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Jungle Fowl

Vibrant Thai fare in the tropical heart of Far North Queensland.

The dining room at Jungle Fowl.
The dining room at Jungle Fowl.
QUEENSLAND
Address
2/28 Wharf St, Port Douglas

Balance underpins all excellent Thai cooking, and this Port Douglas restaurant gets it just right. The green nahm jim served with raw kingfish, lemongrass and roasted rice powder walks a tightrope of sweet, sour and salty. Betel leaves, sourced 15 minutes down the road, come topped with a textural riot of prawn, coconut, peanuts and pomelo. It’s clear chef-owner Ben Wallace has a deft grasp of Southeast Asian flavours honed in his time as sous chef at Longrain Melbourne. He nails the seasoning in a rich Penang curry of Angus beef and sweet potato, while a sharply acidic lime curd is offset by a sweet rosella sauce in a Thai-inspired take on a classic lime tart. Colourful walls adorned with co-owner Rachael Boon’s murals create a fun, family-friendly space. Frosted bottles of Singha, an approachable wine list and cocktails such as a Thai-style Mojito are ideal refreshments in the tropics, especially after some beach time.

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Jungle Fowl
Thai
2/28 Wharf St, Port Douglas
Price Guide
$$
Bookings
Recommended
Wheelchair Access
No
Opening Hours
Lunch Sun; Dinner Tue-Sun

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