Canberra’s Thai dining scene stretches well beyond familiar takeaway staples. Across Braddon, Dickson, Belconnen, Kingston and the city centre, diners can explore fiery salads, aromatic curries, smoky grilled meats, wok-fried noodles and the closely connected flavours of Lao and northeastern Thai cooking.
The capital offers options for almost every occasion. There are energetic restaurant-bars built around shared plates, modest neighbourhood dining rooms devoted to traditional cooking, bustling noodle houses and polished waterfront venues suited to celebrations. Although the settings vary, the strongest kitchens understand the balance that defines memorable Thai food: sweetness controlled by acidity, chilli supported by fragrance and rich coconut sauces lifted with fresh herbs.
These Canberra restaurants each bring something distinctive to the table. Whether the priority is uncompromising spice, a comforting curry, a celebrated bowl of laksa or a relaxed meal beside the lake, the following venues provide an excellent starting point.

Zaab
Zaab brings the intensity of Lao and Thai street food into one of Braddon’s most animated dining rooms. Graffiti-inspired details, warm lighting and an energetic soundtrack give the restaurant a lively nighttime character, while the menu is structured around dishes that are especially enjoyable when shared. This is a strong choice for diners who want bold food and a full evening out rather than a quiet, conventional curry-house experience.
The cooking moves confidently between smoky grilled meats, punchy dressings, seafood, curries and vibrant vegetable dishes. Betel-leaf bites make a bright beginning, while grilled pork, crying tiger beef and barramundi demonstrate the kitchen’s skill with richer flavours and assertive sauces. The hor mok-style seafood and Massaman curry provide more comforting alternatives, particularly when paired with rice and lighter plates.
Zaab also stands out for its bar program. Thai and Lao flavours inform a playful cocktail selection, complemented by imported beer and Australian wine. Groups can settle into a shared banquet, while smaller parties can build their own meal from snacks and larger plates. The atmosphere can become spirited later in the evening, making Zaab particularly well suited to birthdays, group dinners and sociable weekend meals.
Address: Unit 2, 9 Lonsdale Street, Braddon ACT 2612
Zaab Menu
Feed me
Minimum 2 people
$95/PP
Signature Cocktail Betel Leaf Scallop Ceviche Ox Tongue Skewers Crying Tiger Barramundi Confit Duck Jasmine Rice (z)
$65/PP
Betel Leaf Chicken Satay Grilled Pork Charcoal Chicken Massamun Beef Wok Tossed Greens Jasmine Rice (gf)
$65/PP Vegetarian
Vegan Betel Leaf Corn Fritters Ma Hor Tofu Pallo Roasted Eggplant Flamed Cauliflower Wok Tossed Greens Jasmine Rice (z)
Sweets
Ice Cream
Vanilla icecream, orange blossom, fairy floss, salted coconut toffee
Turmeric Rice Pudding
Banana brulee, salted brioche crumb, sesam
Mango Sticky Rice (vg)(gf)
Sides
Wok Tossed Greens
Jasmine Rice
Sticky Rice
Fresh Chilli
Snacks
Corn Fritters (2) (vo)
Carrot, kaffir lime leaf, basil chilli mayo
Betel Leaf (2) (vo)(gf)
Roasted coconuts, peanut, ginger, lime, onion, galangal & shrimp reduction
Ma Hor (2) (v)(gf)
Rolled mushroom and tofu, pineapple, peanut, seaweed roe
Chicken Satay (2) (gf)
Turmeric, coconut, peanut
Son In Law Eggs (2) (v)
Tamarind, fried onion, Thai herbs
Crispy Tofu (8) (vg)
Zaab spice blend, tamarind, fried rice noodle
Ox Tongue Skewers (2)(gf)(z)
Twice cooked, star anise, cinnamon, tamarind & green chilli puree
Uncle’s Fried Chicken a.k.a UFC (6)
Zaab spice blend, citrus, garlic, chilli mayo, herbs
Larb Bites (2)
Pork, aromatic rice powder, chilli flakes, fried basil
Big Stuff
Flamed Cauliflower (vg)(gf)(z)
Paprika, ginger, garlic, pomegranate, sweet potato, corn puree, roast chilli oil
Goi Pla
Kingfish sashimi, pickled onion, kaffir lime leaf, aromatic rice powder, banana chilli relish, sesame
Roast Eggplant (vg)(gf)(z)
Lao mushroom relish, garlic, shallot, capsicum puree, Thai herbs
Scallop Ceviche
Lemon, wasabi, onion, radish, pomegranate, Thai herbs, bird’s eye chilli
Hor Mok (gf)(z)
Mixed seafood of prawns, squid and barramundi, coconut, curry, egg, pumpkin
Tofu Pallo (vg)
Spiced vegetable broth, spring onion, roasted tomato and chilli relish
Chicken Lon
Minced chicken, caramelized onion, coconut cream,chilli oil, rice paper crisp
Barramundi (gf)(z)
Charred watercress, red chilli gravy, lemongrass, brussels sprout, tamarind
Charcoal Chicken (gf)
Turmeric, coriander seed, onion, garlic, black pepper, nam jim jaew
Lao Sausage
Pork, dill, lemongrass, onion, ginger, charred baby carrot, chilli, tamarind, leafy greens
Confit Duck (z)
Five spice, tropical curry blend, lychee, pineapple, cherry tomato, charred beans, basil
Grilled Pork
Garlic, black pepper, coriander, bird’s eye chilli flakes, soy and vinegar dressing
Crying Tiger
Rare Angus Striploin, makham dressing, aromatic ground rice, Thai herbs, chilli flakes
Massamun Beef (gf)
