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Best Pad Thai in Canberra

The best pad thai in Canberra right now is Zaab (score 71 from 1,035 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for pad thai in Canberra — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best pad thai in Canberra right now is Zaab in Braddon ($$ price tier) (4 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Thip's Thai Takeaway, Pad Thai Chisholm. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 4,713 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 47 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
Best pad thai in Canberra — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pickZaab (Braddon)
💸 Best cheap eatThip's Thai Takeaway
📊 Most reviewedZaab (1,035 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked15 across 13 suburbs
Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
VenueSuburbPriceRatingKnown for
#1ZaabBraddon$$4.6★Street style
#2Thip's Thai TakeawayBelconnen$4.6★—
#3Pad Thai ChisholmChisholm—4.6★Street style
#4CocoNine GungahlinGungahlin—4.7★—
#5Rice Thai RestaurantCBD$4.4★—
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Pad Thai at Zaab, Canberra
#1 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Zaab

71
📍 2/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Massaman beef; the grilled pork is especially amazing.
Street style$$📍 Braddon
★ 4.6 (1,035 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
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Pad Thai at Thip's Thai Takeaway, Canberra
#2 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Thip's Thai Takeaway

24
📍 Level 1, Shop 15/54 Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Pad Thai and Tom Yum; both are highly recommended.
$📍 Belconnen
★ 4.6 (395 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at Pad Thai Chisholm, Canberra
#3 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Pad Thai Chisholm

24
📍 shop 6/42 Halley St, Chisholm ACT 2905, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pad see ew and barramundi; both are absolutely delicious.
Street styleVegan options📍 Chisholm
★ 4.6 (88 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at CocoNine Gungahlin, Canberra
#4 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

CocoNine Gungahlin

20
📍 Unit 3/45 Gungahlin Pl, Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the drunken noodles; the crispy pork fully satisfies your craving.
📍 Gungahlin
★ 4.7 (360 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at Rice Thai Restaurant, Canberra
#5 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Rice Thai Restaurant

18
📍 Level 2/24 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
$📍 CBD
★ 4.4 (375 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at Joe's Thai Food, Canberra
#6 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Joe's Thai Food

15
📍 20 Sangster Pl, Wanniassa ACT 2903, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the soft shell crab with green peppercorns and the Massaman lamb.
Street styleVegan options$$📍 Wanniassa
★ 4.6 (383 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food Woden, Canberra
#7 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food Woden

14
📍 Unit 1/8 Bradley St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pad Thai and chicken spring rolls; perfectly balanced and full of flavour.
Street style📍 Phillip
★ 4.9 (144 reviews) on Google Maps
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#8 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Drunken Tiger

13
📍 Shop 1/8 Melba Ct, Melba ACT 2615, Australia
📍 Melba
★ 4.7 (133 reviews) on Google Maps
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#9 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Dickson Asian Noodle House

13
📍 Shop 4/29 Woolley St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia
$📍 Dickson
★ 4.4 (903 reviews) on Google Maps
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#10 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Yin & Yum Asian Fusion Restaurant

12
📍 6 Telita St, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia
Street style📍 Bruce
★ 4.7 (121 reviews) on Google Maps
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#11 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food Belconnen

12
📍 roof carpark, enter via, Westfield Belconnen, Lathlain St, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
Street style📍 Belconnen
★ 4.8 (65 reviews) on Google Maps
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#12 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Thai King Manor Restaurant

12
📍 45 Macquoid St, Queanbeyan East NSW 2620, Australia
Street styleVegan options📍 Queanbeyan East
★ 4.7 (103 reviews) on Google Maps
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Pad Thai at SuburbanThai, Canberra
#13 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

SuburbanThai

9
📍 Shop 8/17 Sidney Nolan St, Conder ACT 2906, Australia
📍 Conder
★ 4.8 (125 reviews) on Google Maps
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#14 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Senn Noods

9
📍 Unit G02/27 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🌱 Gluten-free options📍 Braddon
★ 4.6 (253 reviews) on Google Maps
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#15 of 15 pad thai spots in Canberra

Champi Restaurant

9
📍 17 Kennedy St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
📍 Kingston
★ 4.6 (230 reviews) on Google Maps
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Common pad thai questions in Canberra

What's the best budget pad thai in Canberra?

Thip's Thai Takeaway is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Belconnen — #2 overall for pad thai.

Where's the best pad thai in Canberra for a special occasion?

Zaab ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Braddon.

Where can I get gluten-free pad thai in Canberra?

Senn Noods is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Braddon.

Keep exploring: Related: 🍜 best ramen in Canberra · 🍲 best pho in Canberra · 🍜 best laksa in Canberra · 🍲 best hotpot in Canberra. Pad Thai elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. Q&A: your pad thai questions answered. Nationally: best pad thai in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared · best value ($) picks. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.

Frequently asked

What is the best pad thai in Canberra?

Zaab currently ranks #1 for pad thai in Canberra — 4 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews.

What is the best cheap pad thai in Canberra?

Thip's Thai Takeaway is the highest-ranked budget option in Belconnen.

Where is the best pad thai in the Canberra CBD?

Rice Thai Restaurant is the top-ranked pad thai spot in the CBD (Level 2/24 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).

How does BestDish rank pad thai in Canberra?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.