Pimm Thai Cafe

Today I drive past Kensington area and found this cozy Thai restaurant in the corner which well-decorated. We ordered chicken wings and Tom yum soup for entree. The time that the food came out, I tried the fried chicken wings and it’s so crispy and tasty with the seasoning that they put it on top. For Tom yum prawns, the price is $11 but so valuable and delicious. But our best dish today is fried rice!!💛 I loved fried rice so much, they put broccoli, carrot and tomato as the veggies in fried rice and the taste reminds me of my childhood fried rice in Thailand🩷 will come back✨ thanks for making us a good experience 🍚

Edit: had a larb which was not properly done, the pork was not minced nearly at all and was very clumpy.

Conversely, Fantastic selection of great priced and delicious Thai food. All presented beautifully and swiftly.

A must try if in Kensington 🫶

Excellent from service to food. I frequent this resto coz everythIng is consistent 🤍🤍🤍. Price is reasonable and portions are big. Love this amazing restaurant as a whole. 😊😊😊 highly recommended 👍👍👍👍👍

BACK AGAIN (FEBRUARY 2024):
Coming back with more family again this time, this is truly a local favourite. It's comfortable and the staff (shoutout to Chris) is very accommodating.

Would highly recommend the coconut rice 🍚. Simply put - it's incredible and silky and encompasses a strong coconut flavour. Definitely order it with your mains!

My uncle-in-law loved the Massaman beef curry because of how tender and soft the beef was! ❤
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ORDERED (JULY 2023):
🍢  Moo Ping (Pork Skewers): Grilled marinated pork nexk serves with thai special sauce ($11.00)
🍥  Fish cake: Thai fish cake serves with sweet chilli sauce and peanut ($11.00)

🥗  Crying Tiger Salad: Grilled marinated thai style spicy beef with house made thai north0eastern sauce ($16.00)
🥗  S&P Soft Shell Crab: Seasoning crispy soft shell crab serve with thai style green apple salad ($20.00)

🐟 Crispy Barramundi: Deep fried thick cut of barramundi fillet serves with hot and spicy various of herb ($20.00)

🥣  Beef Massaman Curry: A classic signature tender beef with potato, dried shallot and cashew nut ($20.00)
🥣  Green Curry: The most famous thai curry, rich and smooth curry sauce (Chicken - $16.00)

🥜  Cashew Nut stir fry: Thai roasted chillies paste stir fried with mixed vegetables and whole cashew nut (Beef - $16.00)
🥒  Chilli and Basil stir fry: Thai local favourites stir fried dish with garlic, chilli basil and mixed vegetables (Beef - $16.00)

🍚  Jasmine Rice ($3.00)
🍚  Coconut rice ($4.00)
🍞  Roti Bread with satay sauce ($3.00)

🍺  Thai Iced milk tea ($4.00)

Between 5 adults, we spent about $38.70pp which included a drink.

REVIEW:
Food and drink wise:
- The salads were my favourite! They have that tanginess that's just a burst of flavour in your mouth.
Would recommend this still.
- The coconut rice was a little bit dry, but I let them know. Complete opposite experience to my first time when it was too soggy!
- The thai milk tea wasn't too sweet, which meant I could drink so much of it without feeling that energy high!!

Service was so personable and friendly. The gentleman does a great job at providing such a warm and inviting atmosphere. The seats were up against the wall, which meant we could bring a little 7 month old and he could still join in with the dinner festivities as he was laying down.
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ORDERED (FEB 2023):
🥣 Tom Yum Goong: A classic thai soup that blends sour, salt, and spicy and sweet taste. Comes with prawns ($11.00)
🦀  S&P Soft Shell Crab: Seasoning crispy soft shell crab serve with thai style green apple salad ($20.00)
🍚  Pineapple Fried Rice: The combination of a sweet and savoury creates a unique Thai style fried rice ($16.00)

🍨  Black Sticky rice with coconut ice cream ($7.00)

Spent $27.50pp here

REVIEW:
It's a really good Thai place in the local area. My mother and my favourite dishes were the soft shell crab & the coconut ice cream.
Perfect crispy soft shell crab which showcases its iconic sweetness when it's paired with the thai, tangy, green apple salad. It's a fantastic combination.
Then the coconut icecream has a light sweetness, with a slight nutty flavour that is so fragrant. It's one of the best coconut ice creams around and would highly recommend this!

As for the other dishes, my mother and I found that:
- Tom Yum Goong could be thinned out. Previously, the I've had the soup is more watery which is the perfect consistency. Felt like it was too salty.
- Too much cumin in the pineapple fried rice. Really bordered onto Singapore Noodle kind of punchiness, and the rice was too moist for me. Needed to be drier.
- Black Sticky rice was okay, but I'm more used to it being less glutinous like in Vietnamese desserts. Still not a bad choice to eat with the coconut ice cream though!

Service is friendly with bright smiles, and it's great to dine inside.

Quick good service and good food very reasonable prices

Ordered basil fried rice with prawns for $17. Nice wet texture and strong basil flavour. Usually don't like wet fried rice but this one was nicely done. Interesting inviting decor. Surprised they only open at 1pm on a Sunday.

Love this place , first is their service is excellent 👍. The lady who working there come with good manner. Second the hygiene and design incredible. Last is good value for menu. Nothing I can complaint about .last the food taste if authentic as well. Most recommended!!! Will always visit like my home kitchen .

Amazing food and very lovely stuff! The foods reminded me of home and the cafe’s interior designs were so cute! Perfect place for couples and dates by yourself too! Prices are good, definitely would come back!👍 Thanks for serving us today Pimm Thai Cafe!

Ordered from Uber eats and received a call from a lovely gentleman, I believe his name was “John”. He wanted to confirm my dietary requirements. I appreciate how much their staff care about their customers requirements.

I’m allergic to nuts and I’m also Vegetarian, which makes it stressful when ordering online. I appreciate the care factor this restaurant has! 11/10 ⭐

The food here is fantastic, it's great for lunch or dinner.

There is plenty of seating available and a wide menu, dine-in is recommended.

The restaurant has a great atmosphere.

Delivery via Menulog is available.

I have been dining at Pimm Thai for years, I still remember when they opened. Amazing place, fantastic food and the best service you can ask for. Chris is absolutely fantastic. From dining in or take away. Nothing is too much for them.

Pimm Thai is fabulous. The food is delicious, the food quality excellent, the service first rate and the prices very reasonable. By far the best Thai restaurant in inner Melbourne.

Great food, friendly service. Owner has a great memory from what had months ago.
Looked after allergies perfectly (gluten/dairy.
Been there a few times and will no doubt return

Absolutely loved the food at Pimm Thai Cafe! Everything we ordered was a flavor bomb each bite!

Phenomenal food. Staff are wonderful and very friendly. Small and always busy.

Most favourite Thai restaurant in Kensington

Unbelievable. It was like being back in Thailand, but right at home! Will be back for more!! Best Thai I've had in Melbourne! 😍

Authentic Thai food with great customer service. Feels like your are ordering food in Thailand!

Delicious! And I enjoyed the small cafe atmosphere. In the photo: pad Thai noodles with beef (front); Tom Yum soup (left); Thai fried rice with chicken (back)

Fantastic food and super friendly service every time! Some of the best Thai food you’ll find in Melbourne