Slow cooked beef cheek, peanut, massamun curry, sweet potato chips, garlic mashed potatoes
Signatures
Crazy Coconut
Finlandia Vodka, lemon, strawberry, coconut, whites
Eastside Duo
Brokers London Dry Gin, St Germain Elderflower, mint, basil, lemon, peach, passionfruit, whites
South of the Border
Espolon Blanco Tequila, Ilegal Mezcal, ‘secret’ liqueur, lemon, lime, agave
Snicker’s Old-Fashioned
Burn butter Gospel Solera Rye, peanut butter infused Makers Mark, vanilla, cacao
Two to Mango
Flor de Cana white rum, kaffir lime clarified mango, lemongrass
Light and Easy
Jasmine Tonic
Brokers London Dry Gin, St Germain Elderflower, house-made jasmine tonic, strawberry, lychee, cucumber, lime
Watermelon Massacre
House-made citron vodka, watermelon, vanilla, apple, lemonade
Zero % Alcohol
Vermillion Sky
Lyre’s Dry London Spirit & Italian Orange, pomegranate, rose, lemon, apple
Foghorn
Lyre’s White Cane Spirit & Aperitif Rosso, verjus, passionfruit, thyme
House Favourites
East Eight Hold Up
Finlandia vodka, Aperol, lime, pineapple, passionfruit
Army Navy
Brokers London Dry gin, Flor de Cana wite rum, lemon, macadamia
Copper Rush
Gospel Solera rye whiskey, strawberry honey, lemon, bitters
White Negroni
Brokers London Dry gin, Suze, blanc vermouth, bitters
Rosita
Espolon Blanco, tequila, Campari, vermouth, agave, grapefruit foam
Arawak
Bacardi Ocho dark rum, Appleton Estate Jamaica rum, Lustau PX Sherry, Kahlua, vanilla, bitters
Negroni
Spring Thyme Negroni
Thyme infused Archie Rose Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, herbal bitters
Summer Dusk Negroni
Poor Tom’s Strawberry Gin, Aperol, pomegranate, grapefruit, Campari dust
Autumn Smoked Negroni
Never Never Triple Juniper Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, smoked bitters, mezcal, strawberry
Winter Spice Negroni
Four Pillars Negroni Spiced Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, spiced bitters

Dickson Asian Noodle House
Dickson Asian Noodle House is a longstanding Canberra favourite with a broad Malaysian, Thai and Lao menu. The dining room is relaxed, busy and uncomplicated, placing the emphasis on generous bowls, fast-moving wok dishes and dependable value. It is particularly appealing when the goal is a satisfying casual meal rather than an elaborate dining experience.
Laksa is the restaurant’s defining order. The deeply flavoured coconut broth can be paired with chicken, beef, duck, seafood, vegetables or a combination of ingredients, with smaller and larger servings accommodating different appetites. Its richness, fragrance and gentle heat explain why the dish has developed such an enduring local following.
There is considerably more to explore beyond laksa. Pad see ew, chilli-basil stir-fries and other Thai-influenced noodle dishes provide plenty of savoury wok flavour, while Lao salads offer acidity and freshness alongside the heavier soups and curries. Quick service and a broad menu make the restaurant practical for solo lunches, family dinners and mixed groups whose members may not all want the same style of Southeast Asian cooking.
Address: Shop 4, 29 Woolley Street, Dickson ACT 2602
Dickson Asian Noodle House Menu
Extras
Extra Vegetables
Extra Noodles
Extra Fresh Rice Noodles
Extra Seafood
Extra Tofu
Extra Meat
Extra Prawns
Extra Duck
Entrée
Spring Rolls (Pork)
4 pieces in one serve
Fish Cakes
4 pieces in one serve
Thai Golden Chicken Wings
4 pieces in one serve
Satay Beef or Chicken
4 sticks in one serve
Curry Puffs (Beef)
4 in one serve
Vegetable Tempura
12 pieces in one serve
Battered Prawns
Fresh king prawns in light crisp batter served with sweet chilli sauce, 5 pieces in 1 serve
Prawn Toast
4 pieces in one serve
Crab Claw
4 pieces in one serve
Deep Fried Tofu
Served with sweet chilli or sate sauce
Dim Sim (steam or deep fried)
4 in one serve
Entrée Soups
Tom Yum Kung
Hot and spicy soup with king prawns
Tom Kha Kai
Chicken galangal cooked in coconut
Vegetable Soup
Fresh vegetables in clear broth
Noodle Soups
Extra Fresh Rice Noodles
Extra Seafood
Extra Tofu
Extra Meat
Extra Prawns
Extra Duck
Combination Egg Noodle Soup
Egg noodles, chicken, duck, pork and vegetables in broth
Seafood Egg Noodle Soup
Egg noodles seafood & vegetables
Prawn Egg Noodle Soup
Egg noodle prawns & vegetables
Vegetable Egg Noodle Soup
Egg noodles and tofu vegetables in broth
Steamed duck Noodle Soup
Egg noodle duck & vegetables in clear broth
Dry Mixed Egg Noodle
Egg noodles lightly seasoned in special sauce, served with duck, chicken, pork and vegetables
Combination Laksa
A spicy full flavoured curry & coconut broth served with wheat noodles & rice vermicelli, chicken, pork & duck combination garnished with bean curd & vegetables
Laksa Chicken
Laksa BBQ Pork
Laksa Beef
Laksa Seafood
Laksa Duck
Laksa Fish
Laksa Vegetables
Prawn Laksa
Jumbo Laksa
A combination of chicken, duck, pork and seafood & veges
Extra Vegetables
Extra Noodles
Stir-Fry Noodles
Wok Style ( Chow Mein Style Optional )
Vegetables Crispy Noodles
Vegetables, tofu, onion, ginger, served with crispy egg noodles
BBQ Pork & Crispy Noodles
