Charlong

4.6

57 Reviews

$41 to $100

Thai

Charlong

4.6

$41 to $100

Thai

St Kilda

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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 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 57 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
4.4Service
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.

57 Reviews

A
Andrea
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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
Melbourne
7 reviews
vip
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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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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Lisa
Victoria
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 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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Jon
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 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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Heidi
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 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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Catherine
Melbourne
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 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 October 29, 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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Rick
Melbourne
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 18, 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 October 29, 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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Jeanette
Hong Kong
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 14, 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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Charlong

4.6

$41 to $100

Thai

St Kilda

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

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

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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Charlong

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