Khao Pla has served Victoria Avenue in Chatswood since 2013, bringing a modern twist to traditional Thai food from chef Pla Rojratanavichai, who combines classical technique with experience across some of Australia's top Asian restaurants. The menu reimagines regional Thai dishes with fresh, sometimes unexpected ingredients, including the award-winning pork ribs recognised in the SMH Good Food Guide, alongside a banana blossom salad topped with a poached egg for extra creaminess against its tangy tamarind and dried chilli dressing. A low-hanging, moody interior with black-and-white styling and Thai street culture on the walls sets a distinctive tone, reflecting the restaurant's reputation for authenticity and trueness to flavour. Corkage applies for BYO wine, and the venue's Chatswood site has grown alongside a sister restaurant in Macquarie Centre. Consistently recognised across multiple years of the SMH Good Food Guide Awards, Khao Pla remains a genuine standout for spicy, innovative Thai dining on Sydney's Lower North Shore.
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