Possibly a bit over hyped, Chaophraya nevertheless delivers a fine meal. They offer both a…read moreselection of prefixed menu samplings or individual menu items if you are in the mood for something specific. I will say none of the options are overly spicy, so if you are looking for heat, you might need to visit elsewhere. With my group, I managed to sample nearly everything and recommend the duck in any form. The coconut rice is also just awesome! The staff is friendly and attentive. They are more than willing to offer suggestions as well. Finally, don't forgot, if you have a birthday in the group, the staff will be more than glad to embarrass them with attention and a song!

This already became my favorite restaurant in Liverpool that I ended up coming here two nights in a…read morerow! Yes, it's that good! I really enjoyed their green curry, it's excellent! Although I was a bit skeptical at first when my friend brought me here because usually this type of posh and über trendy restaurants serve water down Asian food for non-Asian folks. I know how authentic Thai food tastes like because I have been to Thailand and I hang out with Thai friends who taught me how to cook Thai food. Contrary to my low expectations , I was pleasantly surprised by the succulent massaman & chicken green curry. I thoroughly enjoyed all the food I've tried and I was impressed with the sophisticated and contemporary decor as well. This is a great choice for any special occasion, it was the perfect location to meet up with my old friend whom I haven't seen for more than 20 years.

This is a casual Vietnamese place near the Liverpool Central train station. You order at the…read morecounter and pay and they bring food to you. The downstairs feels like a take away place, but the upstairs feels more like a real restaurant. We started with summer rolls (goi Cuon) which were good and tasted fresh. We had an order of 6 shu mai which were also good. The noodle box was also good in a cheap take away kind of way.

Really good pho! It was a good size too. Finished the entire bowl, including nearly all the broth…read more So glad to have found on vacation to hit the spot. Tiger prawn pho had same great broth as pho tai, but with lots of super tender shrimp. Noodle was thick, instead of the typical thin noodles, but was equally good.

Truly excellent and completely unexpected at the Ferry Terminal here Merseyside…read more Green curry is deep and coconut-y satisfying, Tom Yum excellent with heat and lemongrass, and Singapore Tiger draft beer is super fresh. Modern interior and a well-heeled younger clientele bode well for the future down here at Liverpool's great Albert Dock area.

We wandered into this restaurant expecting the view to be incredible from the top of the Mersey…read moreFerry Terminal Building, and the view gets 5 stars. It has large windows giving a gorgeous panoramic view of the River. However, there was no music playing, which detracts from the overall ambience. That is the best thing I can say about this place, because the food was really subpar. I had the Pla Plau, which is sea bass marinated in thai herbs. My first impression was that it was beautifully presented and fragrant! However, the fish was overcooked and rubbery and there were bones throughout the fillets. On a good note though, the sauce was amazing! I imagine that if the fish were properly cooked and deboned, it would have been worth the £20.

I was excited about trying Yums - In Manchester I lived almost next door to the fantastic Seoul…read moreKimichi Korean restaurant and was eager to see if Liverpool's only Korean eatery could match up to it. Sadly though I found myself a little disappointed - it's not that the food is necessarily bad, it's just that it really doesn't seem like the sort of Korean food I had sampled at Seoul Kimichi. The place was really just an 'oriental buffet' of the kind you see loads of in Manchester - serving the usual range of Anglisiced Chinese and Thai dishes on mass. I will agree that the Hot Pot buffet is definitely the way to go if you want to try something a little different - it wasn't really to my tastes but I appreciated that at least it wasn't just chicken in a sauce. In summary - if you're after a reasonably priced Chinese buffet then go to Yums, but if you're after genuine Korean cuisine you may have to look a little further afield.

Yum's is the only Korean restaurant in Liverpool and makes a nice change from the usual Cantonese…read moreor Chinese. A lunch or evening meal at Yum's will be a great fun and filling meal but without leaving your pockets empty. The lunch buffet is only £6.50 and there's a happy hour between 4pm and 6pm for £7.50, otherwise the grand buffet is £12.95. Plus, if it's your birthday Yum's will give you a free cake! Brill.

Holy crap this place is delicious!!!! Not even kidding...some of the best noodles I've ever had in…read moremy life. We were cold and tired after a day of touring and on our way back to the train. We saw Ichi Noodles and HAD to stop in. It's tiny with only one table and a small counter, but you won't care. You'll stand patiently waiting for your order while taking in all the delicious aromas. I had the teriyaki beef and my hubby had the chicken (can't remember specifically), but both were absolutely great. We ordered the "value" size which was more than enough food for one person. Just love this place and wish I could eat here every day. Thanks for a great meal! Definitely recommend you whole-heartedly!

