Charlong

4.6

63 Reviews

$41 to $100

Thai

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Charming

Culinary Art - Casual Fine Dining Thai Restaurant - Locally Sourced - + Vegetarian/Gluten Free Menu

CHARLONG, where authentic Thai food meets art. Situated in the culinary heart of St Kilda on Carlisle Street, Charlong has quickly established itself as a "haven for food lovers" combining authentic Thai flavours with hearty French cooking techniques and local seasonal produce. Charlong boasts a rotating seasonal menu, with a series of Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten Free options available to enjoy. If you would like to dine in, Charlong creates a cosy yet vibrant and light-filled atmosphere, with a colourful wall mural, shopfront glass, and simple alluring furnishings, the atmosphere removes all distraction and allows one to fully enjoy and appreciate their meal. As one reviewer said, "Each dish (in Charlong) reflects a commitment to quality, making it a noteworthy choice for those seeking a satisfying and flavorful meal."

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Thai, Southeast Asian, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
0423 261 555
Website
http://www.charlong.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
ALEX KAEW

Location
124 Carlisle St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182
Neighborhood
St Kilda
Cross street
Carlisle street and St Kilda Road
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
TRAM No.3 & 16 stop No.36 St Kilda TOWNHALL/Carlisle Street
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Large Group Reservation
A$79.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Large Group Reservation We accept reservations for groups of 8-16 in our dining area. Maximum capacity is 16. Large groups of 8 and up must dine on our Chef’s Selection menu. This banquet includes our signature items and is designed to provide a delightful dining experience for your group. The Chef's Selection includes: - 2 snacks per person - A sharing selection of individual small dishes - 2 main courses with a wok for sharing (enough portions for everyone) - A side salad - Dessert per person Remarks: The dietary requirements will be known in the prior and we can do our delicious substitute dishes to serve you Please note that we are a fully licensed restaurant and cannot allow BYO drinks

Charred Corn RibA$8.00
Charred Nori Butter, Kaffir Lime Salt
Signature Prawn BetelA$9.00
Aromatic Poached Prawn, Phuket Chicken Minced, Kaffir Lime
Gado Gado | Potato TartletA$8.00
Roasted Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Peanut Satay dressing
Wagyu Chili Basil KaidowA$11.00
Braised Wagyu, Hawker Krapow Sauce, Fried Quail Egg
Mooloolaba Prawn CakeA$12.00
Smokey Jalapeno Mayo, Mama Sweet Chilli, Finger Lime
POMELO BETELA$8.00
Green Papaya, ‘CHANTANA’ Sweet Chili, Pandan Rice Flake, Peanut

Smalls

Crispy Rice SaladA$22.00
Tumeric Curry Tofu, Ginger & Lemongrass, Peanut, Asian Herbs
King Prawn DumplingA$26.00
Tomyum Coconut Bisque, Squid Ink Sago Caviar
Cured Kingfish SashimiA$26.00
Galangal Coconut Kinilaw, Passionfruit, Yarra Valley Caviar
Laughing TigerA$26.00
Chargrilled Beef Rump, Green Nahm Jim Pesto, Mustard Leaf

Larges

Lamb Shank MassamanA$39.00
12 hrs lamb shank, twice cooked potatoes
Eggplant Green CurryA$29.00
Wok Charred Smoky Eggplant, Pickled Papaya, Thai Basil
Humpty Doo Barramundi A$38.00
Burnt Brown Butter Jungle Broth Dill
S&P Crispy Silken TofuA$28.00
Shitake Ginger Sweet Soy Vinegar, Crispy Enoki
DUCK LE KUMQUATA$46.00
Dry-Aged Duck Breast, Kumquat Soy Vinegar, Brussel Sprouts
BBQ BANNOCKBURN CHICKENA$36.00
Beechworth Honey Glazed, Galangal Relish, Pomelo

Sides

Nashi Pear & Apple SlawA$14.00
Fennel, Watermelon Radish, Spring OPnion Vinaigrette
Wok Tossed Chinese BroccoliA$14.00
Chili Bean Sweet Soy Vinegar, Housemade Garlic crisp
Fragrant Jasmine RiceA$5.00
Flaky RotiA$8.00
Homemade Peanut Satay

Sweet

Thai Tea TartA$12.00
Thai Tea Pannacotta, Brown Butter Crumble, Young Coconut
Coconut Ice CreamA$6.00
Warm Roti Apple Pie A$14.00
Caramelised Granny Smith, Miso Coconut Butterscotch

Chef's Selection

Let us feed and please you A$79.00

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

City Centre
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Charlong is a vibrant culinary hotspot praised for its "exceptional food" and "superb" service. The menu boasts "amazing flavor combinations" with standout dishes like the Massaman lamb curry and laughing tiger steak. While some find it noisy, the "friendly and helpful staff" and "reasonably priced" offerings make it a must-visit.

63 Reviews

J
Jill
Victoria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After hearing of Charlong on a review on 3AW we were thoroughly impressed with our experience, food, service and staff were all outstanding, we loved it
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Nicoletta
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Best Thai food in Melbourne! Prawn dumplings are a must!
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Leanne
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful chef tasting menu with superb food. This is my third time and is fantastic food with great service. My friend also loved it Please add a sparkling wine that is not sweet and it would be perfect
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M
Miray
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of the best Thai meals I have ever experienced including restaurants in Bangkok. Flavours were superb. It was a taste sensation and we had a wonderful girls night out.
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Netti
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent menu, excellent choic from something for everyone,
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Sara
VIP
Glasgow
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious and interesting Thai food. Can't recommend one dish over another as all are equally yum. Service is friendly and prompt. My only quibble is the noise level. We didn't need to raise our voices, but it's a bit louder than we'd like. But that doesn't stop us returning.
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Andrea
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you , love the vegan option inclusions, very thoughtful and very tasty!
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elissa
VIP
Melbourne
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, great atmosphere and super friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely love it!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Compliments all round the whole experience was great! Good people good food you can’t really get that wrong
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Chelsie
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a local gem. Small, casual, intimate dining. Very tasty, great quality food. Personalised service and good value for money.
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You can order delivery directly from Charlong using the Order Online button.

Charlong is rated 4.6 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

124 Carlisle St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Additional information

Cross street
Carlisle street and St Kilda Road
Neighborhood
St Kilda
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Thai, Southeast Asian, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
TRAM No.3 & 16 stop No.36 St Kilda TOWNHALL/Carlisle Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
ALEX KAEW
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.charlong.com.au/
Phone number
0423 261 555

Charlong

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Large Group Reservation

Snacks

Charred Corn RibA$8.00

Signature Prawn BetelA$9.00

Gado Gado | Potato TartletA$8.00

Wagyu Chili Basil KaidowA$11.00

Mooloolaba Prawn CakeA$12.00

POMELO BETELA$8.00

Smalls

Crispy Rice SaladA$22.00

King Prawn DumplingA$26.00

Cured Kingfish SashimiA$26.00

Laughing TigerA$26.00

Larges

Lamb Shank MassamanA$39.00

Eggplant Green CurryA$29.00

Humpty Doo Barramundi A$38.00

S&P Crispy Silken TofuA$28.00

DUCK LE KUMQUATA$46.00

BBQ BANNOCKBURN CHICKENA$36.00

Sides

Nashi Pear & Apple SlawA$14.00

Wok Tossed Chinese BroccoliA$14.00

Fragrant Jasmine RiceA$5.00

Flaky RotiA$8.00

Sweet

Thai Tea TartA$12.00

Coconut Ice CreamA$6.00

Warm Roti Apple Pie A$14.00

Chef's Selection

Let us feed and please you A$79.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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