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Jao Nang Thai

261 Warrigal Rd, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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261 Warrigal Rd, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113, Australia

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+61 414 236 535
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Jao Nang Thai

Tucked into Eight Mile Plains, Jao Nang Thai dishes out unapologetic regional Northern Thai flavours you rarely encounter across Brisbane. Diners head here for Chiang Mai signatures alongside street-style cooking that balances heat, acid, and funk without holding back. The kitchen builds everything fresh to order—from the tangy raw prawn salad to rich Hunglae pork curry and aromatic khao soi—meaning orders take a little time to hit the table. Regulars pair generous family-sized curries and fried barramundi with house-brewed Thai milk tea, leaning on the kitchen's made-from-scratch cooking to dial individual chili heat levels up or down.

  • Northern Thai Specialties: Hard-to-find regional specialties like khao soi noodle soup, pork Hunglae curry, and street-style raw prawn salad.
  • Made-to-Order Scratch Cooking: Every dish and drink is cooked to order from scratch, letting guests tweak spice and seasoning profiles.
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Why Choose Jao Nang Thai

Authentic regional Northern Thai cuisine, scratch cooking customized to your palate, and generous portions for shared feasts.

  • Hard-to-Find Northern Thai Dishes

    Specialised regional Northern dishes like Chiang Mai khao soi and hunglae pork curry bring rare, punchy flavours seldom seen on conventional menus.

    Their menu features dishes from northern Thailand, which I'm told is less commonly found in Brisbane's Thai restaurants.

    Winston Wong

  • Uncompromised Street-Level Intensity

    Diners seeking genuine street-level intensity find authentic profiles like tom sap and raw prawn salad served without mellowed-down seasonings.

    Some of the choices are so unique that I could seldom find in other Thai restaurant. Food is in generous portion and authentic.

    Katy Kong

  • Custom Seasoning and Spice Levels

    Every recipe and beverage is made from scratch on demand, with the kitchen actively tweaking sour, salty, sweet, or chili levels to guest tastes.

    Most of their sauces can be tweaked to adjust dimensions of salty, sour, spicy, and sweet - just let the staff know when ordering

    Winston Wong

  • Freshly Prepared Scratch Cooking

    Because food and drinks are prepared completely to order rather than pre-batched, dishes arrive piping hot, vibrant, and bursting with fresh aromatics.

    everything was freshly made, nothing is pre-made even the drink.

    Emma Chen

  • Generous Feasts for Celebrations

    Substantial serving sizes across shareable curries, whole fish, and stir-fries make it effortless to feed large family gatherings and celebratory groups.

    This Thai restaurant is a culinary delight, offering generous portions and exquisite flavors in every dish.

    Ashley Huang

  • Relaxed Setting for Family Dining

    A welcoming dining room with comfortable table spacing ensures friend groups and families can enjoy communal meals without feeling rushed.

    The environment is very family friendly with plenty of spacing between tables. The food is very authentic Thai food and portions are very generous

    Aisen L

Most-celebrated regional dishes and signature curries, prepared fresh to order

  • Raw Prawn Salad

    Raw prawn is so nice.

    Katy Kong

  • Duck Curry

    The duck curry is strong and tasty.

    Navi Inside

  • Tom Yum Soup

    The Tom Yum soup !! We loved it!!

    Jessica Choo

  • Soft Shell Crab Curry

    Their crab curry was very good. I enjoyed the crab because it was soft and fried well.

    Jeongin Lee

Other favorites

House-made beverages and traditional sides to round out your Thai meal

  • Thai Milk Tea

    freshly made Thai milk tea went with the savory dishes well

    Aisen L

  • Coconut Rice

    Love the coconut rice.

    Navi Inside

  • Sticky Rice

    sticky rice recommended by the boss. It was very delicious and fresh.

    Hsiao Fen Wang

  • Roti

    Roti, $3 each

    Winston Wong

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful culinary hospitality and personalized touches that elevate your dining experience.

  • Tableside Chef Check-Ins

    Despite managing high kitchen volume, the chefs step out to greet and converse directly with diners during cooking waits.

  • Custom Flavour Tuning

    Kitchen teams tailor individual sauce profiles on request, allowing diners to dial in specific balances of salty, sour, spicy, and sweet.

  • Complimentary Table Crackers

    The kitchen offers complimentary crackers to guests at the table while made-to-order dishes are prepared from scratch.

  • Personalised Heat & Pairing Guidance

    Staff actively recommend specialty items like sticky rice and guide guests on specific whole chili counts to match their heat comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect Made-to-Order Wait Times

Dishes and drinks are made fresh to order from scratch rather than pre-batched, meaning wait times can be noticeable during peak services. Allow extra time and enjoy waiting snacks while your order is prepared.

Customize Your Spice Level

The kitchen's authentic heat level is robust and uncompromising. If you prefer a milder meal, let staff know when ordering so they can reduce the chilies and balance the salty, sour, spicy, and sweet notes.

Reserve Ahead for Special Dishes

The restaurant fills up quickly during peak lunch and weekend dinner services. Booking ahead is strongly advised, especially if you wish to check the daily availability of specialty Northern Thai dishes.

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