Maikham – Thai
Maikham transports diners to the bustling markets of Thailand, where the air is thick with the enticing scent of charred Satay Gai and the rhythmic thud of the mortar and pestle crafting zesty Som Tum. The experience centers on a vibrant tapestry of textures and tastes, ranging from the savory crunch of traditional rice crackers to the succulent, lemongrass-infused heat of authentic Isaan sausages. Every plate invites a communal celebration of bold, punchy flavors, creating a spirited atmosphere that captures the true essence of Southeast Asian soul food.
Finnegan Way +13607469098 https://www.maikham.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Maikham
Dairy-Free at Maikham
Maikham in Melbourne has 23 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Yum Talay and Isaan Lemongrass Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Maikham
Maikham in Melbourne has 15 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yum Talay, Isaan Lemongrass Sausage and Gang Dang. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Maikham
Maikham in Melbourne has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Goong Makham and Khao Phad Sapparot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Maikham
Maikham in Melbourne has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yum Talay, Triple combo and Tom Kha Gai. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Maikham
Maikham in Melbourne has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Panang. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Maikham
Maikham in Melbourne has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yum Talay, Duck Curry and Yum Moo Yaur. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Maikham
Maikham in Melbourne has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Substitute Garlic Ginger Rice, Substitute Brown Rice and Phad King. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Maikham
Maikham in Melbourne has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Substitute Garlic Ginger Rice and Substitute Brown Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Maikham
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Laab | 68.4 g | 64.9 g |
| Som Tum | 54.8 g | 51.1 g |
| Yum Talay | 13.4 g | 48.7 g |
| Fresh Roll | 93.2 g | 43.2 g |
| Triple combo | 2.3 g | 41.6 g |
| Tom Saab | 8.6 g | 41.6 g |
| Tom Kha Gai | 9.2 g | 39.4 g |
| Nam Tok | 82.3 g | 37.4 g |
| Curry Puff | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Phad Thai | 12.1 g | 23.4 g |
| Duck Curry | 11.4 g | 21.5 g |
| Yum Moo Krob | 6.7 g | 20.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable and casual atmosphere, guests find it a reliable choice for family lunches and relaxed midday gatherings. Reviewers highlight the fine, attentive service that ensures a smooth experience, noting the comfortable
Menu
Appetizers
- Som Tum - $12: Vibrant green papaya salad with green beans, tomatoes, chili, and lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tum Taang - $11: Shredded cucumber salad with chili, lime, shallot, and tomato Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Roll - $11: Spring mixed greens, carrot, purple cabbage, noodles, with a choice of shrimp or seasoned tofu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Satay Gai - $11: Marinated chicken skewers with cucumber relish and peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Niew Moo Ping - $13: Grilled marinated pork skewers with sticky rice and dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khaotang Na Tang - $11: Crispy rice crackers alongside tofu or chicken curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Puff - $9: Curried vegetables wrapped in flaky pastry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Isaan Lemongrass Sausage - $11: Spicy, herbal lemongrass pork sausage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoons - $9: Crab and cream cheese wrapped in a crisp wonton Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Spring Rolls - $8: Deep fried spring rolls with a vegetarian filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peek Gai Sawan - $14: Thai style crispy chicken wings in chili tamarind sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tod Mun Pla - $11: Fried fish cakes served with cucumber relish and chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gai Thod Kratiem - $14: Thai style popcorn chicken with chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goong Hom Pha - $14: Deep fried Shrimp in a crisp wonton wrapper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goong Makham - $14: Deep fried shrimp with tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pla Muk Tod - $13: Golden fried Calamari Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Dishes
- Chicken Avocado Curry - $22: Green curry with vegetables, avocado, and choice of protein Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chan Phad Phu - $21: Stir-fried noodles with tamarind sauce, vegetables, topped with crab Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phad Krapao - $20: Basil and garlic stir-fry with vegetables and choice of protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khanom Jeen - $23: Salmon curry simmered in a lemongrass fish fumet, served over round rice noodles Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Specials
- Triple combo - $19: Phad thai and a vegetarian or chicken red curry with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: lunch
- Lao special - $19: Lao style grilled chicken, papaya salad, sticky rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Tom Kha Gai - $19: Hot and sour coconut soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, mushrooms, vegetables, and choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum - $19: Hot and sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, mushrooms, and choice of protein Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Saab - $18: Lao-style hot and sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, mushrooms, and choice of protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boat Noodles - $18: Classic Thai noodle soup in rich broth with vegetables and choice of protein, served over rice noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Tom - $17: Rice porridge with vegetables and choice of protein Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Salads
- Yum Moo Krob - $20: Crispy roasted pork belly with chili, garlic, lime, cilantro and mint Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Moo Yaur - $18: Crispy pork log with chili, garlic, lime, cilantro and mint Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Talay - $21: Mixed seafood with chili, garlic, lime, cilantro and mint Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nam Tok - $18: Grilled beef salad with chili, garlic, mint, and lime Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laab - $18: Choice of protein or mushrooms with chili, garlic, mint, and lime Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phlaa Goong - $20: Shrimp salad with chili, lime, and shallots Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Curries
- Ghang Kiew Wan - $20: Green curry with basil, vegetables, eggplant, and choice of protein Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panang - $20: Red curry with basil and kaffir lime leaf Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Curry - $22: Duck simmered in red curry with basil, pineapple, and vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gang Dang - $20: Red curry with basil, vegetables, and choice of protein Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Soi - $20: Chiang Mai style yellow curry with egg noodles and choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masaman - $20: Yellow curry with cardamom, potatoes, root vegetables, and choice of protein Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Stir-fry
- Phad Pong Garee - $20: Stir-fried seafood with yellow curry, herbs, and chili Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phad Himmapran - $19: Stir-fried vegetables with choice of protein, cashews, chili in soybean paste, oyster sauce, and soy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phad Moo Sam Chan - $20: Stir-fried crispy pork belly with green beans and basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goong Prik King - $19: Stir-fried shrimp with green beans and assorted vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phad Pak Ruammit - $17: Tofu stir-fried with six varieties of fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phad King - $19: Garlic and ginger stir-fried vegetables with a choice of protein Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Phad Kimaow - $19: Wide rice noodles stir-fried with basil, garlic chili sauce, vegetables, and choice of protein Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phad Thai - $18: Rice noodles stir-fried with tamarind sauce, vegetables, and choice of protein Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bamee Hang - $18: Garlic stir-fried egg noodles with vegetables and choice of protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sukiyaki - $19: Clear mung bean noodles stir-fried with vegetables and choice of protein Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phad Si-Ew - $18: Wide rice noodles stir-fried with soy sauce and vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice
- Khao Phad - $18: Fried rice with carrot, onion, cabbage, broccoli, and choice of protein Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Phad Sapparot - $20: Golden fried rice with yellow curry powder and pineapple Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Phad Num Prik Pao - $20: Garlic chili oil fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Phad Gang Kiew Wan - $20: Green curry fried rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Mun Gai - $18: Poached chicken with garlic ginger rice and black bean ginger sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Add Ons
- Substitute Brown Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Substitute Garlic Ginger Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Extra Vegetables - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Meat - $3.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Maikham
- Is Maikham dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Maikham has 23 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Yum Talay and Isaan Lemongrass Sausage.
- What can I eat at Maikham on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Yum Talay and Isaan Lemongrass Sausage carry the dairy-free tag, out of 23 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Maikham have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Substitute Garlic Ginger Rice and Substitute Brown Rice.
- Is Maikham gluten-free?
- 15 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Maikham?
- Laab, at roughly 64.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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