Everytime I'm in Scotland, it's a must for me to at least have a meal here. They have two locations, this in Glasgow city center and the other in Edinburgh. That location is beautiful as it looks out to the castle. Dinner with a view. Anyways, the times I've visited this place it has alway been great. This visit we didn't make a booking as it was mid week and during lunch time. When you walk in, there's someone to greet you and take you to your table. The restaurant is in amazing building located in the heart of town. Main dining area is upstairs. I think there's a bar and lounge area on the main floor where hostess table is. The way the restaurant is built. Main dining room is on the level above hostess table. The decor is quite nice with amazing decors and two fireplace on each side. An impressive wine display on both side and there's a little seated area that's above the main floor. Restroom is another flight of stairs up. There's also a little hidden dining area where it's a Romeo and Juliet experience. A little romantic table that's just for you and your spouse that looks out above the main room. If you go up another level, there's the private dining room for special events. Fun dining experience with the sunken seating and a flat screen. Also around the corner from that is more of an intimate group dining experience. I don't know if menu changes seasonal but this visit we tried the three course menu. They also offer a two course. For the price, it was worth it. You choose from a starter, entrees and a dessert. Drink menu was good and they pretty much had a good selections on wine and mixed cocktail. For the meal, a couple of the starters of skewers, chicken tacos which is odd for Thai but good and the chicken karage. Basically chicken nuggets. A single serving of the hot and sour soup. Even though it's a Thai restaurant, it had some mix items. Starters were quite nice and well presented. Entrees, the panang curry, a green curry, pad thai and Malaysian curry. Food was quite flavorful and tasty. For the price it's a bit pricey for Thai but is good. I've always had a good experience and meal each visit. One of my favorite restaurants in Scotland. read more

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We found this spot while visiting Glasgow. We were hungry for something different and the menu here was appealing. There is no sign on the outdoor of the building so just trust the map and go inside - it shares space with an Italian restaurant. The restaurant is gorgeously decorated and fancier than we anticipated. The food we got was very good but the portions felt a little small (maybe that is the American in me), but definitely delicious and worth a stop in. We came in for lunch so not too many people in - we were served quickly and had great service. read more

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The butternut squash curry was the big standout. Lots of depth of flavor, nicely spiced. The tom kha soup was nice, but I've had others that had a little more flavor. The veggie starter sampler was fine, something for everyone. The service was friendly, but very slow and scattered (had to ask a few times for water refills and they didn't always remember). Price is a little high. read more

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You can tell the service is bad when the restaurant is empty, yet it still takes 5 minutes just to set a table. The server was rude and clearly not interested in doing their job -- so I did us both a favor and walked out. Prices were way higher than normal Thai places around town too. Stay away from this location and head to this other place called "THAI-rrific" which is short walk away. read more

Thai in Scotland?! Yup. Not traditional but the sticky rice and the curry were great. I had Beef panang. The red curry had some kick. It looked like a small portion that skimped a little on the veg, but with the sticky rice I ordered on the side it was the perfect portion. My wife ordered the chicken green Thai chili and almost licked the bowl clean! Lol. My daughter is vegan and ordered the tofu green Thai chili and it was really good, tofu was extra firm and texture was cooked to perfection. And the curry was great. Sticky rice was fantastic. Only down side was they didn't serve Thai iced tea. Otherwise the service was pretty good and the ambiance was classy if not a bit pretentious especially for Thai. So I give 5 stars for the food and how clean and upscale this place was. Negatives were the price was a bit high, the service a bit uppity. It was super busy. Seemed like more of a posh Gucci crowd. read more

Chaophraya - The lobby - Lounges Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Chaophraya came recommended in a tour book so we expected a good experience. We were very disappointed. The decor was very upscale and modern so we asked for a table. They placed us around the corner where two women friends were eating and catching up. The quiet was a nice change from the usual noise of restaurants. They seemed to have a noisier room in the distance and initially we were relieved to not be there. The Ted Sakarn Jay vegetarian appetizer combo was well done. We enjoyed that. Then we realized that the waiters were not helping us. We requested a second bottle of water after the appetizer and that didn't come until the hostess came to see how we liked our meal at the end. The mains were edible but nothing to rave about. The hostess was apologetic when we complained about the service and asked her to reduce the optional service charge. My husband said he's never seen me as upset about the service at a meal as I was at this one. read more

