Harry B.

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.

Dijana F.

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.

Roshan R.

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.

David-Allan R.

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.

Lisa G.

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!

Michelle M.

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!

Darren C.

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.

Esther F.

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!

Bex M.

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

Suzanne J.

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.

Amanda B.

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