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Phad Thai Restaurant

4.4(504)
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About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.4 ★ (447)
TripAdvisor 4.2 ★ (57)

Thai Cuisine in the heart of New Brighton

What to Order

Massaman CurryPad ThaiPhad ThaiPrawn Phad ThaiSweet and SourThai Green CurryThai Massaman CurryTom Yum Prawnchili basil chickencrispy chicken (Cai Sam Rod)curry puffsfried rice

Menu Highlights

Money Bags

$12

Crispy parcels filled with a mix of meat and vegetables

Tom Yum Chicken

$19

Spicy soup with lemongrass, kaffir lime-leaf, mushroom, fresh chilli and galangal

Thai Green Curry

$24

Curry cooked with coconut cream, chicken, beef or pork

Prawn Peanut Sauce

$25

Sauteed with vegetables and peanut sauce

Yum Prawn

$25

Spicy salad with prawns and vegetables

Phad Thai, chicken, beef or pork

$23

Fried noodle with bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and egg

Deep Fried Monk Fish Fillet

$26

Chef special in special three spice sauce or sweet and sour

What People Say

"Fantastic food and great service! The spring rolls, curry puffs, yellow curry and chili basil chicken were all delicious!"

Reviewers consistently praise the authentic flavours and great service, particularly enjoying the variety of dishes offered.

"Fantastic food and great service! The spring rolls, curry puffs, yellow curry and chili basil chicken were all delicious! Would recommend!"

"Had dinner here for the first time and it was great! We didn't have a reservation but they accepted us. We ordered Sweet and Sour and Thai Massaman Curry which both came out quickly and hot. They were both delicious and the rice was shaped in a heart. Would definitely recommend and will be back."

The Vibe

authentic busy great service families casual diners

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Last reviewed April 2026 · Suggest an edit

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