Paladarr Thai Issan Cuisine

Ph: 9499 9477; 79 Rowe St cnr Yarralea St, Alphington 3078 www.paladarr.com.au

Thai, $$ -
Open Tue-Sun noon-3pm 6pm-late; Licensed, BYO , Corkage $10 bottle; AE DC MC V EFT
Chef Chaloem Chaiseeha (5-12-08) Owner Chaloem Chaiseeha & Bryan Derrick (5-12-08)

Other published opinions

Age Good Food Guide 2009 Score: 15/20 "Paladarr's location is so backstreet you may need a GPS to find it. Heat-seeking missiles may also pick it up - because when owner-chef Chaloem Chaiseeha describes a dish as spicy, he's not kidding"

Gourmet Traveller 2009 Australian Restaurant Guide Score: * "Barn! Pow! Kraprow! From a roll-your-own appetiser of chapoo leaves, cashew nuts, chopped lime, chilli, toasted coconut and sweet tamarind dressing to a fiery green papaya, peanut and dried shrimp salad (fermented fish optional), chef Chaloem Chaiseeha doesn't pull his punches"

Age Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 14.5/20 "In a city where noteworthy Thai restaurants are thin on the ground, the arrival of Paladarr Thai lssan in 2005 has given northern suburbs residents cause for celebration"

Gourmet Traveller 2008 Australian Restaurant Guide "Punchier than 10 rounds of kickboxing, diners are left reeling from the sensory onslaught of a cuisine that shows up Melbourne's run-ofthe-mill Thai restaurants as tepid impostors"

Gourmet Traveller 2006 Australian Restaurant Guide Best Cheap Eats "Also waving the flag for Thai food in Melbourne is Paladarr Thai lssan, which ups the ante on cheap eats interior design, and impressive, uncompromised Thai."

Herald Sun Dining Out Stephen Downes 26/7/05 Score 12/20 "Though the cooking showed some signs of quality work, it also served up disappointments and an unchopped and camouflaged chilli. Service needs improving and the wine list is cheap, limited but excellent - eight whites and six reds being available by glass."

The Age Epicure John Lethlean 28/6/05 score 15/20 "Yes, readers, I think I've found a Thai restaurant that I like. Not only is the place elegant, in a relaxed manner, with open fire a-crackling and interesting (Thai) music a-wailing, and friendly waiters a-smiling, and smart crockery a-glistening, but the food is really good."