Located in the heart of the coastal community at Shop 4/2/8 Pine Ave, Little Bay NSW 2036, Khao Thai Little Bay stands as a welcoming destination for those seeking an authentic taste of Thailand. The restaurant serves as a culinary bridge, bringing the vibrant, aromatic, and complex profiles of traditional Thai cuisine to the local neighborhood. With a focus on fresh ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques, the establishment aims to provide a dining experience that feels both sophisticated and deeply comforting.
The atmosphere at Khao Thai Little Bay is designed to reflect the warmth of Thai hospitality. Whether you are visiting for a casual weeknight dinner with family or celebrating a special occasion with friends, the environment is crafted to ensure every guest feels at home. The kitchen team prioritizes the balance of the four fundamental pillars of Thai cooking: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, ensuring that each dish served is a harmonious representation of its regional roots.
By positioning itself within the Little Bay area, the restaurant has become a staple for residents who appreciate quality food prepared with care. The commitment to maintaining high standards of service and culinary integrity has allowed Khao Thai Little Bay to foster a strong connection with the local community, making it a reliable choice for anyone craving a genuine Thai meal in a relaxed, inviting setting.
What Makes Khao Thai Little Bay Special
Authentic Culinary Philosophy: The kitchen is dedicated to preserving the integrity of Thai recipes, utilizing traditional methods to extract the deepest flavors from fresh herbs, spices, and high-quality proteins.
Community-Centric Atmosphere: Situated conveniently on Pine Ave, the restaurant offers a cozy and accessible space that caters to the diverse needs of the Little Bay community, emphasizing a friendly and attentive service style.
Balanced Flavor Profiles: Every dish is meticulously prepared to achieve the perfect equilibrium of taste, ensuring that the nuances of Thai cuisine—from the zest of lime to the depth of coconut milk—are highlighted in every bite.
Commitment to Freshness: By prioritizing seasonal produce and sourcing ingredients thoughtfully, the restaurant ensures that every meal maintains a high level of quality and nutritional value for its patrons.
A Culinary Destination in Little Bay
Khao Thai Little Bay continues to be a cherished part of the local dining landscape, offering a consistent and flavorful experience for all who walk through its doors. By blending the rich traditions of Thai gastronomy with the welcoming spirit of the Little Bay neighborhood, the restaurant provides more than just a meal; it offers a moment of connection and enjoyment. Whether you are a long-time enthusiast of Thai cuisine or a newcomer eager to explore new tastes, the team at Khao Thai Little Bay invites you to experience their dedication to quality and hospitality firsthand.
As the restaurant looks toward the future, its focus remains steadfast on serving the community with passion and excellence. The combination of a prime location, a commitment to authentic flavors, and a warm, inviting environment ensures that Khao Thai Little Bay remains a standout choice for those looking to enjoy a memorable dining experience in the heart of New South Wales.
