Restaurant
Sam's Thai Kitchen
Shop 1/15 Little St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
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Shop 1/15 Little St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
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Sam's Thai Kitchen serves generous, homestyle Thai street food and a bargain weekday lunch buffet tucked away in Fortitude Valley. Tucked down a quiet dead-end street, this cozy outpost dishes out hearty comfort without the Valley bustle. Midday regulars line up for the self-serve all-you-can-eat lunch—a rapid 60-minute rotation of yellow pork curry, pineapple fried rice, and crisp fried chicken with complimentary black coffee. Come evening, tables turn to hearty set menus for two, centering on generous stir-fries and fragrant stews kept bubbling over tabletop candle warmers.
- Weekday AYCE Lunch Buffet: A rotating 60-minute weekday spread featuring curries, stir-fries, and fried chicken for $14.90, complete with complimentary black coffee.
- Tabletop Set Menu for Two: Three generous sharing mains, rice, and dessert, served with tabletop candle warmers to keep hearty stews piping hot throughout the meal.
- Laneway Retreat: Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street off the Valley strip, offering relaxed indoor and outdoor seating with cold Chang beer.
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Why Choose Sam's Thai Kitchen
Why Fortitude Valley locals and workers choose Sam's Thai Kitchen for rapid buffets, hearty portions, and authentic flavours.
High-Speed Weekday Lunch Buffet
A fast, rotating self-serve Thai lunch buffet is served Monday through Friday for $14.90 ($14 cash) with a 60-minute dining window, regular refills, and complimentary coffee and fruit.
It’s simple, straightforward, and great value for a quick weekday lunch.
Lynn Generous Portions and High Value
Portions across both buffet selections and à la carte dishes are served hearty and plentiful, giving guests exceptional volume and satisfaction at budget-friendly pricing.
The portions here are generous, with dishes served big and hearty.
N H Homestyle Thai Flavours and Street Food Classics
Dishes capture uncompromised homestyle Thai street food aromas and recipes, from Tom Yum soup to fried papaya salad and regional specials.
Most authentic Tom Yum soup I've tried in Brisbane. Absolutely delicious, and the fried papaya salad was insanely good too.
Kalina Rossa Tabletop-Warmed Multi-Course Set Menus
Shared multi-course sets deliver three distinct mains, rice, and dessert paired with tabletop candle warmers that keep soups and stews steaming throughout the meal.
The portion sizes were larger than expected, and each dish was truly delicious, best of Thai cuisine that we have tried in Brisbane. The stew even came with candles to keep it heated during the meal.
AX Quiet Laneway Hideaway in the Valley
Tucked away on Little Street in Fortitude Valley, the shop provides an intimate dining haven shielded from noisy thoroughfares, complete with outdoor seating options.
Lovely service, a super cute atmosphere and seriously good food. I was lucky enough to grab a table outside too, which was perfect considering it’s tucked away in a quiet little dead-end street
Brisbanegirl life, art, food! Flexible All-Day Dining Without Cutoffs
Open all day with continuous kitchen service, the kitchen welcomes diners seeking authentic Thai meals without being restricted to standard lunch or dinner cutoffs.
Love that it always open all day. With no extra charge. So you can drop by whenever you are hungry! Cause not everyone hungry at 11-2 !
Thapanee Kongngoenthong
Most popular items
Customer favourites and signature dishes showcasing authentic flavours and generous portions
All-You-Can-Eat Thai Buffet
Visited Sam’s Thai Kitchen for their weekday lunch and tried the $14.90 all-you-can-eat Thai buffet (Monday to Friday). Honestly, this has to be one of the best value buffets I’ve come across so far.
Lynn Tom Yum Soup
Most authentic Tom Yum soup I've tried in Brisbane. Absolutely delicious, and the fried papaya salad was insanely good too.
Kalina Rossa Set Menu for Two
We ordered the set menu for two, which came with three dishes, two servings of rice, and dessert. The amount of food was very generous and offered excellent value for money.
AX Braised Duck
The Braised Duck is exceptional! I moved to Brisbane as a child in the 80s... Eurasian family 1st Gen... at last a Braised duck to compete with the best in Chatswood, Eastwood, Box Hill... WOW team! AMAZING
Glenn Pereira
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the weekday lunch buffet work?
Weekday lunch features a self-serve all-you-can-eat Thai buffet for $14.90 (or $14 cash) with a 60-minute dining limit. Dishes rotate and are replenished regularly, with complimentary water, hot black coffee, and fruit provided alongside a condiment bar.
Can you order à la carte or set menus instead of the buffet?
Yes, off-the-menu ordering is available. Diners can order dishes à la carte or choose a multi-course set menu for two that includes three main dishes, rice, and dessert, with tabletop candle warmers provided to keep soups or stews hot.
What should you expect regarding space and wait times?
The restaurant is a cozy, intimate space tucked away on a dead-end street with limited indoor and outdoor tables. Peak weekday buffet times can get busy and crowded, with sessions typically filling around 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
What are the parking options nearby?
While street parking on and around the valley can be competitive, parking spots are available at the back of the venue.
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