I ordered from this restaurant which I've eaten at many times. Unfortunately this time, I received stone cold food. Contacted Deliveroo first, they offered me £11 back on a £46 order. Every item was stone cold and took nearly two hours to arrive. Deliveroo down a customer Contact Chaophraya, who said they let the food sit there for 20 minutes and then gave it to the Deliveroo driver but they can't do anything about refunds or replacement food. Chaophraya down 2 loyal customers. Finally, I'll be getting in touch with the ombudsman regarding service/contracts as my contract was not fulfilled by either of these companies. Check the pics Thank you for ruining our evening read more

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The food was great. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Good atmosphere. No wait times get a table straight away. 5/5

This restaurant offers one of the finest dining experiences in Leeds. The first thing to hit you is the beautiful decor. As you ascend the steps leading to the doors there are beautiful water features, plants and buddhas around the entrance. As you walk in there is a lovely reception area by the bar where the decorative theme continues, and carries on throughout the restaurant. The staff are all traditionally dressed and wonderfully polite and the service is very efficient. You are seen to with care, and never over or underlooked. The food itself is absolutely exquisite. My personal favourite is thai food, so I suppose I would be rather biased, but I have never in all the times I have visited Chaophraya, ever been disappointed. So much so, that I always eat the same thing: Gang Kiew Wan (Thai Green Curry) and Coconut Rice. It is phenomenal! The whole dish is infused with so much flavour your mouth is literally watering as you eat. This combined with the whole atmosphere of the restaurant is simply divine. If you are looking for a special dining experience this is one of the most premier places to eat out in Leeds - but book early, they are rather popular! read more

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I have a new found love of Thai food in last year, thanks in part to Chaophraya. The restaurant itself is elegant and the staff are friendly and attentive. I've made reservations on every occasion that I've been and I recommend you do the same, as it suddenly gets very busy and you may be disappointed if you do not plan in advance. The food is delicate and none of the spices they use are over powering. You can taste the flavours of your dish and everything compliments each other. The duck dishes are so tender and juicy that I can honestly say it's the best I've ever eaten. read more

Great place for a family of veggies! Never been here on an evening, but been a couple of times on Sunday afternoons for the buffet. Great value for money, gorgeous food and a great atmosphere. We have been both times with another couple who go regularly, and even though we have 5 kids between us it still feels relaxed. I have to say the staff are fantastic with the kids. Food wise it's as good a Thai as I've been to (although there's a distinct lack of cashew nuts in any of the dishes!). Around 3-4 main dishes available for veggies as part of the buffet, and lots of starters such as tofu kebabs, tempura battered veg, and some amazing little rice cakes with peanut sauce. Will definately be goinh back again, regularly I would say. Just make sure you book if going to the Sunday buffet, as it can get quite busy. read more

