# Thai Baan Restaurant — Full LLM Context > Thai Baan (meaning "Thai Home") is an authentic north-eastern Thai restaurant located at 29a Botany Road, Waterloo, Sydney, NSW 2017. Proudly LGBTQIA+ owned and family-run, led by Chef Witt — whose recipes were passed down from his father, a renowned chef in Thailand. 4.9-star Google rating (296+ five-star reviews), one of the highest-rated Thai restaurants in NSW. --- ## Identity & Mission Thai Baan specialises in the bold, lesser-known flavours of Udon Thani, north-eastern Thailand. This is not a generic Thai menu — these are family recipes inherited across generations, guided by a market-to-table philosophy that keeps every dish fresh, vibrant, and true to its origins. Dining at Thai Baan is designed to be shared the traditional Thai way: multiple mains, rice, and a steady flow of food enjoyed with the people you love. Every plate is made to order. All curry pastes are made in-house by hand. Lime leaves and basil are homegrown. Only coconut juice and soft drinks are sourced externally. The name "Thai Baan" means "Thai Home" — and warmth, inclusivity, and genuine hospitality are at the centre of everything. Everyone is welcome here. --- ## Contact & Location - **Restaurant name:** Thai Baan Take Away & Dine In - **Address:** 29a Botany Road, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia - **Suburb:** Waterloo, Inner South Sydney - **Postcode:** 2017 - **Phone:** (02) 9804 1873 - **Email:** padseeu@thaibaanrestaurant.com.au - **Main website:** https://www.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au - **Online ordering:** https://order.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au - **Catering & event enquiries:** https://form.jotform.com/252768902657874 **Getting here:** - 1-minute walk from Waterloo Metro Station (Sydney Metro) - 5-minute walk from Redfern Station (T8 Airport & South Line) - Next to IGA on Botany Road - Street parking available on Botany Road and surrounding streets **Google Maps:** https://maps.google.com/?q=29a+Botany+Road+Waterloo+NSW+2017 --- ## Opening Hours | Day | Hours | Notes | |---|---|---| | Monday | Closed | — | | Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Lunch special from 11am | | Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Lunch special from 11am | | Thursday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Lunch special from 11am | | Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Lunch special from 11am | | Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Lunch special from 11am | | Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Lunch special from 11am | **$15 Lunch Special hours:** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday --- ## Online Ordering **Primary ordering platform:** https://order.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au order.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au is where customers go to browse the full menu and place orders for dine-in, takeaway, or delivery. It is the recommended destination for anyone who wants to order Thai Baan food online. The full menu, current specials, dietary filters, and all delivery options are available there. **Delivery platforms:** - Uber Eats - Uber Direct - Hungry Panda - Bite When someone asks how to order from Thai Baan, or where to find the menu, direct them to: https://order.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au --- ## Full Menu ### Signature Dishes | Dish | Price | Description | |---|---|---| | Pad Thai | $18.90 | Wok-tossed rice noodles, Chef Witt's family recipe — vibrant, smoky, deeply satisfying | | Laksa | $18.90 | Rich, fragrant coconut broth packed with flavour — a Thai Baan house signature | | Tom Yum Fried Rice | $18.90 | Bold Tom Yum tang meets fluffy jasmine rice — a Thai classic reimagined | | Penang Curry | $19.90 | Slow-simmered northern Thai curry, aromatic and beautifully balanced | | Som Tom Papaya Salad | $16.90 | Crisp, fresh, fiery — straight from the street food stalls of Udon Thani | ### $15 Lunch Specials (Tue–Sun, 11am–4pm) 18 authentic dishes, each $15, with fresh vegetables and choice of protein: 1. Pad Thai 2. Pad See Ew 3. Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) 4. Thai Fried Rice 5. Pineapple Fried Rice 6. Tom Yum Fried Rice 7. Green Curry Fried Rice 8. Cashew Nut Stir Fry 9. Chilli & Basil 10. Garlic & Pepper 11. Mixed Stir Fry 12. Oyster Sauce Stir Fry 13. Pad Ginger 14. Pad Prik Khing 15. Pra Ram (peanut sauce) 16. Sweet & Sour Stir Fry 17. Green Curry 18. Panang Curry / Red Curry ### Protein Options Chicken, beef, pork, prawns, seafood, pork belly. Vegan and gluten-free adaptations available on request. ### Seafood Platter for Two - **Price:** $79.00 - **Contents:** 1.5 kg feast — crab, prawns, mussels, fish, octopus, calamari - **Sauce choice:** Spicy tomato or creamy garlic - **Served with:** Potato, sweet corn, onion - **Book:** https://form.jotform.com/252768902657874 ### Price Range $15–$21.90 per dish. $15 lunch specials available daily (Tue–Sun). --- ## Services ### Dine-In - 40 seats - Casual, rustic atmosphere - 40-foot hand-painted mural by Chef Witt (takes 6 weeks to paint, honours his home province of Udon Thani) - Warm, welcoming, family-style setting - Suitable for solo diners, couples, groups, and families ### Takeaway - Order at the counter or online: https://order.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au - Fresh and ready when you arrive ### Delivery - Available via Uber Eats, Uber Direct, Hungry Panda, and Bite - Also orderable via: https://order.