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Charlong

4.6
4.6
78 Reviews
$41 to $100
Thai

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 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."

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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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 05:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    0423 261 555
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    ALEX KAEW
  • Area
    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
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What 78 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

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.

78 Reviews
  1. Jacklyn

    Melbourne8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Innovative fine dining Thai- Fresh ingredients made into creative recipes. Alex knows what she is doing in her kitchen.

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    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Every aspect of the experience was thoroughly enjoyed by us all. The flavours were exquisitely crafted & the staff attentive. We never felt rushed & were allowed to split the bill four ways. Absolutely to be recommended; be aware though, the acoustics do not allow for easy conversation

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  3. Ethan

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, Great Service, highly recommended. Will be back :)

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    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! So happy we booked this. Food, service everything outstanding

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    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 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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  6. Julia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Charlong is rated 4.6 stars by 78 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
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Charlong

124 Carlisle St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Carlisle street and St Kilda Road
  • Area
    St Kilda
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 05:00–21:00
  • 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
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