Stopped in the other night while on a layover for work with my crew (air hostesses/flight attendants) on the recommendation of another coworker. We had such a nice evening and dinner was delicious. I ordered the Chicken Sateh for appetizer followed by the Green Curry with Prawns and side of sticky rice for my main meal. The Green Curry was especially tasty and had just enough spice/heat, but nothing too overpowering for me. Highly recommend and I definitely hope to return soon. Also note, they do not serve alcohol but it is BYOB if you'd like to bring something! read more

Phetpailin - Chicken Sateh with Peanut Sauce - Thai Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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I really enjoy coming to Phet, I've lost count of the number of times I've been. It seems to suit most people as they offer quite a few vegetarian and fish options and it's BYOB! So it's quite easy and relatively cheap considering you can bring your own booze. It feels and tastes very authentic, smack bang in the middle of china town. You climb up a flight of stairs and into a fairly small dining space, Make sure you call and book ahead of time, they do tend to be very busy. Hardly surprising! The prawn crackers here are to die for and I tend to go for the pad thai, veg or chicken as a main. This dish is huge so I usually don't get anything else as I can barely finish the pad thai. The food is delicious, fresh and full of flavour. I've had the curries here before and they've not disappointed either. I can't see myself tiring of this place anytime soon :) read more

Phetpailin - Thai Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Deciding to grab some quick nosh before a friend's birthday night out we headed into Chinatown. Though a few more well-known Far Eastern places were considered, such as Yang Sing, we thought we'd end up being too late if we had to wait for a table so opted for the less formal Phetpailin to chow down on some Thai. What an unexpectedly excellent choice it was... It's not the biggest of restaurants, probably seating 40 people at full capacity and it was fairly busy with couples and groups when we rocked up with no reservation. For a minute we thought we'd get turned down but to our delight they prepared a table and welcomed us in. They don't serve alcohol so you can bring your own bottle(s) (we opted for Riesling which my learned friend chose to accompany the meal - he was spot on!). Scanning the menu we opted to share starters so chose Thai Fish Cakes, Mee Grob (crispy noodles, prawns, spring onions and tamarind sauce) and Giew Grob (crispy wan-tons). The Mee Grob was by far the favourite of the three, we could have eaten a large popcorn container of it. Each. It was superb. For mains, I had 'Gai Kra Tiem Prik Thai' (stir fried chicken with garlic and pepper) which again, was fantastic and came out sizzling like crazy. I have to admit I was so enjoying my meal I didn't make a note of what my friends had but we all ate with gusto. One of the nicest Thai meals I've had in an age, it's set the benchmark high. Terrific value for money and friendly service. read more

Phetpailin - Gai Kra Tiem Prik Thai - Thai Near Me - Manchester, XGM

In a week of groundbreaking foodie confessions from Jonny Q, I now have to admit that I've never really "got" Thai food. Yeah I always thought it was ok but if choosing to spend my hard earned money somewhere then I'd always plump for Indian, Japanese and Chinese ahead of this. I don't even mind admitting now that I used to smile and nod at the right times when people would talk to me about Thai, but I secretly would just glaze over and be there thinking of some Gyoza or Lamb Nihari while they chatted away! But yesterday was a watershed moment. For I used my handy Yelp app bookmarks folder and thought I'd try somewhere totally new for lunch that was recommended to me. And that place was the Chinatown Thai restaurant Phetpailin. Now I have to admit that I did stand outside checking the reviews on my phone twice before going in just to be sure, but who could argue with such overwhelming positivity. I quickly nipped upstairs between the Chinese florist and Massage parlour and proudly declared "I'd like to look at your lunch menu please?" The lunch menu was £4.95 for 1 course, £6.95 for 2 courses - starters mainly consisted of "quick and easy" like fried spring rolls, salads and the fish cakes (which I went for - not too bad, not as good as my wifes though) and the mains were a choice of 6 dishes ranging from Red and green thai curries and pad thai - with options to have beef, chicken and pork in them (prawns were an extra £1 supplement) I've got to say that the Beef Thai Green Curry was excellent, very fresh, with a good array of vege's in it. My only issue was with my own gluttony as I felt very sluggish in the afternoon after eating so much for lunch! The waitress was very friendly, the setting once inside was of a lovely Thai inspired dining room and I don't think £6.95 was too bad for the fresh lunch I had. Hopefully this will be the start of me moving more into the delights of Thai food and I'd like to sample some dishes off of their exciting evening menu on another visit soon! read more