Chaophraya - Tofu sweet and sour dish in front and egg noodles in back (dragon fruit was tasteless) - Lounges Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I tried their Thai basil fried rice and it tasted super delicious! We sat in their outdoor seating on a slightly chilly evening and had a great time. I did go inside to check out their interiors since the building looks so magnificent from outside and it looked pretty royal inside too. I would have loved to try out some of their other dishes but this was a short trip. I do think the dishes are slightly overpriced for the quantity but I guess you are paying for the ambience and the location. read more

Chaophraya - Thai Basil Fried Rice with the Singha Beer! - Lounges Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

You walk in and you're floored by overwhelming disgusting incense.. Food Tastes more like Chinese than Thai. Poor service, a crime the charge nearly 5 pounds for rick to go with the tiny amount of chicken, would not return read more

Poor service, mediocre food. The head of house was all smiles but rude, a very unnerving combination. This place was supposed to be a Thai restaurant, I've been to Thailand, not even close; even by American standards this was not good. A plebeian attempt at best. I would not recommend this place! read more

Pretty good Thai restaurant right in the heart of the city. If your looking for an up market thai restaurant with reasonable prices and a rather spicy menu then this is the place for you. The chilli marks on the menu should be taken seriously as the good is seriously spicy and that's from someone that enjoys spicy food. The server must have over heard us talking about it being my wife's birthday and they brought out a cake for her completely unexpected but wow how nice is that? Great service and good food. Well worth a visit. read more

Chaophraya - Thai steamed dumplings with chicken and prawn - Lounges Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

We are Thai household so know legit Thai food. This comes close but the flavors are a bit off. Some of the food is over salted and the rice was just OK. The duck salad app was pretty bad. You need to get grandma in the kitchen. Its a shame, the atmosphere was nice. $135 for two. WAAAAHHHHH read more

Wow people are pessimistic! One of the joys of living in Scotland unfortunately! It was myself who started the talk thread about "Europe's Largest Thai Restaurant" not because I think that correlates to delicious food but because I thought it was a fun and interesting fact and a new restaurant opening in my hometown always gets me excited! I went to this restaurant last night with my partner for dinner for our anniversary (this was 7pm on a Tuesday night). Right from the second we entered the building the staff were AMAZING! They knew exactly who we were and they couldn't have been friendlier or more attentive throughout. The reception area is absolutely beautiful as is the restaurant itself. We shared the Asian Platter to start which was made up of chicken satay, prawn tempura, chicken spring rolls, marinated pork and crispy duck salad. We asked for the prawns to be excluded and to get something else as a replacement and this wasn't a problem at all. Everything was completely delicious. For our mains we had massaman lamb curry with fried rice and eggs noodles and crispy pork belly with thai basil and coconut rice. Again...delicious, delicious, delicious! Great portion sizes and impeccably presented. We also shared a dessert of coconut and chocolate deep fried ice-cream and it was immense! Heart attack inducing but immense! I also drank a flowering tea and one or two (or three or four) Thai cocktails, all of which were yummy and arrived at our table in a matter of minutes. We had no issues what so ever with being kept waiting or not having cutlery or napkins etc. We weren't given any knives but that was because there was no need for them whatsoever as the meat was so soft and tender. I can only assume that the issues everyone else has been having were teething problems. Another word on the "Europe's biggest" thing. The restaurant itself is fairly average in size but what makes this place so big is the huge reception area, the separate private function rooms and the downstairs lounge bar (called the Palm Sugar). So if you have any highfalutin notions that you will only eat in small intimate "authentic" restaurants don't be too put off. Many people comment that the menu is "westernised". Well...we do live in the West and for an ethnic restaurant to be successful they generally cater to their local clientele. Even McDonalds edits its menu to the tastes of the locals! If you want 100% authentic Thai food, go to Thailand. End of.This restaurant should be compared to other Thai restaurants in the area and not Thailand itself...I mean come on! I'm not saying this place is the best Thai restaurant in Glasgow (that would be Thai Lemongrass, hands down) but some people have given this restaurant a lower star rating that the Blue Lagoon chip shop which even by chip shop standards is pretty crap! I've added some photos from Chaophraya. Looks better than the Blue Lagoon to me! read more

