Thai, Budget, Child friendly

10 places

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Chang Thai Restaurant

29 Cockburn Street, 1 Craig's Close, Edinburgh, EH1 1BN

Just down a narrow close off Cockburn Street, Chang Thai is a hidden city centre gem. Providing a splash of sun in a subterranean space, the decor has a definite beachfront feel, complete with tiki-style bar and shell decorated tabletops. The menu isn't…

Celadon

49–51 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1QF

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…

Dragon-i

311–313 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 3PT

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…

Kitsch Inn

214 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HW

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…

Leven's

30-32 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LJ

A marriage of Scottish and Thai cuisine might seem a doomed alliance, and some of the menu options sound more like a drunken scramble around the kitchen than haute cuisine (lasagne chicken curry, anybody?), but don’t be fooled – this contemporary outfit…

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Spirit of Thai

44 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AP

Sandwiched as it is between two of the capital’s foremost arts venues, the Usher Hall and the Lyceum Theatre, this smallish concern will never lack for footfall. Pleasant and unobtrusive staff, gold-accented décor and soft lighting on small tables…

Tang's

44 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QE

Now into its fifth year, this cosy Old Town venue has established itself firmly in Edinburgh’s growing Japanese scene. There’s a charm to the way chef and owner Qun Tang runs his eponymous restaurant – it’s informal and fun, and popular with students…

Thai Lemongrass

40–41 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HJ

Perched atop the rise of Bruntsfield Place, Thai Lemongrass is a solid bet for those who like Far Eastern fare dispensed with a liberal spoon. The large glass-fronted space is rather draughty and could feel lacking in privacy if you’re after a venue for…

Thairiffic

303 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3HQ

Situated on a first floor in the middle of Glasgow’s pub and club district, Thairiffic offers a calming and attractive space to look down and observe the hustle and bustle of Sauchiehall Street life. The large cavernous space may be sparse on…

Zen Kitchen

138 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5DQ

Zen kitchen serves up unique pan-Asian cuisine. The premises are bright and sleekly designed and the well-laid out menu outlines cooking times, spice levels and potential allergies as well as identifying the origin of each dish. The menu includes small…