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!

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 ;-)

It is like walking into a Thai beach bar to have some food (Thaikhun refers to itself as a thai…read morestreet food experience). I had a good amount to eat and 2 cocktails but without the seasonal discount of 30 per cent at £70 it is slightly overpriced. I would go again and maybe try their learn to cook courses.

Thaikhun is a small chain of Thai restaurants, with 9 locations across the country. I decided to…read morevisit their Manchester Spinningfields location to try out some authentic cuisine, after being impressed by their reviews. Sadly, they have only had one review since 2016 so perhaps things have changed since then, as my experience wasn't that impressive. On the positive side, I loved the decor, it felt authentic, with an open kitchen towards the back, and Thai themed decor including a map that shown Thailand on the wall. It just felt pretty cool and authentic. The only major problem I had was how cold the restaurant was inside, it was freezing cold, unlike anywhere else in Manchester that day, I was wearing my fully zipped up coat and shivering, despite it being July - which is supposed to be Summer! I was unimpressed with the service, I was not offered a drink upon sitting down, my waiter just sat me down and left me to it, he didn't explain the concept or even ask about my allergies. Another big negative for me was I didn't feel my allergy was taken seriously, I did advise my server I was gluten-free and I explained I had scanned the QR code on the menu for allergy information, she didn't mention anything regarding their allergy policy, nor do anything to give me confidence eating there, I originally wondered if she even heard me mention I had an allergy. I also found it hard to get a staff member's attention when I needed it, such as to request a takeaway box, or even request some more water or the bill. I ordered the Chicken Pad Thai, it looked pretty impressive, but I found the taste to just be OK, I do think the noodles were very heavy and there was nothing to balance it out, there wasn't too much chicken and some of the chicken was chewy (I did enjoy some of the chicken though). I found the sauce to be a little too sweet too, especially towards the bottom of the dish, it became too overpowering and a little sickly, it needed something a little bit more acidic to give it a kick for sure. The food menu was reasonably priced compared to nearby competitions such as Wagamama, combined with a number of promotional offers including a 20% student discount and a 30% discount for NHS healthcare workers. I also didn't like how they added a service charge onto the bill of 10%, this was stated in the small print of the menu, the staff member didn't seem too happy about removing it, they refused to even acknowledge me, even to say "Cheerio" after that. I did also notice a charity fee of £1 added onto the bill, this also annoyed me as I should be able to judge which charities I donate to and when, let alone having it added onto my bill without any mention of who the charity is, or what they do (Unlike the service charge the charity charge was NOT stated on the menu!) 2* - It feels authentic but in many ways, I was let down, if you consider the optional charges they add onto everyone's bill, it is one of the cheaper places for Thai food in town, but I really wouldn't advise going somewhere else.

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.

Nice restaurant, good food it's self service which is good if you know how much you want good…read moreportions sizes as well.

We took my mum and dad out for the Sunday dinner they do there. When you arrive, you're seated in…read morethe bar area to look over the menus and order drinks whilst they sort out your table. It wasn't long before we were shown to where we were sitting by one of the friendly members of staff. My mum isn't one for eating much so she just had a starter and a sweet. Her prawn cocktail came in a little ceramic boat, the prawns were a good size and the presentation was lovely. The rest of us had the carvery, you could have as much as you wanted of a good selection of veg and three meats. It's easy for places like this to over cook the veg but everything I had still had a little bit of crunch to it. The pudding we had was amazing! I can't tell you how much self control it took to not order another one! In case you were wondering... It was the Belgium chocolate truffle! It's worth mentioning that they also serve Thai food which I hear is very good although I haven't tried it myself yet. The food and service are more than worth the money, the carvery was around £9 and sweets between £3 and £4. It's a great place for Sunday dinner, who wants to cook anyway?

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

My family and I were driving around to find a spot to eat and as I took a turn I spotted the red…read morelight sign. Saying Thai Restaurant seemed to be a hit so we wondered over. From the outside it looks basic but when you see the menu and get your food served it's far from basic! Amazing sized portions and just so authentic. We just made it through the starters before indulging into our mains. Little did I expect that my portion would be enough for 3 people instead of myself. Had to box it up and will gladly polish off tomorrow. Can't recommend this place more as it's off the main street, staff and service were so welcoming, serving was quick (albeit it was quiet) and the prices are so cheap! Total package

I'm so glad that this place has received good reviews across the board. Mine won't add much more:…read morethe exterior appearance does it few favours, the interior decor is on the way to feeling like someone's front room, but the food was great. With a couple of other people we went for one of the banquets to experience what they have to offer - I was very happy with everything. My companions felt that the starters were a little disappointing, or at least quite generic and at times lacking flavour. I thought they were great though, because I value variety over quality perhaps! We all liked the soups though, which were packed with chicken and other tasty bits. The we had a selection of mains, from prawns to beer and so on. Tender meat, interesting sauces and fresh ingredients: all fine by me.