Best Restaurants in Newcastle – Top Places to Eat Across the City

Authentic Thai restaurant with all Thai chefs having many years of experience. Known for hospitality reflecting Thailand as "the land of smiles." Signature dishes include Tom Yum Hot Pot (famous Thai soup with all four Thai flavors), Weeping Tiger (sirloin steak on sizzling plate), Lambshank Massaman (rich curry with vegetables and potatoes), Roast Duck Curry (sweet aromatic tamarind sauce), and Seabass Choo Chee (lightly battered with spicy tamarind sauce).

Step into a slice of Bangkok right on Newgate Street, where authentic Thai street food meets theatrical dining in converted buses and tuk-tuks. This walk-in only restaurant (no bookings needed!) brings the vibrant energy of Thai street markets to Newcastle with fresh, authentic flavors and an immersive atmosphere that's become a local obsession. Located minutes from the train station and next to Chinatown, Zaap offers an affordable, exciting dining adventure that captures the true spirit of Thailand's street food culture.