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Entering Chaophraya, we were greeted by our Thai host who guided us up the stairs to the Grand Ballroom and to our table. En route, you could tell that the Old Townhouse was renovated to a extremely high standard. The use of colours, lighting and statues made the Foyer Entrance breathtaking. We sat at our table and were shown the menu, the waitress discussed Specials and then left us to ponder. In all honesty, the menu was huge, I didn't know where to start. After a good 10 minutes, we settled for the Asian Platter to start with (£9.95 Per Person) which is "the ultimate starter selection of chicken satay, prawn tempura, chicken spring rolls, marinated pork with honey and Thai herbs. Served with a crispy duck salad". The Chicken Satay with it's accompanying Peanut Sauce literally took me back to the Hawker Stalls in Singapore where I used to buy Satay Sticks to snack on. The Peanut Sauce was nicely flavoured and not overpowering. The Chicken was seasoned and cooked well. I loved it so much I started munching on the sticks the Chicken was on. The Prawn Tempura was light, fluffy & not at all oily for something which is fried. I love Prawn Tempura and sometimes, the Prawns can be overcooked while trying to achieve the right golden colour on the outside, these were cooked perfectly. I dipped the Prawns in the Peanut Sauce to see how it tasted... it works! Thumbs up! The Chicken Spring Rolls were flavoursome, complete with a good combination of ingredients and filled well. The Filo Pastry was crispy, not overcooked and when mixed with some Sweet Chilli Sauce on the side, it was great. I wish we had more of these. Another favourite of mine was the Marinated Pork with honey and Thai herbs, something I would never generally order on the menu. The Pork was a mix of sweet & salty, rich in flavour and had a nice crisp to it. Once again, I tried the Sweet Chilli Sauce and also the Sweet Soy Sauce with the Pork. Both sauces working perfectly. Unfortunately, I was let down with the Crispy Duck Salad. I like Duck, however this was too crispy, too salty and too spicy for my liking. I love spicy food, but for some reason every time I ate some, it caught the back of my throat. Overall, Duck Salad permitting, I loved the Asian Platter and would definitely have it again sans Duck Salad. Next up, I ordered the King Prawns with Ginger (£14.95) which was "King Prawns sautéed with straw mushrooms, fresh ginger, peppers, onions, spring onions, chilli and soya beans". Accompanying this, I ordered Coconut Rice which was soft & fluffy. I couldn't fault this dish at all. The Prawns were a good size, loved the seasoning, the Prawns were soft and tasted great. I also got a side dish of Pad Pak Choi (£3.95) which was "sautéed pak choi with chilli, garlic and ginger". I love Pak Choi and together with the King Prawns and Coconut Rice, it was the perfect combination. My mom, who came with me, ordered the Lamb Shank in Yellow Curry (£15.95) which was a "braised lamb shank with potatoes, garlic and onions in a rich turmeric flavoured curry topped with fried shallots served with grilled pumpkin, lady fingers and broccoli". The lamb fell off the bone, cooked perfectly while being slightly spicy with the Yellow Curry. I couldn't fault this dish one bit, the lamb melted in your mouth & curried vegetables were a nice addition. I wasn't too sure if I could fit in dessert but how could we not? After a short break I had Fresh Fruit Fondue with Chocolate Sauce (£6.55) and my mom ordered Chocolate & Coconut Deep Fried Ice Cream (£5.75). You couldn't really fault any of these desserts. Fruit & Chocolate are the perfect combination! The Deep Fried Ice Cream was crunchy & golden brown on the outside then nice & gooey in the middle. Loved it! Overall, I really liked Chaophraya. It was about time Glasgow had a high-end Thai Restaurant like this. It is pricey but I do think the food is worth it. I would visit Chaophraya for it's Cocktail Menu & Satay alone! read more

