Thai is our favourite cuisine, we primarily tried this place thinking we would disprove the giant banners out the front stating AUS second best Thai. Unfortunately I haven’t tried the first as this was absolutely amazing. Both my partner and I went home completely satisfied, from serving size, timing and flavour - everything was on point for us.

An outstanding Thai restaurant with some of the best food and service in Melbourne. We have been many times and its always great. The Tofu in chilli basil is amazing and we tend to stay with our favourites. We went recently with my sister who loves crab and the special Crab dish was delicious and superbly presented.

Probably the best Thai I've ever had! Absolutely delicious :)

Omg yum!!!! Super tasty and will always come here for a treat.

Best Thai food outside of Bangkok. Great authentic cuisine, very friendly environment, one of the great Carlton restaurants.

Fantastic Thai food. Have been here quite a few times and always happy to return.

Best thai food. Super creative and well presented

When a restaurant has been opened for over 25 years you know it's going to be good. In a time where new dining hotspots are popping up daily sometimes it's the classics that really impress. Born in 1989 (like Taylor Swift) Lemongrass has been dishing up fresh authentic food from three generations of family chefs. Read more

When a restaurant has been opened for over 25 years you know it's going to be good. In a time where new dining hotspots are popping up daily sometimes it's the classics that really impress. Born in 1989 (like Taylor Swift) Lemongrass has been dishing up fresh authentic food from three generations of family chefs. The staff were really lovely and the food was sensational. The pad Thai had such a delicious flavour in the noodles and the roti was so flaky and delicate I was in absolute heaven. ….the traditional recipes really blew me away. The chilli salt calamari was utterly delectable. We also had spring rolls and chicken skewers for entree and a red curry and green curry for main. …The tom yum soup and the lemongrass seafood stir fry with tom yum aromatics was bursting with flavour. The dieter among us also throughly enjoyed his grilled beef salad. Everything was well presented). The atmosphere is great too. All I can say is there's a reason it's won best Thai food seven times.

Had a lunch with colleague at Lemongrass. Mate had massaman curry which was nice, needed to taste it a bit .. looked so good!! And it was, flavors aahh.. those flavors. Had pork neck BBQ myself and it was good. The spices (HOT!) and well made pork dish is always a fantastic combination.
Extremely happy about the food. Will definitely go back again for more.. RECOMMENDED!!

Best Pad Thai and Roti I’ve had in Melbourne besides …Elizabeth St. but I think LEMONGRASS is the best and I’ve tried at a lot of Melbourne’s Thai restaurants.

Amazing green curry!!! It is different from other curry I have ever tasted since it is handmade. Full-bodied coconut milk in the soup is awesome and leads me to endless aftertaste. And the chicken in it is fresh and tender...Read more

Amazing green curry!!! It is different from other curry I have ever tasted since it is handmade. Full-bodied coconut milk in the soup is awesome and leads me to endless aftertaste. And the chicken in it is fresh and tender.
Also, the surroundings and decoration in the restaurant is relaxing and delicate. Music makes customers comfortableand just like in real Tailand.
Highly recommend!

Delicious food and must visit. The menu is great.

Great food, good decor. Offers variety on the Lyon Street.

Liked the decor and atmosphere. Spacious and clean. Food was tasty and well presented.Polite staff.

One the best Thai places I've been to in Melbourne, really enjoyed the food, especially the entrees. The service was fantastic, they were polite and they were hospitable. Definetly recommend and go back to such a good restaurant.

The best Thai restaurant in Melbourne by a huge margin. I love this place and have brought friends, colleagues and dates here, and they have all been amazed at the food and service. Lemongrass is truly something special...Read more

The best Thai restaurant in Melbourne by a huge margin. I love this place and have brought friends, colleagues and dates here, and they have all been amazed at the food and service. Lemongrass is truly something special.
Beautifully balances traditional flavours with innovative presentation and flair. Incredibly generous servings and range of dishes, all of which the staff were able to make dietary changes to, to accommodate specific requirements. I am so grateful that I can go here and say "Feed me," and the owner will make me a selection of dishes based on how I'm feeling. Amazing.
I've seen a few people comment on the pricing. If you are a cheapskate who thinks that $7 should buy you a meal and that places like The French Laundry, Alinea and Attica should not exist... Lemongrass is not for you. There are a thousand dreadful restaurants in Melbourne that are packed to the rafters with people who like cheap, unpleasant food and they would welcome you and your $7!
If, however, you want something memorable, very reasonably priced, stunningly vibrant and flavoursome with perfect service... make a trip to Lemongrass and be inspired.

I have lived 6 years in Bangkok Thailand, and have special liking for Thai cuisine. Lemongrass has most authentic Thai food I have had out of Thailand... Read more

I have lived 6 years in Bangkok Thailand, and have special liking for Thai cuisine. Lemongrass has most authentic Thai food I have had out of Thailand.
The way they make Khao Kapao Kai (Basil Chicken and Rice) is amazing. One needs to use mince chicken and half fried egg on that, only restaurant in Melbourne I have come across making it this way.
The food is excellent and the staff and owner Michael, uphold the Thai tradition very well and always serve you with a smile.
Love the food and will be a regular customer here.

Outstanding! We rolled up with a group of 14. No booking. Whist being a Friday night and busy, Lemongrass was able to accommodate us with minimal fuss... Read more

Outstanding! We rolled up with a group of 14. No booking. Whist being a Friday night and busy, Lemongrass was able to accommodate us with minimal fuss. The food was first class and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Thank you Michael and the team at Lemongrass for a wonderful evening on Saturday night. Lemongrass has a wonderful ambiance that you don't usually get at a Lygon Street restaurant... Read more

Thank you Michael and the team at Lemongrass for a wonderful evening on Saturday night. Lemongrass has a wonderful ambiance that you don't usually get at a Lygon Street restaurant. The food was superb. It is obvious that you use high-quality ingredients and everything is cooked fresh. The portions were very generous. I can see why you have won so many awards.