Pork, onion, ginger and Chinese broccoli served with crispy egg noodle
Beef & Crispy Noodles
Beef, onion, ginger and Chinese broccoli served with crispy egg noodles
Chicken & Crispy Noodles
Chicken, onion, ginger and Chinese broccoli served with crispy egg noodles
Prawns & Crispy Noodles
Prawns, onion, ginger and Chinese broccoli served with crispy egg noodles
Pad Siew Noodles
Chicken Pad Siew
Stir-fried rice noodles in soy sauce with egg, chicken, onion, Chinese broccoli and garlic
Beef Pad Siew
Stir-fried rice noodles in soy sauce with egg, beef, onion, Chinese broccoli and garlic
Seafood Pad Siew
Stir-fried rice noodles in soy sauce with egg, seafood, onion, Chinese broccoli and garlic
Prawn Pad Siew
Stir-fried rice noodles in soy sauce with egg, prawns, onion, Chinese broccoli and garlic
Vegetables Pad Siew
Stir-fried rice noodles in soy sauce with egg, vegetables, onion and garlic
Pad Kee Mao Noodles
Pad Kee Mao Chicken
Spicy rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, onion, chilli and basil
Pad Kee Mao Beef
Spicy rice noodles stir-fried with beef, onion, chilli and basil
Pad Kee Mao Seafood
Spicy rice noodles stir-fried with seafood, onion, chilli and basil
Pad Kee Mao Prawn
Spicy rice noodles stir-fried with prawns, onion, chilli and basil
Pad Kee Mao Vegetables
Spicy rice noodles stir-fried with vegetables, onion, chilli and basil
Lao Dishes
BBQ Chicken Fillets
Marinated chicken breast mixed herbs Lao style, served with sweet chilli sauce on the side
Larb Beef (Lao Style)
Beef mince cooked in fresh garlic, fresh lemongrass, chilli, onion, shallots, coriander, mint and fish sauce, garnished with fresh carrots and cabbage
Larb Kai
Chicken mince cooked in fresh garlic, fresh lemongrass, chilli, onion, shallots, coriander, mint and fish sauce, garnished with fresh carrots and cabbage
Larb Duck
Param Longsong
Grilled beef and green vegetables topped with peanut sauce
Crispy Duck
Crispy fried duck breast served in special sauce
Thai Dishes
Red or Green Curry Beef or Chicken
Red or Green Curry Duck
Red or Green Curry Seafood or Fish
Red or Green Curry Vegetables
Red or Green Curry Prawns
Beef Chilli with Basil
Stir-fried beef with chilli and basil
Chicken Chilli with Basil
Stir-fried chicken with chilli & basil
Seafood Chilli with Basil
Stir-fried seafood with chilli & basil
Prawn Chilli with Basil
Stir-fried prawn with chilli & basil
Chilli Fish Thai Style
Fried fish fillets topped with chilli sauce and vegetables
Pad Phed Ped Yang
Stir-fried roast duck with a special Thai curry and basil
Pad Phed Seafood
Stir-fried seafood with a special Thai curry and basil
Pad Phed Prawns
Stir-fried prawns with a special Thai curry and basil
Yum Neua Salad
Grilled beef in spicy salad herbs
Yum Seafood
Warm seafood salad with spicy sauce and mint
Yum Prawns
Warm prawn salad with spicy sauce and mint
Chicken and Cashew Nuts
Stir-fried chicken with vegetables and cashew nuts in oyster sauce
Beef & Cashew Nuts
Stir-fried beef with vegetables and cashew nuts in oyster sauce
Pad Khing
Beef, chicken OR pork, stir-fried with vegetables and ginger in oyster sauce
Panang Beef or Chicken
Cooked in coconut, beans, peas, onion, shallots and panang chilli
Panang Seafood
Cooked in coconut, beans, peas, onion, shallots and panang chilli
Panang Prawns
Cooked in coconut, beans, peas, onions, shallots and panang chilli
Matsamun Neua
Beef stewed in coconut, matsamun curry, potatoes, peanuts and onions
Sweet and Sour Pork, Chicken or Beef
Sweet and Sour Seafood
Sweet and Sour Prawns
Cha Kway Teow
Cha Kway Teow served spicy / mild / not spicy
Cha Kway Teow
Rice noodles with shredded pork, chinese sausage, chicken, vegetables and onion
Cha Kway Teow Duck
Rice noodles with duck, vegetables and onion
Cha Kway Teow Seafood
Rice noodles with seafood, vegetables and onion
Cha Kway Teow Vegetables
Rice noodles with vegetables, onion and tofu
Cha Kway Teow Prawn
Singapore Noodles
Vegetable Singapore Noodles
Vermicelli noodles with shredded vegetables, onion, egg, bean sprout and tofu
Singapore Noodles
Vermicelli noodles with chinese sausage, shredded pork, chicken, egg, carrots, shallots, bean sprouts and onion
Seafood Singapore Noodles
Vermicelli noodles with seafood, egg, onion, carrots, shallots & bean sprouts
Prawn Singapore Noodles
Vermicelli noodles with prawns, egg, onion, carrots, shallots and bean sprouts
Kwangtong Noodles
Combination Kwangtong Noodles
Pan-fried rice noodles with beef, Seafood, Chinese broccoli, egg and onion
Beef Kwangtong Noodles
Pan-fried rice noodles with beef, Chinese broccoli, egg and onion
Chicken Kwangtong Noodles
Pan-fried rice noodles with chicken, Chinnese broccoli, egg and onion
Seafood Kwangtong Noodles
Pan-fried rice noodles with seafood, Chinese broccoli, egg and onion
Prawn Kwangtong Noodles
Pan-fried rice noodles with prawns, Chinese broccoli, egg and onion
Vegetable Kwangtong Noodles
Pan-fried rice noodles with seasonal vegetables, tofu, egg and onion
Hokkien Noodles
Combination Hokkien Noodles
Wheat flour noodles braised with dark soya sauce, beef, seafood, onion and Chinese broccoli
