Luxe Thai Dining

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We all love a Pad Thai, no? Thai food is firmly instilled in Australia’s internationally threaded blend of cuisines, and Manly has been blessed with Seaside Thai Gourmet for a number of years. COVERED. found out what makes this blend of ocean and Thai so special.

TThere’s no doubt that the boys that brought you Manly Thai Gourmet are pro’s in making some awesome Thai food. But, in a way typical to their unique Oz-Thai fusion style of cooking, they’ve brought their Thai roots to the Manly beachfront, with their five star dining experience: Seaside Thai Gourmet.

Customers wanting upmarket Thai dining will not be disappointed, with the owners coming from a background of 5-star hospitality experience in Thailand. Pair that with the panoramic 180° sea view, and you’ve got the perfect venue for a birthday celebration, group dinner, small wedding or corporate function.

Building on that luxe mindset, Seaside Thai Gourmet will go so far as to even create a bespoke function menu, accompanied by wine, to ensure that extra mark of finesse and class. They cater for groups up to 40 for a sit-down meal, and 70 for cocktail style gatherings.

Whatever you choose, whether it be their banquet or bar menu, their three course menu or canapés and cocktails, this secret haunt delivers in taste and quality each time. The customer is at the heart of every step of their process, and this shines through in the sincere friendliness of their servers, and their desire to cater for any and every dietary need.

The menu is a mix of old favourites and new classics, verging on the point of daring in its joining of both Thai and Australian flavours. The team is deft in cherry picking the best flavours and produce, preparing the elements to result in the deliciousness that ends up on the plate.

The team takes a light, fluid approach to the menu, flexibly changing it to roll with the seasons. Come summer, expect flavours like lychee, mango and pomegranate, with distinctive blends to satisfy all tastes. New and interesting ideas redefine their solid base knowledge of Thai cuisine.

This is truly a restaurant perfect for the coming summer months. Recline in this breezy world-class setting, drink in hand, and dine at the standard you deserve. •

“The team is deft in cherry picking the best flavours and produce, preparing the elements to result in the deliciousness that ends up on the plate.”