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So this was my first time eating Thai food, and I have to say. I am hooked. If all food were are skilfully crafted and put together as this meal was then the world would be a much more elegant place. The food itself was stunning. And the variety of the menu surprised me. Even choosing one of the more traditional dishes, did not mean the food was any less spectacular. I literally couldn't eat any more long before my plate was empty. Yet I kept on going as the flavour and wonderful textures were overwhelmingly satisfying. The presentation of each dish was a work of art. I haven't experienced such variety and flair in such a long time and really I couldn't have asked for more. We watched as a flaming plate of kebab skewers were skilfully lit and delivered to the table. Truly the food is meant to be experienced rather than just eaten. Even the beef in black bean sauce was served into a dish which was so hot the food jumped about on the plate and made everyone's mouths water. The decor in the venue reflects the beauty of the food. Some restaurants would seem tacky and overly decorated with the choice of furnishings in here. But somehow the Thai decor and the aged Scottish building marry together in a wonderful way and puts you at ease in what is truly a classy venue. Negatives? There are none. Within 6 minutes our table of nine were served their meals and not one person complained. The staff operate on a scale of excellence and I couldn't have expected more. The menu is pricey, but that's to be expected. The venue exudes class and formality, yet doesn't overwhelm or feel off putting. I cannot wait to come back and investigate the menu further, and I highly recommend the experience whether you're a Thai food expert or a novice like myself. It's a great starting point and gives a wonderful benchmark to set getting to grips with this style of cuisine further. read more

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Time for another update. 19 of us returned yesterday for a farewell memorial dinner to my dad in one of their private dining rooms. From start to finish the service laid on by the team was exceptional. The restaurant looks amazing and is very grand.. everyone who had not been there before was wowed by the decor and also the food. We went with banquets to share and the food was exceptional. For starters there was everything from the tastiest prawn toast (ever) to tempura prawns to chicken satay. For mains we got to share green thai curry, beef with oyster sauce. Crispy duck, rice and pad thai noodles. The staff did everything they could to help make the day go by without a hitch. From playing in 60's music that my dad would of liked, to allowing us to put his pictures up and even leaving their mobile with us to create a wi fi hot spot for my nephew to be able to do a presentation about his grandad on his laptop. Top marks for amazing service and food. read more

Absolutely amazing dinner there. It was a sorprise to me, because I had no idea where I was going for having dinner. Et voila! chaopraya was! Since we aren't spicy lovers, we order the less spicier of the menu but you can also a spicy one and just asked to put more/less spicy as you prefer. The meal was delicious, really nice and helpful staff and our table had views of Buchanan! We ordered the thai gree chicken curry and the massaman lamb curry! There were really good choices! It's expensive to go regularly, but once every few months is fair enough! read more

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I haven't been here for a while although was just thinking recently I should head back soon as I fancy some of the marinated pork on the sharing platter! And the cocktails! Since I'm on a roll with reviewing, I thought I'd write about the previous times I've been. The first, not long after it opened, I went with Nik and we were blown away by the decor - a lot of money was obviously well spent transforming a beautiful building back to something amazing after life as a tacky shop for so long. All the thai touches, the wooden elephant as you enter, the gorgeous floral arrangements and all the golden statues are fantastic. The food is equally impressive although my mains choice ended up being too spicy for me (the pork belly stir fry) but I LOVED the sharing platter to start. At £9.95 per person it's not cheap but it is packed with different tasty treats. We are both allergic to peanuts so asked for prawn toast instead of satay but have had the platter every time since and just have the satay sticks without the peanut sauce. They taste great with the other dips! My favourite though is definitely the pork and the duck salad is surprisingly nice too as I'm not usually a fan of meaty salads with fruit in them but I love this with the pomegranate (even though the dressing is pretty hot, I can just manage a small portion as it's still tasty depsite the heat). Since then I have also sampled the green thai curry (delicious, I asked for it mild but it still had a good kick without being too much), lamb shank in yellow curry sauce with veg (very, very nice and tender with awesome flavours), grilled prawns (wasn't a fan) and duck tamarind (fantastic and defiitely what I'd order again next time). We've taken both our parents here as well as friends from out of town. It's a lovely venue with great food and drinks but definitely a treat as it's quite expensive. We have taken advantage of their Tuesday offer a few times though, if you order the sharing platter you get a free cocktail or beer! Result! We've never actually had dessert as we've always been so full but I love the cocktails! My partiular favourite is the Made In Thailand - very refreshing with lemongrass and ginger - perfect with spicy food :) Original review on my blog - http://olivedragonfly.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/chaophraya-glasgow-review.html read more

