I don't usually give a one-star review, but this Time I have to. I took my colleague from Scotland there yesterday as my Thai friend who lived here suggested. It's the first time he tried Thai food. The food wasn't good at all. I ordered the beef steak entree and it's way too sticky. I could only finish half of it! The papaya salad has long been my favorite and this one was the worst I've ever tried. The service was bad. We were seated by a waitress and while she took us to the table, she answered the phone...and we had to wait for her to finish her call to get the menu. Not so professional! My colleague ordered another glass of beer. He was asked twice "would you like anymore beer?", we just ordered 5 minutes ago! Then, he had to wait for more than 10 minutes to get a glass of beer... Considering the prices, not so worth it. I'm Thai and this is pretty embarrassing and I would not recommend to come here. read more

Try Thai by far is one of my favorite restaurants in Manchester. I am a big fan of their Thai food. I went here 2 times in a week for dinner and highly recommend it. It was pretty busy both times -- had to wait for 30 mins before we were seated, so it is certainly popular. The restaurant is on the second floor, with a bar on the first floor in which you can enjoy some drinks before dinner. My first time here I ordered green curry with chicken with rice. The chicken cooked prefectly, very juicy and tender. Inside the curry is a lot of different veggies; I have had curry in different Thai restaurants had no veggies inside, and this gets a bit boring after half of the plate. The green curry is quite spicy and I really love it... The second time I shared: the jungle curry with beef; noodles in red curry soup with chicken; seafood thai spicy salad; and some rice. The jungle curry was not very good. I didn't like the sauce and it's pretty soupy unlike the normal curries, which have thicker pastes. The seafood salad was really nice with a sauce that is a bit tangy and pretty spicy too. It might be the most spicy dish I have had in Try Thai! The noodles - like OMG they're sooooo good... the soup is amazing it's more like a normal red curry. Again - the meat is always cooked perfectly, both with the chicken and beef. We also had some dessert - banana fritters with vanilla ice cream and cream. I am not a fan of any cream so didn't have that, but the banana fritters were pretty firm which was a pleasant surprise - typically fried bananas will become really soggy. The portions here are pretty big and satisfying. I would no doubt take my friends there again. read more

We've got some great Thai restaurants in Manchester - Chaophraya, Vermillion and the like, but in Chinatown, if you happen to be looking for an introduction to Thai food, this is a great little option. The name says it all. If you fancy trying Thai, this is the place to come. While it could do with being a little lighter (my father's passed on his pet hate of dark restaurants onto me), it's still a pleasant experience. It's quality food with an unfussy demeanour, and I've always been happy with whatever I've tried. The penang curry is particularly special, the banquets are excellent value and there's simply an insane amount to choose from with something for everyone. You can choose any curry and choose to have chicken, beef, pork, mixed seafood, sliced halibut or whole seabass as your meat. If there's one thing they do brilliantly here, it's the fish. There's tons of stir-fries and seafood specials to sample and an entire vegetarian-friendly menu. Desserts often aren't the focal point in Oriental restaurants but if you choose a banquet you can finish with coffee or ice cream - perfect for the kids. So, what are you waiting for? Give Thai a Try today! I just keep knocking out those puns, I should write for the Sun. When I sell my soul. read more

Glad there is the Thai food and people make it so well. After visiting 3 times this year alone surely I might like this place! Somehow we are jinxed that every time we go there we end up upsetting each other for one reason or the other! I guess it might be something to do with the food!! It's that good!! Will go again! Try the papaya salad but specify not to use the fish sauce! The sweet corn cakes are better at the Chili banana. Overall not sure which is the best one but I am blessed that I can eat more!! read more

Fantastic. Superb Thai food. Lots of variety on the menu (even for vegetarians). Lovely ambience inside (despite looking very grotty on the outside: don't be put off!). Excellent service: polite and attentive without being obsequious. Delicious, rich flavours. Yum! When can I go again? read more

We went to Try Thai last Friday. I'd never been but my partner had. I was very impressed, especially as someone who might normally avoid Thai as I'm not too much of a fan of the red and green curry that most people associate with Thai food. We started off simply with some Thai prawn crackers. These are more flavoursome than the Chinese variety, and less greasy. We munched on these for only a few minutes before the mains arrived -- Thai cuisine is quick! For mains, we chose pork Pad Thai and a dish with chicken and vermicelli. Both were served within minutes and were excellently presented. Portions were large and we were glad we didn't go for much of a starter as there was more than enough to eat in the main course alone. Everything was fresh and there were no signs of any MSG in the dishes! The staff were friendly and attentive, and able to recommend items off of the menu. Admittedly it was very quiet when we went (early evening). On the way out I made sure a lady perusing the menu outside heard my hearty recommendation! Prices were very reasonable - meat dishes are between £7.90 and £9.50, fish is £16 and lobster and crab £22.95. As well as the à la carte menu, the restaurant offers banquet-style set menus for between £20 and £30 per person. The restaurant offers a cocktail menu as well as the usual drinks list; cocktails were around £6. If you're in Chinatown and fancy something other than Chinese, then Try Thai is definitely a good choice. read more

