A multi-level Thai dining experience that blends Bangkok street food energy with refined technique.

Thai Tide: A Bangkok Bistro with Melbourne Rhythm

Set in a four-storey heritage building on Little Collins Street, Thai Tide delivers a complete Thai experience under one roof. Each level tells a different story — the ground floor hums with casual street food energy, the second floor hosts refined dining, and the upper levels showcase regional tasting menus and private events. The atmosphere mixes warm timber, neon light and pops of Thai ceramics, creating a space that feels alive, layered and distinctly modern Melbourne.

Every detail, from the music to the plating, nods to the streets of Bangkok while maintaining a level of polish that fits right into the CBD’s dining scene.

Street Classics with a Contemporary Hand

Chef Aum, formerly of Longrain and Magic Mountain, leads a menu that travels across Thailand without watering anything down. Expect bold hits of lime, chilli and lemongrass in dishes like som tum, pad kra pao and rich massaman beef curry. The signature gai yang, chargrilled chicken with tamarind sauce and sticky rice, is smoky, juicy and balanced with just the right heat.

There’s a harmony between authenticity and creativity here — spice meets sweetness, crunch meets tenderness. Drinks follow the same rule, featuring cocktails infused with Thai herbs and tropical fruits like pandan, coconut and kaffir lime.

The Basement Bar and Beyond

Downstairs, Thai Tide Bar shifts the tone completely. It’s darker, louder and made for late-night drinks. Think craft cocktails, share plates and a more relaxed pace once the dinner crowd moves on. It’s the kind of hidden space you stumble into for one drink and end up staying past midnight.

Across every floor, Thai Tide manages to capture Thailand’s chaotic charm without losing control. It’s confident, expressive and refreshingly unpretentious — proof that Melbourne’s Thai dining scene can still surprise you.