Restaurants, Thai

When Sheila Dawson told her husband that she wanted to expand their import Thai furniture business with a neighbouring café she didn’t expect he would import the building on one of his sourcing trips as well. Fresh sandwiches, wraps and salad provide…

Entering from the grey Georgian slope of North Castle Street, the immediate impression fostered by the distractingly named Time 4 Thai is that of a well-turned-out place. The designers pursued a purple theme, with folded plum napkins, mauve chairs and a…

Run by the gregarious Stephanie Lo, Wok and Wine occupies a particular niche at the more elaborate end of Edinburgh’s Chinese dining scene. Beige walls, potted plants and long tablecloths give an upper-crust air that disguises its basement location, and…

An authentic Thai restaurant, Cha Plu serves up delicious cuisine and sleek speciality cocktails in a contemporary dining room. On the vibrant Fulham Road, the experienced chefs at this neighbourhood restaurant previously worked at a 5-star hotel in…

Smart and modern, Dragon-i occupies prime pre-theatre position opposite the facelifted Theatre Royal. The restaurant focuses on contemporary Eastern cuisine, served by friendly, well-organised staff, making it popular with a wide range of customers. The…

Ascending the staircase from the Hawaiian-influenced Tiki Bar downstairs, the aptly named Kitsch Inn is awash with 1950s artwork and memorabilia. The menu is reassuringly small in comparison to similar outfits, containing some of the most popular Thai…

A short walk from Kensington High Street tube station, The Papaya Tree is a modern Thai restaurant. With a contemporary style, it is ideal for romantic dining or parties in West London. Originally one of the first Thai restaurants in London, The…

Given Thailand’s multitude of islands and strong fishing heritage, it is no surprise that Thai cookery enjoys such an affinity with seafood. Few restaurants, however, have married this to Scotland’s bountiful larder as well as Port of Siam. Sourcing all…

Down in a West End basement, Songkran is in its tenth year of serving local professionals and those patrons who look hard enough to find it. The small venue maintains a very personal operation through staff that make that extra effort and does a brisk…

Set in the popular Old Brewery Quarter, the Cardiff branch of Thai Edge may be elegantly modern in its white décor, but the food is the real thing. The restaurant imports its ingredients direct from Thailand, enabling its award-winning chefs to put…

Escape the inner-city landscape and enjoy traditional, authentic Thai meals at Tong Kanom Thai restaurant in a friendly ambiance. Turquoise walls, luxurious fabrics and gleaming wall hangings establish a pleasant decor, and the budget prices found in…

Yee Rah Bar and Grill in the centre of Liverpool presents an exciting dining experience, with an eclectic and varied menu. Dishes include international classics and delicious Thai favourites, which sit alongside fresh pizza, pasta and salad options.

Absolute Thai is an unassuming treasure. On stepping through the curtained doorway, diners feel sequestered from the outside world. The restaurant may be small, but the limited space makes for a feeling of cosy intimacy with small touches of kitsch…

Takeaway review It seems fitting that the 'BKK' in BKK Thai stands for Bangkok – a very Thai city with a Western influence – as the food from this small Finnieston takeaway is similar to that served in the better tourist joints in the hot, bustling…

Small, sparse and brightly lit, Bluerapa has been plying its trade in the unprepossessing Haymarket byway of Torphichen Place for just under two years. Punters in search of fine dining might consider venturing furthering into town – the food here is…

Lying just far enough outside the city centre to be considered off the beaten track, Causewayside is never the less blessed with some decent dining options, of which Celadon is one of the best. The atmosphere is casual but homely thanks to some rustic…

Presenting authentic Thai dishes, Chaam Thai Eatery showcases delicious cuisine made to traditional home recipes. Signature dishes include steamed scallop dumplings or sea bass wrapped in banana leaf. Sister restaurant to the acclaimed Papaya Tree in…

Chaobaby Bullring in Birmingham has carefully crafted a menu of the finest Thai specialities, and serves them in a setting that combines traditional Thailand imagery and atmosphere with modern chic design. Split over 2 levels, the stunning glass-fronted…

Chaobaby Meadowhall in Sheffield has carefully crafted a menu of the finest Thai specialities, and serves them in a setting that combines traditional Thailand imagery and atmosphere with modern chic design. As well as serving dishes offering bold…