Caysorn Thai

Caysorn - Thai Southern food isn’t new. It’s been a balcony stalwart on the first floor of the Prince Centre for nearly 15 years. What’s even more remarkable than its longevity in a climate where even good restaurants close down, is across this period, it has stayed true to its owner’s vision. After migrating here in 1973, Chalio Tongsinoon, wanted to serve us the spicy and flavoursome southern Thai cuisine we were lacking. Despite being told dishes like kanom jeen (soft fermented rice noodles served with fish-based curry sauce and fresh vegetables) wouldn’t work in Sydney, six variations on this dish are still on Caysorn’s menu today. We opt for kanom jeen nam ya kati ($17.90) where the curry sauce poured over loops of noodles is blended with flathead, coconut milk and kaffir lime. Load up on fresh and pickled vegetables at the restaurant’s salad bar to enjoy with this tasty and quite spicy dish. There’s also a DIY element to the miang goong ($26.90) with betel leaves passed separately to the mound of Thai salad. Here you’ll be dodging scud chillies in the slightly sweet mountain of crisp school prawns, lemongrass, ginger, shallots, toasted coconuts, and ground shrimp, to wrap your own. Nahm prik kapi ($24.90) is an omelette made with a leafy fern we consider an invasive plant. It’s mild and easy to eat with a small amount of spicy shrimp paste. Super sweet floor staff did gently try to dissuade us from ordering the jungle curry with red spot whiting ($26.90). Listed on the menu with three chillies, it’s a ballistically hot collection of Thai eggplants, holy basil and fillets of whiting. There’s a reason there’s an ice cream cart in the centre of this colourful space. I resort to taking pinches of the sticky rice that came in a set ($24.90) with spongey grilled pork jowl and papaya salad (which was also hot). While this restaurant kicked my butt, I loved its unapologetic, punchy Southern Thai cuisine. They also allow BYO ($3.50/person) but good wine is probably wasted against such lively cuisine.

This was my second visit to Caysorn Thai after first discovering it by accident in 2022 when staying nearby, and I was impressed by the delicious food. In 2025, I was brought here again by a tour and immediately recognized the restaurant as the interior is still relatively the same. The food remains tasty—loved the green soup, fried chicken, and prawns. The omelette was quite ordinary, if not a bit underwhelming. The service consider as quick and good. Still, I highly recommend stopping by after shopping at Paddy’s Market for a satisfying Thai meal.

So good, but so spicy! :) A very unique regional flavour (difficult as there are so many thai restaurants in Syd) Recommended: - any curry with the caysorn curry paste, if you can tolerate heat - the iced pandan drink (the flavour is so strong!)

Great Thai foods. It was very tasty and authentic Thai dishes. Especially liked: Tom yum soup, crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli, crispy fried baramundi, BBQ pork cheek. Other menus also good, but the ones above were excellent! Didn't get to take pictures on the menus above, only took few dishes. Service was good. The place itself was a bit disappointing, as it has weird smell when you came inside. It was busy and loud on Friday evening. This not so good atmosphere was okay compared to the foods. Overall, really recommend Thai food restaurant.

A Hidden Gem for Lovers of Southern Thai Cuisine If you’re a fan of bold, spicy flavors and authentic Southern Thai food, this place is a must-visit! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel like family — warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. The atmosphere is relaxed yet vibrant, perfect for anything from a casual dinner to a special night out. The menu offers an impressive variety of dishes, each bursting with flavor. We tried the Gaeng Tai Pla, Kua Kling, and Cha-Om Omelet with Nam Prik Kapi — all cooked to perfection with just the right level of heat and depth. You can really taste the love and tradition in every bite. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates real Thai food, especially from the south. Don’t miss this spot if you love it spicy!

Super authentic Thai food. The place is completely packed at dinner time. Every dish is delicious and also spicy so be prepared. My favorite is the shrimp paste fried rice with pork. Service is friendly and attentive. Best place to get Thai food in Sydney cbd.

I visited Caysorn Thai Restaurant in Sydney and tried three delicious dishes: •Yen Ta Fo with Wide Rice Noodles – tangy pink broth, crispy wontons, and perfectly cooked noodles. Unique and full of flavor. •Stir-Fried Pork with Shrimp Paste (Moo Pad Kapi) – bold Southern Thai taste with rich shrimp paste, chili, and herbs. A rare dish done really well. •Red Curry Pork Ribs – tender ribs in a rich, aromatic curry sauce with kaffir lime leaves. Perfect with rice. For anyone looking for authentic Southern Thai food in Sydney, Caysorn is a must-try. #thaifood #sydneyfood #southernthai #authenticthai #caysorn #genastar

After seeing Cayson Thai on You Tube with Mark Weis, we thought we would have lunch there during a visit to Sydney. The menu and friendly staff, brought back fond memories of our holidays in Thailand. Our food was fresh, with wonderful Thai flavours. We enjoyed the Thai fish cakes, the Seafood Yen Ta Four and our favourite dish was the Fried Spanish Mackerel with green mango/apple salad. Aroi mak!

Has some difficulty finding this place using Google map because it is on second floor of the building. But food was very good. We just got stirred fly Chinese watercress and chicken cashew. Food was excellent.

Yelpers! This is it. Awesome thai... Without the fancy expensive shop wrapped around it. Want perfect pad Thai? As in... Transported to Thailand pad Thai? This is it. Want insanely spicy food (they warn you!) in some dishes? This is it. Absolutely epic. The ambiance is nice.. But again not like some of the 'thai' places that come up with modern insane ambiance yet only ok food. This is in a Kind of shopping center... And although clean and peaceful there is no pumping music and fancy lights! Oh and... Guess what? They are super friendly too! This is a chef-created shop after all... Makes sense I suppose! Thanks caysorn!

Very friendly staff, nice place to sit and eat, good value, central location. In addition to that they also have some somewhat unusual dishes that you might not find in your average suburban thai takeway so definitely worth a try.

Great restaurant, that offers delicious food at prices way below average for Sydney. The food is always prepared with fresh ingredients (nothing frozen) and although the food is a bit spicy for me, you can always tell the staff and they will prepare it with less spices, but it still stays very tasty and not too bland. The service is great and waiters are very polite, welcoming and always serve you with a smile. Definitely recommended!