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Unfortunately, Phetpailin took 1 hour and 30 minutes to produce our order, and that was after two follow up phone calls. This was a Wednesday night. We weren't offered any kind of discount. The food itself was a good standard, not massive portions so if you're hungry I think you would need more than one main dish each. Obviously I was mega hungry by the time food arrived after 9pm, but I still think a starter or extra sides might be a good idea. The nuea pad khee mao (beef with garlic, chillis, lime leaves, baby aubergines and basil), recommended also by Hannah Q is very tasty and spicy. Red curry and pad thai also safe bets, I was particularly impressed with the generous amount of large prawns in the red curry. So basically, I would go to the restaurant for the food but I would never order takeaway from here again. read more

Nestled in the middle of Manchester's China town, this thai restaurant with it's small, upstairs setting has proven to be quite popular over the years. I ate here for the first time a few weeks ago with some other yelpers. The menu is quite large, offering an array of thai dishes to choose from, and an extensive seafood section, which i did find quite strange in relation to the beef and pork sections. We ordered a mixed starter to share. This consisted of Chicken sateh, Spring rolls, Thai fish cake, Crispy wan-tons, Khanom Pang Nah Moo and Paper prawns. For £15.00 for two people i found this reasonably priced. The spring rolls and wan tons were nice, as was the satay sauce. For my main course i ordered the Tamarind Duck which was Duck breast, grilled and sliced, then fried with mixed vegetables ​and tamarind sauce (£9.00) and i ordered a side of sticky rice. I found it nice and flavoursome, and plenty as a main meal. I haven't visited many Thai restaurants in Manchester, but with my favourite Thai place, Siam Smiles, being next door which offers amazing thai food in a relaxed setting for incredibly cheap prices, i feel that Phetpailin may have some huge competition. read more

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Went to Phetpailin as part of the 'Yap on Yelp' series. With a table of 9 I expected service to be slower than usual but was pleasantly surprised by the speedy turnaround of food once ordered. They had a number of large tables throughout the evening and seemed completely on top of things. We went for the sharing platters to start, which were really delicious - the winners for me were the Khanom Pang Nah Moo (mixture of minced pork spread on bread & deep fried) and the Paper Prawn (Whole prawn wrapped in rice pastry stuffed mixed Thai spices). I ordered the ​Panaeng Curry with Beef, steamed rice on the side, for my main. I would have perhaps served it in a bowl rather than the plate it came on (just for aesthetic purposes) but other than that it was spot on - great hit of chilli sweetened by the coconut milk. Great sized portion, which I couldn't finish. BYOB is a great selling point for this restaurant, with the staff more than happy to supply the wine glasses. An unlikely looking place from the outside, with the quiet two flights of stairs making you wonder what you're signing yourself up for, but certainly worth it - another hidden gem in China Town. read more

Phetpailin - Thai Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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When I'm at work, I never shut up about food when talking to my colleague. It was he that suggested this place. So one impromptu night after work we met here, located next to Long Legs in Chinatown. Walking in I marvelled at the intricate Thai wooden carvings hugging the walls. The waitresses were all dressed in very smart Thai clothing which added to the authenticity. After a long day I was in the mood for another beer, to which my friend noted that they didn't have a alcohol license..that's fine but I wish I'd been told beforehand. .instead we all chose a iced tea. The menu contained your usual traditional Thai food. We ended up getting a shared starter for 4,.soup and a red/green curry each . When the starters arrived I was quite impressed. The crispy prawn wontons were a winner amongst the prawn toast, spring rolls and Thai fishcakes.I let the meat eaters tackle the chicken on a stick. In the centre was an array of dips, consisting of sweet chilli, satay and a couple of others. These swiftly taken away, a bowl of fragrant soup soon replaced this. It was a clear broth with prawns so big, that they kept me quiet for a awhile. Very nice and spicy. The final battle arrived in the form of my red curried tilapia . This was beautifully presented with a pot of rice to share. This was a sneaky dish, it had one of those spices that gradually increased...the fish was beatifully cooked, however by this point i had been defeated. When the waitress appeared with the dessert menu, all we could do was hold our stomachs and groan. Overall this has to be one of my favourite Thai places..I've paid a lot more in the past for something like this. The waitresses were friendly, fast and efficient. My only grumble was the lack of advertising that you could bring your own beer...I will be back though! read more