I just got back from the UK and can't stop thinking about the good food here. Definitely one of better reasonably priced Thai Food Restaurants. Great selection of and unique dishes as well as some of your favorite Thai dishes. You'll be hard pressed not to find something amazing you'd like. The food took a while, but we had a large table, all the food came out at the same time. Perfectly prepared and hot. read more

I have now been here twice in the last couple of months. The quality of everything from the service to the venue to the food is amazing. As soon as you walk thorough the door you are welcomed by a very friendly host who takes you to your table. We were offered to order drinks which were served within minutes of ordering. An excellent start. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and they were heaving! This did not affect the service we received. The food that we ordered was all of excellent quality with just the right balance of spice and heat. The menu we ordered from was there lunch special at £9.50 which is excellent value for 3 courses. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area. read more

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This is indeed the best place in all of Manchester to try thai food! It not only tops Chinatown in terms of rating, but in my opinion it tops all of Manchester's Thai restaurants! It's a great place in Chinatown with a tiny entrance, which decieves you into thinking that it is going to be a little place and you might not like to be up there. But then on the inside it is really well laid out, as the stairs lead you to a beautiful traditional dining area done up in reds and golden and some great paintings on the wall interest you even more! Now, coming to the food. The usual and regular Pad-Thai is not only extravangant here, but also completely cooked in a new level! I would also recommend the king prawns stir fried in garlic and ginger with some sticky rice! I could just smell the spices and feel like going there right now! Mmmm! One really unusual thing I saw there was Pineapple fried rice which is served in a pineapple! Really different and new! But yet again, it doesn't compromise on taste! Perfectly well with a good curry! The desserts are no less and the cheesecakes are worth the try! I love this place to bits and its great to celebrate any occassion! read more

4.5 Stars really.. Best Thai in Manchester proper. I've moved to Manchester from Thailand and this is my stand-by for out-of-the-house thai food.. The prices could be a bit better, the menu could be more diverse with regards to regional and less western-known dishes, but the value is fair, what's on the menu is great and what isn't on the menu can be arranged. Great place, highly recommended. read more

Looking for a spot of lunch after a mid morning visit to canal street and china town the Mrs and I just had to Try Try Thai! Yelp is a useful old thing in a new city and after looking at the great reviews we eventually found Try Thai in among all the other Thai, Chinese, Singaporean restaurants that line the streets of china town. At lunch time, just the top floor is open so we wandered all the way up two flights of stairs. It was busy but not crammed, which is good considering it was a Thursday. We were presented with the lunch menu which had a few options. Three courses (one of which is coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream) at £9.50 or £12.50 which is OK. I did have a flick through their main menu and I'm glad we hit the lunchtime deal because everything normally is a bit pricey. I opted for the fish cakes starter and seafood Pad Thai for £12.50. It was very nice an certainly filled a hole. All finished off with a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream - lovely. A perfect lunch spot with a nice friendly atmosphere. read more

Reserved the table already in November from Germany. We were really happy to be here. Delicious food, very friendly personal. Next time in Manchester we will definitely be here again... read more

Pros: The pad thai is off the hook. The food in general is great. Cons: The only thing I didn't like is that it was little hot inside. Not sure if the ac was broken or what. Other than that, a nice restaurant. read more

1 Hors d'ouers 3 Fish cakes 1 Grilled seafood starter 1 Vermicelli King Prawn salad 1 Pad Wun Sen 1 Thai Red seafood curry 1 Vegetable stir fry 1 Aubergine chilli dish 2 bowls of Jasmine rice 1 Thai coconut Rice 4 Diet cokes 3 English Teas 1 Coffee and finally, to round off the meal; chopped banana in a bowl of coconut milkdelicious. Grand total: £78.80 4 people entered this place hungry, dishevelled and weary from a long, working week - and 4 people left satisfied, reinvigorated and with money left over in their wallets. I've said enough alreadyI should have surmised it simply - you must come here. read more

Excellent. Best I've had in Manchester. Beware though that the seafood guava salad is eye searingly hot. Lovely cocktails. Will be going back. read more

