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Ganesh is brought to you from the team behind Bodega Ramen. As Obs locals themselves, they have taken over the institution that is Cafe Ganesh in Observatory now Ganesh. It remains a space synonymous with crayfish samoosas, late-night conversations, live music, sharing of quarts and a meeting space for friends, locals, artists, students and activists. The building has been given a facelift and the restaurant at the back has been turned into a small Thai Street Food restaurant. Embracing Thai Kitsch and the street food flavours and experience the three owners (Ryan, Bryn and Jade) had while travelling Thailand together.

Ganesh host's weekly music events on Thursday at 7pm in the bar area and on Sunday from 4pm. Thursdays focus on Vinyl Selectors and Jazz - please check their Instagram for what's on. On Sunday's the focus is on ambient and experimental music and two Thai Curries are served. No bookings taken.

Please note that our tables are booked for 2 hours, if you would like to stay longer please leave us a note when booking.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 21h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 18h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 16h00 - 22h00

Reviews (172)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.8
  • Gabriela P. Dined: 1 day ago
    2.8
    Food 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Dec 25
    Unfortunately the yellowtail soup was lukewarm and tasted like they have just added some artificial stock powder, you could taste it and feel the texture of the stock still not melted. The yellowtail pieces were hard, not fresh… I love Ganesh but this was very dissapointing. Waiters were lovely people but we were serviced by two, and one did not place the order, so we had to wait from the start when they realised

  • Tom H. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Dec 25
    Last night we were actually saying that we should make Ganesh a weekly thing, because it's such a lovely, positive experience - delicious, friendly, unpretentious, delicious again.... The only thing I could really fault is that it's pretty noisy in the more enclosed Kitchen area, so for people with less-than-perfect (or just old) ears, try to get a table in the front. That's the only reason I haven't given fives across the board. Back next week, hopefully.

  • Aimee A. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Nov 25
    The atmosphere was lovely and the food was delicious! I would recommend eating here!

  • Jade P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Helen D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Nov 25
    Food alway brilliant especially the Moo Pong.

  • Kevin M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Leila K. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Nov 25
    Highly recommend! Great food and drinks, friendly service, and an all-round lovely atmosphere. Ganesh continues to be an important cornerstone of Observatory.

  • Ann V. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Peter M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Kirstie P. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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