Soi 38 Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC 🍜 Thai

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Opening hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
Friday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 11 pm
Saturday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 11 pm
Sunday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

  • Address38 Royal Lane, Melbourne VIC
  • Websitesoi38.com
  • CuisineThai
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38 Royal Lane, Melbourne VIC

Popular times

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At a glance

  • TypeRestaurant
  • CuisineThai
  • AreaMelbourne
  • StateVictoria
  • HoursOpen 7 days, open late most nights

About Soi 38

Soi 38 brings Thai food to Melbourne in Victoria. You'll find it at 38 Royal Lane, Melbourne VIC.

Thai food balances sweet, sour, salty and spicy in every dish. Australian Thai restaurants range from casual BYO local favourites to modern street-food canteens, and most kitchens will adjust the chilli level on request.

Soi 38 is open 7 days, open late most nights; the venue offers dine-in.

Planning a night out in Melbourne? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Salero Kito and VB Rolls.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in

What to order

Signature Thai dishes to look out for.

Full menu guide →
EntréesChicken satayGrilled skewers with peanut sauce
CurriesPanang curryRich, thick curry with kaffir lime
Stir-fries & noodlesPad ThaiRice noodles, egg, tamarind and peanuts
Salads & sidesSom tumGreen papaya salad

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Closest restaurants to Soi 38

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

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  1. 1
    Salero Kito 🌶️ Malaysian & Indonesian · Melbourne
    30 mSW · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    VB Rolls 🍽️ International · Melbourne
    30 mW · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Remo's Pasta & Tiramisu – Melbourne
    Remo's Pasta & Tiramisu 🍝 Italian · Melbourne
    50 mSE · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    OK Chicken 🍖 Korean · 19 & 20/235-251 Bourke Street, Melbourne
    50 mSW · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    Midtown ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Melbourne
    50 mSE · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Marameo 🍽️ International · Melbourne
    50 mE · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    Mister Munro 🍽️ International · 215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
    60 mS · 1 min walk
  8. 8
    Brunetti Oro ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 140 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    70 mSW · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    Other Side ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Shop 3/188-190 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
    70 mE · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    Cafenatics – 195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
    Cafenatics ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
    70 mSE · 1 min walk

Recommended in the area

Well-documented favourites near Melbourne — with photos, opening hours and contact details.

MoVida – 1 Hosier Lane, MelbourneSpanish & Portuguese

MoVida

1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne360 m away · 4 min walk
Trattoria Emilia – Rear/360 Little Collins Street, MelbourneInternational

Trattoria Emilia

Rear/360 Little Collins Street, Melbourne400 m away · 5 min walk
Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant – 1/79 Bourke Street, East End Theatre DistrictSteakhouse & Grill

Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant

1/79 Bourke Street, East End Theatre District420 m away · 5 min walk
Shark Fin Inn – 50 Little Bourke Street, East End Theatre DistrictChinese

Shark Fin Inn

50 Little Bourke Street, East End Theatre District500 m away · 6 min walk
Frenchie – 15 Collins Street, East End Theatre DistrictFrench

Frenchie

15 Collins Street, East End Theatre District560 m away · 7 min walk
Elchi – 72 Flinders Street, MelbourneIndian

Elchi

72 Flinders Street, Melbourne570 m away · 7 min walk

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Dodee Paidang

255 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct250 m away
Cookie – 252 Swanston Street, Greek PrecinctThai

Cookie

252 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct260 m away

Eating out in Melbourne

Melbourne is home to 536 places to eat in our guide. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, japanese restaurants. Within 25 km of Soi 38 there are 8,495 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Greek Precinct (320 m), East End Theatre District (380 m), Koreatown (970 m), Southbank (1.3 km).

Cuisine mix in Melbourne

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch146
  • 🍽️ International64
  • 🍣 Japanese47
  • 🥟 Chinese45
  • 🍔 Burgers & Chicken31

Frequently asked questions

Where is Soi 38 located?

Soi 38 is located at 38 Royal Lane, Melbourne VIC. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Soi 38?

Soi 38 is open 7 days, open late most nights. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does Soi 38 serve?

Soi 38 serves Thai cuisine. Browse our Thai menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

How can I contact Soi 38?

You can reach Soi 38 by email at [email protected] or via its website.

What is the closest restaurant to Soi 38?

The closest venue is Salero Kito, about 30 m to the south-west (1 min walk). Other close options include VB Rolls (30 m), Remo's Pasta & Tiramisu (50 m), OK Chicken (50 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Soi 38?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include MoVida (Spanish & Portuguese, 360 m), Trattoria Emilia (International, 400 m), Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant (Steakhouse & Grill, 420 m).

Where else can I find Thai food near Melbourne?

Other Thai venues close by include Pochana (100 m), Thai Tide (180 m), Nana Thai (180 m).

How many restaurants are there in Melbourne?

Our guide lists 536 places to eat in Melbourne, most commonly cafés & brunch (146), international restaurants (64), japanese restaurants (47). Within 25 km there are 8,495 venues in total.