Vegetables Hokkien Noodles
Wheat flour noodles braised with dark soya sauce and seasonal vegetables, tofu and onion
Beef Hokkien Noodles
Wheat flour noodles braised with dark soya sauce, beef, onion and Chinese broccoli
Chicken Hokkien Noodles
Wheat flour noodles braised with dark soya sauce, chicken, onion and Chinese broccoli
Seafood Hokkien Noodles
Wheat flour noodles braised with dark soya sauce, prawn, calamari, crab, onion and Chinese broccoli
Prawn Hokkien Noodles
Wheat flour noodles braised with dark soya sauce, prawn, onion and Chinese broccoli
Pad Thai Noodles
Pad Thai
Stir-fried rice stick noodles with chicken, king prawns and egg garnished with fresh bean sprouts, peanuts and lemon
Chicken Pad Thai
Stir-fried rice stick noodles with chicken and egg garnished with fresh bean sprouts, peanuts and lemon
Seafood Pad Thai
Prawn Pad Thai
Vegetables Pad Thai
Stir-fried rice stick noodles with bean curd, egg, vegetables, onion garnished with fresh bean sprouts, peanuts and lemon
Vegetable Dishes
Monk Vegetables
Stir-fried Chinese broccoli, bean curd and three kinds of mushroom in oyster sauce
Fried Mixed Vegetables
Stir-fried Chinese broccoli, mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrots, baby corn, bamboo shoots & cabbage in oyster sauce
Fried Mixed Vegetables and Tofu
Stir-fried Chinese broccoli, mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrots, baby corn, bamboo shoots, cabbage and tofu in oyster sauce
Fried Chinese Broccoli
Stir-fried Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce
Rice Dishes
Hainam Chicken
Chicken flavoured rice with poached chicken and ginger and chilli sauce on the side
BBQ Pork Rice
BBQ pork served with chicken flavoured rice
Roast Duck Rice
Succulent duck served with chef's special sauce, shallots & onion
Special Fried Rice
Fried rice with seafood and egg
Fried Rice
Fried rice, chicken, pork, egg, Chinese sausages, shallots & onion
Sticky Rice
Steamed Rice
Desserts
Wild Rice
Black wild rice cooked in coconut milk

Thip’s Thai
Hidden on the upper level of a Belconnen building, Thip’s Thai rewards diners who seek it out. The modest, welcoming restaurant focuses on full-flavoured Thai cooking rather than fashionable presentation. Herbs, chilli, garlic and aromatic spices are allowed to make a clear impression, and the kitchen can adjust the heat of many dishes for diners who prefer either a restrained burn or something closer to Thai-style intensity.
Crispy chicken with chilli and basil is a natural place to begin, bringing together crunchy texture, savoury sauce and fragrant herbs. Som tam offers a sharper counterpoint, while pad Thai delivers the familiar balance of tamarind, sweetness and nuttiness. Panang curry is a good choice for diners who prefer a richer, rounded sauce, and barbecue pork neck adds a deeply savoury option to a shared table.
The friendly service is another part of the appeal. Staff can help newcomers navigate the menu and suggest dishes according to preferred ingredients and spice levels. Because the dining room is relatively intimate and slightly tucked away, Thip’s works especially well for a relaxed meal where the food matters more than a high-profile location.
Address: Shop 15, Level 1, 54 Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617
Thip's Thai Menu
Entrées
Vegetarian Spring Rolls (4)
Fish Cakes (4)
Chicken Dumpling (4)
Prawn Cakes (4)
Vegetarian Curry Puffs
Fried Chicken Wings (4)
Leek Cakes (4)
Tempura Mixed Vegetables & Tofu
Salt & Pepper Squid
House Specials
Crispy Chicken, Chinese Broccoli and Chili Basil
BBQ Pork Neck
Thai Fried Chicken
Chilli Basil Mince with Fried Eggs
Battered Fish Fillets
Lemongrass Grilled Chicken
Soup
Tom Yum Soup
Salads
Thai Papaya Salad
Thai Papaya Salad with Fermented Sweet Crab
Papaya Salad with Fermented Sweet Crab, Anchovy Sauce & Vermicelli Noodles
Papaya Salad with Fermented Sweet Crab & Anchovy Sauce
Stir Fried
Chilli & Basil Sauce
Ginger & Shallot Sauce
Cashew Nut Thai Chilli Jam Sauce (Mild)
Garlic & Black Pepper Sauce
Oyster Sauce
Noodles and Rice
Pad Thai
Pad See Ew
Laksa
Curries
Special Red Duck Curry
House Lao Specialties
Larb
Starters
Yum Nua
Mee Grob
Fried Rice
Arroz Frito
Thai Salads
Yum Woon Sen
Yum Pla Muk
Ensalada De Jardín Tailandesa
Ensalada De Papaya (Somtum)
Plah Goong
Desserts
Arroz Pegajoso Negro
Taro Or Banana Wrapped With Sticky Rice
Main Dishes
Pollo Briedu Al Estilo Tailandés
Vegetarian
Manteca De Cerdo No
Sides
Arroz Al Vapor (Por Persona)
Signature Dishes
Hor Mok
Rice Dishes
Sticky Rice (Per Person)
House Special Salads
Thai Style Stuffed Omelette
Muu Ma Now
Bbq Grill Pork
Noodle Rice
Sukee With Tofu Sauce
Beverages
Coke

Chong Co Thai Restaurant & Bar
Chong Co combines a comprehensive Thai menu with a polished position on the Kingston Foreshore. The spacious dining room and waterside seating make it one of the most versatile Thai restaurants in Canberra, equally suitable for an affordable lunch, a family gathering or a larger celebration. Its extensive trading schedule is also useful when flexibility matters.
