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Charlong

4.5
4.5
55 Reviews
$41 to $100
Thai

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2 people
20:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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 55 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inner City

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charlong offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food" that consistently impresses guests. Known for its "magnificent" dishes like the lamb shank Massaman curry and prawn betel leaf, this casual spot charms with its "friendly service" and vibrant atmosphere. A local gem that's "highly recommended" for its creative Thai cuisine.

55 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 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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  2. Chelsie

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 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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  3. Lisa

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic new local . Great food and atmosphere. Just what the neighbourhood needed .

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  4. Jon

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was extremely tasty and all four of us commented on this. Service was attentive but not overly so. Definitely one to revisit and try other dishes.

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  5. Heidi

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very rich and overly flavoured. We ordered the chefs menu. 2 of the same dish came out and this was not one to come back for seconds on. Service not great either. Based on this I would not go back.

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  6. Rick

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Extremely noisy. Request for no coriander was hard work. Fish was tiny Food came out before wine. Chicken dish was bland and fatty. Pad Thai was ok ish.
    CharlongResponded on 29 October 2024
    Hello Rick, We are sorry that you felt underwhelmed by our portion sizes in particular 200g of Humpty Doo Barramundi. Furthermore, the Bannockburn deboned Maryland chicken has been created to dip with the galangal relish sauce; as a consequence, it should be the perfect balance of marination and not overwhelming flavours. Regarding the service, we sincerely apologise for the delays in beverage service. However, your food dietary requirements have been full of enthusiasm and attentiveness from our chefs and staff we have used coriander root in our food most of them. Therefore, the communication between customers and chefs is mandatory to be primarily concerned. Importantly, Hospitality and guest satisfaction are paramount to us. Best Regards, Charlong Team

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  7. Catherine

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited 45-50 minutes to receive our table water & order of 3 wines, the night wasn’t overly busy. Once the food came out, l found a hair in one of the dishes. But chose to ignore it as l felt overly annoyed by the long awaited attention we couldn’t get from the staff. Even though, the service was poor. The staff was very kind and sincere. I definitely will only come back if they update their ordering services via a menu app, so we’re able to order without any wait problems.
    CharlongResponded on 29 October 2024
    Hi Catherine, Thank you for your understanding and for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate it, as it helps us improve our service. We sincerely apologise for the technical issues we experienced that night, which were unexpected and frustrating for you and our team. We regret that this affected your experience and that we were short-staffed, which impacted our ability to provide the level of service you deserve. We want to assure you that we did our best under the circumstances, and we are committed to addressing these issues to prevent them from happening in the future. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better next time. Best regards, Charlong Team

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  8. Jeanette

    Hong Kong

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is superb and the staff are very friendly and attentive. Very reasonably priced too

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  9. Stephen

    Canberra

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Visitors to Melbourne. Looked like a quirky restaurant. Amazing flavour combinaion in both fod and cocktail. Most wonderful dishes were signature betel prawn, tiger wagyu, duck cumquat and sprout. But then the toasted silken tofu AND the nashi pear, apple, fennel with spring onion/passionfruit vinaigrette. Sounds crazy but was indescribably wonderful. Lots of returning customers (so book) and enjoy. Mandarin cocktail of vodka, pea flower syrup(?) and orange yuzu with a sprig of lavender was sublime. This place is a hidden treasure

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. We will definitely be back!

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Charlong is rated 4.5 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 1 time 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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