Amenities and More
Menus
Winter Special Menu
Hainan Chicken Rice$21.90
Crispy Chicken Noodles Soup$23.90
Wonton (Seafood) Noodles Soup With BBQ Pork$25.90
Hainan Crispy Chicken With Rice$21.90
Lad Naar$21.90
Fried Rice
27. Thai Fried Rice$20.90
29. Basil Fried Rice$20.90
30. Nasi Goreng$20.90
28. Tom Yum Fried Rice$20.90
31. Pineapple Fried Rice$20.90
Grilled & Fried
44. Salt & Pepper Squid$20.90
40. Crying Tiger$22.90
41. Gai Yang$22.90
45. Salt & Pepper Soft Shell Crab$26.90
42. Khor Mhu Yang$22.90
43. BBQ Lamb (4 Pcs)$26.90
Noodle
15. Pad Satay Sauce$20.90
11. Pad Thai$20.90
12. Pad See Ew$20.90
14. Pad Cashew Nut$20.90
16. Laksa Noodle Soup$20.90
13. Pad Kee Mao$20.90
17. Tom Yum Noodle Soup$20.90
Curry
34. Panang Curry$20.90
38. Massaman Serve With Warm Roti (Beef Only)$26.90
35. Red Curry$20.90
36. Green Curry$20.90
39. Roasted Duck Curry$25.90
37. Yellow Curry$20.90
Dessert
55. Mango Sticky Rice$14.00
56. Homemade Coconut Ice-Cream$12.00
Stir Fried
22. Garlic And Pepper Sauce$20.90
20. Chilli Basil Sauce$20.90
19. Satay Sauce$20.90
23. Sweet And Sour Sauce$20.90
25. Pad Chai$20.90
21. Tasty Oyster Sauce$20.90
18. Cashews Nut Sauce$20.90
24. Stir Fried Pumpkin$20.90
Fish
50. Barramundi (Whole Fish)$40.00
Soup
32. Tom Yum$18.90
33. Tum Khaj$18.90
Salad
47. Beef Salad$22.90
48. Seafood Salad$25.90
46. Larb Chicken$22.90
49. Soft Shell Crab Salad$26.90
Side
Coconut Rice$5.00
Steamed Rice$4.00
Sticky Rice$5.00
Steamed Seasonal Mixed Vegetables$8.90
Roti$4.50
Peanut Sauce$3.50
Brown Rice$5.00
Fried Egg$3.50
Extra Noodle$5.50
Entrée
9. Vegetarian Curry Puff (4 Pcs)$13.70
5. Fish Cake (4 Pcs)$11.90
1. Chicken Satay (4 Pcs)$14.50
8. Vegetarian Spring Roll (4 Pcs)$13.70
7. Mixed Entrée (Fixed Set)$14.90
12. Prawn Crackers$8.00
6. Prawn Cake (4 Pcs)$17.90
3. Pork Dumpling (4 Pcs)$12.90
2. Chicken Wing (5 Pcs)$12.90
11. Fried Dumpling - Hoyjor (4 Pcs)$16.50
10. Tofu Delight (6 Pcs)$11.90
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Reviews Khao Thai Little Bay
Angela Ebid
30-05-2026
Best Thai I’ve had in a while! The staff were so friendly and accomodating, the place is designed so beautifully and has a great vibe. Can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu. 5 stars isn’t enough, will definitely be back. More
John Hall
30-05-2026
Really poor experience ordering food. I order meals for six people through Uber Eats after a long day of travel. It was accepted, I received updates that our food was being made with expected delivery times ect... The restaurant employs … More
Wendy Ong
30-05-2026
Ordered a pad kee mao take away from door dash. Very generous portions with lots of fresh ingredients. Only downside I would like to mention is that despite the taste been relatively good, it was definitely on the saltier side. Would highly suggest the chef to go lighter on the salt for a more balanced taste. More
Michael Tonna
30-05-2026
Nice place, good selection on the menu and relatively fast service.
Plenty of room inside and the kitchen is transparent.
Food was flavoursome, fresh and generous servings. More
Ryan Maxwell
30-05-2026
So happy to see our local Thai restaurant as busy as it was. Such a great vibe. Food was fantastic & staff always as friendly as can be. Thank you 🙏🏼🙌🏼 … More
em dc
30-05-2026
So much flavour! I find a lot of Thai restaurants around here can be a bit bland, but Khao Thai was amazing. Every dish was full of taste, and the yellow curry was absolutely spectacular. The service was friendly and quick too — easily the best Thai I’ve had in the eastern suburbs. More
Cristian Tiar
30-05-2026
They are very sweet good vibe since I enter the restaurant.. I eat the charcoal beef and try the cold Thai tea was original like Thailand, and the fish cake too.. And try other recipes, so happy in little Bay there is a place so cool. Thank you so much see you soon More
Callum Arnold
30-05-2026
Food was pretty good but all else unfortunately wasn’t so good - the waiter was new so fair enough, possibly her first day but then the overall service from the restaurant was quite poor, they didn’t write one of our mains and forgot to … More
Nicholas Turcinskis
30-05-2026
I took my family to the beach near by & we wanted to get dinner before our long drive home (50mins). I discovered Khao Thai Little Bay from Google search & I was so happy with the amazing quality of our food & the friendly service from the … More
TK Pengruan
30-05-2026
I recently visited the restaurant and ordered two dishes: chicken satay and chicken Pad Thai. The chicken satay was delicious, with tender chicken and a flavourful peanut sauce that really hit the spot. However, the chicken Pad Thai, while … More
Zena Zee
30-05-2026
Honestly tried most Thai restaurants around the area and this is the most authenic. Coming back from Thailand 2 weeks ago this tastes most like the proper restaurants in Thailand if not better and I’m not just saying that. Everything I had from there was absolutely amazing. Had take away first then had to go check out the restaurant for myself the take away was that good. Will recommend this place to everyone I am very honest with my reviews and this one is worth a try !!
