Phra Nakhon Thai Restaurant — Restaurant in Parkes

Phenomenal.

True punches of salty & sour without sickly sweetness to try and make it palatable for the white, Western palate in the dishes we had.

What was sweet had punches of other herbs and aromatics to remind you this was Thai food and not some dilute fusion dish.

Pungent coriander in the best way led the plate on the way to the table. The way the chili sneaks up in the first couple bites but then holds at that sinus clearing level - expert. Catered to my wish of Nam Pla Prik (and even looked, slightly judging - rightly so! - at my mispronunciation)

Lovely team, quaint setting with lovely refined touches. Can't believe this gem exists. We'll be taking a (+90min) detour specifically to here on the next yearly trip down to the Blue Mountains. This is an easy choice for...

Absolutely outstanding! Phra Nakhons Thai Restaurant is hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. The food was fresh, full of authentic Thai flavours, and beautifully presented. Every dish was perfectly balanced rich, aromatic, and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a relaxed vibe that made it perfect for a sit-down meal. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure everything was just right. From the moment we walked in to the last bite, everything was top-notch. Highly recommend for anyone who loves authentic Thai cuisine we’ll...

An extremely popular small restaurant in Parkes, in which we elected to eat at twice during a three night stay. Fairly standard Thai / Laotian style fare, with good options for those requiring a gluten or other special diet. We tried a Laab, a clear soup, Pad Thai and A Chilli & Basil Stir Fry. All were pretty good and good sized serves, although the Pad Thai was a tad underwhelming. Service was fine, ok, but not spectacular, but as we were looking for something quick, fresh and tasty it satisfied us on all counts.

Would certainly return if in...