It's quite embarrassing that we had Thai food for two nights in a row when traveling through the…read moreLake District but... the heart wants what the heart wants! Full disclosure, I wanted to hate this place. It took a while for the hostess to seat us because he was busy chitchatting instead of taking care of people in line. Also, they kind of scoffed when we said we didn't have a reservation even though the place was half full. Then, looking at the menu, the food doesn't come with rice or noodle, and they charge a whopping 2.95 pounds for plain jasmine rice. I was like -.- But DANG their food is amazing! I was completely blown away. Possibly the best Thai food I've ever had outside of Thailand. Who would have thought a restaurant in a little English village would be one of the best Thai food experiences I've ever had. We got the chicken Phad Krapow and the land stir fry. The flavors on these dishes were absolutely perfect. We cleaned the plates! Highly recommend. If this place were in Arlington VA, they would probably know my name and make my food as soon as I walk in the door!

Really beautiful interior, delicious food to match, reasonably-priced wines, and quick service. We…read moreloved having dinner here, I'm a Cumbrian native and it's rare to find such great Thai food. Highly recommend.

We were traveling to Lake District and wanted to taste something Asian. It was too much of fish and…read morechips + too much English lunch and dinner. We wanted to get a take away. We were offered the menu cards. The waitress was unable to explain the dish types when asked specific question about the menu. I ordered Gaeng Ba Gai (Thai jungle chicken curry). It was good. I am basically from US and have tasted at various Thai places, the chicken always accompanied rice without extra cost. We were asked to order rice separately which is unusual for us which I found is a norm in UK. Overall, little crampy place with narrow entry stairs to dine in good place but good food. Our food was perfectly mellowed to the spice level we had requested. Not giving five stars due to coldness of the waitress and unable explain the menu of her own restaurant. Customer is a big deal for me, by and large !

Had a good lunch here. We were in the Lake district and came across this restaurant. Cute decor…read more Good food and fast service. Ordered the pad thai, massaman curry and yellow curry

Starters were poor…read more Mains were mediocre Because we were in a big group they decided to double charge us for starters. We paid the bill and went home. After looking through the receipt we noticed they charged us for six starters as opposed to 3, we were also charged for extra sides we didn't have. Went back to the restaurant the next day (I assume they didn't think we were staying in the lakes) and demanded a refund. Their excuse...? Well, they said they had another group that didn't pay - so, in simple words they decided to recoup their losses by sticking in our bill.

The staff were wonderful! The chili and basil stir fry was the best I've had in ages! Would…read moredefinitely recommend! It was perfection!

So, the name of the restaurant is Araya now, but it still shows up as Jintana on Yelp. We came here…read morefor dinner on our last night in Kendal and what a pleasant surprise! It turned out to be not just the best meal of our vacation so far, but honestly some of the best Thai food I've had in a long time. The inside of the restaurant was nice and intimate and did not match the front exterior at all. Statues and nice decor all around. Once we were seated, we started with prawn crackers, spring rolls, and fried prawns, then moved on to our mains: pad prik beef, chicken pad Thai, and a vegetable red curry with sides of jasmine rice. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying. I only wished they had those tiny Thai chilis in vinegar, but they did have chili oil, which was good. Service was excellent; seemed like the owner (?), chef, servers, and hosts all pitched in and helped each other, which was nice to see. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and the perfect way to wrap up our trip to Kendal.

Almost perfect Thai resteraunt. Good selection of Thai…read morefood, tasted various curries and the rice was one of the best I have tried.., deserts could have been a little more creative perhaps.

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.

We visit The Royal Thai on a regular basis & love it. The…read moreSet Menu's offer great value & variety. The service is excellent & the staff are really friendly & attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant. One of the best in Darlington. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

The Royal Thai is the only Thai restaurant in Darlington and it is excellent. It offers a good…read morerange of dishes and they are all very tasty. It is ideal for large and small parties alike. The staff and owner are very friendly and welcoming and they have recently won a good food award. If you are looking for an earlier meal they have an early bird special set menu, where you get 3 courses for £9.99. Althought it is located just outside of the town centre, the restaurant is well worth a visit.

If you find yourself in the English countryside but have had your fill of pubs this restaurant…read moremight make its way on to your list. The ambiance is tourist chic and the service, while generally good, is a little uneven (no big surprise for Britain). The food is reasonable although if you're familiar with Thai food you may find it a bit lacking. The Pad Thai is a bit dry and lacks the sharpness of flavours you'd expect (lime, coriander, peanut, etc.). The green curry is warm and nice but the use of courgettes is a little odd. All in all, not a bad place - just manage your expectations before heading in.

Inexperienced staff: we had to repeat our order because they lost ours. Then I got a drink I did…read morenot order. From the red curry chicken dish the red curry was quite okay, the chicken part was not delicious, I think it was not fresh at all

Gorgeous food and great service, will definitely be going back!read more

I have a friend that works at Farfield Mill, so when she suggested I take a (very scenic) walk…read morethere, have a gander at the art and crafts then enjoy some home made cake and a coke at the cafe, on went the pack-a-mac and hiking boots. My friend was right, the walk to Farfield from the nearby town of Sedbergh is delightful. The old converted textile mill is set near the majestic Cumbrian fells, perched next to a picturesque river and now showcases the wares of local artists and craftsmen/women. Their creations are for sale and you can see and buy everything from beautiful glass-blown perfume bottles and watercolour paintings to wooly blankets and books about fashion design. It's really quite something, though not exactly cheap. The top floor of the mill is an exhibition area. This week, live weaving demonstrations could be seen for a small fee, but I'm not too fussed with weaving so gave it a miss. On the bottom floor, you can read about the mill's history and see how it would have looked long ago, walk around the art gallery and then head to the cosy cafe. It boasts a small outdoor seating area overlooking the river - perfect for dog walkers or those who want to soak up those rare northern rays (I'm told they do make an appearance every now and then). I ordered a piece of homemade toffee sponge cake, which was absolutely lush, soooooo moist and moreish. Hats off to whoever baked that, it was the perfect way to refuel for the walk home (around 2 miles). This is a gorgeous spot for lunch, a coffee or a simple nosey at some incredibly inspiring. And if you're into photography, take your camera along - you're bound to get some good snaps on the way there.

My visit to the Mill was the highlight of my stay in the dales. The quality of the resident artist…read morewas fabulous and diverse. Most inspiring especially if you are a creative person. I must have stayed for 2 and a half hours. Everyone was very friendly and the history of the mill was fascinating as well. Well worth the modest entrance fee, and the tea room also a delight. Highly recommended. I shall definitely return and take my friends with me.