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Vela Kinn

West End

Updated: Aug 12, 2024

Vela Kinn is a stunning 200+-seater upmarket Thai restaurant nestled within Factory 2 of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream factory buildings at West End Village.

Vela Kinn West End

The striking cavernous venue features burnt orange and timber booths along the walls, circular tables with curved chairs neon lit inset artworks, banquettes and exposed iron girders on the ceiling.

Vela Kinn West End

Offering traditional Thai cuisine taken to the next level with top notch produce and a creative twist,  Vela Kinn also serves killer Thai-flavoured cocktails.

Vela Kinn West End

The menu features a raw section, together with a delectable line-up of street food dishes and flavoursome curries.

Vela Kinn West End

Dishes include the likes of heavenly steamed dumplings in a delicate broth. baked scallops with chilli jam, butter and basil; and raw beef larb (beef tartare , chilli flakes, roasted ground rice & herbs) and crispy eggplant with tangy glaze, with green garnish.

Vela Kinn West End

There's also crispy whole fish with fried garlic, chilli and pepper; fragrant chicken curry; and char-grilled pork neck seasoned with Thai spices, with herbs and selection of dips; and, for something more adventurous,  24-hour cooked ox tongue with pickled egg yolk and salt sesame dip.

Vela Kinn West End

Diners can select from the customisable à la carte menu, banquet menu, or let the Vela team craft unforgettable experiences in their function spaces for your perfect party or group booking.

Images courtesy of Vela Kinn.

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Vela Kinn

Factory 2, West Village

97 Boundary St

West End

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