Restaurant
Soi 38 Adelaide
74 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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74 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Soi 38 delivers regional Thai dining with sharp precision and serious swagger on Pirie Street. Adelaide diners know to snag a stool at the kitchen counter just to watch Terry work the woks. Out front, the room hums with sanook—lively yet tuned with sound-absorbing decor so you can actually talk. Regulars trade tips on the crisp chive cakes with dark dipping sauce and tender green curry beef brisket. The kitchen handles vegan shifts and strict allergen requests without blunting spice, sending out charred lamb skewers, fiery som tum, and warm roti paired with South Australian pours.
- Kitchen Counter Action: Counter seating places diners right in front of the kitchen team crafting regional Thai dishes.
- Pan-Fried Chive Cakes: Crispy pan-fried cakes paired with a rich dark dipping sauce stand as a staple order.
- Rigorous Dietary Care: Menus adapt across vegetarian, vegan, and strict allergen needs like mushroom and gluten restrictions without dulling spice.
- Acoustic Dining Space: The dining room incorporates acoustic furnishings to buffer background noise for clear conversation.
What's On at Soi 38 Adelaide
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Soi 38
Discover why diners choose Soi 38 for refined regional Thai cuisine, seamless allergy hospitality, and intimate celebrations.
Elevated Regional Thai Gastronomy
Chef Terry delivers regional Thai recipes executed with complex balance, creative refinement, and tasting banquets that elevate familiar street dishes to fine dining.
Chef Terry's regional Thai cooking is unlike anything else in the city, bold, complex flavours that feel both deeply authentic and thrillingly creative.
Probir Dutt Front-Row Open Kitchen Counter
Seating at the kitchen counter offers direct sightlines into the culinary brigade in action, pairing private dining intimacy with chef engagement.
it was great watching the kitchen in action and to sit in our own little private place.
Sarah Sullivan Inclusive Menus for Diverse Dietary Preferences
Parties with vegan, vegetarian, or restrictive dining requirements are welcomed with comprehensive dedicated menus and allergen adjustments that preserve intense traditional seasoning.
In addition to the delectable offerings, this place caters to a variety of dietary preferences, with plenty of healthy and vegan options available.
Alexander Zhdanov Rigorous Ingredient-Level Allergy Care
Kitchen staff meticulously audit complex ingredients, ensuring hidden allergens like mushroom derivatives in soy sauces are actively checked and eliminated for vulnerable guests.
they made sure that not only were there no mushrooms in any of our dishes, but also that there was no mushroom in any of the sauces.
Lan Nguyen Proactive Milestone & Celebration Hospitality
Milestone events such as birthdays, retirements, and anniversaries are met with polished, thoughtful gestures that eliminate hosting anxiety.
We booked for my birthday and the staff even surprised me with a complimentary fruity cocktail, which was such a lovely touch.
KAH Acoustic Design for Effortless Conversation
Purpose-designed interior acoustics curb ambient dining room reverberation, allowing seamless conversation across tables without strain.
they set up their furnishings to try to reduce sound and as a result of that you get a lovely, quiet restaurant where you can actually hear each other talk.
Lan Nguyen
Most popular items
Signature regional Thai dishes praised by guests
Massaman Curry of Lamb Shank
Massaman Curry of Lamb Shank with Roast Potato, Salted Coconut, Fried Shallot, and Peanut
Kim R Pan Fried Chive Cake
Ordering the chive cakes is a must - I could eat a whole bowl of these to myself, they are so tasty and the sauce that they are served with is insanely good.
Elsie Sutton Pad See Eaw
pad see eaw of scotch fillet
Lan Nguyen Lobster Dumplings
lobster dumplings were exceptional
Jude Hyde
Other favorites
Accompaniments, specialty beverages, and tasting formats
Roti
The hot roti is fresh and so so tasty!
Jude Hyde Pink Lemonade Mocktail
Pink Lemonade Mocktail (TO DIE FOR).
Kim R Beef Skewers
standout being the mouthwatering beef skewers accompanied by an irresistibly delicious sauce that you'll find yourself craving throughout your meal
Alexander Zhdanov Tour of Thailand Banquet
Go for the "Tour of Thailand" for $70 a head chef Terry Nattawoot will take your taste buds where they've never been before.
Sasha Sachs
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches, personal kitchen interactions, and deliberate dining room design that elevate regional Thai dining.
Surprise Birthday Cocktail Recognition
Guests celebrating birthdays are treated to proactive hospitality touches, such as a surprise complimentary fruity cocktail brought directly to the table.
Open Kitchen Counter & Chef Interaction
Guests seated at the kitchen bar can watch food preparation up close and engage in personal conversations with chef-owner Terry at the end of the night.
Meticulous Sauce & Allergen Auditing
The culinary team exercises strict ingredient verification across all house sauces to guarantee allergen exclusions, including auditing soy sauces for hidden mushroom extracts.
Acoustically Treated Dining Room
The dining space is intentionally fitted with sound-dampening furnishings to actively curb ambient reverberation, ensuring tables can hold quiet conversations with ease.
Before you head over
Practical planning tips for reservations, dietary requests, and counter seating at Soi 38.
Book in Advance for High-Demand Times
Secure your table ahead of time through the online reservation system, particularly for peak weekend evenings and early pre-theatre or pre-concert time slots.
Flag Dietary and Allergen Needs Early
Inform the kitchen and floor staff in advance about specific allergen sensitivities, as recipes and sauces (including soy sauces) are actively checked and adapted.
Opt for Kitchen Counter Seating
When standard table seating is full, request the open kitchen counter to watch the chefs at work in a lively yet intimate vantage point.
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