If your image of an almost city centre Thai restaurant is swish, contemporary and minimalistic -…read moredon't come to Siam Garden. The decor is very traditional, which isn't necessarily a negative, it just depends on your tastes. The somewhat tacky gold statues etc. are dotted around the place, and the wallpaper is out of this world. I've been here a couple of times, the most notable was on a Friday lunchtime when I popped in for something to eat with a couple of friends. I had two courses for £5 or something silly like that. The food was lovely, exactly what I expected - even if it did arrive suspiciously quicky...

Chaophraya is still the one for me when it comes to Thai cuisine but Siam garden is not too far…read morebehind. When I say that I'm talking about the food ofcourse. The menu is ppretty big with probably about a hundred dishes if i was to hazard a guess. If you're an avid Thai cuisine fan you already know the score as to what is on that menu...you got your satays, green chicken curry, mixed seafood with chilli and basil leaves, hot-and-sour beef salad, etc etc What you might not expect if you've been here is the strangely named goong bikini (crispy king prawn pancake rolls with sweet-and-sour dip), or the Chiang Mai 'golden sausages, as well as the whole sea bass cooked with lemon grass and tamarind. The decor again is what you'd expect from a Thai place, slightly cheesy, for me anyway, but welcoming and ambient. If you have already tried Chaophraya then give this a whirl, you'll be impressed with the quality of the food and service and will be few pennies the wiser.

Possibly a bit over hyped, Chaophraya nevertheless delivers a fine meal. They offer both a…read moreselection of prefixed menu samplings or individual menu items if you are in the mood for something specific. I will say none of the options are overly spicy, so if you are looking for heat, you might need to visit elsewhere. With my group, I managed to sample nearly everything and recommend the duck in any form. The coconut rice is also just awesome! The staff is friendly and attentive. They are more than willing to offer suggestions as well. Finally, don't forgot, if you have a birthday in the group, the staff will be more than glad to embarrass them with attention and a song!

This already became my favorite restaurant in Liverpool that I ended up coming here two nights in a…read morerow! Yes, it's that good! I really enjoyed their green curry, it's excellent! Although I was a bit skeptical at first when my friend brought me here because usually this type of posh and über trendy restaurants serve water down Asian food for non-Asian folks. I know how authentic Thai food tastes like because I have been to Thailand and I hang out with Thai friends who taught me how to cook Thai food. Contrary to my low expectations , I was pleasantly surprised by the succulent massaman & chicken green curry. I thoroughly enjoyed all the food I've tried and I was impressed with the sophisticated and contemporary decor as well. This is a great choice for any special occasion, it was the perfect location to meet up with my old friend whom I haven't seen for more than 20 years.

Authentic Thai food served in small but friendly surroundings, Food is excellent and have already…read morerecommended this place verbally to friends who have been delighted by the service and Food. I personally lived in Thailand for two years and can confirm this restaurant as genuine Thai, Thai waitresses and Thai chefs cooking in an open plan Kitchen, bookings recommended as there are only about 20 covers. http://www.sawasdeethai.co.uk/index.htm

Chilli Banana is a Thai restaurant that likes to fuse sweet and spicy, as you can tell from the…read morename. This is the first time I experienced chilli chocolate - a chocolate dessert with chilli mixed in to give it a surprising kick - definitely the most memorable thing from the menu! The food here is traditional Thai with a few twists, but nothing too out of the ordinary. The staff are polite and happy to explain the menu if you're a Thai novice like myself. There are also loads of menu options if you're indecisive, like a set meal for two, starting at £43, or the spring Thai banquet, starting at £22.95. Despite being outside of the city centre, this restaurant is proving popular and I would recommend a few visits to get the taste of it.

Nestled at the start of Lark Lane is the best Thai restaurant outside of Liverpool city centre!…read moreChilli Banana is unique in calibre and flavour compared to most of the Lark Lane establishments, it serves fantastic Thai dishes at very reasonable prices! Having lived in Thailand for 6 weeks over the last few years, I can personally recommend the food here as being so close to the real deal that you expect to see Tuk Tuks going up and down Lark Lane followed by dancing Krishna monks by the end of the meal. I would personally recommend the Thai Green Curry and the Thai Red Curry, although everyone I ate with said that the food was 10/10! The service was great and the food arrived very quickly even though we had expected to wait a while given that it was a Friday evening and the place was very busy!

Every city has what I consider to be Alladin's cave restaurants such as this, a hidden treasure. A…read moreplace where you will find fantastic food at mouth wateringly good prices. A place where ostentatious interiors mean little. A place where good old fashioned friendly and homely service takes precedence over slick uniforms and stiff upper lipped tongues barking out recommendations from the menu. This ladies and gentleman is such a place. Cheap and cheerful (Lunch menu for a poultry £6!!!! ) This little gem is a must visit for those who are suckers for oriental food.

This is a casual Vietnamese place near the Liverpool Central train station. You order at the…read morecounter and pay and they bring food to you. The downstairs feels like a take away place, but the upstairs feels more like a real restaurant. We started with summer rolls (goi Cuon) which were good and tasted fresh. We had an order of 6 shu mai which were also good. The noodle box was also good in a cheap take away kind of way.

Really good pho! It was a good size too. Finished the entire bowl, including nearly all the broth…read more So glad to have found on vacation to hit the spot. Tiger prawn pho had same great broth as pho tai, but with lots of super tender shrimp. Noodle was thick, instead of the typical thin noodles, but was equally good.

Truly excellent and completely unexpected at the Ferry Terminal here Merseyside…read more Green curry is deep and coconut-y satisfying, Tom Yum excellent with heat and lemongrass, and Singapore Tiger draft beer is super fresh. Modern interior and a well-heeled younger clientele bode well for the future down here at Liverpool's great Albert Dock area.

We wandered into this restaurant expecting the view to be incredible from the top of the Mersey…read moreFerry Terminal Building, and the view gets 5 stars. It has large windows giving a gorgeous panoramic view of the River. However, there was no music playing, which detracts from the overall ambience. That is the best thing I can say about this place, because the food was really subpar. I had the Pla Plau, which is sea bass marinated in thai herbs. My first impression was that it was beautifully presented and fragrant! However, the fish was overcooked and rubbery and there were bones throughout the fillets. On a good note though, the sauce was amazing! I imagine that if the fish were properly cooked and deboned, it would have been worth the £20.