Didn’t get photos of everything was too excited to eat but here’s the delicious entrees
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Nick Spurway
30-05-2026
We have been to this Thai restaurant twice before in the evening and it was exceptionally good. Unfortunately today for lunch wasn't a great experience. … More
John Nalus
30-05-2026
I don't usually leave reviews, but I wanted to leave one here that I feel compelled to share.
Food has always been amazing but the front house staff needs significant … More
E
30-05-2026
Went to Khao Thai for lunch. They have a lunch menu which includes a drink with reasonable price. They also have a whole fish lunch special which looks interesting and will have to return for that. Had their tom yum fried rice with chicken for the lunch special. Flavours were on point and had a good tom yum flavour. Also ordered off the a la carte menu their chicken bomb which is crispy chicken with cashew nuts and chilli jam, which was excellent, and so was their pad prik king crispy pork belly which had a nice flavour as well. Staff were very friendly. Will surely return.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Astro Pavone
30-05-2026
We were a party of 4 people.
The food is a classic Thai food, plenty of flavour with generous portion for a reasonable price. The service was good and the owner Fern is such a lovely lady.
To get back ASAP.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Mila
30-05-2026
Best Thai I have ever had. Waiter was lovely, food was divine. Pad See Ew - noodles were perfectly charred but somehow still soft and fluffy at the same time. Tom Yum Fried Rice - fantastic. Dishes are well priced with lots of prawns! I will be returning.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Bowbow
30-05-2026
The restaurant was not bad. But it’s very noisy. The noise from kitchen was noisy. I asked for Wifi password. The waitress asked the owner, then told me: we have wifi but we don’t allow customers to use it. It’s so strange. I don’t recommend this restaurant.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Noise level
Loud, but you can still talk
Group size
2 people, Suitable for all group sizes
Nawarat Kaewprasert
30-05-2026
The food was incredible! I loved the Larb chicken so much — it’s a must-try! The portions were very big, perfect for sharing with family and friends. I highly recommend this place!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Elizabeth Moreno
30-05-2026
My friends & I (7 women) had an authentic Thai lunch today at Little Bay to celebrate one of the women's birthday-- we've ordered from the Specials mains menu and included a drink. Worthy! Street parking available. Quick professional service. I accidentally dropped my small pendant and several hours later rang to check and it was located very quickly. Thank you 😊
Order type
Dine in
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Very quiet
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free street parking
Chantelle Gee
30-05-2026
Great food. They can do gluten free, suitable for a very sensitive coeliac. Food is yummy. Sometimes it can be quite loud inside with cooking and all the people talking over each other as it is a large restaurant. Outside seating is available too. In summer I prefer to sit outside and enjoy the quiet. Kids love it here too.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Group size
1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people, 5-8 people, Suitable for all group sizes
Vegetarian options
Yes, plenty of vego options.
Dietary restrictions
They can make food gluten free and suitable for sensitive coeliacs.
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Kid-friendliness
Kids love eating here but it’s mostly adults dining in.
Wheelchair accessibility
No steps. A little squeezie inside. Outside seating available.
Reviews Khao Thai Little Bay