The menu covers curries, stir-fries, noodles, rice dishes, salads, grills and seafood. Prawn rolls provide a crisp opening, while green curry and Thai fried rice offer approachable classics. Diners looking for something more substantial can consider crispy pork belly pad Thai, soft-shell crab with black pepper or one of the seafood specials. Portions are generally suited to sharing, making it easy to balance a rich curry with vegetables, salad and a wok-fried dish.
Chong Co is particularly convenient for groups with different dietary preferences. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free selections are available, and the broad menu contains both gently seasoned dishes and more assertive chilli-driven choices. The waterfront setting adds to the experience, especially during a leisurely lunch or an early dinner overlooking the foreshore.
Address: 31 Eastlake Parade, Kingston ACT 2604
Chong Co Thai Restaurant & Bar Menu
In-House Specials
Pulled Beef Rolls (2pcs)
Mouth-watering pulled beef in massaman curry paste and potato, wrapped in crispy puff pastry, served with cucumber relish
Spicy Turmeric Stir Fry
- Chicken $26 - Beef $26 - Vegetables $22 - Vegetables+Tofu $24
Pineapple Fried Rice with Prawns
Salmon Green Curry
Salmon Pepper Sauce
Duck Salad
Beef Noodle Soup
Special Drinks & Dessert
Icy Watermelon Lychee
Non-Alcoholic
Banoffee Pie
Alcoholic. A dessert-inspired cocktail, blended with banana liqueur, Irish cream, vodka, and milk
Chong Co Amber
Alcoholic. A delicious and festive drink, made with apple juice, Amaretto, Wild Turkey whiskey, and butter-scotch. This is perfect for cozy, crisps, and fun-filled days.
BitterSweet Kisses
Alcoholic. 'Grapefruit shandy beertail' A sweet and sour citrusy spin on a refreshing lager beer.
Beer & Cider
Singha (Thailand) / Kingfisher (India) / Crown Lager
Chang (Thailand) / Corona (Mexico) / Asahi (Japan)
Tiger (Singapore) / Carlton Dry (Low Carb)
Cascade Premium Light
Batlow Apple Cider Premium or Cloudy
Sparkling Wines
Chong Co Sparkling - Mclaren Vale, Sa
It exhibits rich, soft and full flavours complemented by a lovely crisp acidity and creamy complexity.
Tempus Two Blanc De Blancs Hunter Valley, Nsw
Concentrated fruit flavours of peach, passionfruit and green apple balanced by a citrus finish.
Villa Teresa Organic Prosecco - Veneto, Italy
Aromas of honeysuckle, citrus and sweet white peach; dry and creamy palate with a soft mousse and crisp finish.
White Wines
Chong Co Semillon Sauvignon Blanc - Mclaren Vale, Sa
A clean, crisp palate exhibiting citrus and tropical fruit flavours with great length and refreshing finish.
Garfish Chardonnay - Sa
Lively, fruit driven characters of white peach and lime balanced by a crisp acidity.
Grant Burge Benchmark Pinot Grigio Barossa Valley, Sa
Ripe pear, floral and strawberry aromas that follow on the palate; finely balanced by a dry, crisp finish.
Stonefish Sauvignon Blanc - Magaret River, Wa
Appealing mix of tropical fruit with pear and citrus notes; fresh, lively palate suited to all occasions.
Stonefish Riesling - Eden Valley, Sa
Bright and vibrant palate with peach, honey dew and tropical fruit flavours.
Lost Turtle Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough, Nz
Youthful aromas of passionfruit and gooseberry, elegant and finely balanced palate with tropical fruit flavours.
Starborough Pinot Gris - Marlborough, Nz
Spiced pear and exotic floral aromas; great mouthfeel and prescence with a long finish showing honeyed pear flavours
Villa Teresa Pinot Grigio - Veneto, Italy
Ripe apple nose that carries through the palate; flavours of cooked pear, lemon citrus and mineral with orange hints.
Stonefish Verdelho - Hunter Valley, Nsw
Bright and crisp with intense and refreshing tropical pineapple notes, full round palate with ample sweetness.
Harts Barn Riesling - Eden Valley, Sa
An exceptional eden valley riesling with aromatic citrus notes and a persistent finish
Sweet Wines
Grant Burge Moscato - Barossa Valley, Sa
Light in the mouth with fresh floral notes, hints of passionfruit and guava and is well balanced with a natural sweetness and crisp acidity
Rosé Wines
Stonefish Rose - Margaret River, Wa
Lightly sweet red fruits balanced by a natural lively acidity and a slightly savoury spice
Terre De Saint Louis Rose - Cotes De Provence, France
A dry, sophisticated wine with a delicate aroma; well balanced and smooth and supple palate.
Red Wines
Chong Co Cabernet Sauvignon - Mclaren Vale, Sa
Classic shiraz aroma of spiced plum; soft and generous palate with layers of dark fruit, spice and fine tannins.
Shell Bay Shiraz Cabernet - Great Southern, Wa
Soft and supple with rich fruit and hints of toasty oak; soft elegantly styled palate with dark berry characters.
Stonefish Merlot - Frankland River, Wa
Juicy plum and earthy overtones with lengthy fruit on the palate. excellent natural acidity with a fine grain tannin finish.
Grant Burge Benchmark Shiraz - Barossa Valley, Sa
Classic shiraz aroma of spiced plum; soft and generous palate with layers of dark fruit, spice and fine tannins.
Garfish Cabernet Merlot - Frankland River, Wa
A soft, medium bodied blend showing appealing dark berry and chocolate characters with hints of spice and oak
Digiorgio Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra, Sa
Soft palate with ample fruit flavours of blueberry and blackcurrant with notes of violet, vanilla spice and oak.
Stonefish Reserve Shiraz - Barossa Valley, Sa
Concentrated aromas of plum and dark berries; elegant palate with perfectly integrated tannins and subtle spice.
