12th Avenue Cafe & Thai in Elara Village, Marsden Park
One of the friendliest family-run teams ever, 12th Avenue Cafe & Thai is a local favourite restaurant of mine in Marsden Park. Adjacent to the flagship Coles supermarket in Elara Village, this Thai delight is open 7 days a week from 11am-4pm for lunch, and 5-9pm for dinner. Plenty of parking is available in the main parking area of the Marsden Park shopping precinct, so you won’t have any issues finding a spot if you’re craving some delicious Thai goodness.
At the time of writing this post, 12th Avenue Cafe & Thai holds an average Uber Eats rating of 4.7-stars (out of 5) from more than 500+ reviews, which is excellent for a local Thai restaurant.
I find their menu authentic, full of flavour, always served fresh, and generous in portion sizes. The food transports me to Thailand every now and then too – especially when you want to add a kick of spice to your dish.
Sometimes you pay AU$15-$30 for a meal, and it comes out small in size – perfect for only one – but these guys make it feel affordable and at times, can be shared between two depending on what you order and if you’re very hungry or not. Vegetarian options are also available at 12th Avenue Cafe & Thai.
I do have a regular go-to order:
Crispy Pork Belly with Chinese Broccoli (AU$22.50); stir fried crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli, oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic and chilli. Plus, a handful of Vegetarian Spring Rolls, 4 pieces (AU$10); served with chilli sauce.
12th Avenue Cafe & Thai do have an extensive Thai menu including: Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, Pad Kra Prow, Chicken & Cashew Nut, Massaman Beef Curry, Green Curry and more.
I’ve found the best time to visit is before 7pm for dinner, or later in the evening after 8pm if you’re looking for a table to dine in. They do have about 20 seats to accommodate eat ins, which fills up pretty quickly. You can also call ahead if you’d like to reserve a seat in advance. If you’re looking for thai cuisine delivery, check your local Uber Eats for 12th Avenue Cafe & Thai in Marsden Park, as there seems to be plenty of pick-up orders and takeaway services form the restaurant. The chefs are fairly quick with food preparation either way, and not too long of a wait.
Address
12th Avenue Cafe & Thai
Shop 12, Elara Village, 111 Elara Boulevard, Marsden Park, New South Wales, Australia 2765
Phone
0403925286