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Chat Thai - Circular Quay, Sydney, AU-NSW

Chat Thai - Circular Quay

4.3
4.3
54 Reviews
$40 and under
Thai

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Chat Thai became an instant smash hit in 1989 when it opened its first restaurant with plenty of heat and authentic Thai dishes. We've since added restaurants in Circular Quay, Westfield Sydney, Neutral Bay, Chatswood and Galeries Victoria, and in 2015 we added organic, fresh produce from our farm in Byron Bay. We look forward to meeting you soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Organic, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9247 3053
  • Website
    https://chatthai.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Palisa Anderson
  • Location
    1 Macquarie Pl l05, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
  • Neighborhood
    Circular Quay
  • Cross street
    Up the escalator at Gateway Centre, Circular Quay
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Circular Quay Train Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney City

    Kid-friendly

  • Sydney City

    Good for groups

  • Sydney City

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chat Thai - Circular Quay offers a vibrant dining experience with "beautiful presentation" and "authentic" flavors. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "delicious and great value" food shines through. Conveniently located near the Opera House, it's perfect for a pre-show meal. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

54 Reviews

  1. Gareth

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food but the staff need more customer service training. They were borderline rude!!

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  2. Richard

    VIP

    Charlotte

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, authentic Thai food. Great value! Would recommend and come again.

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  3. Janice

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This used to be a favourite restaurant in the area. My last two experiences were terrible. On this last occasion, three dishes we'd ordered didn't arrive at all. There was a party of 7 and this meant that three people didn't get a meal before a concert at the opera house - and it's not easy finding other food in a hurry before a concert! We'd enquired about the missing dishes at least three times. On the last enquiry we were told that there'd been a problem with the ordering system and the food hadn't been made. But nobody seemed to really care, nor was there any apparent supervision. The food was also average - my stir fried beef was definitely the worst I've ever had. Not generous, not tasty, hardly any vegetables. Not half as good as any cheap Thai restaurant around Sydney. On a previous occasion, I'd ordered a prawn dish for $33 - there were three prawns, three small prawns! Never again.

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  4. Laurie

    Dallas

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best green papaya salad I have ever had. Great Mango cocktail. Pad Thai version beautiful presentation and tasty-just needed more heat!

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  5. Kersti

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Food excellent. Easy dining. Shall return!

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  6. Mariana

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favourite thai restaurants, the food and service never disapoints no matter to what Chat Thai location you go. If you are looking for something beautiful and yummy that won't break your budget, than this is a wonderful place to go out.

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  7. Caroline

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go, especially if you have a play to catch at the Opera House. Conveniently situated by the trains and Light rail. Food was really tasty, staff very attentive, and the restaurant very busy, it is best to book. We will definitely return there.

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  8. Dee

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our team lunch at Chat Thai was excellent (as it always is). The service is professional and prompt and the food excellent.

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  9. Cath

    New South Wales

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food and service . Interesting menu choices

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  10. Roger

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to Chat Thai many times, as I like their variety of menu and food quality. Their food are so delicious and authentic. Service is always good. No wonder it is so popular all the time.

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FAQs

Chat Thai - Circular Quay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9247 3053.

Chat Thai - Circular Quay is rated 4.3 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chat Thai - Circular Quay

1 Macquarie Pl l05, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Up the escalator at Gateway Centre, Circular Quay
  • Neighborhood
    Circular Quay
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Organic, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Circular Quay Train Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Palisa Anderson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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