Chat Thai - Haymarket

Name: Chat Thai - Haymarket
Address: 20 Campbell St, Haymarket, AU-NSW, Australia, 2000
Telephone: (02) 9211 1808
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 3.7

3.7

38 Reviews

$40 and under

Thai

Top tags:

Casual Thai restaurant originally founded in 1989 with spots in Thaitown, Manly and Randwick

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

6 Dec 2023

7:30 pm

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Thai
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9211 1808
Website
http://www.chatthai.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
20 Campbell St, Haymarket, AU-NSW 2000
Area
Sydney CBD
Cross Street
Capitol Theatre
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Bus, train
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Banquet 89PP (Option 1)
$89.00 per person
Multiple dates available
STARTERS: - MIENG KHAM (Roasted peanuts, grated roasted coconut, fresh chilli, lime, red onion with prawn/crab meat wrapped in betel leaf served with palm syrup and shrimp paste sauce) - GOONG YANGN (Charred grilled king prawn with nahm jim prik sodt) - TODT MUN GOONG (Fried prawn mousseline with pickled plum sauce) MAIN COURSE: - BPLA TODT NAHM BPLA (Crisp fried whole barramundi with nahm jim prik sodt) - GAENG NUEA YAANG (Grilled beef coconut curry with betel leaves) - EMERALD DUCK (Stirred fried five spice roast duck with seasonal greens) - AMY'S NOODLES (Stirred fried egg noodles with king prawns, choi sum, wombok and chilli) - RICE DESSERT: - TUB TIM GROB WITH COCONUT ICE CREAM (Water chestnuts rolled in tapioca in coconut milk)
Vegetarian 69PP
$69.00 per person
Multiple dates available
STARTER: - FRESH ROLL - FRIED TOFU MAIN COURSE: - SOM DTUM THAI - GAENG DAENG VEGETABLE - VEGETABLE PADT MET MAMUANG - PADT THAI VEGETABLE AND TOFU DESSERT: - LODT SHONH SINGAPORE WITH COCONUT ICE CREAM
Banquet 79PP (Option 1)
$79.00 per person
Multiple dates available
STARTER: - MHU BHING 1 SKWER - GAI SATAY 1 SKEWER - PORK RIB MAIN COURSE: - YUM NUEA - MHU GROB PADT PRIK KHING GAENG KEAW GAI PADT SI-EW CHICKEN - RICE DESSERT: - KHAO NIEAW SANGKAYA WITH COCONUT ICE CREAM

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.5Service
3.5Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sydney City
Child-friendly