I'm very happy to visit again your stonish restaurant like the last 8 years with a group of good restaurants owners and wine experts from Belgium!

I have been coming here since the 1990's & it is still 1 of my favourite Thai restaurants in Australia. Although I have been told that it can b a bit hit & miss now depending on whether the original female chef is on or not. I have never been disappointed though & I try 2 visit whenever I am in Melbourne... Read more

I have been coming here since the 1990's & it is still 1 of my favourite Thai restaurants in Australia. Although I have been told that it can b a bit hit & miss now depending on whether the original female chef is on or not. I have never been disappointed though & I try 2 visit whenever I am in Melbourne. Great Duck curry much better than the one U get at Gingerboy. Pad Thai is also great too & so too the Massaman curry. Just love their Siamese Princess cocktails. Hard 2 stop at 1. The little parcels you roll yourself for entree are also tasty.

Best Thai I had in Melbourne!... Read more

Best Thai I had in Melbourne! Fantastic Authentic Thai! No matter how many times I go there. No matter how busy they are. Either lunch or dinner I have found their service and quality of food always to be consistant and delicious.

The best Thai I had ever, I love the pud Thai, green curry chicken & massaman curry are very yum... Read more

The best Thai I had ever, I love the pud Thai, green curry chicken & massaman curry are very yum. Romantic ambience and good service. Everything above the standard of our expectation. This is a 5 stars Thai food restaurant!

I am a great fan of food. Ended-up in Lygon street at the last day of my travel in Melbourne. After a long stroll, this restaurant caught my sight... Read more

I am a great fan of food. Ended-up in Lygon street at the last day of my travel in Melbourne. After a long stroll, this restaurant caught my sight. Looked very classy and posh. I entered the place hoping to come out with a hefty bill; just wanted a good meal to get a farewell from Melbourne. It was for my extreme surprise that they had a very reasonable price or I even say it as a budget price for an exceptional service and the delicious food. I was really satisfied and certainly recommend you to visit Lemongrass if you get to go to Lygon street.

I was told to go here several years ago and by chance strolling Lygon St chose to go in finally. What a fantastic meal. Great service - lovley wine recommended... Read more

I was told to go here several years ago and by chance strolling Lygon St chose to go in finally. What a fantastic meal. Great service - lovley wine recommended. We had a Green Curry and Masaman Lamb Shanks. Perfection. As were the entree we choose. The Masaman Lamb shanks were amazing. The decor is also authentic and the statues reminded me on time in Thailand. I will be back next trip to Melbourne.

Truly Authentic Thai on Lygon St... Read more

Truly Authentic Thai on Lygon St. What a find this turned out to be, sadly we had been feasting on many culinary delights that Melbourne has to offer and particularly Lygon St and could only handle one dish each for dinner. We had a Phad Thai and a Green Curry, both rivalled any that I had enjoyed in Thailand. You will want to go here hungry to enjoy as much as possible. The prices are a little bit more than elsewhere but will certainly be worth it. They make their own pastes fresh and you will notice the difference from other Thai restaurants. The decor is upscale and authentic. The staff are Thai and have the ever present Thai smile, friendly and professional service. I will certainly dine here again on future visits to Melbourne.

Lemongrass is World class in Melbourne... Read more

Lemongrass is World class in Melbourne. This restaurant serves authentic Thai and other regional South East Asian cuisines with style and in an amazingly clean setting with decor that is pleasant to the eyes and music that is a nice background to a conversation or else a good substitute for conversation (if you're short on what to say). The staff led by the manager are clearly dedicated and they definitely run a World Class Restaurant. For the quality of food served, the prices are reasonable. The service is superb with a fine touch of culture in it all.

Royal Thai Cuisine... Read more

Royal Thai Cuisine. Felt like royalty while dining here. Remarkable Thai food. The Thai curry was remarkable. A must!

Once again I want to thank you for the superb night my friends and I had at Lemongrass last week. I wanted to take them somewhere special to celebrate my appointment by RMIT University as an Emeritus Professor... Read more

Once again I want to thank you for the superb night my friends and I had at Lemongrass last week. I wanted to take them somewhere special to celebrate my appointment by RMIT University as an Emeritus Professor. As you know, I have been a regular diner at your restaurant for many years. It's not just that it's my favourite restaurant in Australia for Thai food, but everything about the experience of eating there is special – the ambiance, the consistently superb service by all of the staff I have met there over the years, and, of course, all that you do to make people feel so welcome. You will be interested to know that for some of my friends who accompanied me to Lemongrass for my celebration last week it was their first time at your restaurant. I can assure you that you will be seeing them again!

Eat Here Before You Die... Read more

Eat Here Before You Die. Wow. We had the banquet for two because we struggle to make good decisions under pressure. The green curry was fantastic, the red one zingy and fresh and the lemongrass chicken actually stopped me and my partner in our tracks. We sat without chewing, savouring the flavour and staring at each other with a "holy crap how good is this?" look on our faces. It was reasonably priced for a meal but when you put the quality of the food next to the price it was worth every cent. I will be back any time I am in Melbourne.

I'm very happy to visit again your astonish restaurant like the last 6 years with a group of good restaurants owners and wine experts from Belgium!... Read more

I'm very happy to visit again your astonish restaurant like the last 6 years with a group of good restaurants owners and wine experts from Belgium! I would like to say that each year we are so surprised to discover your food , it's like a gift from Thailand with the smiles of all your staff members ( very kind!) in extra!