Damn fine! Just came in on the off-chance as we needed some dinner and were a little pressed for…read moretime - serendipity at it's finest. The name suggests this restaurant doesn't take itself too seriously but the food produced here is something quite marvellous. Both the Lady-friend and I were left well-chuffed with our meals. The restaurant wasn't busy at the time (about 6:00pm), whether they haven't caught on yet in the local area or if Thai1 becomes busier a little later in the evening I can't say. Perhaps the lack of customers was the reason for the speedy service too. Whatever the reason, it was efficient and courteous. My something and rice and the Lady-friends noodle thingy were both tip-top. In my experience Thai food is either really good or really bad but credit where it's due, this was some damn fine Thai. I was hankering for something a little higher up the Scoville scale than usual and the meal I had - and I remember this part particularly well - nearly blew my face off. Then, displaying quite a sense of humour, a waitress places a small bowl of extra chilli sauce next to me. Just in case I felt the need to attempt full combustion. All the staff were helpful and pleasant and should I be in the Colchester area again then I shan't have any qualms about returning here. Marvellous, Ian

Good quality Thai restaurant just down from the town centre. We came here on a busy Saturday night…read moreand the place was busy, although the staff were very attentive and made us very welcome. Food was top notch with all the old classics of Green Thai Curry, coconut rice, and Pad Thai turned out very well. The ingredients seemed fresh and well sourced. The spice level was just right i.e. not to hot to burn your lips but strong enough to get you glowing. The waitresses were charming and very pleasing on the eye. All in all a good night had by all. I strongly recommend it.

The worst thai food and experience I have ever had. Will not be ordering again...ever…read moreWhere to start - It took almost 2 hours to be delivered. I called to check on the food and was told it would be there in 10 minutes, 30 mins later I called a number of times again they didn't answer, when I finally got through I was told that they were very busy and our food had just left. Right...45 mins later (bearing in mind we live 3 miles away) it arrived. Vege starter for two was soggy, fried and underwhelming. Worst of all my boyfriend's vegetarian rice dish was full of chicken and was disgusting. They left out the satay sauce from the chicken satay so really just dry chicken on a stick. I called to complain and asked for the manager, spoke to another staff member and was told he was too busy but would call tomorrow..when I will be demanding a full refund, if I ever hear from him. Will never be returning.

Went here for dinner. Very good Thai food (which we'll be going back to try more of) and a nice…read moreatmosphere.

Quite simply THE BEST Chinese take away food in the area…read more Food is prepared in front of you while you wait in their open kitchen, unless you phone up and get it delivered of course. Their hot/spicy dishes actually are hot/spicy. Prices are reasonable and on par with other Chinese take away food in the area. Thoroughly recommend you try them out. Favourite dishes include Singapore Fried Rice and Fried Squid in Salt and Chilli. Very nice and the Singapore Fried Rice is quite hot with lots of chillies in it. Not for everyone I am sure, but for those that like real spice when it says it is spicy will be happy with this one. Although it is not mind blowing spicy though.

Really delicious and authentic Asian food. I ordered the Pho Bo from the regular menu (they also…read morehave a buffet) and was super happy after eating something that promised a fair amount of spice and delivered on that promise. The beef was tender and cooked perfectly and the sprouts still had the perfect snap when bitten into. The broth was so good that I finished most of that too. The chicken Gyoza starter was also delicious and the dipping sauce had the perfect balance of vinegar, soy sauce, and fresh ginger. My eyes lit up when I saw how generous the portions were and the prices are really decent for how great the quality of the food is. The waitstaff were extremely friendly and attentive as well. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants some authentic and super delicious Asian food. I'm probably going back tonight

This is a lovely little resturaunt hidden a small little beach town. I've never really been a lover…read moreof Thai food but recently I've been trying it more often. It's a quaint little resturaunt close to the beach. The food all taste freshly cooked and the service is quite quick. If you don't want to pay for a bottle of water make sure to specify that tap water is fine or a bottle is automatic. I ordered the vegetable tempura which consisted of broccoli, mushrooms, green and red peppers, carrots, zucchini, and baby corn. It was an interestingly good mix with a sweet chili sauce. For the main course I ordered the Sea Bass which was cooked perfectly. They brought out the whole fish but was easy to take apart. The sweet sauce that came with it was also really tasty along with some sticky rice. It's a great family resturaunt, make sure to have a reservation in the summer on the weekends. Weekdays seem fairly open to just walk in.

My favourite Thai restaurant since moving to essex. The starters are fresh and delicious and the…read morepad Thai is so tasty. The curries all taste distinctly different which I don't always find to be the case elsewhere. The stag are always helpful and polite. I had take away once and that wasn't as good. The food doesn't seem to benefit from being boxes up so if you fancy Thai treat yourself to a night out here.

Good friendly staff who are attentive and very hard working. Pad Thai and Red Chicken Curry are…read moreexcellent. Wine list has got some quality Australian and New Zealand wines.

Wow is simply the word to describe this restaurant! set in authentic thai surroundings, served by…read morevery polite, cleanly dressed thai staff, the menu is simply amazing!. Being vegetarian the options available for me were numerous and ranged from deliberately bland to full on spice! I have it on very good authority that the meat based dishes are delectable also. I have visited this restaurant 5 times now and had numerous carry outs and not had a bad meal yet. Go try it you won't fail to be impressed!

Amazing authentic Thai food served by extremely friendly, welcoming staff. Dressed in authentic…read moresmart Thai clothing in a veritably engrossing Thai surrounding of imported wooden art and exquisite ornaments. The food suits the palette of any individual and the chef will cook to your individual taste on request, as mentioned in a previous review vegetarians are extremely well catered for and will not feel left out. We have been visiting this amazing restaurant since it opened a few years back now, many many carry outs have been consumed and many a fantastic night in the restaurant. In short if you want fantastic authentic Thai food then this is definitely the place for you, a veritable gem hidden in the rough.

When I'm in England and get tired of bland English pub food, i always visit Thai Cafe. Great food…read moreand service.

I can't believe I've lived in London since like 2007 and I only found out about Thai Cafe this…read moreyear. I feel like an absolute fucking bellend tbh, spending all my time in fucking yumyums (which has the world's stupidest name and is only fun coz they have those tables that sink into the floor but half the time they don't let you sit in them anyway) when this absolute solid gold TREASURE is one minute round the corner. Anyway, the window seat is right next to some cute fairy lights and flowers and shit. As per usual I embarrassed my dining partner - 2015 Elite Yelper, Luke Y - by announcing that if this was a tinder date he would definitely be getting laid. BE WARNED THOUGH - romantic as it is, that table is draughty as fuck whenever anyone goes out for a cigarette. The food is the most authentic Thai I've had outside of actual Thailand. We ordered like the fat fucks that we are, and had fish cakes, chicken satay, squid and some kind of stir fried pork. I also rate their masaman curry and kanom jeeb dumplings more highly than I can express in words, and their homemade ice creams are fleek af too plus they do cool flavours like coconut and pandan. Your whole experience here is going to be heightened immeasurably by the cuteness of the tiny Thai grandma that serves the food. I just want to kiss her all over her jolly little face. She brings you these little spearmint chewy sweets with your bill that instantly take on the exact texture of pre-chewed chewing gum when you eat them. Maybe they are chewing gum? Either way, I swallow, but that's enough about my personal life LOL. All in all, it's an A+ experience every time. Big up Thai Cafe, I love you.