Magic Mountain Saloon

Tucked away on Little Collins—a deceptively massive, three-tier labyrinth pumping out serious aharn Thai. Forget the standard CBD pub feed. The after-work crowd packing the booths mid-week? They know exactly what they’re doing, zeroing in on the Tuesday and Wednesday $25 steak special. Charcoal-blistered beef aggressively dressed in a punchy soy, tamarind, and fish sauce glaze—essentially a killer riff on nam jim jaew—served alongside shatteringly crisp smashed potatoes and a fiery rainbow slaw. CBD theatre-goers make this their pre-show ritual for lightning-fast, sumptuous banquet spreads that effortlessly flex for the plant-based crew. Cold tap beers flowing. Unapologetically bold, fiercely authentic, and buzzing with kinetic energy. Grab a stool, order the curry roti, and let the kitchen fire it up.