Lost Turtle Pinot Noir Central Otago, Nz
Ripe, red fruit flavours of plum and berry with notes of cherry and liquorice; refined palate with a supple finish.
Soft Drinks & Juice
Pepsi Pepsi Max Lemonade Solo Sunkist Soda Water
Pink Lemonade Lemon Lime & Bitters
Sparkling Mineral Water (300ml)
Tonic Water (300ml)
Apple Juice Pineapple Juice Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Thai Coconut Juice
Ginger Beer (375ml)
Coffee & Tea
Special Irish Coffee
With irish whisky and a dash of kahlua.
Short Black Long Black Macchiato
Flat White Cappuccino Latte Chai Latte Mocha Hot Chocolate
Thai Iced Coffee Iced Chocolate Thai Milk Tea
Lemon Iced Tea
Green Tea Jasmine Tea Black Tea Earl Grey Tea English Breakfast Tea Peppermint Tea
Per Person
Cocktails
Chong Co Paradise
Melon liqueur, coconut liqueur and pineapple juice.
Chong Co Sunrise
Rum, coconut liqueur, coconut milk and pineapple juice.
Thai Toblerone
Hazelnut liqueur, coffee liqueur, irish cream, coconut milk and milk
Phuket Fantasy
Vodka, tequila, blue curacao and lemonade.
Margarita
Tequila, triple sec and lime juice.
Mocktails
Chong Co Fruit Punch
Mixed fruit juice and passionfruit.
Chong Co Colada
Pineapple juice, coconut milk and grenadine
Coco Mango
Mango, coconut juice and milk.
Sweet Tang
Blended raspberry, cranberry juice and syrup.
Spirits
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Johnnie Walker Red Label
Jack Daniels Jim Beam Southern Comfort
Bombay Sapphire Gin Tequila Wild Turkey Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
Absolut Vodka Bacardi Rum
Bundaberg Rum
Shots
B52 (Kahlua, Irish Cream, Cointreau)
Flaming Blue (Grenadine, Blue Curcao, Triple Sec)
With Me (Kahlua, Blue Curcao, Irish Cream, Cointreau)
After Dinner
Hennessy Vsop
Galway Pipe Grand Tawney 12 Years Old
Cointreau Drumbuie Grand Marnier Patron Xo
Kahlua Tiamaria Baileys Frangelico
Midori Malibu Galliano Vanilla Galliano Sambuca
Chong Co Chef's Special
Lamb Shank Massaman Curry
Slow cooked lamb shank in special massaman curry with coconut milk, onion, potato, topped with cashew nut and coriander. (gf)
Lamb Cutlets Chilli & Basil
Grilled lamb cutlets topped with chilli and basil sauce on a bed of steamed vegeatbles.
Salmon Green Curry
Seared salmon fillet on a bed of vegetables topped with thick green curry
Black Pepper Crispy Soft Shell Crab
Crispy soft shell crab cooked with black pepper sauce, served on a bed of vegetables.
Herbal Crispy Barramundi
Deep fried baramundi fish fillet coated with homemade herbal sauce topped with crispy shredded lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and finger roots
Whole Snapper Chilli & Basil Sauce
Deep fried whole snapper fish, topped with thai style chilli and basil sauce.
Pork Ribs
Grill marinated pork spare ribs in chong co homemade sauce, served with mixed salad and dressing
Appetizers
Crab Rolls
Curry Puffs
Thai Fish Cakes
Satay Chicken Skewers
Soup
Tom Yum Nam-Khon
Famous thai hot and sour prawn soup cooked with fresh herbs, mushrooms and a dash of milk.
Tom Kha Gai
Classic creamy chicken soup with coconut milk, fresh thai herbs and mushrooms.
Salad
Papaya Salad with Crispy Soft Shell Crab
Famous thai style green papaya salad with lime juice, roasted peanuts, green bean, tomato, served with crispy soft shell crab.
Wagyu Beef Salad
Grilled marinated wagyu beef mixed with thai salad, ground roasted rice, dressing, chilli lime, mint, shallot, onion and coriander
Duck Salad
Sliced roasted duck with coconut shredded, chilli jam, coconut milk, cucumber, mint, shallot, coriander and cherry tomatoes
Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Salad)
Minced chicken mixed with thai salad chilli lime dressing, ground roasted rice, mint, shallot and onion.
Crispy Pork Belly
Chilli Basil
Stir fried in chilli& basil sauce with green bean, bamboo shoots and onion topped with crispy basil leaves.
Prik Khing
Stir fried with prik khing curry paste, green beans and kaffir lime leaves
Kana Moo Grob
Stir fried in oyster sauce with chinese broccoli, garlic and chilli.
Prik Pao Moo Grob
Stir fried mild chilli yam sauce with capsicum, onion, shallot, mushrooms, corn and basil leaves.
Grilled Dishes
Chicken
Marinated char-grilled maryland chicken, served with mixed salad and sweet chilli sauce.
Wagyu Beef
Marinated char-grilled wagyu beef served with mixed salad and thai relish "nam jim jeaw".
Veggie Lovers
Asian Green and Tofu
Stir fried fresh asian green vegetable with garlic, tofu and oyster mushroom sauce.
Eggplant with Chilli Basil & Green Peppercorn
Stir fried eggplant with green peppercorn, mixed vegetables and chilli basil sauce (v, ve)
Vegetarian Thai Massaman Curry
Thai massaman curry with potato, mixed vegetables, topped with onion and peanut ( gf, ve)
Stir Fried & Curry
Vegetable
Chicken , Beef or Pork
Combination Meat
Lamb (Back Strap)
(back strap)
Prawns or Mixed Seafood
Roasted Duck
Curries
Beef Massaman Curry
Slow cooked chunky beef in massaman curry with potato, topped with onion and roasted peanut
Red Curry
Thai style red curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, mixed vegetables and basil leaves.
