A Thai Café That Rethinks Breakfast

Udom House is a relaxed café focused on coffee, Thai-inspired toast, and savoury pies. While Thai restaurants are common across Australia, Thai cafés are still a rare find — and Udom House makes a strong case for why that should change. A good place to start is with the pandan kaya toast, a soft, sweet bread topped with coconut-egg jam, best paired with a strong coffee.

Desserts That Go Beyond the Usual

There’s also a range of sweets from Bake Terry, including durian rolls and soft, milky doughnuts. Traditional Thai desserts make an appearance too, like ta koh (a layered coconut pudding) and luk chup (fruit-shaped mung bean sweets).

Thai Pies and Savoury Surprises

On the savoury side, the café’s Thai-style pies stand out. The pastry is crisp and holds up well, and the fillings take inspiration from familiar Thai dishes — like green curry chicken with pickled carrot, or a vegetarian jackfruit pie with makrut lime leaf, ground sticky rice and chilli paste. Curry pastes are made in-house, and the menu changes regularly. There’s also a range of toasted sandwiches, including one with chilli paste and pork floss.

Coffee, With a Twist

Coffee comes from Padre, and while the standard drinks are on offer, the iced menu is worth a look. One standout is the “a pi rom” – a layered drink made with double ristretto, Thai tea, milk, crème fraîche and chocolate dust.