Capital Thai
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Capital Thai is a relaxed Thai restaurant on Campbell Street in Haymarket, with a polished timber dining room that suits family dinners, birthdays and pre-theatre meals. It is best known for its all-you-can-eat Thai buffet and hot pot, with Thai BBQ and classic curries also on the menu. Belmore Park is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Capital Thai
Food at Capital Thai
The menu covers classic curries and stir-fries, Thai BBQ and an all-you-can-eat buffet with hot pot. The buffet is laid out on long trays of raw meats for grilling, fresh vegetables, noodles, fried snacks, fruit and Thai desserts. Visitors say the food tastes fresh and full of flavour. The restaurant asks diners with allergies or dietary requirements to say so when ordering.
What to order: Hot pot with a rich soup base Β· Thai BBQ pork and beef Β· Thai desserts from the buffet
Drinks at Capital Thai
Bring your own wine, as the restaurant is BYO for bottles of wine only. One diner mentions cocktails and mocktails alongside the meal.
A Thaitown restaurant since 2003
Capital Thai opened in May 2003 and was among the first Thai businesses in the Thaitown precinct in Haymarket. It was founded by Jarun Pompanya, a chef from Chiang Mai with formal catering experience at one of Sydney's top hotels. The restaurant sits beside the heritage-listed Capitol Theatre and offers a pre-theatre Γ la carte menu, with staff used to theatre-goers.
What customers say about Capital Thai
- π¬Fresh, well-flavoured food across a wide buffet spread
- π¬Friendly, attentive staff who help with questions
- π¬A warm, relaxed room that suits birthdays and family meals
Tips for visiting Capital Thai
- βCorkage is $10 a bottle, so bring your own wine and expect to pay that fee.
- βTell staff about any allergies or dietary needs when you order.
- βFor a show at the Capitol Theatre next door, the pre-theatre menu is a practical choice.
Getting to Capital Thai
Capital Thai is at 21A Campbell St, Haymarket NSW 2000, on the east side of George Street in the middle of Haymarket. Parking is available. It sits next to the Capitol Theatre.
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FAQ about Capital Thai
What cuisine does Capital Thai serve?
It serves Thai food, including classic curries, stir-fries, Thai BBQ and an all-you-can-eat buffet with hot pot.
Is Capital Thai BYO?
Yes, it is BYO for bottles of wine only, with corkage of $10 a bottle.
Does Capital Thai have an all-you-can-eat buffet?
Yes, it runs an all-you-can-eat Thai buffet alongside hot pot.
Is Capital Thai open for lunch?
Yes, it serves lunch as well as dinner, seven days a week.