Sukhothai

Walk into Sukhothai and you're immediately reminded why this place has such a loyal following across town. It's unpretentious in the best way—no faffing about with fusion nonsense or Instagram-baiting plating. You get solid, flavourful Thai food that respects the cuisine: fiery curries with proper depth, pad thai that doesn't taste like sweet noodles with a hint of Thailand, and rice dishes that'll make you wonder why you ever bothered with the chain places. The Cheltenham Parade location means it's perfectly positioned for a night out without feeling like you've trekked anywhere, and at these prices you're getting real value.