Regent Thai

Adelaide’s Thai food purists are absolutely uncompromising about this O'Connell Street powerhouse. Jam-packed on a random Wednesday at 6 PM—book ahead, seriously. Expect unapologetic, vibrant flavors. Plates of fiercely wok-tossed beef drunken sailor noodles—proper *pad kee mao*. Decadent soft-shell crab. Rich, complex curries loaded with premium Wagyu. The insider move? Ask for your Thai milk tea a little less sweet. Then finish with *khao niao mamuang*—mango sticky rice boldly paired with durian—or a scoop of homemade coconut ice cream. It’s a premium ticket. But the exceptionally warm service and electric dining room make every cent count. Grab a crew, secure a big table, and dive in.