Charlong

4.5

74 Reviews

$41 to $100

Thai

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2 people

12 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood 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."

Additional information

Location
124 Carlisle St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182
Phone number
0423 261 555
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Thai, Southeast Asian, Contemporary Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 05:00–21:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
ALEX KAEW
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City
Neighbourhood gem
Inner City
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Charlong shines as a "local gem" with "fantastic food and service." Diners appreciate the "great modern take on Thai classics" and the "imaginative, authentic menu." The "signature prawn betel" and "lamb shank massaman" are standout dishes. Despite occasional slow service, the quality and charm make it worth visiting again.

74 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Has so much potential. Amazing food but lamb was on the cold side and slaw wasn’t served at the same time. Took at least 5 mins longer. Service was average compared to the prices. Would go again, hope it was an off night
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Julia
London1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely meal with a friend. Food was sensational and portions were good. Every dish packed serious flavour. We ordered the Gado gado tartlets, dumplings, pad Thai, eggplant curry & broccoli and everything was sensational. Would happily go back and recommend.
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Danielle
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service will definately be coming back soon
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Peter
Melbourne3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was lovely but not cheap. Cocktails were lovely. Ain't complaint was there were only three tables when we arrived for an early dinner but the service was so slow. Drinks took ages to order then ages to come I did notice more staff arrived but the slowness of service was off putting. The crap toast was delicious and the massage slow cooked curry was also very good. The place was also quite warm although it was a very hot day but the air con couldn't cope.
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Carmel
Melbourne5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The menu has changed and some of the dishes were disappointing , especially the green eggplant curry.
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Maayan
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The fish and massaman was very nice. Cute space, very nice staff
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Andrew
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
everything is great, just choose what sounds great, flavours are excellent for all dishes, drinks are great too
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Lynette
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been about 10 times and it has been fabulous every time. The flavours are sensational, the serving sizes perfect and the service very friendly. We would highly recommend.
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Dee
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Delicious food, especially the lamb shank, very friendly small restaurant
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Daniel
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food. Fresh, tasty and interesting menu. Staff were friendly and overall a very pleasant night out.
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Charlong is rated 4.5 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

12 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

124 Carlisle St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Additional information

Phone number
0423 261 555
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Thai, Southeast Asian, Contemporary Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 05:00–21:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
ALEX KAEW
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Charlong

Make a booking

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

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