About Us

Vela Thai is the place to go the next time you are craving a meal just like you remember eating on the streets of Bangkok. We use authentic ingredients, right down to the spices, to make each meal specially memorable. You will love the pad Thai and spicy tom yum soup, along with the curries that are made with just the right blend of herbs and spices. We have a range of items on the menu at Vela Thai, so stop by today with the entire family. They will be happy you did.

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Menu

Pad Cha Seafood
Prawn, calamari, mussel, green peppercorn, fingerroot, chilli, capsicum, zucchini & crispy Thai basil.
$32.00
Chu Chee Salmon (GF)
Crispy skin on salmon, Asian greens, kaffir lime leaves & curry.
$33.00
Crispy Soft Shell Crab & Curry
Broccoli, chinese celery & egg.
$34.00
Prawn Crackers
With satay sauce.
$7.00
Garlic Chive Dumpling
With sweet & sour soy sauce.
$12.00
Spring Rolls - 5 Pieces
With sweet chilli sauce.
$9.00
Roti
With satay sauce.
$10.00
Curry Puff - 5 Pieces
With sweet chili sauce.
$9.00
Prawn Spring Rolls - 5 Pieces
With sweet chilli sauce.
$13.00
Fried Silken Tofu - 6 Pieces
With satay sauce.
$11.00
Fish Cake - 4 Pieces
With sweet chilli sauce, peanuts & cucumber.
$13.00
Chicken Satay Skewers - 5 Pieces
With satay sauce.
$13.00
Spicy Fried Chicken Wings - 5 Pieces
$14.00
Coconut Calamari
$18.00
Tom Kha Soup with Chicken (GF)
A hot and sour coconut soup: mushroom.
$13.00
Tom Yum Soup with Prawns (GF)
A hot and sour clear soup: mushroom and cherry tomato.
$13.00
Chicken Salad (Larb Gai) (GF)
A traditional Thai Isaan (Northeast Thailand) salad: chicken mince, red onion, toasted ground rice and Thai herbs.
$20.00
Grilled Beef Salad (Yum Nuer) (GF)
Cherry tomato, cucumber, fresh herb salad and spicy lime dressing.
$22.00
Crispy Pork Belly Salad
Toasted ground rice and dry chilli flakes and fresh herb salad.
$23.00
Prawn Salad (Pla Goong)
Lemongrass, red onion, cherry tomato, fresh herb salad and spicy coconut dressing.
$25.00
BBQ Chicken (Gai Yang)
With Nam Jin Jeaw dipping sauce.
(Nam Jim Jeaw - A mildly spicy relish of toasted rice powder, roasted chilli, palm sugar, tamarind essence and lime juice.)
$22.00
Regular Fillet
$27.00
Regular Whole
$37.00
Pepper and Garlic Fillet
Crispy barramundi, black pepper, garlic and greens.
$27.00
Pepper and Garlic Whole
Crispy barramundi, black pepper, garlic and greens.
$37.00
Thai Spicy Herb Fillet
Crisp fried barramundi, Thai herbs, coriander, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, chilli and fresh vegetables.
$27.00
Thai Spicy Herb Whole
Crisp fried barramundi, Thai herbs, coriander, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, chilli and fresh vegetables.
$37.00
Tamarind Sauce Fillet
Crispy barramundi, crispy fried shallot and garlic.
$27.00
Tamarind Sauce Whole
Crispy barramundi, crispy fried shallot and garlic.
$37.00
Three Flavor Barramundi Fillet
Crispy fried barramundi, garlic, chilli and crispy Thai basil.
$27.00
Three Flavor Barramundi Whole
Crispy fried barramundi, garlic, chilli and crispy Thai basil.
$37.00
Green Chicken Curry (GF)
Thai basil, bamboo shoots, eggplant and zucchini.
$21.00
Green curry with Fried Silken Tofu
$22.00
Red Chicken Curry (GF)
Thai basil, bamboo shoots, eggplant and zucchini.
$21.00
Yellow Curry of Fried Silken Tofu
Grilled cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, turmeric and crispy fried shallot.
$22.00
Massaman Beef Curry (GF)
A signature curry of Thailand: braise brisket beef, chat potato, sweet potato, peanut and crispy fried shallot.
$25.00
Prawn Curry (GF)
Prawns, turmeric, chat potato, sweet potato, cauliflower and crispy fried shallot.
$26.00
Honey Duck Curry
Roasted honey leg duck, pineapple, lychee, cherry tomatoes, capsicum and Thai basil.
$26.00
Thai Basil Chicken Gluten Free
Fresh chilli, garlic and vegetables.
$20.00
Thai Basil Chicken Regular
Fresh chilli, garlic and vegetables.