Phetpailin - Shared starter, prawn toast, fishcakes, prawn wonton, spring rolls and chicken skewers - Thai Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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I visited this place as part of the Yap on Yelp and was greeted by friendly, smiling staff who kept topping up my water as was rather warm outside. Whilst we waited for our host JQ to arrive, we ordered a couple of mixed starters which served nine of us perfectly. Jonny arrived with shades on and carrying lots of bags. Time to ditch the water and drink some top quality choices from Jonny such as Punk beer from Brewdog and wine Oyster Bay wine from NZ. We all ordered our individual dishes. I had the Pad Si-ew with chicken. The look of all the dishes was nice and no one complained about their dish. There was lots of seafood on offer in the menu but I wasn't brave enough to try it. It was a nice setting to have a casual dinner or for large groups. Thank you Jonny for introducing me to this place where the price is cheapish, clean, tasty, friendly staff and where you can bring your own booze without corkage charges! I will definitely come here again. By the time we left every seat was filled which is a good testament to the place. read more

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Thai about as good as I've had outside of Thai town in Queens, NY. A spicy red curry laced with prawns, red peppers, Thail basil, tomatoes, pineapple, squash (you read that right) and bamboo shoots. Unlike some that aren't as authentic, the fish sauce flavor was clearly here, and that really makes me a fan. Paired with a bowl of coconut rice this was a sensory overload in a good way. Service on the front end was very quick, probably less than five minutes. Yet after my plate was taken away it was a full 15 minutes before I saw the bill. Quite annoying, and I got the distinct impression they knew I was from out of the country and likely wouldn't be back. The emphasis clearly on new customers. To get an idea how good this place is, packed on a Monday night at 7:30 p.m. That's right. If you come: up the stairs a full floor from the street. Bring your own booze if you wish, most had. This should be a 5-star business but with this kind of service there's no way I can give it. read more

Phetpailin - Red coconut curry with prawns. - Thai Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I've been here twice in the last couple of weeks, both times for the £5 lunch special. The food is super scrummy, the portions are generous, and the the food comes out quickly. I have no idea how authentic it is, but these dishes are among the tastiest versions I've ever had. The only major issue is that the tables are so smushed together that it is difficult to just relax and have a conversation without feeling like 15 people are being forced to overhear everything you say. That really shouldn't be enough to keep you from putting down your Boots meal deal and leaving RIGHT NOW to get some. It is delicious and cheap. I am already plotting excuses to make my next trip. read more

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We was at an event here with Jonny last night and it's a great place. I don't think I would have found it without the yelp event but it was such a lovely place. The food was great we all shared three sharing platters and there was enough food between 9 of us. For the main I had a chicken penang it was a little spicy but really tasty, with coconut milk rice. This was different to any other rice I have had in the past but I would have it again. It was a bring your own place which is a good idea I think. When we arrived there was only us in but by the time we left it was completely packed. Defiantly worth going great food and a chilled atmosphere. read more

Phetpailin - Thai Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I came here last night after reading all the reviews was cozy inside with around 10 or more tables. Started of with a shared platter for around £15 which consisted of fish cakes and spring roll and i think a small bit if chicken on a stick and a few other pastry type snacks it was enought for two and was ok althought some things tasted a bit raw and am not sure if thats how they come. Then we ordered a main which was i think one green thai curry and one red thai curry with a bowl of plain rice. The green thai curry looked more like a soup but actually tasted very good indeed and the other curry was just as good so thumbs up for me! Bill came to around £40 for two including mineral water and a coke so was good for the price and i would come here again. service was excellent too! you can also bring your own drinks. read more

