LadyBoy Dining — Restaurant in Melbourne

If you're looking for a truly authentic and delightful Thai dining experience, look no further than LadyBoy Dining. From the moment you step inside, you are greeted by an inviting atmosphere that balances modern elegance with traditional Thai charm. The soft lighting, tasteful decor, and soothing music create a serene environment that's perfect for a relaxed evening with friends or a romantic dinner.

The staff at LadyBoy Dining are absolutely wonderful – their warmth and attentiveness set the tone for the entire meal. From the friendly greeting at the door to the attentive service throughout the evening, they go above and beyond to make sure every guest feels welcomed and cared for. It's clear that customer satisfaction is a top priority here, and it shows in every interaction.

But the real star of the show is the food. The flavors at LadyBoy Dining are a true testament to the culinary art of Thai cuisine. Each dish is an explosion of vibrant flavors, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice. Whether it's the rich, aromatic curries, the fresh and fragrant herbs in the salads, or the perfectly cooked stir-fries, the quality and taste are consistently exceptional. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients, and it's clear that great care is taken in preparing each dish.

What truly sets this restaurant apart, however, is the chef’s personal touch. After we expressed our appreciation for the food, the chef himself came out to greet us with a warm smile and a genuine thank you. It’s a rare and thoughtful gesture that made our meal feel even more special. It’s evident that the chef takes great pride in his work and is personally invested in making each dining experience memorable.

In summary, LadyBoy Dining offers more than just a meal – it’s an experience. The ambience, courteous staff, and extraordinary food make it a standout in the local dining scene. The personal connection with the chef adds a unique and heart warming touch that you won’t soon forget....

Food good, but when you undercook and make a mistake, it shouldn’t be “I’ll feed that back”, it should be fixed. It shouldn’t then be up to me tell you how to rectify it - replace the undercooked component, you could go above and beyond and take the “fix” to the next level, to impress the customer, not just take her suggested repair and lump with it: still, the replaced undercooked pieces, plus the overall meal, was quite tasty.

The meal was good, the maître d was good but please don’t upsell - it’s a little tacky, don’t ask “so, a wine or beer with that?”. Not everyone drinks and I don’t want to be upsold, classy places let you advise them of your choices.

Table service perfunctory to say the least. Pointing fingers at you to “stop you” when you ask them kindly for service, swanning past you and barely making eye contact and having to interrupt them, giving blunt answers. As I got up to leave, the lady behind the counter saw me from across the room and pointed to the til and looked away. I told the waiter with glasses, braces and a lisp that I wasn’t comfortable with that level of service. He smirked and pointed me to the eftpos machine. I asked if he had heard me, and he said “I heard you and now I’m pointing you to the money”. I said “no, you don’t just point someone to payment, you humanise them”. The boy with glasses, braces and a lisp took up a chant “I’m pointing you to the money, I am pointing you to the money”. I spoke to the women behind the bar who looked at me in a defensive way, and I had to ask her to step aside so we could speak. I told her I was uncomfortable with the level of service and simply pointing a customer to payment, rather than treating them like a human, equal to all other customers. She seemed receptive but I got nothing other than smiling, no words.

Such a backward and arrogant attitude from this place

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ORDERED: 🦑 Salt & pepper squid: with fresh herbs, chilli, sweet soy & ginger ($16.00) 🐑 BBQ lamb ribs: with red curry glaze ($19.00) 🐟 Thai Ceviche - salmon: with roe, crispy seaweed cracker, green namjin, coconut foam ($21.00)

🍜 Authentic old school Pad Thai: rice noodles, free range egg, Chinese chives, tofu, beanshoots and cashews (spicy) ($20.00) 🐔 chicken ($4.00) 🍗 Slow braised Lamb Shank Massaman: with potato and cashews ($33.00) 🥣 Yellow curry of chicken & potato: with shaved coconut ($26.00) 🍚 Coconut rice ($4.00)

🥭 Mango sticky rice: coconut cream, mango pearls, crumble ($17.00)

It was $55.83pp between three people!

REVIEW: 📝♥ Top 3 favourites from LadyBoy Dining & Bar were the BBQ lamb ribs, the yellow curry of chicken & potato and the coconut rice!! We loved how tender the lamb ribs were, full of flavour and easily slipped off the bone. 🐔 Although the chicken wasn't in an appetising form (lumps and bumps of chicken), the yellow chicken is flavourful with its refreshing coconut taste. 🥥 Speaking of coconut, I LOVE When the coconut rice actually has shreds of coconut in it! It's fragrant, lightly sweet, and an absolute dream.

➖ Least favourite was the lamb shank massaman. More of a personal preference, I like my lamb shank to be hearty and meaty. However, this was a little bit light on the palate, with flavours taking more of a compliment to the yellow curry. The lamb shank was noticeably tender though.

🌷 Service was friendly, and they were on top with our water top ups and fresh plates. Food was quick to come out, presentation was on point. Interior was casual, with its exposed brick and colourful basket lights. Great place to catch up...