This is just the most beautiful restaurant. Walk up to the entrance and with each step you get a little closer to heaven. Golden Buddhas, beautiful staff in crisp uniforms, huge silver platters, a well ordered airy space, a shiny almost art deco bar and glorious hunks of carved wood greet your eye and make your insides smile. The service is impeccable, nothing is too much trouble. There are clearly subtly defined serving areas but, unlike a lot of restaurants, the staff moving between one 'zone' and another don't shuffle past with their heads down but pay full attention and respond to whoever is trying to catch their eye. You are made to feel valued, important and special. And let's face it Yelpers, everyone should have a place to go where they feel valued, important and special...even if it's just the Sunday £10 a head buffet. And it was the Sunday £10 a head buffet that I attended last weekend, along with the best team imaginable to really test Chaophraya's mettle: An elderly lady from Otley, an IT professional with a beard/ waist length hair and a passion for causing himself actual physical pain with the hottest chillis on the menu, his younger brother visiting from Saudi where the customer is king, that chap's lovely Malay-Chinese wife with a passion for cooking and wide knowledge of all the dishes/ingredients on offer, their sleepy 3 year old son and a starving slightly drunk Meato-saurus (Me). If ever a gang gathered around the table with the widest possible range of tastes and needs known to God or Man it was us. We were seated quickly, drinks came fast and we joined the small queue for food. I, naturally, made a grab for Zintra, wanting to absorb her knowledge and (more importantly) avoid being floored by anything too hot as I am a complete and utter chilli weed. I think it's always a good sign when a Malay-Chinese lady whoops with delight at the spread so I followed her lead and was guided though succulent lightly spiced chicken, warm and sweet duck salad, beautifully subtle mussels, rich green curry, crispy beef....soft and yielding noodles.....sticky and creamy coconut rice.......I could go on and on and on. Everything on my plate was cooked to perfection, a hard job with a buffet, especially with seafood. I noticed serving dishes on the buffet were small, allowing them to be taken up and replaced quickly and avoiding anything sitting and 'stewing' for any length of time. This did mean some plates were empty at the first visit but maintained the quality of the food on offer and it's no hassle to pick small and go back often to see what has popped up. Every one of us found something we could really enjoy and I think that speak volumes considering the wide range of tastes our table represented. The only thing I tried that I really couldn't get my head around, and neither could Zintra, was the cubes of bright pink 'fried noodles'. These looked a LOT like rice krispie squares and although being served alongside the savoury dishes they were so tooth-achingly sweet that they added absolutely nothing but distraction from the other tastes on offer. Unless you have a habit of pouring sugar on your beef I'd just avoid them as it does take a while for the taste to leave your palate and everything tastes a little weird for a good ten minutes afterwards. The puddings were lovely light little pancakes filled with a creamy subtle custard- I can't remember exactly what the leaves were that Zintra told us made the green colouring and gave the hint of flavour but I think it was something like 'Pandang'. We poured the coconut milk and diced banana mix over our pancakes and topped it all with fresh fruit. After the heady flavours and spice combinations of the savoury dishes this was the absolute perfect desert. A hint of sweetness but not cloying at all and the fruit was perfectly ripe with good bite to it. I've been to Chaophraya for an evening meal a few times and never ever been disappointed in any aspect so I was suitably delighted to take on the sometimes risky lunch buffet menu and find nothing was any less special than eating there in the evenings. Thoroughly recommended...and they even whisked up an off menu ice cream sundae desert for our small boy contingent. Perfect. read more

Really fabulous charming place) This is my fave place in Leeds, possibly even Northern England. Great food and lovely atmosphere, really attentive Staff and great qualty food. Quite pricey but worth it for a special evening or an event. A little tricky to find as kind of hidden away... The lunch buffet is always a hit, especially on a Sunday but please book in advance. read more

Been here twice this year, once around Christmas and once a few weeks ago. Both times the place was extremely busy, the restaurant is decorated nicely. It is a bit packed together in places, can be a bit difficult to get in and out. And when really busy boy is it packed. The first time I went 5 of us really enjoyed the food that came out. It was very tasty. I would have given it 5/5 on that night. The second time there was 3 of us and to be honest we were not blown away. It was still very good, we had a set menu. The starters were great, but the main courses were lacking a bit of cutting edge I thought. You can mark a good restaurant on consistency and from the two times I have been they are not quite there. Still very good however. But not 5/5 in my book. Final point does anyone else think the name sounds like a STD? Although you dont forget it! read more

Wow what a truly wonderful place. Really, and honestly I do mean this. No sarcasm or anything that isn't utterly sincere. An honest testament to the value of Yelp, as it was on the basis of these afore given recommendations that me and a couple of the girlies decided to dine. The other was on the reputation of another friend as to how well Chaophraya catered for vegetarians, of which we had one with us. The veggie is one of my besties, so it's important that she eats as well as the rest of us meat eating folk; it's awful when a place gets rave reviews, and you want to share with your friends, but when you get there you realise they can't eat most of the things on the menu. Not the case here. I remembered on Rowena's profile she put the Thai Green Curry down as her Last Meal on Earth, so I offered up this recommendation to the veggie, and I had the chicken version of the same dish. YUM! This really has set the bar for Thai Green Curry, as in so many places it is often done to ill effect. Not here, twas gorgeous. Excellent call. I haven't even mentioned the absolutely charming, welcoming, warm and friendly staff, who were phenomenal with our ordering, especially with vegetarians and allergy sufferers and the like. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, fabulous. The restaurant itself is decadent and opulent, without being the least bit tacky. A perfect place for couples when the day turns to evening, and I will be continuing the recommendations to all looking for a gorgeous meal, in a beautiful restaurant, with exceptional staff. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Chaophraya. Like Bibis, it follows Leeds' reputation for having nice restaurants in unusual locations. A little on the pricey side but well worth it. The sticky rice lived up to its name in every sense. Try some; you will see what I mean! The green curry sauce is the best I've had anywhere despite it seeming to materialise a very short time after ordering it. The ambience is relaxed. They haven't skimped on the quality of the furniture and decor. The staff are friendly and welcoming. read more

