Charlong

Name: Charlong
Address: 124 Carlisle St, St Kilda, AU-VIC, Australia, 3182
Telephone: 0423 261 555
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.6

4.6

78 Reviews

$41 to $100

Thai

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Charming

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
Area
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
$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 Rib$8.00
Charred Nori Butter, Kaffir Lime Salt
Signature Prawn Betel$9.00
Aromatic Poached Prawn, Phuket Chicken Minced, Kaffir Lime
Gado Gado | Potato Tartlet$8.00
Roasted Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Peanut Satay dressing
Wagyu Chili Basil Kaidow$11.00
Braised Wagyu, Hawker Krapow Sauce, Fried Quail Egg
Mooloolaba Prawn Cake$12.00
Smokey Jalapeno Mayo, Mama Sweet Chilli, Finger Lime
POMELO BETEL$8.00
Green Papaya, ‘CHANTANA’ Sweet Chili, Pandan Rice Flake, Peanut

Smalls

Crispy Rice Salad$22.00
Tumeric Curry Tofu, Ginger & Lemongrass, Peanut, Asian Herbs
King Prawn Dumpling$26.00
Tomyum Coconut Bisque, Squid Ink Sago Caviar
Cured Kingfish Sashimi$26.00
Galangal Coconut Kinilaw, Passionfruit, Yarra Valley Caviar
Laughing Tiger$26.00
Chargrilled Beef Rump, Green Nahm Jim Pesto, Mustard Leaf

Larges

Lamb Shank Massaman$39.00
12 hrs lamb shank, twice cooked potatoes
Eggplant Green Curry$29.00
Wok Charred Smoky Eggplant, Pickled Papaya, Thai Basil
Humpty Doo Barramundi $38.00
Burnt Brown Butter Jungle Broth Dill
S&P Crispy Silken Tofu$28.00
Shitake Ginger Sweet Soy Vinegar, Crispy Enoki
DUCK LE KUMQUAT$46.00
Dry-Aged Duck Breast, Kumquat Soy Vinegar, Brussel Sprouts
BBQ BANNOCKBURN CHICKEN$36.00
Beechworth Honey Glazed, Galangal Relish, Pomelo

Sides

Nashi Pear & Apple Slaw$14.00
Fennel, Watermelon Radish, Spring OPnion Vinaigrette
Wok Tossed Chinese Broccoli$14.00
Chili Bean Sweet Soy Vinegar, Housemade Garlic crisp
Fragrant Jasmine Rice$5.00
Flaky Roti$8.00
Homemade Peanut Satay

Sweet

Thai Tea Tart$12.00
Thai Tea Pannacotta, Brown Butter Crumble, Young Coconut
Coconut Ice Cream$6.00
Warm Roti Apple Pie $14.00
Caramelised Granny Smith, Miso Coconut Butterscotch

Chef's Selection

Let us feed and please you $79.00

What 78 people are saying

Charlong reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

City Centre
Neighbourhood gem
City Centre
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Charlong shines as a "local gem" with "fantastic food and service." Diners appreciate the "great modern take on Thai classics" and the "imaginative, authentic menu." The "signature prawn betel" and "lamb shank massaman" are standout dishes. Despite occasional slow service, the quality and charm make it worth visiting again.

78 Reviews

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Jacklyn
Melbourne8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Innovative fine dining Thai- Fresh ingredients made into creative recipes. Alex knows what she is doing in her kitchen.
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Every aspect of the experience was thoroughly enjoyed by us all. The flavours were exquisitely crafted & the staff attentive. We never felt rushed & were allowed to split the bill four ways. Absolutely to be recommended; be aware though, the acoustics do not allow for easy conversation
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Ethan
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, Great Service, highly recommended. Will be back :)
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! So happy we booked this. Food, service everything outstanding
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Has so much potential. Amazing food but lamb was on the cold side and slaw wasn’t served at the same time. Took at least 5 mins longer. Service was average compared to the prices. Would go again, hope it was an off night
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Julia
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely meal with a friend. Food was sensational and portions were good. Every dish packed serious flavour. We ordered the Gado gado tartlets, dumplings, pad Thai, eggplant curry & broccoli and everything was sensational. Would happily go back and recommend.
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Danielle
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service will definately be coming back soon
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Peter
Melbourne3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was lovely but not cheap. Cocktails were lovely. Ain't complaint was there were only three tables when we arrived for an early dinner but the service was so slow. Drinks took ages to order then ages to come I did notice more staff arrived but the slowness of service was off putting. The crap toast was delicious and the massage slow cooked curry was also very good. The place was also quite warm although it was a very hot day but the air con couldn't cope.
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Carmel
Melbourne5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The menu has changed and some of the dishes were disappointing , especially the green eggplant curry.
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Maayan
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The fish and massaman was very nice. Cute space, very nice staff
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You can order delivery directly from Charlong using the Order Online button.

Charlong is rated 4.6 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 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
Area
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

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Large Group Reservation

Snacks

Charred Corn Rib$8.00

Signature Prawn Betel$9.00

Gado Gado | Potato Tartlet$8.00

Wagyu Chili Basil Kaidow$11.00

Mooloolaba Prawn Cake$12.00

POMELO BETEL$8.00

Smalls

Crispy Rice Salad$22.00

King Prawn Dumpling$26.00

Cured Kingfish Sashimi$26.00

Laughing Tiger$26.00

Larges

Lamb Shank Massaman$39.00

Eggplant Green Curry$29.00

Humpty Doo Barramundi $38.00

S&P Crispy Silken Tofu$28.00

DUCK LE KUMQUAT$46.00

BBQ BANNOCKBURN CHICKEN$36.00

Sides

Nashi Pear & Apple Slaw$14.00

Wok Tossed Chinese Broccoli$14.00

Fragrant Jasmine Rice$5.00

Flaky Roti$8.00

Sweet

Thai Tea Tart$12.00

Coconut Ice Cream$6.00

Warm Roti Apple Pie $14.00

Chef's Selection

Let us feed and please you $79.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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