Thai Terrace

Bought through: The Entertainment Book - Melbourne 2014 / 2015

Voucher For: 25% off the total bill

Thai Terrace

My lovely housemate Ashleigh is off on an absolute adventure for the rest of the year - hitting the trek trail to Nepal, checking out meditative ashrams in Central Asia and rounding out 2014 with some time in Europe to maybe enjoy a magical white Christmas.

I thought it might be nice to have a "Happy Travels Ashleigh!" house meal together and as the girl in question is cheerfully vegetarian, Asian food is the perfect option to satisfy all appetites.

Thai Terrace, located in the small shopping village at the Earl St end of Pakingham St in Kew appears to have had a recent refurbishment, and has not only retained it's customers but added to its clientele. 

The warm exotic browns decorating their interior dining area signalled the equatorial tropics and the piquant smells that envelope you upon entry made your tastebuds salivate in anticipation of dishes to enjoy.

The staff were attentive and accommodating, and reminded me of my trip to Thailand where I found the general population full of gentle and sociable smiles towards visitors to their country.

With our party of eight, we were a fairly big table, and the place was pretty busy even mid-week; however I've mostly subscribed to the etiquette that booking in advance will afford you all courtesy, and we had a prime location in the main front section of the restaurant. 

All dishes sampled by my table, be there individually or shared were pronounced as seriously delish, with heavy sighs of appreciation for tropical tastes not usually entertained in the winter months.

I had bought a surprise rainbow cake from Breadtop for Ashleigh (the 2014/15 Entertainment Book has a 25% discount voucher for their gateaus) and Thai Terrace were marvellous in presenting it on a lovely platter and supplying cutlery and crockery for the table with no whisper of cakeage (which personally would make me think rather negatively towards any establishment seeking to retain and cultivate customers). 

Breadtop's sponges are so light, I almost felt like I was ingesting air! The rainbow layers brought forth squeals of delight from the table (dominated by women) and they had flourished it's pristine snow surface with a "Have a wonderful trip Ashleigh!" chocolate plaque.

The whole evening was full of warmth, lightness and joy - a perfect celebration send-off for a gorgeous gal.

Pros: lovely, warm interiors; family friendly and helpful staff; many delicious dishes to satisfy vegetarians and omnivores alike

Cons: None on this occasion