Green Curry
Thai style green curry with coconut milk, mixed vegetables and basil leaves
Panang
Mild curry cooked with coconut milk, green bean, topped with kaffir lime leaves and crushed peanut
Noodles & Rice Dishes
Chicken Pad Thai
Famous thai style thin rice noodle stir fried with chicken, egg, tofu, bean sprouts, shallot, served with lemon and crushed peanuts (gf option)
Pork Pad See Ew
Stir fried thick rice noodle with pork, egg, sweet soy sauce and mixed vegetable
Beef Pad Kee Mao
Stir fried thick rice noodle with beef, herbs, chilli, basil leaves, egg and vegetables
Combination Thai Fried Rice
Thai style fried rice with chicken, beef, pork, egg, tomatoes and mixed vegetable.
Mixed Seafood Laksa Soup
Rice vermicelli noodle with mixed seafood, tofu, bean sprouts and vegetables in curry based soup.
Side Dishes
Thai Jasmin Rice
Coconut Rice
Steamed Vegetables
Steamed Thin Rice Noodles
Steamed Thick Rice Noodles
Desserts
Banana with Sticky Rice
Thai traditional dessert, steamed sticky rice with black grams and banana wrapped in banana leaves, served with vanilla ice cream
Banana Split
Banana split served with ice cream. choices of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Breaded wrapped vanilla ice cream topped with choices of caramel, chocolate or strawberry flavours.
Ice Cream
Choices of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream.
Roti with Banana
Thai traditional pancake recipe with banana, condensed milk and topped with chocolate powder
Taro Pearls in Coconut Cream
Thai taro mixed with flour and rolled into tiny bite-sized balls in a sweet and delicious coconut cream
Kids Menu
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Satay and Rice
Chicken Nuggets and Chips
Chicken Pad See Ew Noodle
Lunch Specials
Kuay Tiew Ped
(Roasted Duck Noodle Soup) roasted duck, egg noodle in broth with chinese broccoli, bean sprouts and crispy fried garlic
Kana Moo Grob
Stir fried in oyster sauce with crispy pork belly, chinese broccoli and garlic sauce come with steamed jasmine rice
Chilli Basil Moo Grob
Stir fried with chilli basil sauce with crispy pork, green beans, bamboo shoot, onion and garlic served with steamed rice
Fried Rice Pineapple & Prawns
Thai style fried rice with yellow curry powder, prawns, pineapple, cashew nut, dice carrot, corn, peas and shallot
Pad Thai Kiew Grob with Prawns (Crispy Wonton Pad Thai)
Stir fried crispy wonton with prawns, egg, bean curd, bean sprout, shallot, sweet dried shrimp, crispy fried onions and crushed peanut
Lunch Special Kingston
Vegetable
Chicken , Beef or Pork
Combination (Chicken + Beef + Pork)
(chicken + beef + pork)
Prawns or Mixed Seafood
Stir Fried on Wok
Cashew Nut Sauce
Stir fried with cashew nut, chilli jam and mixed vegetables
Chilli & Basil Sauce
Stir fried with homemade chilli & basil sauce with sweet basil leaves and mixed vegetables
Peanut Satay Sauce ( Ve Option And or Gf Option)
Stir fried homemade peanut sauce and mixed vegetables
Oyster Sauce (Gf Option)
Stir fried with oyster sauce and mixed vegetables
Garlic & Pepper Sauce (Gf Option)
Stir fried with garlic, pepper and mixed vegetables
Lunch Curries
Green Curry
Thai style curry with green chilli paste, herbs, coconut milk, eggplant and mixed vegetables
Panang Curry
Thai style thick curry with coconut milk, green beans topped with kaffir lime leaves and crushed peanut
Massaman Beef Curry
Slow cooked chunky beef in massaman curry with potato, topped with onion and roasted peanut (gf)
Lunch Noodle & Fried Rice
Pad Thai
Stir fried thin rice noodle with egg, bean curd, bean sprouts, shallot, served with lemon, fried onion and crushed peanut
Pad See Ew
Stir fried thick rice noodle with egg, sweet soy sauce and vegetables
Pad Kee - Mao
Stir fried thick rice noodle with egg, chilli, basil leaves, mixed herbs and vegetables.
Laksa Noodle Soup
Rice vermicelli noodle with tofu, bean sprouts and vegetable in laksa curry base soup
Tom Yum Nam Khon Noodle Soup
Thin rice noodle and vegetable in hot sour flavoured soup and a dash of milk
Tom Yum Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg, tom yum paste, thai herbs and vegetables
Thai Fried Rice
Thai style rice with egg, shrimp paste, cherry tomatoes and mixed vegetables
Banquet Menu
Crab Rolls
Curry Puffs
Thai Fish Cakes
Satay Chicken Skewers
Stir Fried Prawns with Chilli Jam and Basil
Beef with Oyster Sauce
Green Curry with Chicken
(spicy)
Combination Pad Thai
Stir Fried Asian Green Vegetables & Tofu
Steamed Jasmin Rice
Take Away Appetizers
Golden Prawn Rolls (4 Pcs)
Stuffed sesame prawns wrapped in crispy pastry, served with sweet plum sauce
Satay Chicken Skewers (5 Pcs)
Grilled marinated chicken skewers, touch of sesame aroma, served with homemade satay sauce
Thai Fish Cakes (4 Pcs)
Famous spicy thai fish cakes, served with sweet chilli sauce
Crispy Crab Net Rolls (5 Pcs)
Crab meat, shrimp with water chestnut, taro, wrapped in crispy net roll, served with sweet plum sauce
Spring Rolls (4 Pcs)
Mixed vegetables wrapped in crispy pastry, served with sweet chilli sauce
Curry Puffs (4 Pcs)
Mixed vegetables in pastry puff, served with sweet chilli sauce
Chong Co Tangy Lemon Squid
Deep fried- fried lightly milk battered squid, sprinkle of salted & lemon pepper served with chilli mayo
Take Away Soup
Tom Yum Goong Nam Khon
Famous thai flavorful prawn soup, with mushroom, fresh herb and a dash of milk
Tom Khar Gai
Light & fragrant coconut soup with chickem breast, mushroom, fresh herb and lemon
Take Away Salad
Papaya Salad Wirh Crispy Softshell Crab
Thai style green papaya salad with lemon juice, roasted peanut, green bean, tomato and dried shrimp . served with crispy soft shell crab
Wagyu Beef Salad
Sliced grilled wagyu beef with mixed salad, ground roasted rice mint, shallot onion, coriander and chilli & lemon dressing
Duck Salad
Sliced roasted duck with shredded coconut, mild chilli jam, coconut milk, cucumber, mint, shallot, coriander and cherry tomato.
Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Mince Salad)
Minced chicken with mixed salad, ground roaster rice, mint, shallot, onion and chilli lemon dresing
Take Away Crispy Pork Belly
Chilli Basil
Stir fried in chilli & basil sauce with green bean, bamboo shoot, onion, topped with crispy basil
Prik Khing
Stir fried with prik khing curry paste, green bean and kaffir lime leaves
Kana Moo Grob
Stir fried in oyster sauce with chinese broccoli, garlic and chilli
Prik Pao Moo Grob
Stir fried in mild mild chilli jam sauce with capsicum, onion, shallot, mushroom, baby corn and basil leaves
Take Away Grills
Wagyu Beef
Marinated char-grilled wagyu beef served with mixed salad and thai relish "nam jim jaew
Chicken
Marinated char-grilled skin on chicken maryland on mixed salad, served with sweet chilli sauce
Take Away Veggie Lover
Asian Green and Tofu
Stir fried fresh asian green vegetable with garlic, tofu and oyster mushroom sauce.
Eggplant with Chilli Basil & Green Peppercorn
Stir fried eggplant with green peppercorn, mixed vegetables and chilli basil sauce (v, ve)
Vegetarian Thai Massaman Curry
Thai massaman curry with potato, mixed vegetables, topped with onion and peanut ( gf, ve)
Take Away Stir Fried & Curry
Vegetable
Chicken , Beef or Pork
Combination Meat
Lamb (Back Strap)
(back strap)
Prawns or Mixed Seafood
Roasted Duck
Take Away Stir Fried
Cashew Nut Sauce
Stir fried in mild chilli jam, black fungus, water chestnut, onion, shallot and cashew nut
Chilli & Basil Sauce
Stir fried with homemade chilli & basil (gf option)
Peanut Satay Sauce
Stir fried with peanut satay sauce (gf option)
Oyster Sauce
Stir fried in oyster sauce (gf option)
Garlic & Pepper Sauce
Stir fried in light sauce with garlic and pepper (gf option)
Lemongrass Sauce
Stir fried with fine slice of lemon grass (gf option)
Ginger Sauce
Stir fried with ginger, black fungus, soy bean paste, shallot and onion (gf option)
Black Bean Sauce
Stir fried with black bean sauce
Sweet & Sour Sauce
Thai style sweet and sour dish. stir fried with tomato , pineapple and cucumber
Mixed Herbs
Stir fried spicy mixed herbs with green peppercorn and chilli
Take Away Curry
Beef Massaman Curry
Slow cooked chunky beef in massaman curry with potato, topped with onion and roasted peanut
Red Curry
Thai style red curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, mixed vegetables and basil leaves.
Green Curry
Thai style green curry with coconut milk, mixed vegetables and basil leaves
Panang
Mild curry cooked with coconut milk, green bean, topped with kaffir lime leaves and crushed peanut
Pad Thai
Stir fried thin rice noodle with egg, bean curd, bean sprouts, shallot, served with lemon, fried onion and crushed peanut
Pad See Ew
Stir fried thick rice noodle with egg, sweet soy sauce and vegetables
Pad Kee Mao
Stir fried thick rice noodle with egg, chilli, basil leaves, mixed herbs and vegetables.
Laksa Noodle Soup (May Contain Shrimp Paste)
Rice vermicelli noodle with tofu bean sprouts ad asian vegetable in laksa curry base soup with milk
Fried Rice
Thai style fried rice egg, shrimp paste, cherry tomatoes, shrimp paste and mixed vegetables
Take Away Noodle & Fried Rice
Vegetable
Chicken , Beef or Pork
Combination Meat
Lamb (Back Strap)
(back strap)
Prawns or Mixed Seafood
Roasted Duck
Take Away Side Dishes
Jasmine Rice
Coconut Rice
Peanut Satay Sauce
Steamed Mixed Vegetable
Steamed Thin Rice Noodles
Steamed Thick Rice Noodles
Take Away Drinks
Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Lemonade, Lemon Squash, Sunkist (Can 375ml)
Sparkling Mineral Water Glass Bottle (300 Ml)
Thai Coconut Juice
Final Thoughts
Canberra’s Thai restaurants cover a surprisingly broad spectrum. Zaab is the destination for energetic shared dining and cocktails, while Dickson Asian Noodle House remains a compelling choice for laksa and casual Southeast Asian comfort food. Thip’s Thai offers a more intimate experience built around robust traditional flavours, and Chong Co pairs an expansive menu with a polished waterfront setting.
The best choice ultimately depends on the occasion and the flavours you want most. A table of friends may gravitate towards share plates and grilled dishes, while a quick lunch might call for noodles, curry or a fragrant bowl of laksa. Whichever style appeals, these restaurants demonstrate the range that Thai and Thai-influenced cooking brings to Canberra’s dining scene.