So apparently ichi Noodle in Liverpool will flat out refuse to serve someone, (without giving any…read morevalid reason why) if you ask if there are nuts in certain menu items if your ordering for someone with a nut allergy! Didn't apologise, or tell me why they can't serve me, or even check the allergen list in their kitchen and tell me that their food isn't nut safe, just "no we can't serve you". Wouldn't even serve me after that if I wanted food for just myself! I'd have understood if they would have told me why they can't serve me, but just got a rude flat refusal of service. Always loved their food, but won't be going back after that. Bad customer service, and clearly there must be lots of cross contamination if that is the only response they are willing to give!

The first time I went to Buffet Star was with a group of people for a hen do. We were shown to a…read morelarge table which was just right for us. The decor at Buffet Star is very lavish and looks new. The chairs and tables are well set out, having areas for small tables and rows of larger tables for groups like ours. The food is very tasty looking and is replenished at regular intervals. I'm not a very adventurous person but give me a plate full of crispy duck and I'm very happy. The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome. They come over at regular intervals to see if you need more drinks and to check that everything is OK.

Buffet Star is a great place to go either during the week or on a Sunday as the prices are cheaper…read morethan on a Friday and Saturday. Saying that, it's still cheaper than your average Chinese restaurant, at around £9 for an all-you-can-eat buffet. I strongly recommend going in the early evening, around 6pm just as the dinner buffet starts as the food is fresh. Later in the evening, it does seem like the food has been sat there all night and has dried up. For a bargain meal in a large group before a night out, this place is great - later on you'd better have had a few drinks before you eat here...

Authentic Thai food served in small but friendly surroundings, Food is excellent and have already…read morerecommended this place verbally to friends who have been delighted by the service and Food. I personally lived in Thailand for two years and can confirm this restaurant as genuine Thai, Thai waitresses and Thai chefs cooking in an open plan Kitchen, bookings recommended as there are only about 20 covers. http://www.sawasdeethai.co.uk/index.htm

Very spacious Asian-style restaurant right in the center of Liverpool…read more I really like pineapple rice dish - not sure if it's authentic but I really like the raisins, nut, prawns, pineapple and rice combination;) Curry is a bit on a spicy side, but full with flavour. They also have non-Thai dishes such as grilled steak and burger just in case you fancy something more traditional for Britain. Overall I'm quite happy with the restaurants, but the toilets could be better!

Despite the mixed reviews, headed over here for an easy meal before going out for the night. Large…read moreopen space and a staggering amount of seating in this two-story establishment. Easily was able to get a table for two on a Sunday evening. Large menu with a slathering of different options even beyond Asian fusion. Settled on the Peri Peri Chicken (£10) - a roasted half chicken served with fries, tomatoes, and greens. Food comes out not too long after ordering; a warm section of chicken drowning in peri peri sauce. Overall the chicken is tender and well-marinated. Sauce is okay, though better with some hot sauce at the table. Fries are your standard fare. Service isn't half-bad considering the amount of area each waiter needs to cover. Seems like they have a decent happy hour as well if ordering drinks.

If your image of an almost city centre Thai restaurant is swish, contemporary and minimalistic -…read moredon't come to Siam Garden. The decor is very traditional, which isn't necessarily a negative, it just depends on your tastes. The somewhat tacky gold statues etc. are dotted around the place, and the wallpaper is out of this world. I've been here a couple of times, the most notable was on a Friday lunchtime when I popped in for something to eat with a couple of friends. I had two courses for £5 or something silly like that. The food was lovely, exactly what I expected - even if it did arrive suspiciously quicky...

Chaophraya is still the one for me when it comes to Thai cuisine but Siam garden is not too far…read morebehind. When I say that I'm talking about the food ofcourse. The menu is ppretty big with probably about a hundred dishes if i was to hazard a guess. If you're an avid Thai cuisine fan you already know the score as to what is on that menu...you got your satays, green chicken curry, mixed seafood with chilli and basil leaves, hot-and-sour beef salad, etc etc What you might not expect if you've been here is the strangely named goong bikini (crispy king prawn pancake rolls with sweet-and-sour dip), or the Chiang Mai 'golden sausages, as well as the whole sea bass cooked with lemon grass and tamarind. The decor again is what you'd expect from a Thai place, slightly cheesy, for me anyway, but welcoming and ambient. If you have already tried Chaophraya then give this a whirl, you'll be impressed with the quality of the food and service and will be few pennies the wiser.