30 Restaurants in Perth: Thai

Perth might be hundreds of miles away from any comparably-sized city, but it's a major Western metropolis with a cosmopolitan vibe. Due to its position on the shores of the Indian Ocean, the city is an ideal destination for the generations of Thai immigrants who have made the journey to Australia in search of a new life. These days the sheer number of Thai restaurants in Perth is testament to how much the city is proud of its diverse culinary culture, and diners from around the world take advantage of the delicious dishes on offer every single day.

There are many gorgeous Thai restaurants in Perth's CBD, so if you're planning a big night out on the town or an evening of quality performances at one of the city's many cultural venues, a delicious meal will never be far away. Head down to Bangkok Brothers on James Street for a comforting plateful of Thai-style marinated BBQ pork with sticky rice and a chilli dip, or the massaman wagyu curry with gorgeous 6-hour slow-cooked beef. Vegetarians, meanwhile, can head down to Dusit Dheva on James Street for the much-loved silken tofu served with spiced red curry, eggplants, snake beans and fresh Thai basil. When it comes to Thai restaurants in Perth, there's guaranteed to be something for everyone to get the night started!

If you want to sample the fare on offer at high-end Thai restaurants in Perth cooked by chefs with strong commitments to innovative flavour fusions and top-notch ingredients, you're in luck. Whether you're planning a celebration for friends and family or are looking for somewhere to take that special someone, the range of gourmet Thai restaurants in Perth will leave you spoiled for choice. Try the Six Senses Gourmet Thai restaurant in Perth's Leederville where you can sample delicious food such as the five spices duck served with lightly spiced plum sauce, shiitake mushrooms and herbs, or take full advantage of Perth's coastal location with the deep fried baby barramundi, vegetables and garlic sauce.

Savoury Thai cuisine is known for pungent flavours like nutmeg, star anise and coriander, to name just a few. But the cuisine is also known for its top-class sweet food as well, so make sure you leave a little bit of room to enjoy dessert after your meal at one of Perth's Thai restaurants. Rice might seem to us like a main course side dish, but it is a common staple on the dessert menu at Perth's Thai restaurants. Sweet dishes like khao tom mud (banana leaf sticky rice) are a must-eat, as is khao mahk (fermented rice pudding). Or if you're looking for a colder Thai sweet treat, why not try the deep fried coconut ice cream with a chocolate topping on offer at Thaitation in Floreat? And if all you want is a palate-cleansing drink rather than a filling dessert, simply ask your server for a traditional Thai iced tea made with milk, sugar and local twists like orange blossom water.