$20.00
Cashew Nut Chicken Gluten Free
With sun-dried chilli and vegetables.
$21.00
Cashew Nut Chicken Regular
With sun-dried chilli and vegetables.
$21.00
Chicken Satay Sauce
Roasted peanut and mixed vegetables.
$21.00
Beef with Kaffir Lime Leaves and Lemongrass
Sun dried chilli and mixed vegetables.
$22.00
Sesame Beef
Spring onion, onion, cashew nut & sesame.
$24.00
Prawn Pepper and Garlic
Black pepper, garlic & greens.
$26.00
Honey Duck with Thai Basil
Roasted honey leg duck, garlic and vegetables.
$26.00
Pad Thai Veggie Noodle Gluten Free
A famous Thai dish: rice noodles, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, broccoli, carrot, garlic chives and ground peanuts.
$18.00
Pad Thai Veggie Noodle Vegetarian
A famous Thai dish: rice noodles, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, broccoli, carrot, garlic chives and ground peanuts.
$18.00
Green Curry of Silken Tofu Gluten Free
Thai basil, bamboo shoots, eggplant and zucchini.
$21.00
Green Curry of Silken Tofu Vegetarian
Thai basil, bamboo shoots, eggplant and zucchini.
$21.00
Ka-Na Mhu Krob Gluten Free
Crispy pork belly, Chinese broccoli and garlic.
$23.00
Ka-Na Mhu Krob Regular
Crispy pork belly, Chinese broccoli and garlic.
$23.00
Spicy Crispy Pork Belly
Crispy pork belly, long bean, capsicum and red chili spice.
$23.00
Thai Fried Rice (GFO) Chicken
Chinese broccoli, carrot, spring onion, egg.
$18.00
Thai Fried Rice (GFO) Prawn
Chinese broccoli, carrot, spring onion, egg.
$21.00
Pad Thai Noodle (GF) Chicken
A famous Thai dish: rice noodles, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, garlic chives and ground peanuts.
$18.00
Pad Thai Noodle (GF) Prawn
A famous Thai dish: rice noodles, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, garlic chives and ground peanuts.
$20.00
Prawn Thai Fried Rice (GFO)
$21.00
Pad Thai Prawn Noodle (GF)
$21.00
Pad Kee Mao Noodle of Chicken
Thin rice noodles, Thai basil, chilli and vegetables.
$18.00
Thai Fried Rice of Veggie
Broccoli, carrot, zucchini, spring onion and egg.
$18.00
Pad See Ew Beef
Wide rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, carrot and egg.
$19.00
Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice
A lightly curry flavoured Thai fried rice, cashew nut and carrot.
$20.00
Pad Thai of Crispy Egg Noodle and Prawns
$24.00
Khoa Soi Beef
Khao Soi is a unique curried egg noodle, the signature dish of Chiang Mai: red onion, lemon and chilli jam on the side.
$23.00
Satay Sauce
$2.00
Fresh Chilli
$2.00
Soy Sauce
$2.00
Sweet Chilli Sauce
$2.00
Jasmine Rice
$4.50
Coconut Rice
$5.50
Mixed Veggie (VG)
Stir fried cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, carrot, onion, garlic and corainder.
$18.00
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice (VG)
No egg. A lightly curry flavoured Thai fried rice, pineapple, cashew nut, pea, carrot, broccoli and zucchini.
$19.00
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice (No Eggs)(VG)
A lightly curry fried rice, broccoli, carrot, pineapple, pea and cashew nut.
$19.00
Tofu, Thai Basil and Chilli (VG)
Mixed vegetables.
$20.00
Tofu, Mushroom and Vegetables
$20.00
Tofu Cashew Nut
With sun-dried chilli and vegetables.
$20.00
Roasted Pumpkin and Turmeric Curry (VG) (GF)
Asian greens and mushroom.
$24.00
Chips
$7.00
Chips & Fried Chicken Wings
$17.00
Fried Rice (GFO)
Chicken, corn, pea, onion, egg.
$17.00
Kids Stir Fried Noodles (GFO)
Chicken, thin rice noodle, carrot, broccoli, egg.
$17.00

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147 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 3207

Opening Hours

Monday
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Please note, delivery times may vary.
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3003 West Melbourne, 3004 Melbourne, 3006 South Wharf, 3006 Southbank, 3008 Docklands, 3182 St Kilda, 3182 St Kilda West, 3205 South Melbourne, 3206 Albert Park, 3206 Middle Park, 3207 Port Melbourne