Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant

1.8 Not Recommended

Food  1      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  2     

The food was bad. The service was awful. We ordered a banquet for 12. There was enough for about 9. They missed a place and argued with us when we told them that we were unimpressed. Do not order banquest here. Better still avoid this at restaurant at any cost.

Oct 12, 2011 

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  9     

Consistently delicious! I always enjoy their curries, duck dishes and pad thai. Service is Ok, and the ambience is quite nice (especially compared to other Asian restaurants in Canberra). Always a reliable choice for Thai!

Aug 17, 2011 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  9     

I went there with 20 friends to celebrate my 40th. I was so happy with every aspect of the evening. The food tasted good, the service was great and the price very reasonable. A very enjoyable night and dining experience.

Jun 14, 2011 

7 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  7     

Really tasty Thai in Canberra, one of the top three. Awesome beef massamun, good curries, some stir fry underwhelming though. Always get take away, never eaten in.

Mar 12, 2011 

7.8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  8     

We went to Lemongrass for a midweek dinner. The place was full, but it was relatively late and we got a table right away. We ordered the beef pad thai and green curry. The meal was delicious, the service was ok, and the desserts were excellent. I would say this was probably the best food experience I had dining out in Canberra. Would recommend to a friend!

May 09, 2010 

6 Average

Food  9      Ambience  3      Service  3      Value  9     

I went there with two of my friends on a weekday night and wasn't very happy with the service. Every time the waitress passed our table she would bump the chair or the table as she went by, making the table rock. No apology. After being there for 2 hours, we asked to see a drink menu. The staff member we asked was not friendly and made us feel as though she preferred we hurry up and leave. We decided that none of us would go there again.

May 01, 2010 

7.8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  8     

Lemongrass is one of my fave restaurants in Canberra. The flavours are really beautiful, the curries sublime and the ingrediets fresh, just love it. I especially like the Red Duck Curry, very yummmy. I found that you have to book beforehand if you want to visit on a Fri or Sat night though, as husband and I have been turned away a couple of times because they've been full.

Sep 14, 2009 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  8     

I've been here a few times, the atmosphere is great. We frequently walk in off the street, the place is crowded, but we've never been turned away. There is a hefty menu which makes choosing complex. The food is fast like any respectable Asian eatery. I would certainly bring friends here for a hearty Thai meal.

Jul 20, 2009 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

We booked a table on a Monday night, it was busy but the service was sufficient and quick. We ordered for entree the spring rolls (good) and the treasure bags (bad mix of ingredients, not authentic). For mains we ordered boneless grill pork (well presented and good flavours), beef pad thai (tasty and authentic), warm duck salad (fresh but the heavy handed use of tamarind paste was overpowering). All in all this is a better than average suburban eating experience.

Jul 14, 2009 

7.3 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  7     

My group was looking to dine here on a public holiday Monday evening. I had the presence of mind to call ahead and book, which was just as well, because 20 to 30 minutes after we arrived (for an early 6.30 pm sitting) every table in the place was taken!

The service was responsive to our requests, although not overly attentive, however, I think this was due to the number of wait staff on hand and how busy it was. We enjoyed some entrees, a selection of mains and a dessert. We found each dish to be most enjoyable, particularly the beef massamun. We each ordered the deep fried banana for dessert. Its description did not include a sweet sauce or syrup, however, I think it could have been improved by some.

I suspect if we had asked for a dash of caramel sauce (or similar) the wait staff would have obliged us, however, given how busy everyone was, we didn't bother.
This is somewhere I would be happy to return to.

Oct 08, 2008