This is without a doubt the best Thai food I have ever had. We saw it had been well reviewed on yelp, do wanted to try it for ourselves. We went at happy hour, where the drinks are buy one get one free and there's a set menu. I had the chicken satay to start, which was a little tougher than I expected, and I would have liked a bit more sauce, but it tasted lovely nonetheless. For main I had the red curry, (always a classic) and was not disappointed, creamy, spicy and filled with delicious vegetables. The service was incredible. Quick, considered and subtle. We were in a hurry so it helped that every course can quickly and the bill did too. The decor was classy. A beautiful wood carving on the stairwell, could easily be walked by, but thankfully someone pointed it out me. The only bad thing about eating here is now other Thai restaurants will pale in comparison! read more

Absolutely delicious Thai food in the somewhat hit-and-miss China Town. I've had some pretty nothingy dining experiences in China Town and wasn't expecting much of Try Thai if I'm honest, but we were all really blown away by the food, the atmosphere and the price. Try Thai has a great menu serving up all of the usual Thai fare (green chicken curry, pad thai), but it also has some more traditional dishes (hot papaya salad, chicken in holy basil) which really blew our socks off. I had the tempura aubergine and and the chicken in basil leaves and was overjoyed to be given a little set of accompaniments to add to my meal. As well as some authentic food, Try Thai also offers some great milkshakes, smoothies and desserts in a relaxed atmosphere and lovely surroundings. The restaurant is beautifully decorated without feeling too formal or flashy so you don't feel uncomfortable wandering in off the street. A really lovely meal served by some delightful staff, highly recommended. read more

Personally speaking, the food is okay but not that good as shown in other reviews. The environment is great, so as the service.

I have never had a bad meal here, everything is fresh and delicious and beautifully garnished. It's very quick as well, and the décor is lovely. read more

Nice looking place with good ambience. But the chef was heavy-handed on the fish sauce. The tom yum suffered as a result of this and the Thai iced tea was poor. As these are my two yardsticks for Thai dining, I was not too impressed but I would definitely return to their downstairs bar for happy hour drinks. 2-for-1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. read more

Great foods and so delicious , the services is good . Definitely will come again when visit Manchester.

Got massaman curry with beef, extra spicy. Flavor was very good, but not great. Spicy was medium in my book, but plenty of nice fresh slices of chilis. Rice was perfectly cooked. Take away order so cannot rate service. read more

This is a really good place for Thai food and they have excellent calamari. I would go back just for the calamari.

super bad service. After complaining about had over-due milk in the milk tea, the restaurant used more than 20mins to replace for water with bad negative attitude. If you wanna eat good Thai food, don't even try to think about this one. In China town, what do you expect? read more

Great atmosphere, good food, good service. This place is one of the highlights of Manchester's Chinese district. You won't find that many as nice setups nearby, so this place is a safe net for those who look for a respectable atmosphere without getting stripped. I can definitely recommend the pad thai, delicious! read more

A decent, if not terrific Thai restaurant. I had a mixed starter, which was tasty enough, but the fishcake was rather tough, I managed to look very un-Bondlike by squirting juice all over myself while doing battle with it. Pad Thai was nice, although only 4 king prawns seemed a little mean for a main course portion. On the whole I enjoyed my meal, but wouldn't rush back. read more

I really can't fault this place! I went with a group of 9 people - expecting slow service and an expensive bill at the end of the night.. nothing of the sort! Service was great, friendly and quick. We stumbled across happy hour 2 4 1 beers and ordered off the happy hour menu - 2 courses for £12.95, which offered loads of choice. I had chicken satay skewers to start (of course with a side of thai prawn crackers). Such good authentic flavours I didn't want it to end. For the main I went for the thick red thai curry with beef and coconut rice. It had a 2* hotness rating but it wasn't overpowering, just the right kick to complement the other flavours going on. Absolutely loved it. This restaurant really is great value for money - its worth getting there just before 19.00 for the happy hour menu but even normal prices looked acceptable for portion sizes and flavour. Highly recommended and can't wait to return! read more

Great for groups. Went with a gaggle of work peops and we were served efficiently and kept well topped up with drinks. Good food and reasonable prices. read more

Such a good place to try Thai food, very authentic. Everything arrived quickly and tasted great, the staff was also helpful and the place had an amazing atmosphere. Would definitely recommend! read more

This is the best restaurant me and my partner have ever been to! We travel from Sheffield to come here as the king prawns were out of this world. exceptional staff who were attentive and polite and very good value for money! read more

Very nice. Good atmosphere, good food, good price. Definitely a place to recommend for business or a romantic night out.

