Thai Food in Glasgow

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Thai Food in Glasgow

Ting Thai Caravan

The first restaurant to be reviewed is Ting Thai Caravan. The restaurant is a fairly new addition to Glasgow which opened in August 2021. The restaurant is very central located on West Nile Street. Ting Thai Caravan is a great choice for those looking for great value authentic Thai street food. Main courses range from £6-8 with small dishes ranging from £1.60- £3. The restaurant have a selection of Thai beers , Scottish craft beers , wine and soft drinks.

What did I Order? as described on the menu ...

• NUA YAM TALAY- grilled rump steak sliced with Thai spiced talay, nam pla,  lime, coriander, chilli, palm sugar, grilled king prawns
• KHAO MUN GAI TOD- shallow fried battered chicken w/ ginger, chilli, grated coconut, cucumber & shallot ajard, two brothers sauce and jasmine rice
• YAM SAM KROB- crispy prawn , cap moo and squid with chilli & lime
• PENG GAI KAO PRIK- " Bangkok" spicy chicken wings
• MEE GRATIAM- Garlic noodles with oyster sauce

The dishes often come in small bowls or cardboard boxes giving a street food vibe which matched the interior of the wall art, bench style tables and high stool seating. This layout meant it can cater for groups of all sizes. The only downside was the lighting of the restaurant is quite dark in certain areas but it did seem to match the atmosphere. The dishes had a great variety of flavours and spices and were of high quality. Not only this, but the food arrived at the table very quickly within 10 minutes by the friendly staff. 

VERDICT- Ting Thai Caravan is a great value for money and one of few Thai street food style restaurants in Glasgow.  The restaurant can accommodate take aways, small and large group bookings

Visit their website here: Ting Thai Caravan

Chaophraya

Chaophraya is a Thai restaurant located on Nelson Mandela place. This restaurant provides a fine dining Thai experience with stunning architecture and crystal chandeliers. In comparison , it is a pricier option but with the rise in price comes a rise in quality and very attentive staff. The restaurant itself is an experience. It has an extensive drink selection ; with a wide selection of cocktails, wine , spirits and beers.

What did I Order? as described on the menu ...

• CHAOPHRAYA PLATTER - Thai chicken tacos, chicken satay skewers, king prawn tempura, spring rolls and spicy duck salad                                                                                          
•  PAD PREW WAAN GAI- Sweet and sour crispy chicken with dragon fruit served with pomegranate, peppers, onion and pineapple
• GAENG PANANG- a mild creamy curry, slow cooked beef, green beans, chilli and kaffir lime leaves
• SEN MEE LUAK- trio of steamed noodles with fried garlic
• KHAO PAD KHAI- Egg fried rice

  

VERDICT- Chaophraya provides a high quality dining experience more suited towards special occasions due to the higher prices. 

Visit their website here: Chaophraya

Honourable mentions of other Thai restaurants to try in Glasgow;

• Thairiffic
• Embargo
• Mamasan
• Panang
• Thaikhun