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Such a beautiful place to dine, yet the food is not quite up to scratch. If everything was about presentation- I would give them full marks. A beautiful imposing building that's holds ornate flower arrangements over each floor. The menus are slim and elegant. It sort of sets the expectations a little higher. The food is quite average, yet it is priced up. I was disappointed with my starter that was the tempura prawns. They used an insane amount of oil and it tasted too rich/heavy in the batter. My main was better, the Penang Beef Curry. It was a mild coconut curry with tender strips of beef. I had coconut rice with the dish and it suited it perfectly. This place is an impressive place to go if you want to eat out for an occasion. But you might be letdown by the average cooking. read more

Chaophraya - Tempura prawns - Lounges Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Absolutely decadent, indulgent dining experience with fantastic range of exciting vegetarian options. I had the really smoky, sticky and tasty barbecue vegetable skewers to start and a beautiful and nuanced enoki mushroom and tofu dish for my main. Really splendid decor - like a themed experience while remaining very elegant. Genuinely superb and unobtrusive table service, among the very best I've ever experienced. A phenomenal selection of cocktails with a range of lovely mocktails for the teetotal among us! Genuinely marvellous read more

Chaophraya - Deliciously smoky treat- barbecue vegetable skewers - Lounges Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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This Thai restaurant was a real surprise to us visiting Glasgow for one night only. The setting is very upscale with beautiful decor. The meal we enjoyed very much from a fish dish and tofu stir fry as well. The summer rolls were not the greatest but they were huge but filled with too much lettuce. I would return though not sure I will be in Scotland anytime soon. read more

Not worth it. Very average considering all the hype. We waited for 90 minutes to get our dinner They gave us free orocessco to compensate, but when you're hungry..... I've had better Thai for the price... read more

I love eating Thai food around the world - who knew I'd find my favorite place in Scotland??? Everything about this place is great - a really cool building with seating on multiple floors in multiple rooms, incredibly attentive and friendly service - there doesn't seem to be a waiter assigned to you, whoever is walking by checks on you and gets whatever you need. The food was great - I had a red curry with prawns and sticky rice. But dessert was the bomb - a Thai twist on traditional Scottish sticky toffee pudding (hint: some ginger)! Really great all the way around. read more

Chaophraya - Lounges Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Well, it was my 2nd or 3rd time eating here. It's an uber-cool restaurant, Europe's largest Thai eaterie in fact, located in a renovated Victorian music school on Glasgow's favourite shopping street. The main hall is imposing, and although it has been fitted out to a high modern standard there are elephant statues and Buddhas in every available corner. Its comfy too! We popped in for lunch, service is brisk and friendly as I've found before. I went for the Satay Gai (chicken satay) and the Gang Kiew Wan Gai (Thai green chicken curry). The satay was flavoursome, very smooth, and the curry was just a wee bit different having the aubergine and courgette (thinly sliced obviously) in it. It had a bit of a warming kick, it maybe could have done with a little more. Chaophraya is an exotic restaurant than tries to please everyone, and it does that pretty well. It is right up there with its peers, but perhaps a few more risks with the seasoning and it would be even more to my taste. read more

Fabulous in so many ways. Stylish building with lots of character. Extensive drinks menu with plenty of cocktails too. Lovely, friendly staff that made you feel at home. And the food was very tasty. It was good. However I found the portions a bit average in size. I was looking for big full plates and REALLY hot and spicy (after a week away in the highlands eating lovely but rather plain food). Therefore plate size and spice levels are probably more personal issues of mine! Would definitely visit again next time I'm in Glasgow - but may order a couple of starters rather than just one before starting on the mains! read more

