Best Pad Thai in Sunshine Coast
The best pad thai in Sunshine Coast right now is Dee Den Restaurant (score 70 from 2,205 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for pad thai in Sunshine Coast — 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 Sunshine Coast right now is Dee Den Restaurant in Buderim ($$ price tier) (4.8 stars across 2,205 Google reviews), ahead of Honeysuckle Restaurant, Sum Yung Guys Restaurant. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 9,230 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.8★ · #1 leads the field by 5 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Dee Den Restaurant (Buderim) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Pum's Kitchen |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Sum Yung Guys Restaurant (2,587 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 9 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dee Den Restaurant | Buderim | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Honeysuckle Restaurant | Buderim | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | Sum Yung Guys Restaurant | Noosaville | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #4 | Samila Gaeng | Maroochydore | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #5 | Funky Wok | Alexandra Headland | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Level 1/87 Burnett St, Buderim QLD 4556, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the popcorn chicken, Massaman curry, and pork belly; all are incredible.
★ 4.8 (2,205 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 8/4 Ballinger Rd, Buderim QLD 4556, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,280 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Unit 1/205 Weyba Rd, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the prawn toast and crispy rice cake; both are sensational.
★ 4.6 (2,587 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Fountain house shop 5, 23 George street ( cnr, First Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken wings and save room for the coconut sorbet.
★ 4.9 (248 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 1/180 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the soft duck pancakes and red duck curry with brown rice.
★ 4.8 (405 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
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53📍 Shop11, Unit 14/20 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the Wagyu sizzle plate; the spicy Korean noodle is the best dish.
★ 4.9 (205 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 7/63 Karawatha St, Buderim QLD 4556, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the red duck curry; the spicy prawn crackers are a must.
★ 4.8 (277 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 ULTIQA Shearwater Resort, Shop 4/79 Edmund St, Kings Beach QLD 4551, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order yakisoba and menchi katsu; both are ten out of ten.
★ 4.8 (259 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 6/19 Cilento Apartment, 19 First Ave, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
★ 4.6 (660 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 8 - 2 Beach Rd Cnr, Ocean St, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
★ 4.8 (171 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 45-49 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
★ 5 (61 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
Baan Mai
45📍 Unit 5/160 Mudjimba Beach Rd, Mudjimba QLD 4564, Australia
★ 4.7 (246 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Maleny Lane, 38 Maple St, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia
★ 4.8 (144 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 103/11 Eccles Blvd, Birtinya QLD 4575, Australia
★ 4.6 (426 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 pad thai spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 25 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
★ 4.9 (56 reviews) on Google Maps
Common pad thai questions in Sunshine Coast
What's the best budget pad thai in Sunshine Coast?
Pum's Kitchen is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Maroochydore — #10 overall for pad thai.
Where's the best pad thai in Sunshine Coast for a special occasion?
Dee Den Restaurant ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Buderim.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly pad thai in Sunshine Coast?
Honeysuckle Restaurant is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Buderim.
Where can I get gluten-free pad thai in Sunshine Coast?
Dee Den Restaurant is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Buderim.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍜 best ramen in Sunshine Coast · 🍲 best pho in Sunshine Coast · 🍜 best laksa in Sunshine Coast · 🍲 best hotpot in Sunshine Coast. Pad Thai elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Maroochydore · best in Buderim. Q&A: your pad thai questions answered. Nationally: best pad thai in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best pad thai in Sunshine Coast?
Dee Den Restaurant currently ranks #1 for pad thai in Sunshine Coast with 4.8 stars across 2,205 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap pad thai in Sunshine Coast?
Pum's Kitchen is the highest-ranked budget option in Maroochydore.
How does BestDish rank pad thai in Sunshine Coast?
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.