Paladarr is a Cuban word which means a small restaurant in a private home. This was the name of the previous restaurant on this site. When Chaloem and I purchased the restaurant, we discovered to our amazement that Paladarr is also an ancient Thai word which means "A circle of Friends".
We named our first restaurant in the tiny town of Trentham in the Macedon Ranges "Thai Issan", after the mystical North-East region of Thailand where Chaloem was born. So now we are Paladarr Thai Issan!! (If it ain't broke, why fix it?) Chaloem and I look forward to seeing you at Paladarr.
Love,
Bryan & Chaloem
This gorgeous couple recently celebrated their engagement at Paladarr.
29 June 2008
Dear Wit,
We would like to sincerely thank you and your staff for our wonderful engagement dinner at Paladarr Thai Issan on the 21st of June.
We were absolutely thrilled with the evening and appreciate the level of detail and care you went to to ensure it was a success.
We have had many fantastic comments from our guests since the dinner. All of them have commented on what a special evening it was and the brilliant the food and service. They also thought the restaurant was incredibly beautiful and that we could not have picked a more perfect venue for our celebration. We agree!
The experience at your restaurant made us and each of our guests all feel very special and welcome.
We also loved the gift you gave us on the evening - it has taken pride of place amongst our treasures at home.
Please find attached some of our favourite photos from the evening!
Thank you again for such a memorable evening which we will talk about for many years to come (probably a lifetime!).
With heartfelt thanks,
Kyla-Jane and Simon
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Sunday Morning: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Monday Morning: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Thursday Morning: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Saturday Morning: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Other booking times by special arrangement.
Bookings: 03 9499 9477 or email: reservations@paladarr.com.au
MASTER CHEF CHALOEM WILL COOK UP A STORM RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES!
Wednesday September 3rd 2008.
Featuring and exciting new international designer from Bangkok, Nattawat Sivara.
WHY BOTHER WITH ALL THE HASSLES OF HOTEL BOOKINGS!?!
Our Bangkok Condo is now a fabulous holiday destination for our discerning guests at Paladarr! Click here for more information!
GORGEOUS HANDCRAFTED ART PIECES FROM THAILAND WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE AT PALADARR!
Our Bangkok buyer and artist, Puttasak Mara, is choosing a range of exclusive pieces to send to us.
Two minutes walk from Paladarr is the stunning Darebin Park.
Work up an appetite before lunch (see our lunch special offers) or walk it off after! This beautiful park is a tranquil gem ready to be explored. Pick up a walking tour brochure from Paladarr anytime.
Click here for more information!
THAILAND AND LAOS CULINARY ADVENTURES FOR 2009
Our next tour will take place in October 2009. There is a maximum of ten people so book early!
The 2009 Tour!
Mid October 2009. This tour concludes with the amazing Fireboat Festival in Luang Prabang on the Mekong river. These dates are the closest we can get at this point.
Click here to download the full information about the tour details and itinerary.
Local Restauranteur and Theatre Director asks for help to feed and educate impoverished Laotian young people.
Alphington September, 2007. In Mid October, Bryan Derrick , owner of the award winning Paladarr Thai Issan in Alphington, and Director of the Theatre of Transformation Company, is heading over to Laos to fulfil 3 promises:
Firstly to assist the English Department of Suphanuvong University in Luang Prabang, to develop English Courses with the teachers using Drama and Theatre.
Click here for more information!