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We went to Phetpailin with a large group - around 20 of us - for a family birthday celebration recently. I was really looking forward to it based on many Yelp and work recommendations, so headed there with eagerness and an empty stomach. We went by Sainsburys to pick up a bottle of wine on the advise that it's BYOB, and then headed into Chinatown. Clueless as to where it was, the large strip joint sign next door helped us find the way! We were eating on a set menu, so unfortunately couldn't experience the whole menu, so we sat and waited for our food. I initially felt slightly sleazy producing my Sainsburys bag of wine, but then decided it was actually better than trying to navigate a wine menu and pretend I know anything... We had to wait a while for our food, surprising considering they knew we were heading there with a large group, but eventually we were presented with a delicious looking sharing plate, one between four. It was all very tasty, especially with the sweet chilli dip provided, and I scoffed everything besides the prawn filo pastries down. More than ready for the main course, we were presented with large bowls of white rice, one creamy chicken curry, some stir-fried beef and green beans, and a prawn curry. Everything was tasty, but not stand out. Perhaps it was the waiting time (combined with the BYOB) but I didn't feel like the food particularly stood out. Unfortunately we did have a table complain about the noise we were making - but when you arrive at a BYOB restaurant in the middle of Chinatown on a Saturday night, what do you expect? Looking forward to a return visit and a proper taste of the food. read more

Phetpailin - sharing starter (2014) - Thai Near Me - Manchester, XGM

The second Thai restaurant I have tried in Manchester and it is without a doubt amazing! The food was so tasteful and had so many different flavours that I couldn't stop eating. We had the sharer for 2 to start and for £15 was an amazing price for the amount of food that was served. To follow I had a Thai green curry that was one of the best Thai curries I have had. To make it all better it is BYOB and the staff are happy to accommodate to whatever drink you have bought. I would recommend this restaurant who ever wants authentic Thai food for a great price in Manchester! £18 each in total. Will be returning very soon. read more

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I attended the Yap on Yelp event series at Phetpailin with a few other yelpers, We all shared a sharing platter with consisted of very tasty Chicken Sateh, Spring rolls, Thai fish cake, ​Crispy wan-tons, Khanom Pang Nah Moo and Paper prawns. The restaurant also accepts BYOB or wine so Jonny bought along a great selection of beers and wine. We could also pick any main we wanted so i went for the pad thai which was very tasty indeed. i also looked in awe of all the other mains which the yelpers were having and they all looked great and everyone said how nice they were. Many thanks to Jonny Q for a great evening of gorgeous Thai food in this lovely restaurant in China Town. read more

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I was too lazy to cook today so me and my flatmate decided to order some Thai food and found Phetpailin on Yelp. I literally just finished eating (burp) and must say I am a happy girl now mostly because my stomach is full (The food was not like heaven - I am getting to that in a bit) We ordered the set A menu which had a starter palate (prawn toasties, wontons, spring rolls) along with Thai Red Curry, Beef bean sprout and sweet and sour prawn (Yeah I know a lot for just 2 people). I have to say the food was not very impressive mostly because I have tried better and also it was kind of over priced for a take away (40 pounds?) The starter was good, like any regular Thai restaurant but the main course definitely did not blow my mind. Thai Red Curry which is pretty simple and straight forward was decent but the Prawn was sooo smelly, I mean really I could not even keep the box open leave aside eating it (smelling of dried fish which is definitely not the most pleasant experience for the nose). Verdict: Not the best Thai I have had but I guess its not the worst either. read more

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Phuket, 5 stars. See what I did there? No, really. Phetpailin is a revelation. Two visits in two consecutive evenings confirmed that Phetpailin does some of the best, most authentic Thai food in Manchester. Some of the dishes were, (strong claim alert!) better than many I had in Thailand. The seafood dishes especially are excellent, with giant, succulent king prawns and fantastic seasoning. Pork dishes were also good, with the restaurant not shying away from fattier, more flavourful cuts of pork. A Thai red curry, sampled on my second visit, had not so much a spicy kick than a blindside, knockout punch -- exactly what I'd ordered. 'Tiger steak' was a bit of a let-down: a stunning marinade let down by its own dearth, and the sirloin itself, what should (by all rights) be the star of the dish, arriving medium-well. This could have been so much more. Service is good, but it really should be given that this place is apparently woefully under-appreciated by the rest of Manchester; more or less empty on both visits. And, to be honest, the food is a tad expensive - a couple of quid more than I'd like to be paying across the board. There was always going to be a but here, given it's a five star review. That 'but' is that this place, is, magically, BYO. No messing around, no corkage, no special 'ring-up-and-pretend-that-you're-a-student-society' beforehand. Just load up on tsingtao/tiger/singha/your grog of choice from the local Chinese supermarkets and have fun. This wonderful ability more than makes up for any slight failings at Phetpailin, and, if you're drinking, makes it excellent value, too. My only regret is not having visited sooner. read more