You could be forgiven for thinking deep pockets are needed to eat in Chaopraya's super-swanky dining room, but not so. We weren't wanting to splash too much cash so booked a table for lunchtime. About half of the options on the set menu were either vegetarian or could be made vegetarian with tofu or vegetables. The staff were really friendly and happy to answer questions about the menu. Food-wise everything was cooked to perfection, beautifully presented and tasted exceptionally good. We also had a seat right next to the large open kitchen which looked and smelled great! The cocktail menu was looked too tempting to resist so I opted for the Siam Smile. I think I've found a new favourite! One was enough for lunchtime though, so I went with tap water for the rest of the meal. The portions aren't huge, but no-one had room for dessert and we're all hearty eaters. If you want some swank without breaking the bank the two course lunch menu is the way to go. There were rooms available for private dining, so perhaps Chaopraya is a good idea for a small party. The grand decor definitely gives the place a 'special occasion' vibe. Well worth a try. read more

Wowzers! We did the private dining for my sister's 40th here at the weekend and wow what a place. Food - epic Service - epic Decor - epic Atmosphere - epic Would 100% recommend this place! read more

The good - the food is pretty good, portions are typical size in any SE Asian restaurant. The bad - waited way too long for a table that we had booked; the service is a cluster; EXPENSIVE; no warmth to the place, feels like eating in a side room off a hotel lobby. Before i would go back I would look to see other Thai alternatives locally, check their costs. read more

Well where to start! This was the second time now I had been to Chaophraya. The first time was a disaster, waiting 2 hours for our 8pm table booking and under cooked meals however at the time I was sure that was teething problems! Don't get me wrong if they got the service right it would have been exceptional! I was lucky my meal was nice and I would recommend the beef Penang. My recent time at Chaophraya was a special one my mother in laws 70th birthday! Showing progress our table was ready on time - things are starting to look better!! We were sat in the grand dining room. It was massive. I ordered the Thai fish cakes, I wasn't overly impressed a bit chewy and bland! At this point still finding the service is still not on the ball!! I asked for water it seemed to get forgotten about but alcohol was still reaching the tables. Out come or mains! I went for a change this time - beef with black pepper came with a sizzling plate! It was nice however I'm glad I ordered a side of noodles! There was no indication of weather or not to order sides or what your meal actually comes with. Normally that's fine because the waiter/waitress is upfront and wanting to guide you on your food experience - this was no way was this was in place! My beef was cooked nice and I would recommend the food but I wouldn't be my first recommendation. The service has improved a great deal but not 3 star material! This 3 star is on the improvement and the food! read more

Chaophraya - Lounges Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Arrfhhhhh well worth the price great service, lamb was beautiful. Singha beer imported. It felt like being back in the Paradise of Thailand itself. Great interior and ambience. Very classy. Don't go if you are not able to appreciate the tastes of Thailand! Well worth the price. read more

Chaophraya - Lounges Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Thai fine dinning ! Cruised in here for a date, and ordered several things which I cannot recall nor pronouce. It was good. It was very good. Interior is very nice and i particularly like the table that looks over the main restaurant. It is pricey but you do get what you pay for on the whole. I like thai food, if you like thai food you should eat here also. Remember to book its always busy, I've been turned away twice before due to it being full. read more

Very nice Thai restaurant in the heart of Glasgow.Friendly staff.Good interior design and very impressive high ceiling old building.The food was really good.A little bit on a pricy side, but the place got packed by the early afternoon. Will definitely go again if I am in town. read more

Was here on business so we had a fixed menu for our group on the top floor. Great atmosphere and delicious food. The staff was excellent and very attentive. Had a great sense of humor as well. As you walking in you're greeted by an amazing entrance with thai ensemble galore. Check out the elephants on your walk up the stairs. Enjoyed 4 amazing dishes that couldn't have been better! read more

This place was recommended to me by a colleague, so we went there with relatively high expectations, and there was no disappointment whatsoever - the place lived up to its reputation. I liked everything about it. It's in a very central location on Buchanan Street, so it's very easy to reach by Subway. The building itself was built in 1909 and housed first the Glasgow Liberal Club and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music afterwards, and it's been properly maintained. Naturally, this creates a very nice and cosy atmosphere. There is a wide array of dishes, and there's a lunch offer as well. We selected dishes from their lunch menu, a soup, a starter and two mains. They were all very nicely presented and tasty. There is also a plethora of wines, spirits and cocktails available, as well as set menus from starters to dessert. The service was fast and friendly, the seating was comfortable with a nice view of Buchanan street. The prices are on the higher side, but still reasonable for the experience and quality. I know it's a chain but it doesn't diminish its value. I would definitely recommend this place for either lunch or dinner, and will visit again soon. read more

