Plern

THE VERDICT

Whip out your notes app, because you’ll want to try Melbourne’s latest Thai-slinging eating house, Plern. Nestled in the middle of Hardware Lane, this spot serves mouth-watering curries in mild, chilli, and burn-your-mouth varieties, melt-in-your-mouth barramundi, steamed and then bathed in chilli and lime broth, spicy kangaroo jungle stir-fry, and punchy pad kra pao boasting chilli, basil, and garlic flavours for mains.  

As for the sides, think crunchy spring rolls dipped in a sweetened chilli sauce, a refreshing papaya salad to cleanse and reset, and a restaurant favourite – crispy chive cakes served with sweet chilli soy sauce for dipping.

Pro tip: sharing is caring! To taste the lot, gather a bunch of friends for this shared-style feast of sticky rice, slurp-worthy noodles, and seafood platters with a twist. Make things a little boozy and bang on an order of fun, fruity, and flirty cocktails, and you’ve found your newest go-to Thai restaurant.

Images: Plern

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