group gatherings and celebration dinners without feeling rushed.

    The restaurant itself is quite small, but there is additional seating available at the back, making it more spacious than it first appears.

    JANEJIS

Signature Isan specialties and classic Thai dishes

  • Som Tum

    Love coming here for the classic staples of fresh papaya salad, grilled meat, fried seafood and herbal soup curry.

    K ༘

  • Khor moo yang

    Food wise, the khor moo yang was definitely my favourite (grilled pork neck) it was absolutely delicious & i dipped it in the sauce + wrapped it in lettuce.

    Luka Ba

  • Massaman Beef Curry

    I had the Massaman Beef Curry, and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich, authentic, and reminded me of real Thai street food.

    Vahid Shahani

  • Kaeng Om

    Kaeng Om is a fresh and spicy water-based soup/curry. The aromatic broth has a fiery kick tamed by a hint of sweetness and sourness from with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves and onion.

    K ༘

Other favorites

Traditional sides, drinks, and sweet finishes

  • Thai milk tea

    i ordered the thai milk tea which was super yum- i also liked that it came with crushed ice instead of big cubes

    Luka Ba

  • Coconut rice

    I ordered a panang curry with coconut rice and a Thai milk tea. All of it was amazing!

    M.T.

  • Sticky rice

    as an Isaan food lover, their sticky rice is the best.

    Martin Hand

  • Complimentary desserts

    They even gave us complimentary desserts 🍨. 10000/10

    Clareysa Kate Casono

Beyond the menu

Memorable gestures of hospitality that surprise and delight diners at Tom Toon.

  • Complimentary Post-Meal Desserts

    Staff regularly surprise diners at the end of their meal with complimentary desserts.

  • Complimentary Extra Takeaway Rice

    When packing leftover curries to take home, staff generously pack extra rice into takeaway containers at no additional charge.

  • Spill-Proof Takeaway Container Wrapping

    Staff wrap takeaway containers in plastic wrap to ensure sauces and curries do not leak or spill on the journey home.

  • Proactive Neighborhood Parking Alerts

    Staff actively look out for guests beyond the dining room, such as tracking down a diner at a nearby venue to warn them of a clearway tow-away zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bring your own drinks?

Tom Toon permits BYO drinks, and the menu features sharing-friendly portions like whole barramundi, curries, and noodle soups suited for groups.

Is there enough seating for groups?

While the front room is compact and can feel tightly packed when busy, there is a larger secondary seating area out the back that accommodates dining groups.

What regional Thai dishes are featured on the menu?

Beyond Central Thai staples, the kitchen specializes in traditional Isan dishes from Northeastern Thailand, including Pla Ra fermented fish papaya salad, Kaeng Om herbal curry, Sai Krok fermented sausage, and boat noodles.

Can you take home leftover food?

Staff are happy to provide takeaway containers for leftovers and often include an extra portion of rice to pack with remaining curries.

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