This is definitely my favourite thai restaurant, and one of my faves in the whole of Leeds! It's not somewhere you can really come across easily unless you're looking for it though, so the word needs spreading!!! Anyway, the first thing you notice is just how amazing the interior is. SOOOO much effort has been put into making it look amazing, and it really pays off. First impressions are always important, but this blew me away! Next, the staff. Again, they were wonderful. They always have a big smile and make sure everything is ok without bothering you. More points! Aaand the food. Just wow! I've had a couple of meals there, but we tried a big group order once so we could try a bit of everything - usually I find a couple of things on a menu that I'm not too keen on, but everything at the table was fantastic. I really can't recommend this place enough. Especially if you have a Hi-Life card (assuming they're still involved!) given the money you'd save. But if you haven't discovered this place yet, go and find it!!! read more

If I'm honest, I was slightly dissapointed when I came here. I had been here before and everytihng was good. On the return visit, I found the service to be a little poor - the lady who greeted me at reception was on the phone and stayed on tehe phone as she took me to the table. They too 10 minutes to take a drink order and the background music was shocking. Food was good, but a littl pricey for what it is. £14 for a curry and rice feels a lot. Leeds has far better Thai restaurants to offer if you're willing to head out of the centre. read more

Holly yum of God, this is some seriously back of the net food. What a little gem of a restaurant. This is food scotty and not as we know it. Well actually it is as we know it but done in a seriously good way. The starters are beautifully crafted pockets of truely tasty treats and the mains do not disappoint either. The tofu is out of this world and as for the puddings...Well order me that crane as I can do some serious damage here on the calorie counter. Excellent selection of drinks too and of course some traditional beers which swill down the goblets of heaven perfectly. Just don't go for cocktails across the road first or else you may end up being a rather pricey bottle of Champagne whilst a little bit tired and emotional. Top banana I say and just another 3 days at the gym required to burn off the booze and sweets. read more

Let's start off by saying the ambiance in this place is killer. For drinks with friends, or a kind of fancy night out, it's a must... ....unless you want really good Thai food. The drinks were phenomenal, the decor is great, the pad thai (a good litmus test for a Thai restaurant) was a little disappointing. Both the pad thai and tom ka had some flavor, but not enough. They also hit one of my biggest pet peeves (or pet hates): too much on the menu. Of course it's great to have choice, but I tend to feel wary of places that have more than 15ish main dishes (25 if they have an extensive veggie selection). It usually means that they haven't really locked anything down, but they do a lot of things in a mediocre way. That seemed to be the case here. I will definitely be back the next time I want to put on heels and a fancy dress and go have swanky cocktails and some simple satay with friends while feeling glam. When I'm craving some pad thai that is the real deal, I'll probably order in or head somewhere else in jeans. read more

Ok... first off - I've not actually eaten here. I was at a Cake club event here yesterday that was very kindly hosted by Chaophraya. I've never actually been in and was surprised by how utterly lovely it is! very modern, chic, yet oriental twist. The food that was being brought past us, smelled incredible (almost enough to make me back away from the sugary delights that I was gorging myself on) and looked to be good portions. I shall be back when not so full on cake, cake, cake. Preferably when it is sunny so that we can sit outside on their gorgeous terrace again! read more

