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King & I

147-149 James St, Guildford WA 6055, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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147-149 James St, Guildford WA 6055, Australia

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+61 8 6278 3999
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About King & I

Tucked into historic Guildford, King & I delivers rich, unpretentious Thai cooking in an easygoing heritage setting. The dining rooms stay quiet enough to hear your dinner companions—no shouting over ambient noise. Servers in traditional Thai dress ferry out fragrant beef Massaman simmered with potatoes, wok-tossed pad Thai, and bowls of Tom Yum balanced with fresh heat. Regulars tote their own wine to pair with chicken satay skewers, settling in beside lotus-leaf dinnerware while ice buckets keep the champagne chilled.

  • BYO Wine & Champagne: Diners bring their own wine and champagne with low corkage fees, and the team provides ice buckets.
  • Conversation-Friendly Rooms: Multiple rooms spread across a heritage building create a calm atmosphere where conversation flows easily.
  • Traditional Service & Classics: Staff welcome guests in traditional Thai outfits, serving classics like beef Massaman and spicy Tom Yum.
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Why Diners Choose King & I

Discover why diners return to King & I for classic Thai flavours, warm cultural hospitality, and relaxed dining.

  • Consistently Fresh Thai Classics

    Guests consistently rely on classic staples like beef Massaman curry, Pad Thai, and Tom Yum for freshly prepared authentic flavours.

    Wonderful food the Massaman curry is amazing. But all dishes were fresh and delicious.

    Dai Morgan

  • Prompt and Reliable Service

    Takeaway orders and dine-in dishes are cooked and served promptly, ensuring seamless convenience for busy weeknights.

    Every time, the order is right, it’s always quick and always delicious!

    Skyla Rose

  • Costumed Cultural Hospitality

    Waitstaff dressed in traditional Thai attire warmly welcome guests into an environment complete with ornate tableware and decor.

    This is a truly authentic Thai restaurant from the staff costumes and friendly service you are made, so welcome

    Joe Ward

  • Themed Decor and Traditional Tableware

    From heritage leadlighting to leaf- and lotus-shaped dining ware, the dining room immerses visitors in charming traditional Thai aesthetics.

    The decor & crockery were quintessentially Thai which was lovely.

    Trish Solly

  • Flexible and Affordable BYO Dining

    The restaurant operates on an accessible BYO alcohol model with nominal corkage and ice buckets provided at the table.

    They do charge corkage, but supply ice buckets for your wine or champagne should you decide to take BYO.

    Dexcellent Reviews

  • Quiet Multi-Room Dining Setting

    Multiple separate dining rooms within the heritage building ensure an acoustically comfortable setting where guests can converse with ease.

    You can actually have a conversation and hear each other speak unlike so many other venues today.

    Kaye Rowley (Ozkaos)

Customer favourites and classic signature Thai dishes

  • Massaman Curry

    Wonderful food the Massaman curry is amazing.

    Dai Morgan

  • Pad Thai

    Ordered the pad Thai and chicken cashews and it was absolutely delicious.

    Geraldine Insta gerry13love

  • Thai Green Chicken Curry

    For mains we ordered- a small bowl of steamed rice, thai green chicken curry, pad thai & pad prik thai on with seafood.

    Trish Solly

  • Tom Yum Soup

    Tom Yum Soup with seafood was delicious- perfect balance of flavours & heat.

    Trish Solly

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bring your own alcohol?

Yes, King & I operates as a BYO restaurant. You can bring your own wine or champagne, for which a reasonable corkage fee is charged and ice buckets are provided, while soft drinks and juices are available for purchase.

Where should you park when visiting?

Parking directly behind the restaurant can be tight with limited spaces. Guests often use the lane to the back or park in the larger car park on Bank Street just a short walk away.

Should you book a table in advance?

Reservations are strongly recommended for dining in, especially around peak evening hours (around 7:00 PM), though walk-ins can sometimes be accommodated across multiple dining rooms.

What dishes are most recommended to order?

Top patron favourites include the Beef Massaman curry, Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup, chicken satay skewers, and curry puffs. The restaurant also offers takeaway if you prefer to order out.

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