Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney
Last updatedβ 4.6 Β· 1,022 Google reviews Β· $$
Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney is a small Thai restaurant on Ultimo Road in Haymarket, where bookings are essential. Visitors say it is best for bold, balanced dishes, especially the larb, and for friendly, attentive service. MacArthur Park is a four-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney
Food at Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney
Porkfat cooks Thai food with Thai-imported ingredients. The menu changes daily with fresh produce, and there are set menus and a weekend lunch menu. Regulars keep ordering the pork larb and the spanner crab fried rice. Crispy pork belly, green curry and soft shell crab also come up in reviews. Dishes are served on hand-painted ceramics, and a prawn dish on glass noodles with herbs and crispy shallots is one of the more striking plates. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
What to order: Pork larb Β· Spanner crab fried rice
Drinks at Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney
The website links a separate drinks list alongside the food and set menus. Wine is served with dinner, and the drinks list can be checked there before a visit.
The chef's background
Chef and co-founder Narin Jack Kulasai previously worked at Nahm Restaurant in Bangkok with David Thompson, then at Bennelong with Peter Grilmore and at Long Chim Sydney. The owners say they come from Saraburi in Central Thailand. The restaurant lists a One Hat award in the SMH Good Food Guide, along with press coverage from Good Food, Gourmet Traveller, Broadsheet and Time Out.
What customers say about Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney
- π¬Bold, well-balanced Thai cooking, with the larb and spanner crab fried rice named again and again.
- π¬Friendly, attentive staff who know the dishes well and make diners feel welcome.
- π¬Suited to a special night out, with diners coming back for the anniversary menu and celebrations.
Tips for visiting Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney
- βBook ahead, since the restaurant is small and bookings are essential.
- βLunch is served on weekends only, from noon to 3pm, while weeknights are dinner only.
- βThe dinner menu changes with fresh produce, so ask staff what is new that day.
Getting to Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney
33 Ultimo Rd, Haymarket NSW 2000. Parking is available, and MacArthur Park is a four-minute walk from the restaurant.
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FAQ about Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney
What cuisine does Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney serve?
It serves Thai food, with a daily menu built on fresh produce and Thai-imported ingredients.
Can I book a table at Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney?
Yes. The restaurant is small and bookings are essential, and the website has a reservations page.
Does Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
Is Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney open for lunch?
Lunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 3pm. Weeknights are dinner only.