I came here last week for a team xmas lunch. The venue is really beautiful and stylish. being Christmas there was a beautifully decorated tree, but in a twist - the tree was hanging upside down from the ceiling! We had a banquet style meal with an array of starters including some delicious prawn toasts, chicken satay, and marinated pork. After the starters we were brought four main dishes with two big bowls of egg fried rice. Three of the four dishes - beef in black pepper sauce, king prawns with ginger, and crispy pork belly with thai basil - were completely delicious and a total party in my mouth. The fourth, four seasons duck curry, was really tasty, but for me was overshadowed by the others. The desserts were a platter with mini brownies, some kind of other mini dessert (which I think was made with ground rice), and a little snowman made of vanilla ice cream - too cute!! The staff were really attentive and friendly, the service was great. The negatives for me were that no-one took our coats, and as we were in a round booth-y style table we couldn't hang them on the back of chairs, so I kind of ended up having the shove mine on the floor. Also the table was just slightly too small for us to fit all of the plates for our banquet, so we ended up having to put our wine bottles up on the shelves behind us and one of the dishes of rice on a chair! Price-wise, it was a touch steep at £35 per head for the set menu plus £20 for a bottle of wine, but the quality of the food was lovely, so it's probably justifiable. I'll definitely be back with the other half for a date night at some point, but I think it would definitely be have to be for a special occasion for that money, or when there is some kind of special offer on. read more

Great local favourite! Went here with some clients and had a great dinner. Fantastic food in a great atmosphere. Really liked the menu although I've only had the tofu pad Thai. It's so good I have to keep getting read more

I don't know if it's because I'm a right porker (entirely possible) or if it's because Chaophraya portions aren't all that generous, but I'm always hungry after I've been here. They do a special 'Express' lunchtime menu with set dishes varying from £6 to £9, which is pretty good, but again, I think I must have worms or something because I want two lots, wlthough I don't order two lots because then they'd laugh at me for being a chubber. Tasty enough food, dead fancy and authentic interior, friendly and helpful staff, so I'd say it's somewhere to take someone who wants to experience Thai food who hasn't had it before. read more

Oh dear this is just a bit overated. Very ordinary Thai served in a busy bustling central Leeds location. Nothing out of the ordinary food wise but all the bog standard fare is present. Punters are no strangers to the sunbed and there are some great outfits on a Saturday night. It's all good fun and obviously popular with the locals but there is much better to offer in central Leeds. 3/10 - I'd say best avoided!! read more

This place is ok. it used to be better but the service is going downhill. the food is great though.

This place is quite special with its stylish interior and sheer elegance, it is great for couples on a first date. I've been here many a time, both at lunch times and in the evenings. The restaurant was nominated the best in Leeds in 2007 and The Times named it in the Top 10 Thai restaurant! I would recommend the Chaopraya special mixed appetizers (for2) which includes: Chicken satay, tiger prawns in crispy batter, fish cakes, golden bags and spring rolls at 12 pounds. They will accept one hi-life card too! So eat your heart out! read more

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We decided to goto Chaophraya on a saturday night with some friends. It was something of a whimsical decision and we didn't really know what to expect. The first thing you notice upon entry is that it's quite different to what you might expect, with most areas divided up with steps to and from different sections of the building. The decor can be described as busy but quite authentic with the food being excellent. We opted for a starter and main, both of which were great. I can't remember the name of my starter but my main was seabass which was filleted and cooked to perfection. The prices were definitely at the higher end, with a meal for 4 (starter + main + 1 bottle of wine) coming to £125 but you do get what you pay for. We went on a saturday and it was very loud (unfortunately we were seated by a hen party) but I imagine during the week this place would cater for couples very well. Definitely recommended if you like thai food, or just have a taste for something different. read more

Nice spot, decent service. My colleagues' dinners were good, though my crispy pork belly was somewhat bland. I would give it another try.

