Best Pad Thai in CBD
Sydney · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 5 venues
The best pad thai in CBD right now is Chat Thai - Sydney (4.4★, 3,535 reviews).
#1 of 5 spot spots in Sydney
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 Level 6/188 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the papaya salad and pad see ew; both are excellent.
★ 4.4 (3,535 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 5 community mentions · 5× called the best · 2 editorial lists · in 2 YouTube reviews
#2 of 5 spot spots in Sydney
📍 World Square Shopping Centre, 9.60/40 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the crispy fried fish; the whole fried fish with mango salad is exceptional.
★ 4.6 (4,042 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 5 spot spots in Sydney
THAI 44
27📍 Shop 44/1 Dixon St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Bangkok No.1 Grapao with runny egg.
★ 4.7 (796 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 5 spot spots in Sydney
📍 Shop 9/1/25 Harbour St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,554 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 5 spot spots in Sydney
📍 Shop 16/363 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 5 (30 reviews) on Google Maps
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