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Benita Zeaiteron Google

2 months ago

Without a doubt, this is my favourite Thai restaurant in Sydney. Every visit is consistently excellent.. the food presentation is beautiful, the flavours are authentic and delicious, and the service is always warm and professional. The attention to detail really shows, from the quality of the dishes to the overall dining experience. Everything is always on point, and that's what keeps us coming back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for outstanding Thai food and exceptional service!!

Aashina Miyaon Google

a year ago

Sure! The food we ordered was absolutely delicious and exceeded our expectations in terms of flavor and quality. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared, and the presentation was impressive. It was clear that a lot of effort had gone into creating a satisfying and enjoyable dining experience. However, one major drawback significantly affected the overall experience—the waiting time. After placing our order, we had to wait nearly an hour before the food was served. This long delay was quite frustrating, especially considering how hungry we were and how much we were looking forward to our meal. While we understand that restaurants can get busy, particularly during peak hours, a wait time of almost 60 minutes felt excessive and could have been better managed or communicated to us in advance. It would have been helpful if the staff had provided updates or a rough estimate of the wait time, so we could set our expectations accordingly. The quality of the food definitely made up for some of the inconvenience, but the prolonged wait did dampen the overall experience. We hope that in the future, service times can be improved to match the high standard of the food.

Sofia Kon Google

a year ago

We’ve been here many times, and we still love this place! The staff are very nice. We ordered the Massaman, and it was so good! The beef was very tasty, melted in our mouths, and the portion was very generous. However, the beef salad had a bit of a strong fish sauce smell — some might like it, but I personally didn’t

Mickey Nuton Google

4 years ago

I’m Thai and I only recommend that this is the best Thai Fusion Restaurant ever!!! Great staff, great food & yum! Fabulous location and friendly environment. I love starters, mains and dessert called ‘Ice cream Spring roll’ which is the best ever, not to oily, light pastry and luscious combined sauces.

Jackie McMillanon Google

7 years ago

With Moon Restaurant recently reinvigorating my interest in Thai food, a well-timed mailbox menu pamphlet saw me head in to Pepper Seeds in Balmain. The flyer indicated they had a few dishes that extend beyond the usual suburban Thai standards. The restaurant, set on a quiet bend in Darling Street, takes up the ground floor of a narrow two-storey terrace. It’s kept wide open to take advantage of the balmy autumnal evening, allowing diners to appreciate the star filled sky. Inside, low rafters are made into a feature with a metal shabby chic chandelier hung over the long central table. One wall is paneled with wood, while the other is left as bare red brick. The lighting is low and moody, in contrast to the service, which is sunny and sweet. “The mussels we make with a basil sauce inside,” our waitress volunteers when we show an interest in the menu cover photo, a dish called Mussel Delights ($19.90). The resulting dish sees New Zealand green lipped mussels remain the briny heroes against a bright blend of basil leaves, garlic and red chillies. It’s an excellent dish, and I can see why it was chosen for the cover shot. Even with English as a second language, our waitress is able to answer menu queries; offering us any dish we like as hot. “Spicy is better,” she nods with approval at our selection. I’m pleased when our Egg Net ($12.90) arrives with a dipping sauce that’s laden with red chillies that are genuinely hot. The texture of the golden, egg lace omelette is lovely and light; and the chicken, prawn and peanut interior is tasty and fresh. We team it with Khan Toke Lanna ($9.90), a Northern Thai dip made from dried chillies, pork and tomatoes. We enjoy exploring it across a range of dipping ingredients - a cone of sticky rice, cherry tomatoes, lettuce leaves and twists of pork crackling – against the Peter Yealands Pinot Gris ($39/bottle). It’s our second pick (the first was unavailable) from the short but reasonably priced wine list. While the rice itself in the spicy-pork flavoured Lanna Fried Rice ($15.90) is a bit claggy, the juicy green snake beans dotted through it, are perfectly cooked. We enjoy our rice with the turmeric-based chicken curry, Gaeng Garee ($19.90). It’s a beautifully presented curry topped with a crown of crispy egg noodles and accompanied by two neatly rolled roti to soak up the rich coconut gravy. And finally, if you happen to be dining here on date night, you’ll find free condoms available in the men’s loo…