Arai Thai — Restaurant in Sydney

Dropped in for dinner and left feeling completely full — in the best possible way.

The space has recently been renovated and it looks amazing: fresh, modern, and cozy. You can tell it’s been thoughtfully designed to feel welcoming, and it really does.

I ordered the Pad Thai, fried soft-shell crab, pad prik khing (dry red curry fish), Thai milk tea, and fried banana with ice cream. Every dish was a standout in its own way.

The Pad Thai was spot-on — savoury, balanced, with just the right hit of lime, chilli flakes, and peanut crunch. Comforting and packed with that unmistakable wok flavour.

The pad prik khing fish was a highlight — bold, deeply spiced, with beautifully crisp edges. The rich red curry paste and crunchy green beans paired perfectly with a bowl of fluffy jasmine rice.

The fried soft-shell crab was golden and light, with that satisfying crunch. What really made it shine was the sweet chilli sauce — the pairing was perfect. It even came with a fresh little salad that balanced it all out.

The Thai milk tea was exactly what I needed to cool things down — creamy, nostalgic, and not overly sweet.

To finish, the fried banana with pandan custard and ice cream. Crunchy on the outside, warm and soft inside, and that smooth pandan sauce with the vanilla ice cream was the perfect way to wrap up the meal.

Even though I came alone, I never once felt alone. The food, the space, the staff — it all felt genuinely warm and cared for.

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What a place to dine in and unwind! Arai Thai is such a pleasant place for me to enjoy great tasting Thai foods and a clean and relaxing ambiance, especially now that they have a newly designed restaurant area. I will always come back here again and again. I can also order take-aways if I can't attend in person. Thumbs up for their...

Great & Great service, it’s definitely my go to Thai spot as it’s close and convenient. Sad to see their iconic “Thai- Tanic “ name go 🥲, but that still doesn’t diminish the restaurants great taste. Very affordable as well for anyone looking for a good Thai place to eat at.

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