Restaurants, Thai, "Glasgow"

Thai Orchid with its deep purple lighting, the gently orchestral music and large photographs of Thailand, provides a welcome escape from Argyle Street. The clientele are largely out-of-towners on expenses, possibly from the business hotels nearby. There…

Chaophraya sits proudly on the corner of Nelson Mandela Place, holding the title of Europe’s largest Thai restaurant. Climbing the small stairway outside, opulence and grandeur awaits in this A-listed building. Enjoy a cocktail on the first floor before…

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…

Thai Siam's unprepossessing exterior in trendy Finnieston disguises a warm and relaxing interior with a neutral colour scheme and Buddha artworks bedecking the walls. The Thai staff maintain a healthy banter with customers, while the cuisine is adapted…

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…

Worth seeking out at the top of Renfrew Street, Thai Lemongrass offers an oasis of calm from the hustle and bustle of City Centre life. Dark wood and warming gold dominate the intimate space with luxury red-upholstered booths, canopied with heavy…

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…