Joe's table

We dined here last Friday with 5 friends. The restaurant was full and very loud. Two tables for 6 people felt a bit tight but still manageable. I noticed a group of 4 seated at a small table and they looked quite cramped, so maybe the best group size to dine here is 3 or 5. Most dishes were spicy but packed with so much flavour—I loved them! Especially the bánh xèo rice paper rolls and the fish curry. Food did take quite a while to come out since there seemed to be only one chef, and the portions were on the smaller side for the price. We didn’t know the coconut ice cream has to be pre-ordered at least a week in advance, so I’d love to come back to try it next time. BYO is very reasonable (though they also have wine available).

Incredible food. We came on a recommendation from a colleague and the food did not disappoint. Ordered the silken tofu which was spiced perfectly. The beef short rib albeit a little pricy, was cooked perfectly and the sauce goes perfectly with some rice. The rice paper spring rolls were huge and probably the best thing of the night.

The pink shop sign simply can't be mistaken. It it's not spacious but the vibe was nice & very welcoming. The Hanoi spring rolls exceeded our expectation, crunchy, full of flavours, with a hint of mint / coriander / basil. The Thai fish cakes were different from the usual stuff, it’s not longer bigger in size, but also stronger in flavours (sweet, full of herb spice). The Red curry of BBQ duck with snake beans & sweet basil was a mixed bag. I don’t quite like it, the texture and flavour, may be I was so used to a different style of duck dishes (religiously brainwashed...). Don’t get me wrong, we finished the dish, including the source... Steamed fish fillets, overall I liked it, mouth was full of aftertastes like coconut milk and mixed herbs. Will come back again to try something different on the menu, well done Joe! Recommendation: book in advance, otherwise you’ll have to try you luck. We were lucky to randomly pop in and get seated (~6pm).

The food here is fresh and delicious. With extra staff assisting Joe, the owner, the dishes come out faster. I love the down-to-earth and simple decor—it gives the feeling of dining in a cozy restaurant somewhere in Southeast Asia. Thai fish cake and duck pancake are my favourites!

Less than 2 minutes from home, we've wanted to try Joe's for a while. Finally got there and it didn't disappoint. Wonderful Thai food with the expected heat, and great service from Joe considering he was looking after 20-30 people, cleaning tables, serving tables, and helping to cook. The duck & prawn pancakes were superb, and the Thai fish cakes (more like fish balls) were wonderfully fluffy. We went with the steamed fish (snapper) and the lemongrass chicken for mains and they were 'sneak up on you' spicy. For something different, the patsavoura was a perfect end. A busy place but not too noisy tonight. We'll be back!! 👍

When you come here you know each dish has been cooked with love as Joe does all the cooking and serving himself! We tried out the new restaurant in Darlinghurst and the food is still just as nice however, it can feel slightly noisy as the restaurant is now located on the main road and all the windows are wide open during service.

The world needs more restaurants owned by people like Joe! I was amazed by how skillful the owner paid attention to every detail of running the restaurant. From the cooking to the greeting and hospitality. You could really see and taste the pride in each bite. I had the fish cakes and honey lemon chicken. Both were amazing and I would be happy to give other dishes a try in the future.

The food was divine. We were a group of 6 and shared the meals so luckily for us got to try a few of the starters and most of the mains. All were delicious but if forced to choose a highlight it would be the fishcake starters - so light- and then mains it’s a tie between barramundi curry - so fresh - and beef ribs - flavour bomb. Starters were quick and great size servings , then a good break until mains arrived. A great simple space with interesting artwork and friendly service . A token charge for Byo - worth bringing good wine to do the food justice. Can’t wait to go back.