Chat Thai Sydney

just looking at the counter makes you hungry

Satay skewers

Took a quick trip to Sydney for a few days and it doesn't matter how busy the schedule is, always try to squeeze in Chat Thai.

This was a first introduction to 'real' Thai food for me and hubby and what an impression it's left. Every single time we go to Sydney we make sure we visit and every time we're back  home we wish there was one in Brisbane.

Sure there's Thai in Brisbane but the range of food on offer, favours, efficiency pales all in comparison to Chat Thai. The closest would be Kinn (another Franchise from Sydney) but even that falls behind on the food.

We always go to the Haymarket Chat Thai, there's always a que--don't worry it moves quite quick. Westfield has less of a line up there's more selection at Haymarket and the flavours seem to be more full on.

Sample everything-- well worth it, and make sure to leave room for desserts--whether it's the Mango or our favourite the fried doughnuts with pandan dipping sauce --well worth the wait for and you'll want to try it after you watch them fry it in front of you while you're waiting to be seated.

That's one way to get your appetite up in the que

So desserts aside, there's plenty to try from char grilled to satay to stir fry. One stand out dish for hubby and myself is the Dtom Saap --the hot and sour soup of braised ribs.  I'm not stranger to spice but first time hubby and I had this there was the ultimate mixture of delicious ness---spicy spicy sour sour very sour  and pain--the sour and chilli just makes you cough and stomach cramp at the same time. (Table next to us of 3 asian girls were doing the same thing)  It was so good we go back for it time and time again. Maybe we've been desensitised or they've modified the recipe but nothing compares to that first time. Still definitely highly recommend this. 

Dtom Saap--make sure to get the spicy one

Try Chat Thai if you haven't already , I know we'll definitely be back again.