3 Stars for the Food, 0 stars for the service. We made a reservation over the phone early in the afternoon, on arrival the hostess stand was very chaotic, they'd lost our reservation but said they could still fit us in if we waited in the bar. After a drink in the bar my husband went to see if our table was ready, not a problem they said. We were shown to a table upstairs which was not cleared. We were then taken to another table, also not cleared, then asked to wait in the hall for them to prepare a table. Not a great start. Once finally seated we ordered drinks and a fixed menu. The food arrived quickly but our drinks were another 15-20 minutes after the food and we had to ask a 2nd time for water. At least 3 times during dinner the wait staff came through banging drums and singing happy birthday- it felt like we were at Chuck e Cheese, not a classy restaurant. Food was delicious, but I would not pay their prices again for the low quality experience. read more

Well, to start with the decor is lovely. Usually with past experiences in Thai restaurants I've found decor to be a bit bland and old fashioned, but this looked like Thai fine dining as soon as I walked in! Also I must say I'm never usually a fan of chain restaurants but Chaophraya does not feel like you are in one at all. The food doesn't taste like it either! The last time I went, for main I had chicken pad Thai which I really liked. Nice flavours without being too spicy which is exactly what I'm looking for with Thai. The presentation of the food is also worth a mention - really, really nice. There's also a really nice bar area that you can sit in for ages after you've had your meal for a few cocktails or whatever takes your fancy. The prices are very reasonable, I've been at lunch time for 2 courses and alcohol and spent about £15. I've also been in the evening and not broke the bank. Not bad for what feels like somewhere that could be much more expensive! read more

I've had pad thai all over NYC, and was completely taken by surprise when I had the BEST EVER pad thai at this restaurant located on a tourist packed street in downtown Glasgow. The mango sticky rice was deliciously awesome as well! read more

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Very nice and very plush. What an amazing building and décor! Food beautiful and good service. read more

Food wasn't great. Ordered signature soup and the signature crispy pork belly. Seafood in soup had a smell and the crispy pork belly was chewy instead of crispy read more

Chaophraya - Lounges Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Well, first review but I will be doing some more about Glasgow restaurants and some other. We went to Chaophraya because my gf loved how it looked. A bit risky but was not using yelp at the time, it was in January 2014. First, the place is simply amazing, just because of the atmosphere its worth it. We ordered a la carte because we rather taste things we wanted than a menu, but the menus seem really nice :) Only bad thing to say about the restaurant is that they rushed us a bit because the kitchen was closing soon, yet again a bit our fault because we arrived late, and the service, while nice, was not great. About the food. STARTERS - Prawn satay: really nice and a lovely peanut sauce, though a bit expensive for what you get. want to remark the sauce, was lovely. - Steamed dumplings: really nice, even if not really cheap for dumplings, I think they were more worth it than the prawns MAINS - Spicy Fried Rice with beef and basil: It was quite nice, and a nice price, but I didn't think it was really worth it. Would have rather another main with some side rice probably. Its the chefs signature dish, but Im going back this month and don't know if I will order it again or try some chicken Pad Thai. - Massaman lamb curry: Another one of the chefs signature dishes, totally recommended it was really nice, nothing bad to say about it :) - Four seasons Duck Curry: Same as above, simply amazing. Well hope this helps, I guess modst of the dishes are really nice, but this are probably the ones I can like the most due to my tastes . Enhoy read more

Really liked the food on the couple of occasions I've visited Chao Phraya. I've lived in Thailand, and it feels (and smells!) authentic. What's not so authentic is the bill - pretty expensive compared to other Thai restaurants in Glasgow where the service is much more welcoming. Chao Phraya service feels like a conveyor belt - get you in, feed you, get you out. There's no love or attention and for a setting like this, you really expect more. I'd go back for the corn cakes alone, but I would have low expectations on service. read more