Nana Thai

Bourke Street’s unapologetic slice of Bangkok. Corrugated iron walls. Plastic stools. Pure, chaotic street-food energy. Thai expats point straight to this charming, tight-squeeze spot for the CBD’s most fiercely authentic eats—and the perpetual queues prove they aren't steering anyone wrong. The main event? Mookata. A blistering Thai-style hotpot and BBQ hybrid where sizzling pork fat drips down to fortify a wildly rich soup base. It’s an absolute flavor bomb. Don't sleep on the wok-charred prawn Pad See Ew—packed with aggressive wok hei—or the Som Tum, shredded fresh to order and spiked with pork crackers. Balanced spiciness, staggering value, and unapologetic grit. Get in early before the dinner rush hits.