Dear diners, to reserve for groups of more than 10, please contact the restaurant directly.In the heart of Melbourne’s Carlton and perfectly placed for University of Melbourne students, Middle Fish is a Thai restaurant that rewards repeat visits. They offer all the key aspects of Thai cuisine, from fishy favourites to veggie-friendly stir-fries, but they are more expansive in outlook than the average noodle shop, with an health-conscious approach and a creative take on traditional favourites. Discover their delights for yourself by dropping by Middle Fish on Berkeley Street – just remember to book your table ahead of time.

There is a set formula, it seems, for successful Thai restaurants in Australia. The ingredients must be fresh, the ambience authentic and the chefs skilled in maintaining that all-important balance of flavours that makes Thai food unique. While these things are all well and good, sometimes a little more is needed, and at Middle Fish on Berkeley Street in Carlton, they have their own take on the cuisine that certainly puts an idiosyncratic stamp on the food that they provide to the Melbourne public.You can find Middle Fish easily. They’re on Berkeley Road in the middle of Carlton, right by the University of Melbourne, and when you make your appearance, you’ll be met with a menu that is replete with Thai classics, as well as a few lesser known favourites too. We’d recommend the suicidally-hot tai pla, grilled mackerel curry with sweet potato and more than a fair whack of chillies. A Thai take on the burger is available too – fish cake and bacon, with kang som tartare relish – so there is much to reward those who make more than one trip to this Melbourne favourite. Reserve your table now.