LOCATION
King Street Wharf, walk from the CBD down King Street.
PROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIA
Raised on Thai takeaway, Australians have grown to love their Thai food cheap and cheerful, and are uncomfortable with restaurants disrupting this stereotype. Note: don’t go to I Thai expecting the food to be quick or cheap. You won’t be served curried prawns from a bain-marie here – this is restaurant quality Thai with a setting to match. The owners aim to serve “up-market Thai cuisine in designer surroundings with sensational views”. The sharp monochrome interiors are tempered by the water and greenery outside, and with its warm balcony overlooking King Street Wharf, I Thai’s scenery is a good introduction to our fair city.
The kai kra pao pops with spice: the tender chicken and fresh basil leaves expertly stir-fried with chilli – the result lip-numbing, but good. The kitchen can accommodate requests for more or less spice, and there are gentle options for children such as pad seafood in mild sauce. The a la carte menu is only available for groups of less than eight, any more than that and you are forced to order from the banquet menus (not bad value, but I hate being cornered into a set menu). The service can be vague at times, but the food is expert and the location superb.
Jennifer Miller, April 2007
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The restaurant serves up-market Thai cuisine in designer surroundings with sensational views. The menu is surprisingly affordable given the unique combination of cuisine and location. With an extensive menu and wines by the glass, there is something here for everyone. Meat and seafood lovers will love dishes such as Lamb Kra Pao (lamb pieces stir fried w/ chilli, basil, capsicum & shallots) and Nam Salmon (marinated salmon cutlet w/ ginger, garlic, soy sauce and wine served on a bed of bok choy), whilst the restaurant is also vegetarian friendly.
FUNCTIONS
I Thai is fabulous venue for functions, whether it be a corporate or private event. The restaurant caters for up to 200 seated guests. Upstairs seats 140 guests and private dining can be accommodated for those wanting an intimate dining experience. Both upstairs and downstairs have their own bar.
PRIVATE ROOM
I Thai has a private
room seating up to 50 people. Book your corporate function and enjoy privacy in this new room right on the waterfront - plasma screen, DVD player - opens out onto terrace.
BANQUET MENU
From $39.90 per person
Mixed entrée plate:
Deep fried fish paste with spicy curry paste lime leaf beans
Deep fried vegetable spring rolls served with sweet plum sauce
Grilled marinated tender pork neck with garlic, coriander, seasoning on bamboo skewers served with spicy sauce.
BICA COFFEE LOUNGE & SMALL BAR open at the waterfront.
Address: 19 Lime Street, King Street Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000
Contact number: 02-9290 3278
Fax: 02-9290 3250
BICA open 7 Days
Mon-Thu, sun from7am-late
Fri-Sat from 7am-late
PARKING -PLEASE NOTE THAT DISCOUNTED PARKING OR COMPLIMENTARY PARKING NO LONGER APPLIES