38 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food is delicious and very original. Quite different from your standard Thai restaurant. Very nicely presented as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Tasmania
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience4
1 meal was really nice, the other average. Pressured to vacate as soon as meal was finished
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Lomeskies
Sydney
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2023
overall4food4service2ambience3
I booked the mezzanine area for 7 people on short notice and was able to get a booking which is great. When we got there, we were seated in the main area and the waitress told me flippantly that the mezzanine is not available. Not impressed by the disconnect between booking and actual seating. The food arrived quickly and it was tasty. Overall it was a good experience.
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TilP
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favourite Thai restaurant! The food is always so delicious and fresh, the staff are wonderful and I love the atmosphere.
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Suki
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chat Thai, Haymarket is one of our favourite restaurants. The food is always delicious and the service is fast and efficient. Food arrives quickly after ordering. The staff are all friendly and polite.
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Chema
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Foods are ok. Reviews online were very overrated. Service was very poor and a tiny table was arranged for 5dishes and sets of drinks.
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ByronZ
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
Horrible service. We asked for a specific table and they said it was booked, yet no one sat there the whole time we were there. Lady attended us so rudely without any professionalism or positivity. She looked like she hated her life. Didn’t speak English and only cared for Asian clientele. Would NEVER come back again.
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JayQ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great delicious food. Moderate price for portion size. Quieter place if coming to the venue earlier.
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CeturaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious as always!! Best Thai restaurante around Syd CBD area.
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ElizabethP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Fabulous pre theatre lunch! Food was stunning, especially the spiced pork belly!
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Danny
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 September 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Some staff’s performance was terrible, they didn’t even smile or show any friendliness. . Table was not fully cleaned
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Johnv
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
We had a banquet menu and the entire menu came out together, including entree after some main dishes. Our waiter was busy on his phone and didn’t recognise we had empty plates that needed clearing.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 September 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was fantastic and service was friendly and speedy; the only downside was that it was quite cold and drafty in the restaurant which detracted from our overall dining experience.
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AshwinaP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 September 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Always great food. Quick service. And they noted our nut allergy
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PeterPan
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and reasonably price. Friendly staff and ambient. Definitely go back again!
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MichelleT
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 September 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Lovely food and the service from staff was great, this was before the main lunchtime rush due to us going to the theatre across the road for a show @ 1pm. We will be going back. Made online booking which was quick and easy and followed up day before to confirm.
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ShaunR
Sydney
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Very rude. Booked the mezzanine level for 8pm and they said I would have to wait half an hour. Poor management and rude
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NancyS
Sydney
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
A very disappointing experience. I had booked ahead a week ago a table for eight. We arrived and were given a table right in front- very busy entrance with people paying , coming and going and picking up take away. It was not comfortable seating at all. When I asked if we could move inside so we could all sit comfortably, the answer was “we are short of staff” Food was very salty and portions are small.
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SylviaC
Sydney
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great for gluten free and close to capitol theatre
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We booked in for a early pre show dinner at the Chat Thai Haymarket which is located directly across the road from the Capitol Theatre. Great ambience and delicious food. Our favourite were the grilled garlic prawns.
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teresap
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 August 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It is a great little gem, offering friendly service and good food at a reasonable office lunch price. The noise level is not too high, which enables a conversation. Will definitely come again for lunch.
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MariaH1965
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
We ordered 2 serves spring rolls no filling full of pastry and cost $40. Can of coke and was charged for ice outrageous and won’t be back.
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AnicaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent quick and friendly service. Food was excellent
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SLEY
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 August 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
We still had good on the table, waitress keeps coming to clear the table. 3times within 3mins. obviously due to many waiting outside but we clearly haven't finished our food. They just don't care I guess. If you want quick meal it's not bad, if catching up with friends and having a few drinks, def no.
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ZoeE
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 August 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
Great food always love to eat from chat Thai, especially the pad Thai
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Rasmi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. We enjoy our time at Chad Thai Haymaket
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MaddisonO
Sydney
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Disgusting ! They charged us $1.50 for a cup of ice! Said they could split bill and then ended up not being able too. We dined in with a group of special needs and they were so rude and impatient
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Christian
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 24 July 2023
overall3food3service1ambience2
There with my visiting family, unfortunately this hasn't been an experience that I will remember.
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AmyL
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 16 July 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
The table is too small for 4P, not able to put all dishes. Food is average.
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MelanieT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 July 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Good - we booked ahead (party of 7). Busy Saturday night and got seated straight away. Service was good and food arrived quickly and looked delicious. Not so good - as a group we were pretty crammed into a small space. Food was fine, but some dishes lacked flavour. Portions weren’t overly generous, and the rice portions were disappointing (offered more rice - but only after food was gone - and not sure if that would have been billed as extra - and if not, why they held back initially). Overall - it was good. Buzzing, busy, and efficient. Food was good, but not outstanding.
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Tseyang
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 10 July 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
We had a booking at 8:30pm, as soon as we walked in we felt extremely pressured to order quickly. I get that the kitchen was going to close soon and we knew already but every single staff member made sure to tell us. If the kitchen was going to close, I recommend not having the option to have booking available past 8pm. Everything was extremely rushed and we kept getting reminded that we had to leave soon. The food was good overall but customer service really needs to be improved.
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ThuyN
Sydney
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 July 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Food, service and staff were friendly. Always a good feed here.
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NJ7924
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 7 July 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
I didn't want to leave a bad experience review here but I tried to contact customer service 3times in July but no one reply. On 7th,22nd and 27th July 2023. I'm a regular customer and I had a dinner at Chat Thai Haymarket Sydney tonight. Hopefully someone can listen to me about the bad experience I had after I leave a review here. I got there by 8pm and was enjoyed meeting my friends who I haven't seen for ages until we've got bothered by unfriendly staff. Around 8:40pm, one of the staff was asking me any additional order and we were just finished eating so we said "not for now, thank you" then the staff brought the cheque asap and said there is lining. (means, "leave") So we were kicked out at 8:45pm. But there was "no" people waiting and some empty seats inside. We were shocked! I used to like to come Chat Thai and it's almost 10years since I've eating at this restaurant but what kind of service is that? Also it was sooo cold tonight. We didn't expect to kick out in 45min. Also the menu of price is going up a lot but the service is getting worse, that's what I felt. I attached the receipt of tonight. Maybe the staff was not happy that we're "only" spend $80 within 40min but they expect more?
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quick service and delicious meal. Recommend especially before or after a show.
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Polishgirl
New South Wales
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant was too cramped & ver noisy. Could not understand the staff which may caused confusion with the order. The food did not come out in the right order and people who were seated after us were served before us. The food was not tasty & overpriced as well.
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ManojC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
excellent, tasty & prompt service called in on time and guided to the table as requested food served we as on the menu
Chat Thai - HaymarketResponded on 26 June 2023
Sawasdee-ka Khun Manoj, thank you very much for visiting us and taking the time to leave us your review. We're very happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. Hope to be able to welcome you back again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very delicious and good vibe. Can’t go wrong with the pad see ew or pork belly cooked in red curry.
Chat Thai - HaymarketResponded on 26 June 2023
Thank you for visiting us. We're glad to hear that you liked the pad see ew and the red curry!
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KrystelC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed our meal tremendously, food came out fast and fresh with generous servings (enough that you walk away feeling happy, satisfied and full). I had the prawn pad thai woon sent and it was the best pad thai I have every had. Looking forward to getting it again when i visit next. the staff were friendly and efficient. we had a great experience.
Chat Thai - HaymarketResponded on 26 June 2023
Hi Krystel, thank you very much for visiting us and trying our food. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the padt thai woon sen! We look forward to be welcoming you back again soon :)
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FAQs

Chat Thai - Haymarket offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9211 1808.

Chat Thai - Haymarket is rated 3.7 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

6 Dec 2023

7:30 pm

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

20 Campbell St, Haymarket, AU-NSW 2000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Capitol Theatre
Area
Sydney CBD
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Bus, train
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.chatthai.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9211 1808

Chat Thai - Haymarket

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Banquet 89PP (Option 1)

Vegetarian 69PP

Banquet 79PP (Option 1)

Menu

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Chat Thai - Haymarket offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Chat Thai - Haymarket restaurant rated?

Is Chat Thai - Haymarket currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information