Carnation Thai Restaurant Wollongong Menu

Carnation Thai Restaurant Wollongong menu gallery

From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at Carnation Thai Restaurant Wollongong presents a broad and well-structured Thai selection that balances familiar favourites with richer specialty dishes. The entrée section highlights items such as Betel Leaf Tiger Prawns, Petite Satay Chicken, Fish Cake, Vegetarian Spring Roll, and Spring Roll, setting a classic tone for the experience. A standout value offering is the $15 LUNCH SPECIAL (Tuesday-Friday, 11.30 am-2.30 pm), featuring dishes like Khao Gai Tod, Khao Moo Grob, Khao Na Ped, Massamun Lamb Shanks, and Padt Kana Mhu Grob, which give diners an accessible way to sample hearty Thai staples. Smaller plates and soups such as Crying Tiger, Tom Yam Prawn (4pcs Small size), Tom Kha Chicken, and Seared Japan Scallop add depth and variety, while the vegetarian section keeps things straightforward with Garden Stir Fried, Stir Fried Asian Greens, and Pumpkin Stir Fried. The specials are particularly appealing, featuring richer options like Crispy Pork Belly, Sizzling Wagyu Beef, Pad Prik Khing Ka Na Moo Grob, and Barramundi with Ginger and Shallot. Grilled dishes including Grill Chicken Thigh Fillet, Grill Lamb Cutlets, and Crying Tiger Wagyu Beef further elevate the protein offerings, complemented by fresh salads such as Crying Tiger Wagyu Salad, Atlantic Salmon Pear Salad, Larb E-Sarn Atlantic Salmon, and Soft Shell Crab with Thai Papaya Salad. Stir-fries span classic sauces like Cashew Nut Sauce, Chili Basil Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Sweet and Sour Sauce, and Garlic and Pepper Sauce, while curries such as Massamun Beef, Green Curry, Pumpkin Curry Chicken, and Panang Curry reinforce traditional Thai comfort. Noodle and rice staples including Pad Thai, Satay Noodles, Cashew Nut Noodles, Pad Se-Ew, and Pad Kee Mao, along with sides like Roti, Coconut Rice, and Steamed Jasmine Rice, round out a menu that feels both comprehensive and consistently Thai-focused.