Oh my god this was sooooo good, I can't wait to find an excuse to go back. Classic Chinatown joint, you go up the stairs and a couple of doors to find a long and narrow, old-fashion looking room. On Saturday night at 7, three of us turned up without a booking and although they were busy, they found us a nice little table. It's BYOB so we got a bottle of wine from Tesco on Princess street (wish I could have done better but that was a last minute move). It took us longer to decide on all those great looking dishes than to be served. We got a starter and a main and we were satisfied and out an hour later...and I'm saying that in the best possible way, at no point were we rushed, we just had our own agenda so in that sense, speedy service hit the spot perfectly. The food was super good, great flavours, good ingredients and definitely cooked fresh. I had the chilli pork (the one with 2 chilies next to it) and it was super hot. I can normally stand my chili heat but my mouth was proper burning. Strangely though, all the flavours were there, the sweet soy sauce, the meaty pork, the garlic... I tasting one of the curries and the chicken dish from my fellow diners and all were very tasty. The bill came to just under £50 for the 3 of us so super reasonable as well. Loved it, and will defo be back for more ! read more

We went to Phetpailin by default - it was nearly 10pm on a weekday and the place we were originally heading to was closing. A quick check on the Yelp app and its good reviews directed us to this Thai restaurant. The place isn't big, and looks like an ordinary restaurant of the Manchester China town. The menu was full full full of choices, with a few Thai curries, spicy salads, soups, stir fries. Whenever I see such an extensive menu, it tells me one thing - it is impossible to have fresh ingredients for such a huge amount of recipes. The food also arrived very soon - within minutes really, which made me think that it was most probably just warmed up in a microwave. I had Tamarind Duck with sticky rice and it was quite good. There was a lot of duck fat which was a bit floppy, so I left it on the side as I did with a huge pile of onions, but otherwise the duck itself was cooked well, the sauce was tasty and with perfect amount of chilli. The atmosphere was quite cozy, although I'll make sure we bring our own booze if we go there next time! The portions were of decent size, but for the price paid (an average of about £12 for one dish + rice), I think we could have gone for a nicer place. read more

My love of Thai food has been reinvigorated recently after a couple of really good meals at Try Thai, so when a few people I knew mentioned how good Phetpaillin was I was excited to get there asap. There are lots of familiar dishes on the menu but also a few I hadn't heard of so it took us all a while to decide. I opted for the safe but tasty chicken satay to start with and nuea pad khee mao (beef with garlic, chillis, lime leaves, baby aubergines and basil) with steamed rice for my main . This was absolutely delicious with a great boot of chilli but packed full of flavour too and they weren't stingy with the beef either. There's not a lot you can say about rice but it was cooked to perfection and one portion could have easily fed two of us. It's not a fancy place but service was friendly and it's a perfect choice for when you're after a casual and inexpensive dinner with friends. As an extra bonus it's BYOB so don't forget to grab a few beers or a bottle of wine to enjoy. All in all a great night and somewhere I'll definitely be returning to. read more

This place well passed my litmus test of Thai places by serving me up a very tasty green curry. Nice and spicy as it should be. My dining companions were very happy with their choices as well. The table next to us strongly recommended the mixed starter for 2 or more (£15). It looked great, with a really good selection of stuff but we weren't hungry enough to go the whole hog. I'm going to be sure to be the next time. I'll definitely be back to explore more and then may even up it to a 5 star spot! It's a cosy little restaurant and a little tucked away as Sheila M says. I wholeheartedly agree it's worth the trip upstairs. The staff are fantastic, very friendly and professional. Th BYOB thing is brilliant too. It'd definitely be better to know about it before heading in, rather than having to dash down to the shops for some wine between ordering and getting your food like I did! No charge for corkage either, bonus! Prices very reasonable with lots of mains around the £8 mark (extra for rice as per usual though). The menu's quite varied. I have to admit I didn't pay a huge amount of attention to it all though, as I can't not order a green curry if I haven't had Thai in a while, I'll really try the next time though! Thumbs up, try it out! c* read more

