It's really difficult to put this amazing restaurant into a category. It doesn't serve average…read moreChinese cuisine, it serves some of the best Chinese cuisine I've tasted in Manchester, and it doesn't stop there. Laughing Buddha offers all kinds of Asian cuisines including Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Singaporean and even Mongolian. The menu (once you get over the quantity of dishes and the squashed typesetting) offers the most varied and unusual choices I've ever seen. Where else can you try Shanghai Pork Pies (£4.90), Duck with Minced Prawn Stuffing (£12) or Mongolian Lamb (£10.80). Not only that, they have 9 different varieties of spare ribs and no less than 19 sauces to choose as accompaniments to your meal. Unpretentious decor, authentic cuisine, and no sight of MSG anywhere. Winner.

I can't actually rate this place highly enough. 5 stars doesn't seem to do it justice. If you're…read moreafter delicious, authentic Chinese then look no further. It is very slightly on the expensive side but after you've tried the yummyness you'll understand why. I've made the horrible mistake of trying new take-aways and always leave disappointed if it's not from here. Don't make that mistake.

I visited Chaophraya for dinner on a trip to Manchester earlier this year, but this was my first…read moretime coming here for lunch. I'm very pleased to report that my dining experience was just as exceptional for lunch as was when I came here for dinner :-)

When I think Thai, I think low key and chill. While not "upscale", it was a nice restaurant. The…read moredecor and ambiance is light, pretty, & relaxing. Pad Thai with prawns - yummy with flavor in every bite! A good amount of prawns in the whole dish. There wasn't a bite or ingredient that I didn't like. I liked that they had different beers and wines from around the world - including Thailand! Great & attentive service the entire time!

Excellent food, very tasty ,authentic Thai food. Price is…read morevery reasonable and portions just right . Place is nicely decorated and clean. Can thoroughly recommend

Great Thai option in Chinatown Manchester. Service was kind and fast. We had the lunch option, but…read morebe careful to check the spice levels of each plate, the chilli's might make you regret your choice. The food was in generous portions, the king prawn spring rolls are a must.

I came here for the lunch special at ~10 pounds for 3 courses, and it was pretty good!…read more I ordered the duck salad, curry noodles with crispy pork, and ice cream. The duck salad appetizer was a o-kay and very spicy, while the curry noodles were delicious, creamy, and instant noodles just made it more flavorful (I know you might prefer fresh noodles over instant noodles, but I just liked the noodles that way) Ice cream was not anything special.

I used to live near this 'restaurant' (actually it is half of a pub) and it actually took me about…read more12 months to try it out as I thought how can a Thai meal be served well in a pub...I was chatting to a friend who said I must try it out. I was sceptical at first, expecting a microwaved meal. How wrong could I be!? We were told on a Tuesday it was curry night - 2 Thai curries with rice for £10. Not bad and not a lot to lose so we tried it out the next Tuesday. We were welcomed by a young man who was very pleasant and he said we can sit anywhere. It has a feel of a pub but this is not a bad thing for an informal bite to eat. The drinks order you have to place at the bar and pay separately as it is 2 separate businesses. This is a strange thing but it doesn't detract from the quality of the food. Also drinks prices are reasonable. The food was served to the table by a lovely woman with a massive smile. The smell as the doors opened from the kitchen was amazing. The presentation was excellent. We hardly spoke whilst eating, it was that good. The penang curry was nice and spicy but full of flavour and the massaman was nice and mild filled with chicken and potatoes. For £10 this place simply cannot be beat on a Tuesday! Even at full prices it is definitely worth it. If you are in early enough you can even get a seat ready for the evening entertainment on a Friday and Saturday which is good if you're into that sort of thing. Don't judge this place for how it looks from the outside as it is an excellent place which deserves to do well.

Great little place. Friendly personal service and food is top notch.read more

This is a great little restaurant near the train station in Shrewsbury…read more The menu has loads of variety, including lots of options for vegetarians. I went with 10 people last week on a work night out, and everyone really enjoyed their meals. The food is freshly cooked with lots of healthy ingredients and the presentation is lovely. Prices are approx £3-4 for a starter and approx £7-8 for a main meal, the portions are generous, but if you can fit in a dessert I recommend the Thai pancakes ;-)

I would describe this place as fine dining veggie experience…read more A great selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes to choose from. For stater I went for deep-fried oyster mushrooms with plum sauce and pancakes - I really enjoyed those, something unusual yet delicious. My halloumi curry deserves top marks as well. Other items on the menu were very tempting as well, I would definitely like to go back to try!

Everything we had was Fantastic! The service was excellent, the restaurant itself was very cute and…read moremost importantly the food was excellent. We will def. Be returning here because there were other items on the menu I didn't get to try. Let me not forget to mention the drinks.... They were also very good. Definitely check them out!

I love Thai food. We have some excellent Thai restaurants where I live, but none can compare to…read morethis gem of a restaurant we found in the UK. The food all tasted so very fresh. It was clear the flavors came from the ingredients and not from any pre-prepared sauces. If this restaurant was in my home town, I would be a frequent guest. But alas, I will have to rely on my memory.

Really top quality thai food. The levels of spices and flavours are perfect. Service is always…read morefriendly and relaxed. I should go more often than i do.

Have visited this restaurant quite a few times when I am in the area…read more We have always thought highly of the food. We've had some great meals, whether just my wife and I, or when there has been a party of 10 of us. I think some people will find the service slightly on the slow side, but I think they forget, every dish is cooked to order it informs you of this on the menu. If they want quick, go to McDonalds! The staff are always helpful, polite and friendly. All in all, a great place to go, just don't expect the kitchen to perform miracles, be patient, and you will have a fab time. The area where I live has many many restaurants and I would be more than happy if we saw this place open in our town :)))

Service was poor (slow, we arrived 6.15 and received our main course at 7.05) with few people in…read morethe restaurant. My wife ordered chicken Satay but received duck? when challenged they said it was a menu mistake but offered no alternate or reduction. Food was tasty and would of be recommended by us if greater attention would have been given to resolving the incorrect dish served.