My favourite Thai in Leeds and i lived in Thailand for six years so i know Thai food. The place is always very clean, and the bathrooms are spotless. The set menu's are a great way to try dishes you would not normally have. I highly recommend the Pad thai with shrimp, a little more expensive than on the streets in Thailand but as yummy. The staff are very polite and helpful, they will let you swop around abit on the menus if you want things a certain way or with a certain ingredient. You can also try the buffet lunch that they do on a sunday which is great value or use your hi life card. I would recommend booking for peak times. read more

I didn't really know what to expect when we ate at Chaopraya but we were very, very impressed! The staff were very friendly and the service was amazing - you don't see service like that in the UK very often! The food was amazing - really, really amazing! Though not cheap it was worth every penny. The atmosphere was lovely, relaxed and intimate, and the wine was also very nice! We will definetly go back - a lovely resturant for a bit of a treat! read more

After reading the reviews of this place on Yelp, I decided to take my boyfriend here to celebrate his departure from the worst job in the world. There was a bit of a hoohaa about booking; I attempted to take him for his birthday last year but even though it was a Tuesday reservations were required. I therefore sent an email at the start of the week, then when nothing came of it I rang to sort it out. Apparently the computer was broken. Later on in the day, I was telephoned again as they had booked me in twice, although expecting four the first time! It was fixed quite quickly though, and at least it confirmed we were definitely booked in! It is always lovely arriving, the decorations are really beautiful and makes you feel that you will have a special evening right from the off. Once we were seated, I was pleased to see that I was facing an indoor water feature which was by far my favourite thing in the room. We started with a shared starter comprising of pork and crab dumpling, chicken satay, prawns in batter, spring rolls and spicy prawn toast. It was all amazing, but the highlight for me was the prawn toast. Interestingly, as it was advertised as spicy I had been reticent about choosing this option; I love prawn toasts but have a feeble spice tolerance. Happily, the spice was more flavoursome than heat. For mains, the boyfriend selected a jungle curry which carried the maximum three chillis. He, unlike me, is a heat fiend. Early on in our relationship he did try and alter my tastes through a series of unpleasantly hot meals, but thankfully soon had to admit it wasn't working. The heat of this jungle curry was so immense that there was some rather excessive nasal and skin dripping which is unusual for him. The upside of enjoying the heat means he can select pretty much anything, whereas for me if I pick something that is too hot (and that is anything that exceeds mild) I have essentially resigned myself to paying for something I won't be able to eat. This often leads to me picking a tried and tested favourite, but on this occasion I was terribly brave and went for Ob Woonsen, which was king prawns and glass noodles in a clay pot. I don't believe they were truly king prawns, more like small lobsters. I have never seen prawns of that size before. They had also been broken in half like small lobsters, meaning I didn't have to brave the heat of the pot with my bare fingers. There was an unfortunate moment where I mistook a chilli for a capsicum and ate it (sob) but otherwise it was amazing. My only sadness? That my stomach was not quite big enough to contain all the food I wished to eat, read more

Don't bother with this place if you haven't book. Arrived at 6pm to an empty restaurant to be told that we hadn't booked and there were seats available at 7:30pm. Spent a fare few pound somewhere else, there loss. read more

I'm from Thai and I can say Chaopraya produces good food. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very luxury. I'd say it's a modern Thai restaurant but I didnt't think their menus are wide enough. Even though they have all the famous dishes on their menus I thought more variations of stir fried dishes and more thai street foods are one of the best try out menus for those who love Thai food. So, if you don't mind about the cost and want a great dining atmosphere I would recommend Chaopraya but for those wanting Thai food and looking for cheaper options I highly recommend Thai Aroy Dee! read more

YUM!!!!! This was first at definitely not my last time dining here! Had 2 courses for 11.95, there was so many nice things catching my eye that it was difficult to choose!! Had chicken satay to start.... the satay sauce was soooo good! And lamb massaman for main which was amazingly tasty! The place also had an extensive cocktail menu, but unfortunately I was driving so couldn't sample and had to settle for a non-alcoholic version! It was also somebody's birthday in the restaurant when we were there... a group of staff formed a little procession and sang happy birthday to an upbeat tempo accompanied with drums and gongs.... a must to embarrass any oblivious friend on their birthday! :) I've seen some reviews say that some of their dishes are not very authentic thai.... but hey, I've never been to Thailand and their food definitely tickles my taste-buds so i'll be back!!! Looking forward to trying out their Manchester branch! :) read more

