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I Thai Restaurant

I Thai Restaurant

I Thai Restaurant

I Thai Restaurant

I Thai Restaurant

I Thai Restaurant

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I Thai Restaurant

Address
Address:
King Street Wharf
19 Lime Street
Sydney NSW 2000
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Contact
Contact:
Tel : +61 2 9290 3278
Fax : 61292903250
Website: http://www.ithai.com.au
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Cuisine
Cuisine: Thai
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Chef
Chef:
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Chef
License: Fully Licensed (no BYO)
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I Thai's modern approach to Thai cuisine is coupled with a fantastic location at popular dining precinct King Street Wharf. The unique offering is echoed in owners Tony and Joan's desire ".. to provide the best quality service, food and drink in the Thai cuisine with surroundings that allow our patrons to enjoy one of the loveliest cities in the world." Sydney's only Thai restaurant with a waterfront setting offers outstanding cuisine, views and service.

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LOCATION
King Street Wharf, walk from the CBD down King Street.

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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

DETAILS
I Thai Restaurant and Bar is the brainchild of master chef Nelson Ng. Nelson and his wife, Joan, have a long and distinguished history in the restaurant business, previously having restaurants in Kirribilli and North Sydney. In fact Nelson counts two prime ministers among his past restaurant guests. Nelson insists on only the freshest of foods. Thus, market conditions often dictate seasonal changes to the menu ensuring the best quality for the diner.

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. Numerous beautiful weddings have been held here capitalising on the gorgeous outlook over the harbour. 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 now 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
$36.80 per person
Mixed Entree of Thai fish cake, curry puff, vegetable, chicken wing, meat, spring roll, vegetables
Mains:
Homok (seafood steamed in banana leaf)
Keow Gai (green curry chicken)
Garlic lamb (Thai style garlic lamb)
Nua Basil (chilli basil beef)
Gado-Gado (steamed vegetables in peanut sauce)
Jasmine Rice

MAIN COURSE MAY VARY TO SUIT
Homok Seafood
Garlic Lamb
Nua Basil (beef with basil)
Keow Gai (green chicken curry)
Pak Pak (mixed vegetables)
Rice (jasmine)

PARKING -PLEASE NOTE THAT DISCOUNTED PARKING OR COMPLIMENTARY PARKING NO LONGER APPLIES

Tip:
Arrive in style with
Water Taxis Combined or
Yellow Water Taxis
H2O Water Taxis

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entrees

Spring Roll 4pieces Thai style vegetable spring rolls | $7.90

Tod Mun Pla 4pieces Deep fried fish cakes | $8.90

Chicken Wings 3 pieces Deep fried savory minced seafood & chicken | $9.90

Prawn Crackers | $5.90


mains

Kai Kra Pao spicey stir fried chicken with basil | $21.90

Nua Prik Khing spicy sir fried beef with Thai savory sauce | $21.90

Lamb Kra Pao Lamb pieces stir fried with chill, basil, capsicum & shallots | $25.90

Talay Nam Prik Pao Stir fried seafood with chili paste | $27.90


desserts

Mango Sticky Rice

Lychee Ice Cream | $13.90

Just Rambutans | $11.90

Just Ice Cream | $13.90

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winelist

white wine selection

Lilly dale Estate Sauvignon Blanc VIC
bottle | $41.90
glass | $10.90

Preece Chardonnay
bottle | $36.90

Tempus Two Verdelho SA
bottle | $36.90

Brokenwood Semillon NSW
bottle | $41.90

red wine selection

Preece Cabernet Sauvignon VIC
bottle | $37.90
glass | $9.90

Alexandra Bridge Margaret River Shiraz WA
bottle | $41.90

Brokenwood Cricket Pitch Red NSW
bottle | $42.90

Ninth Island Pinot Noir TAS
bottle | $48.90

sparkling wine selection

Henkell Trocken Piccolo (200mL individual bottle serve), Germany
bottle | $8.90

Henkell Trocken NV Germany
bottle | $39.90

Piper Heidseick Brut NV France
bottle | $116.90

Dom Perigon
bottle | $295.00

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Restaurant Features
Accessible by Water Taxi
Accessible by Wheelchair
Corporate Dining
Function for 100-300
Function for 50-100
Harbourside Dining
In a Complex or Centre
Outdoor Dining
Parking
Private Dining Area
Suitable for Families with children
Suitable for Functions
Suitable for Groups of 10
Suitable for Pre Theatre
Suitable for Product launches
Suitable for Weddings
Views
Waterside Dining

 

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