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Ying Thai 2

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6.9

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110 Lygon Street
Carlton VIC 3053


Phone (03) 9639 1697

 

 

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Ying Thai 2 Details

110 Lygon Street
Carlton VIC 3053
Phone (03) 9639 1697

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Cuisine

Thai

Chef

Santaya Panghom & Pornlapat Phrutthiarphakul

Opening Hours

Lunch Tues-Sun noon-10pm

Average Meal Price

$24 - based on one entree & main course only

Prices

Entrees $6.70-$11.90
Mains $10.90-$16.90
Desserts $4.20-$6.90

Licensed & BYO

Corkage per person $2.00

Seats  40


Special Features

Outdoor Dining

 





Overall Rating              6.9  
 
Food                7.9  
Ambience                5.8  
Service                6.1  
Value                7.5  

 

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  0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
 
 

 

Overall             Not Recommended
Food 2 Ambience 1 Service 2 Value 2

 

The food was very bland, not creative nor inspiring and frankly quite unappealing. The decor was old and dirty and I could imagine an outbreak of food poisoning occuring here. I felt lucky to escape unscathed.
 
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amoscanyon  -   See my reviews 48reviews, 07 August 2010
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 6 Service 7 Value 8

 

I love the seafood tom yum and crispy pork skin! Green curry is not bad. Thai ice tea is a tad too sweet but still very nice. I've eaten Thai food in Bangkok, Krabi and Phuket. I must say Ying Thai II is as good as the original Thai food! For photos and more detailed, see here http://mira-o.blogspot.com/2010/07/probably-best-thai-restaurant-in.html
 
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m1rr0r  -   See my reviews 2reviews, 21 July 2010
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Overall             Below Average
Food 5 Ambience 5 Service 1 Value 4

 

Service was aweful! can't understand why is the place always full, there are plenty other Thai restaurants with much better food in Melbourne.
 
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ginko87  -   See my reviews 4reviews, 28 June 2010
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Overall             Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 6 Service 8 Value 9

 

I'm always suspicious of restaurants with spruikers outside. "If the food were good enough they wouldn't have to beg passer-bys to eat there," I think to myself. And sure enough, YT2 is one of the few restaurants on Lygon that doesn't need to drag pedestrians inside because it's always full. And it's always full because it's really good.

The food is fantastic. Affordable and authentic, with generous portions and coconut rice to die for. To die for. There's a huge variety of food (which is normally a red flag, but everything I've tried has been good to excellent) and it particularly shines when you go with friends and are able to order a lot of dishes to share. The service is efficient and friendly. Unfortunately, it can get quite loud at times, so it's not the place to go if you want deep and meaningful conversation. Though you'll probably be too busy inhaling the food to say very much.
 
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Kayeby  -   See my reviews 19reviews, 21 December 2009
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 9

 

This would have to be one of the best Thai restaurants, if not the best Thai restaurants in Melbourne! We have taken a couple of international visitors who have lived in Thailand and they have heard about Ying Thai 2 and that it is the most authentic thai restaurant to visit when in Australia. First thing you will notice is that the restaurant is always busy, even on weeknights.

I would suggest making a booking so that you are not disappointed if you just turn up. If you can't get a table you can always order take away and eat it in one of the nearby parks. The food is excellent, however, be careful of some of the dishes as they are very spicy, make sure you check with your waiter beforehand to see if they can do it mild if you can't handle hot. My personal favourites are the Thai green curry and the thai fried rice with duck, but everything's good.

The only fault I have with the restaurant is the service as they can be slow, but normally they are pretty good. You definitely must try this restaurant!
 
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Snooky  -   See my reviews 32reviews, 20 October 2009
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Overall             Recommended
Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 7

 

Just had dinner at Ying Thai 2 earlier. The tom yam (mild) was really good. Had a lot of 'kick'. The green curry (mild) was, however, only mediocre, too much coconut milk I reckon. I would return to try other dishes.
 
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celineccl  -   See my reviews 4reviews, 17 October 2009
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 10 Ambience 7 Service 10 Value 10

 

I eat here Tuesday - Friday lunchtimes and the dishes are excellent, lunch specials a bargain, and service quick and with a smile. Highly recommend!
 
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diggler7654  -   See my reviews 1review, 15 April 2009
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Overall             Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 8

 

The main word I would use to describe this place is yum, the food is seriously good. It's usually always crowded which is a good sign but not the type of place you'd come for a relaxed meal. The interior is bright and colourful and I like the elephant shaped tea cups.
 
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elisweet  -   See my reviews 37reviews, 09 January 2009
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Overall             Average
Food 7 Ambience 4 Service 5 Value 9

 

Was introduced to this restaurant by my uncle. If you like it HOT, this is the place to go, although there are mild mains too. I asked for medium hot Tom Yum soup and it was very hot for me, needless to say, I finished it. Very authentic Thai food. The decor, service etc is ordinary, but the food compensates for it all. Highly recommended...
 
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MMK  -   See my reviews 4reviews, 25 December 2008
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Overall             Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 6 Service 6 Value 8

 

I've tried various Thai restaurants along Lygon Street and this has to be my favourite. The atmosphere is casual and prices are not cut throat. Reasonable prices for pretty bug portions. I reckon they are under-staffed so the waiters/waitresses are extremely busy, but manage to remain polite and friendly.

I recommend Yum Neur (Beef salad), Pud Thai (fried rice noodles with prawns) and espeically Pla Lard Prig (deep fry fish with hot chili sauce). "Drools".
 
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sandy1291  -   See my reviews 6reviews, 29 July 2008
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