Excellent restaurant with the best Thai food I have found in Leeds so far. Staff are friendly and so forth - the one gripe I have is that it tends to be a fairly noisy atmosphere and the tables are quite close together. Decor is great if a little.. opulent. Highly recommended for a tasty Thai meal, have been in fairly casual clothing and not had any problems. read more

Great Price, Great food. Not too spicy, so ask for extra spicy if you'd like to heat things up. Some of the best atmosphere in Leeds, very chic, yet pleasant. read more

Beautiful restaurant, ideal location as plenty of car parks surrounding and 2 minute walk from train station. A taste sensation the Food was divine. Only criticism i would say was the service on arriving was a bit slow as we had booked and it took a while to be seated but it was very busy and the food and table service made up for this. You have to see the toilet if you visit, even if you don't need it, its worth a trip. read more

Went to Chaophraya last night for the early bird menu - good value and a good mixed menu to choose from. The red thai curry was really good - just the right amount of spice. The prawn tempura were one of the best i've had. Only downside was that the meal felt very rushed...if I was paying for the a la carte menu i'd expect to be given more time between courses. Will definitely visit again however. read more

The Chaophraya restaurant is ideal for special nights out in Leeds, I have only been once for a reunion with some old friends but it was a great night. The restaurant specialised in Thai cuisine, the food looks very extravagant and it is quite difficult to pick from the menu as I didn't know what most of the dishes were. The atmosphere of the restaurant is really warm; the staff are all Thai and give you a great dining experience. When were there it was apparent that most people were there on dates so it is idle for a romantic night out. The restaurant also has private function rooms if you want to have a special event, when were there was a wedding party in one and they seemed to be having a good time by the sounds of it. The food war amazing, the staff were great, it is a bit of a shame that the prices are quite expensive. read more

Leeds is not short of good Thai restaurants, Sukothai, Jinos and Saba Thai all springing instantly to mind. Chaophraya is very similar in quality to Sukothai and serves a mainstream Thai menu. You will be hard pushed to find anything too far from the well-beaten path, but the food is of a consistently high standard. The surroundings are opulent although at times skirt a little close to what I imagine a Thai Peter Stringfellow's house might look like. The staff are friendly and attentive and the place has a bustling atmosphere, if you want a table on weekends booking is advised. The only note of caution I would advise is to avoid the orange milk chocolate drink that can be ordered alongside dessert. I'm not sure what it was, but it had a strange, almost neon orange glow and contained so much sugar I was twitching throughout the taxi ride home. This small but odd caveat aside, Chaophraya can hold it's head high alongside its Thai competitors in Leeds. read more

Happend to pass by and decided to eat here. I was alone but got a great table and great service. Food was excellent and well priced. Wine list was nice as well. I had the fish cakes as starter, which were delicious and the special if the house for entree. Great portions and although I had at least 4 different people at my table, all were very polite and knowledgable. read more

This has to be one of my favourite places to eat in Leeds. The food is always beautiful, tasty and really nicley presented. Its not cheap but definatly not expensive either. The staff always treat you really well, greeting you with a traditional thai bow when you enter and leave. Last time i ate here there was a birthday party, and the group recieved a tradtional thai drummer to wish them a happy birthday. I would encourage anyone to try this place I am sure you will love it!!! read more

Firstly this is pronounced 'Chow Fryer' (i think!) just so everyone knows what you're talking about!! The food here is lovely, with very good service. You can eat at cheaper places but this offers good food. Menu is quite easy to navigate and there is plenty to choose from. On an evening there is a car park near buy and some street parking. read more

I love eating out at Chaophraya. The atmosphere is excellent and the service is excellent. I would recommend the Tom Yum salad, the mix and depth of flavors are really good. I also love the duck red curry and the fried ice cream. Fantastic restaurant and I will return soon. read more

I've never dined here but if their takeaways are anything to go by Chao Phraya is a pretty darn good Thai restaurant. This is our regular Friday night treat - they don't deliver but are happy for you to go and collect. The dishes are absolutely delicious and always ready on time, the staff are always pleasant and it's great value for money. From what I've seen while waiting for our food, the restaurant is fabulously atmospheric with just enough traditional Thai features not to be tacky. In fact, I'm now wondering why we've never dined in! read more