Ever wondered if Big Trouble in Little China took place in Manchester, where Jack Burton would eat his egg noodles hiding from Lo Pan? Well if you have, this is your answer! This place is like someone's living room turned into a make shift Thai restaurant. This is no bad thing. I'm a big believer in context, and the reason this place gets 4 stars is it does exactly what it means to. This is not a birthday destination but is somewhere to fall in to after a few impromptu beers. The food isn't the best Thai I've had but it's solid. I've eaten all over Thailand and in many Thai restaurants... this place is ok. It's main selling points are that it's cheap, like £10 for curry and rice cheap. It's also BYO which just adds to the whole debauched vibe. You can go to nicer looking, slightly more expensive places near by and eat better food....but where is the fun in that? You know what Jack Burton would do.... read more

Fantastic, extra spicy tom yum soup. This is all I ask and they deliver. Also, at lunch there is a 2 course special for £8-10. We ate the good sized starters as our lunch and took away the mains in doggy bags (shamelessly American) to reheat for dinner. The mains were good quality and very spicy. Overall, I was pleased. As a note, it is a little hidden: up two flights of stairs above a strip club and a Thai massage parlour. Don't be discouraged (or get distracted on your climb up), the trek is worth it. read more

I was there in September for a friend's birthday. I had the Panaeng Curry with King Prawn which was so yummy. I love Thai food and have been to many Thai restaurants in Manchester and this one stands out. Funny thing is that the first time I went there two years ago in a weekday early evening, it was empty, also because it was next to a stripper club I didn't want to eat there. But this time we went on a Saturday night and the place was full. Anther good thing is that you can bring your own alcohole. I brought my friend a bottle of wine and the restaurant gave us nice glasses to drink with. read more

Phetpailin - Panaeng Curry with King Prawn - Thai Near Me - Manchester, XGM

After a second trip I just have to upgrade to 5 stars. Yeah, we had the appetizer platter again. This time we had the spicy grilled sea bass (outstanding!), tamarind duck, and green curry chicken. The execution on fish here is fantastic. Are you at Phetpailin? Are you getting fish?! You bet! Did I mention the grilled sea bass? read more

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Overall I enjoyed my food here and thought it was reasonably priced, but wasn't too pleased that we weren't allowed dessert because they needed the table. When we arrived they were very accommodating, fetching an extra chair to seat our party of five. We had some prawn crackers to start, I thought they were really nice but they were too fishy for one of our party who is not a lover of fish, so watch out if that describes you. We skipped starters and went straight to mains. I had beef phad kee mao. This was advertised as three chillies ie super duper spicy, and when I ordered it I was asked 'can you eat spicy food?' so I was expecting it to blow my head off. However it didn't and was actually a nice warming level of spice, unless you're eating the chillies whole which I wasn't. I got noodles on the side which were tasty, fried with spring onions, and the portion was ginormous. I asked if a portion of noodles or rice was enough for two people and was told not, but this definitely isn't true. I asked for a dessert menu and was told that they needed the table for other customers. They then brought the bill and left us to our own devices for quite a while. If you need the table so badly let me pay and leave! Overall it wasn't bad but not the best. Other reviews seem to rave about starters so perhaps I need to head back to try some! read more

I'm bringing it right back down. To Chinatown! Not that I've... not been there for the past goodness knows how many reviews, but hey, let me round off my tour of the Orient. Only a couple more to go after this bad boy. Phetphalin, the great unpronounceable, has been open for around four years now and the fact that it's remained firm in such a recently strange market is an achievement in itself. What you'll find here is your more chilled out, tranquil Chinatown experience, a minimalist affair without too many unnecessaries or decorative objects. It's clean, simple and just right. Like Baby Bear's porridge, bed... you know the tale. Anyway you'll get a funky little mix of Anglo dishes with a Thai twist as well as recognisable classics, and keep an eye on the specials boards for some more unusual and authentic options. Since the focus is on Thai you'd expect a few of the staff to be of that origin to smooth things over - well, you're spoilt here, because around 60% of them are. Oh, and another little bonus... it's a bring your own booze place! Yay! They're unlicensed so that's another way to save money. Proper lovely. read more

