Siam Orchid is a Thai restaurant in Royton, on the outskirts of Oldham and is the sister restaurant…read moreto Siam Orchid in Manchester. I have been here many times as it is one of the most authentic Thai restaurants I've been to in the UK. The restaurant has two floors and can seat larger parties, service is very good and food is reasonably priced. The menu also has a selection of Chinese style dishes which caters of all really. Our particular favourites are the mixed starter which is really good value and the green and massaman curries!! The restaurant also does a buffets style lunch on a Sunday and a take away service.

We've all seen those cute little black Smart Cars zipping around the city with the Blue Ginger logo…read moreon the sides. But... Blue Ginger? What is it? My, if I found a piece of blue ginger in my food I'd be a little worried. I've only just managed to get my head round the bright orange ginger atop the food in Wagamama. Don't worry though, it's just a cute name. I have a friend who 'doesn't do Chinese food' because she hates MSG. Well, she hasn't an excuse any more. After extensive research (thank you, Google and Wikipedia) I still can't figure out exactly what tangible symptoms this additive is supposed to invoke, however the main thing is that Blue Ginger prides itself on not using monosodium glutamate. Rejoice! There's no doubt about it - Blue Ginger's delicious. It has its flaws in the expensiveness of the dishes and lack of late opening times (come on, Domino's is open until 5am! And I have firsthand knowledge of the fact that it uses delivery people who could quite easily star in The Hills Have Eyes, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Deliverance... I don't want to be told I have a 'purdy mouth' in the wee small hours but hey, we all need pizza), but it's worth it. It's the sort of takeaway that makes you want to get into your sweats, put on a DVD and just indulge in the cosiness of your city apartment. But Blue Ginger should be a treat unless you're a CEO or MD or Client Services Director or maybe even a celebrity. I think it breaks the bank a little with soups and starters ranging from £3.70 to around £7, or more if you opt for crispy duck pancakes. The online ordering service is a gem though, it's so simple... choose your sauce, then opt for beef, chicken, pork, prawn, king prawn, char sui, a combo, mixed veg, mushrooms or tofu. This means that the veggies don't miss out on great sauces, something I find happens often in Chinese takeout. You can simply pick and choose. Remember that these don't include rice and noodles which can make for a costly meal. Because there's so much choice you might find yourself gazumped, so the set meals and the chef's selection offer a solution to any difficulty in deciding. You can even order a bottle of wine to be delivered, the cheapest at £6.95 (and a Chardonnay too - bonus for me) or beers at around £1.70 each. Blue Ginger just about has everything covered. The food may be pricey, but the quality speaks for itself. It's fresh, it's hot and it's tasty. Some say you can't put a price on the perfect takeaway, so surely there's nothing wrong with paying a little extra for something 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.

This is the same place as the other Asia Lounge appears under Bury.read more

Great place just on our door step no need for the car Eaten…read morethere quiet a few times easy to get a table as it's a shame it's so under used by locals. Fabulous decor Fabulous and at tentative from of house staff lead by a friendly manager/matradi. Full and well set out meanie explained all about the dish and cooking method staff happy to give their knowledge of the dish and it was on our first visit we found it to be Asian & Oriental a good mix. That's why I give it full marks.

Lovely little place, beautiful food and very friend staff. You will struggle to get a pram inside…read morebut child friendly

Great place to eat. Nice open space. Big window seats. Friendly staff…read more They serve thai food. The food is cooked to order and the flavours are amazing really tasty. Its always quiet during the week but gets busy at weekends. They also do take out and delivery so thats very popular. The food looked that good when it arrived we tucked straight in and I forgot to take photos until the end. I ordered Thai yellow curry with steamed white rice. My mum ordered beef stirfry with was very spicy.

From the owner: Malaysian and Thai Cuisineread more

Fast service, eclectic decor, great food, good prices.read more

Great meal, I'll give more details later.read more

The building that this branch of Lana Thai's has now opened in has been about 3 or 4 different…read morerestaurants in as many years, but I'm glad to see that Lana Thai's appears to be lasting, as it's a frankly superb example of how a restaurant and take-away should be done. Firstly the cuisine, the food truly is Thai, and the quality is fantastic. It's a far cry from other places where all the food is straight out of a packet. Freshly prepared and superbly flavoured. Secondly, the service delivered by the staff is spot on. They're not too invasive, but they give the impression that they cannot do enough to help, and they're always there when you need them. Recommended!

Terrible! How can you get a ham sanswich so wrong??…read more& a meat pie that was so dry I had to throw it away. Never ever again! Truly awful.

Closed down its now Italian mazzo restaurant Which I will…read moretell you more about when I go very soon

Fusion holds a very special place in my heart, for years I have be hosting parties here due to…read moretheir large and very accessible function room and in honesty the room has never disappointed. From a valentines themed night, to a sweet 16th to my 21st masquerade ball - they all happened here. For the room (from my last party), they simply asked for a refundable £100 deposit. The room holds approximately 120- 140 standing and 80 seated. It's perfect for birthday parties, small wedding receptions, christenings and large family gatherings. They will allow you to bring your own catering and decorations in and are very flexible and accommodating, making it one of the best function rooms in the area. I have also spent many nights in the restaurant downstairs and purchasing takeaways from Fusion. Their Thai food in particular is a family favourite and I would definitely recommend their red curry and any of their sizzling dishes. Sure it's not the best quality but for the area it's reliable, tasty and friendly. What more could you want?