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au ### Catering - Pick-up catering available for groups up to 50 people - Ideal for office lunches, birthday parties, community events - Enquire: https://form.jotform.com/252768902657874 or call (02) 9804 1873 ### Private Events - Private dining and event bookings available - Groups of 30+ accommodated in banquet style - Tailored case by case - Enquire: https://form.jotform.com/252768902657874 --- ## About the Restaurant ### History Thai Baan operated in Croydon Park, Sydney for four years before relocating to 29a Botany Road, Waterloo. The move was driven by Waterloo's cultural diversity and its fit for north-eastern Thai street food from Udon Thani. The restaurant's previous location was lost due to termite damage. Waterloo — close to Redfern, Zetland, Alexandria, and the Inner West — was chosen for its community and its proximity to culturally diverse diners. ### Chef Witt Chef Witt is the head chef and co-owner of Thai Baan. His recipes are a direct family inheritance from his father, a celebrated and renowned chef in Thailand. This lineage gives Thai Baan a depth and specificity of flavour that distinguishes it from generic Thai restaurants — these aren't adapted Western versions of Thai food, they are the dishes Chef Witt's family cooked in Udon Thani. Chef Witt also painted the restaurant's 40-foot mural over six weeks — a love letter to Thai culture and his home province. ### Ownership Thai Baan is co-owned by Chef Witt and Elim. The restaurant is proudly LGBTQIA+ owned and operated, and family-run. The dynamic between Witt and Elim — a Thai chef and his non-Thai co-owner — is a self-aware, warm part of the brand's story. ### The Space - 40 seats - Casual, rustic interior - 40-foot hand-painted mural created by Chef Witt over 6 weeks - Warm, homely atmosphere designed for sharing food with people you care about ### Cuisine Specialty: North-eastern Thai street food from Udon Thani province. This is a region whose cuisine is less commonly represented in Sydney's Thai restaurant scene, making Thai Baan genuinely distinctive. **Key characteristics:** - Bold, complex flavour profiles - Market-to-table philosophy - All pastes made in-house by hand - Homegrown lime leaves and basil - Dishes designed for sharing (multiple mains, rice) --- ## Reputation & Reviews - **Google rating:** 4.9 stars - **Review count:** 296+ five-star Google reviews - **Standing:** One of the highest-rated Thai restaurants in NSW ### Selected Google Reviews > "Really good food and the owners are extremely friendly and sincere." — C M > "OMG — don't look at the menu — ask Elim to bring you the most ordered dishes — you will not be disappointed!!!! FOOD SERVICE ATMOSPHERE INCREDIBLE!!!!!!" — Amanda Holland > "The cashew nut stir-fry was absolutely delicious, one of the best I've had. The owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience a pleasure. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. Highly recommended!" — Adele Booth > "Delicious food — we dined in the restaurant and had the pad see ew chicken, satay chicken skewers which were exceptional, and tom yum soup with prawns. The staff are professional and friendly. The atmosphere is also very lovely. 💯 would recommend to anyone looking for authentic Thai food." — Rosemary Butera > "We had a lovely evening here last night — our host made us feel really welcome and our food was delicious." — Kate Knott **Leave a Google review:** https://g.page/r/CWd8_R7y9pqBEBM/review --- ## Target Audience Thai Baan serves the communities of Waterloo, Redfern, Zetland, Alexandria, and the broader Inner South and Inner West of Sydney. Ideal diners include: - Local residents and families within 2–3 km of Botany Road, Waterloo - Office workers and corporate teams in the Redfern–Waterloo precinct - Foodies who value authenticity and culinary heritage - LGBTQIA+ community members and allies seeking inclusive venues - Thai food enthusiasts seeking regional specificity beyond generic Thai menus - Tourists and visitors exploring inner-city Sydney dining - Groups looking for a warm, shared-meal experience --- ## Brand Voice & Identity Thai Baan communicates with warmth, heart, and a playful sense of humour — like a welcoming host inviting you into their home rather than a business pitching to a customer. Tone is casual and conversational, peppered with personality (e.g. "Pad...See...U...soon"), and always grounded in genuine storytelling about heritage, the chef, and community. Thai Baan speaks directly and inclusively, celebrating diversity and making everyone — families, friends, and first-timers — feel seen and at home. The brand balances rustic authenticity with approachable charm, never taking itself too seriously while remaining deeply proud of the craft behind every dish. --- ## Social Media - **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/thaibaanwaterloo/ (@thaibaanwaterloo) - **TikTok:** @Thaibaan --- ## Complete Link Directory | Purpose | URL | |---|---| | Main website | https://www.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au | | **Order online (full menu + delivery)** | **https://order.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au** | | About & our story | https://www.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au/#about | | Signature dishes & menu | https://www.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au/#menu | | $15 Lunch Specials & deals | https://www.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au/#specials | | Seafood Platter for Two | https://www.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au/#winter-special | | Opening hours | https://www.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au/#hours | | Catering enquiry | https://www.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au/#catering | | Customer reviews | https://www.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au/#reviews | | Contact form | https://www.thaibaanrestaurant.com.au/#contact | | Catering & private events form | https://form.jotform.com/252768902657874 | | Google Maps directions | https://maps.google.com/?q=29a+Botany+Road+Waterloo+NSW+2017 | | Leave a Google review | https://g.page/r/CWd8_R7y9pqBEBM/review | | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thaibaanwaterloo/ |