Best Thai restaurant ever ! It's too bad I live in Liverpool but whenever I come to Manchester I make a special trip here ! I'm never disappointed and the crowds of people that are always here lining up is a good indicator of how good the food is .. Good food , good atmosphere and good cocktails ! read more

Best Thai in Manchester IMHO, great cocktails good prices, decor classic contemporary and pretty chilled. Recommended. Great vegetarian choices reminds me a bit of Vietnamese food, chilli tofu with crunchy green beans delicious. Lychee and ice cream desert at £3.95 great value. Decent wine list around £16.50 for a tasty bottle of Argentinean Sauvignon Blanc. Shame there was no DJ in the toilets besides this GO! read more

I spent an evening wandering around the Manchester city centre and managed to stumble into Chinatown for the first time. After unsuccessfully hunting for another restaurant, to no avail, I ended up here for som Thai food on a Saturday evening. I was relatively early for dinner, and was lucky for that, as the restaurant definitely filled up as the evening went on. I started off with a glass of Malbec, not my favorite I've ever had but palatable. For my starter I had the tom yum soup, a personal favorite, which no Thai dinner is complete without. The soup was delicious and flavorful, and my only complaint was that the bowl seemed small for the price I paid. My main was the stir fry noodles with chili and mixed vegetables and chicken, and it was delicious! The flavor was fantastic, very complex and aromatic, and had the perfect spice level. This is a must eat restaurant if your craving some Thai for sure! read more

If Thai food is your thing then a visit to Try thai is a must, it is located in manchester central and serves the most amazing mouth watering Thai dishes you can imagine the Resturant itself is extremly trendy and the staff are very friendly and cant do enough to insure your visit is good with prices as cheap as £15 for a meal with a drink you cant go wrong!! read more

I was wandering through China town with my girlfriend looking for a place to eat. Most restaurants in China town i find look a little tacky and cheap, so when we stumbled upon the outside menu for Try Thai, my favourite type of food, crammed in the middle of a host of Chinese restaurants, we weren't expecting much different. Partly because the prices seemed so reasonable. A short walk up the stairs and i was pleasantly surprised. The interior was stylish and not gaudified by countless religious baubles, the chairs were comfortable and in general things were classier than i expected. The food was great. We didn't exactly splurge on the starters (prawn crackers) but were thankful because the main course was huge. I had the vermicelli, which was packed with vegetables and flavours, and the mrs had red curry, which i ate most of because she's 'a lady'. Adding on a couple bottles of Tsing Tao and our bill was a resounding 23 bones. Not bad. Not bad at all. read more

Try Thai, which is the sister restaurant to The East Restaurant, located a few paces along Faulkner Street, serve fantastic food. Anndrea and her staff are very friendly and welcoming. Both restaurants also provide a home delivery service, which is becoming increasingly popular with residents in the City centre. I can certainly recommend Try Thai; whether you eat in or at home! read more

Went to Try Thai for a friends birthday and I have to say I'M IMPRESSED! If I could they'd be a 4.5* If you're not careful you'll miss the entrance, up the stairs though and you enter into a lovely space, with a nice mix of ornate ceilings and modern fittings. Received a very warm welcome & felt at ease straight away. We tried: Mix platter for 2 (gorgeous prawns,satay,spring rolls etc and the MOST gorgeous salad and dips) Deep fired calamari (cooked to perfection, not chewy as you would normally expect) Honey glazed BBQ ribs (sticky, sweet and tasty) Mains: Sweet & Sour pork (not the usual thickly covered pork, lovely fresh strips of tender pork yum) Massaman lamb curry (this is the reason for 4.5 star not 5, Ive had this dish in Amsterdam once and oh my days it was the best thing ive ever EVER tasted, very deep and rich with flavours popping out all over the place this one was a little disappointing. Not as creamy & rich as it should be and not enough lamb in the dish for the £10.95 cost Sticky coconut rice (lovely) Egg Fried rice (nice, well cooked) Stir fried Flat noodles (totally gorgeous and moreish) With 2 pints and a diet coke the total came to a very pleasing £64.80 and we were stuffed! I wanted to take a doggy bag home but as we had 2 football players sitting behind us it didn't seem appropriate to ask lol (embarrassing) but next time im not leaving anything behind! Overall if you're looking for tasty food, nice surroundings at a price that doesn't seem deluded give Try Thai a go, you wont be disappointed, promise! read more

I go here a lot for the lunch time deals because it's just so much more worth your money. When it gets busy it's hard to get the staffs attention but overall the foods good and the ppl are nice. Personally, I love the pad Thai but some may think it's too sweet. If that's the case the chicken green curry is also brilliant if you go. read more

Thai is always good and light. I had the happy hour special for 13 quid with 2 courses. It was good, and the 1rst course was excellent. (Chicken satay). They do have a full bar also. Overall very good but a wee bit pricey. read more