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Soi 38

  1. Melbourne
  2. Melbourne Thai Restaurant

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Soi 38

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Soi 38 is Melbourne's only dedicated Thai noodle soup shop. We sell only Boat Noodle soup and Tom Yum Noodle soup. Come visit us at 38 McIlwraith Place.

Story

Soi 38 is synonymous with street food in Bangkok as it is one of the most famous and most popular locations where some of the best street food can be found. Soi means side-street in Thai and rather than naming all the side streets off a major road they are simply numbered, hence Soi 38. At night Soi 38 literally transforms into an open air food court crowded with stalls, tables and customers while at the same time the street is still open to cars who use it as a kind of drive through as they order take away through their car windows.

Address: 38 Mcilwraith Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Phone: 0490 396 382
moc.dnopgib@83ios
State: Victoria
City: Melbourne
Zip Code: 3000


Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews
It was quiet when we first entered but gradually the tables filled up towards the end of our dinner. Food is nice, especially love the pork skewers, however the pork bone broth is very salty. We had to request for some hot water to dilute the saltiness.nnThe vibe is casual and perfect for groups, however if you want somewhere classy and quiet, I would not recommend this place.
Transported me back to Bangkok! nThe Thai food in Melb is way better imo than Thailand because the meat quality is top tier.nI’ve been longing to try Soi38 for the dinner menu and I don’t regret a single bite. This was the feast I dreamed to have but didn’t get when I was in Thailand.nnFresh seafood was amazing, incredibly fresh, flavourful and the spice was REAL. Somtum was drenched in that fish sauce, the fried chicken was fried so well and incredibly juicy. The crack sauce that was paired with it all definitely got me addicted.nnMy first time try Thai BBQ and it was so delicious. I think for what it is, I do prefer the normal KBBQ and traditional Chinese HotPot individually if I was to compare them. However I like the idea that you get two of both worlds with this Mookata set. The quantity of meat and seafood would probably be enough for 2, even though we shared it between 3 people and felt like it wasn’t enough along with all the other dishes we got.nnNone of the dishes disappointed however it is quite pricey for what it is. What I love about it is that their new location still had the same vibe and more spacious than their previous carpark shop which is what they needed. Loved it!
This is my first time coming back to Soi 38 after they moved/?renovated. Very impressed with how big the place was, what a start difference with previous one! There was a queue on Sunday dinner time, but didnt have to wait long, maybe 10 minutes? I looove the Asian street foods vibe. Some things that could be improved is like staff could have told us to order at the stall, also the tuktuk decor is pretty dark inside. Their menu has changed, I used to have their boat noodle but I couldn’t see it in the menu. Also most things are labeled as spicy, not many things are not spicy. I had their beef skewers that were sooo good! Their som tum was spicy but sooo good! So many variety of som tum in the menu, we tried the one with crab pieces and i think the crabs were raw and many things in the menu are which I was a bit ick of i dont like sashimi but the sauce was to die for. Also tried their crispy soft bone chicken and not what I expected. I expected normal chicken bones that have been cooked a long time that you can eat it, but it turns out to be cartilages which i dont eat. But the batter was crispy and nice. Their longan slushie was too sweet but I love how generous they were with the longans. In general, will come back for sure!!
The restaurant is located in an alley, so you have to look carefully for the sign because the entrance is inside a building.nnThe atmosphere is like being in a basement hall. The music is loud, but the customers are even louder. Orders are placed on a paper checklist and via a QR code on your phone.nnWhen I went on a weekday around 6 PM, there was no queue and there were still tables available.nnThe restaurant is spacious with many tables, and the atmosphere is authentically Thai, not overly fancy. The food was served quickly after ordering.nn- Grilled pork skewers were delicious and served hot.n- The spicy beef salad namtok had good flavor.n- The grilled pork neck with fermented fish sauce and instant noodles had a rich dressing and was very tasty.n- The papaya salad was rather average.nnOverall, the food tasted delicious and authentically Thai, but the prices were a bit high. For two people, you need to order 3-4 dishes. It's a good place for drinks and socializing.
If you're craving authentic Thai cuisine, this is the spot to visit. Open during lunchtime and after 5 pm., it offers insanely flavorful dishes that will satisfy your taste buds. While the food is exceptional, be prepared for prices that reflect its quality. One minor downside is the slow internet connection, which can be an issue since you'll need to scan a QR code to access the menu.
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