We've eaten here a few times and it always delivers. BYOB, friendly service, and solid food. Which is what you want. A fabulous range of curries and Thai standards all at reasonable prices -- and there's a special bit of the resto for couples. Definitely worth the trip up to the second floor past the dodgy strip club. read more

Came here on Saturday 5th Feb 2010 and experienced true generous Thai hospitality. Fantastic and friendly service mixed with some of the best tasting food I've ever eaten. The food is perfectly balanced, full of flavour and just the right mix of spice and heat. Their Thai-green curry is completely unbeatable. Wonderful evening and very reasonable prices. Returned a few times since that original meal never to be disappointed. read more

Every time I'm in Manchester I have to eat here!! It's a BYOB Thai restaurant with my favorite Thai dish. I'm not sure what they do that makes their tofu so delicious but it keeps me returning here! It's reasonably priced, delicious and the staff is nice, too. read more

This was another great get together organised by Jonny Q for the Yap on Yelp events. When we arrived there were only a few other people in the restaurant but by the time we left it was absolutely heaving! A good sign in my opinion. The decor looks quite dated but the place is very clean and the staff are extremely friendly. The order was taken swiftly. This was my 1st experience of a bring your own booze place and what a great idea it is. I will definately be on the look out for others in the future. We ordered a few mixed starters to share between us - the prawn toast was the highlight for me. This was then followed by a red curry with chicken for me. It had just the right amount of heat but packed plenty of flavour. I also tried some of the penang which was also very tasty but a little bit hotter. I shared a coconut rice but couldn't really taste any coconut which was a shame. Overall an excellent meal and I will definately be back in the future. read more

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Most excellent Thai I have ever had with no exaggeration. Had the spicy duck salad and pad Thai despite warnings that would be too much food - was generous but I polished both off. Don't let the facade of the building put you off. read more

This is a great little restaurant, on George St in Chinatown. It's great for any occasion - with lovely fresh, tasty food and good service. The food is authentic (well, apparently - I've never been to Thailand but someone else told me it was 'the most like Thai food he's ever had outside Thailand') and there's a great choice of dishes. I organised a Christmas meal there recently and they were really helpful, changing the menu to suit our requirements. The fact that it's not licenced and has a BYO alcohol policy is just one of the many advantages of this place. read more

Phetpailin in China Town is one of my favourite places to eat in Manchester. The food is fresh, the service is good and the value for money is great. The restaurant has no liquor licence, so you can take your own alcohol and no corkage is charged. I love the food there: the pad thai is lovely, the soups are spicy and the steamed seabass, although the most expensive dish on the menu is absolutely amazing. It's more homely and much better than Chaopraya, which is very swish but doesn't offer the same quality of food. read more

This place is great- the food is really good and it is quite cheap. It is also bring your own booze- which also makes it even cheaper. The décor is a bit run down but I don't particularly care so long as the food and service is good. Highly recommended. read more

Most authentic Thai restaurant ever! Love the seafood Tom Yum soup! Service is good, great ambience and the food is awesome.

5 out of 5 stars does not even come close to describing how great this restaurant is. By far the best place to eat in Manchester, and possibly the whole North West. Ive been coming here for about 5 years now and it never fails. The food is so fresh and the service is great. Anyone I have ever brought here agrees it is the best Thai food they have ever tasted. The fact that it is a BYOB restaurant is the icing on the cake, as it means the whole experience is more affordable and so you can splash out on the pricier menu choices. Well worth visiting, but please everyone don't all visit at once, as I want to make sure I can still get a table there! read more

A great restaurant with a really interesting menu, as I really like to try new things. The food is fresh and very tasty. The service and ambiance is really nice too. An extra bonus is that you can take your own wine. read more