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#12 - Order Asiatic Bristol, #29 - Order Vegetarian Bristol, Thai

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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 9116 reviews

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Last update : 30.12.2022

4.4 ★ from 13 reviews
kieran-147
Kieran 01.10.2022 - 19:09

After a disappointing first visit, I came here with Sfor lunch.

ievgenii-shinkarenko
Євгеній 30.12.2022 - 13:56

It's a pleasure when they go in until they go. nice eating personal, super fast service and great equipment. what do you need more? I love Thai food and this place makes me more and more.

vanessa-abreu
Vanessa 30.12.2022 - 13:56

We spend a cooling pre christmas waking in bristol and clifton is our favorite place to eat and drink. in a few waterhouses we had to eat. Last time we came, the squid was booked, but tonight we were in luck. it is very popular. and. very busy and busy. and. very bright. too bright! turn the lights down. they aim a little ambiente. the girls were all wonderful. Unfortunately, it's an Asian thing to constantly harass her...until they give....and order. So... not really relaxing. however, the appetizers were absolutely tasty duckling early rolls, calamari and banger and the choice of the main courses were boggling, but also good. a garlic chicken stir fry and Thai green curry were our choices. great atmosphere. they can understand why it is so popular.

piras-ivonne
Ivonne 30.12.2022 - 13:56

We enjoyed a wonderful lunch here in the clifton village this afternoon to get to the Christmas spirit. during the billing we were overwhelmed to say that we were elected as their favorite customers and that the bill had been cleanly grounded. we are still in shock. we cannot believe that the generousness we have received next to a wonderful meal with fabulous service. we'll be back soon. we wish them a happy, safe christmas and a successful new year

arnaldo-bergnaum
Arnaldo 30.12.2022 - 13:56

Great food, friendly staff and decor. alana, great work, keep it up. we were great within seconds after the entrance of the door, they could even postpone our booking as we were early. starter came fast and tasted absolutely amazing. we couldn't blame them in the least. our net, that was the smetterling pad thai was also something I would recommend. perfectly dimensioned, tasted from this world and something I would order again and again. the only thing I was disappointed was not getting a cold, but my partner did. the puddings were also brilliant, the chocolate exploded with taste and really satisfied that sweet tooth I had demanded. all in all we loved our experience and felt that our server alana was 10 out of 10. she helped us in our order, had a brilliant presentation and offered us an amazing customer service. the only one I was not satisfied with was the service fee that was added without warning. there may have been signs that I did not see, but I only found out when I was flipped and said that this was added automatically.

This restaurant has received glowing reviews from satisfied customers who have praised the delicious food and excellent service. Dishes such as pad thai, pork dumplings, Massaman curry, and Thai green curry were highlighted for their amazing flavors. Many patrons were impressed with the attentive and friendly staff, as well as the beautiful decor of the restaurant. Despite some minor issues with lighting and dessert availability, overall diners had a great experience and expressed their eagerness to return. The generosity of the staff left a lasting impression on many customers, making this restaurant a must-visit for a delightful dining experience.

Tripadvisor

Last update : 19.11.2023

3.9 ★ from 841 reviews
yxgtravel
yxg 19.11.2023 - 04:11

A party of 14 dined here for a 60th Birthday party. Not only was the food 10/10 but so was the service. The team accommodated us so well and they went the extra mile to make the day special. All our food came at the same time which I thought was exceptional considering the size of our party. For parties our size you NEED to book well on advance however, they often can't take large bookings on a Friday or Saturday due to demand. Parking is free on Sundays though so it was a win, win. I will be back here for sure!

sharon-b-school8
Sharon 19.11.2023 - 04:11

We love this chain although our first time in Clifton. Very much the same high standard as all the rest. Adore the food. (We especially love the Tapas menu). Prices are very competitive and the service is always of a really high standard. If you want Thai food we’d definitely recommend Giggling Squid.

i3355xyrayb
I3355XYrayb 19.11.2023 - 04:11

Well we had our first Thai meal last night as our son had turned 36 , so we decided to see what Thai food was all about , after a friend suggested the Giggling Squid in Clifton village, we were most impressed with staff, food and character of venue , what a lovely introduction to Thai cuisine we had, food quality was of an exceptional high standard, tasted superb as we all tried bits off each others plates, real family feel to restaurant polite, happy servers, great choice of dishes, when were were ordering and asking questions about the food the servers were helpful with great knowledge of there foods on offer . I highly recommend you give them a try you will not be disappointed.

vasili-s
Vasili 19.11.2023 - 04:11

Was pleasantly surprised with how good this restaurant is. Lovely atmosphere, attentive service, fantastic food and reasonably priced. What more can I say except that I will definitely be back.

dmjblack2014
DmjBlack2014 19.11.2023 - 04:11

I 'm not in the business of giving one star ratings just because of one failing so this review is 3 star because the food is good if a little lacking in spice by authentic Thai standards and the service is good, especially given how busy it always is here. Now the bad bit. This is the latest in numerous (10+ visits to this restaurant and on only one occasion has the advertised large beer been available. On every other occasion I have been told We 've just sold out or we 're waiting for a delivery . If there are genuine problems with the supplier then, after 5+ years pf business, it 's time to change supplier. If it 's a problem with the purchasing department it 's time to make a change in that department. If on the other hand it is because the restaurant chain makes more money selling two small beers for more than a pound more than one large beer then it is a blatant, head office organised, rip off. It is compounded by the restaurant being so busy. A couple of good chugs and the beer has gone then getting a fresh one is dependant on catching the eye of one of the busy waiting staff. I would be happy to place a large bet that the majority of the beer drinkers would much prefer a large beer to a small one especially given that the ridiculous parking restrictions in Clifton render it virtually impossible to drive here and park and would love to be able to swig at least two bigguns whilst eating. I raised this complaint before departing and the manager acknowledged that this was a frequent complaint. Sadly the staff suffered because I refused to pay the service charge since the policy of the company is such that the service I would like has not been delivered (through no fault of the staff concerned I shall doubtless return and fully anticipate that this rip off will not have been rectified. A call to trading standards (do they still exist? will be the next action. This chain is patently advertising an item that it rarely if ever has available.

Restaurantsdb

Last update : 07.09.2025

5.0 ★ from 1095 reviews
am-g-bank9
AM 07.09.2025 - 20:10

Got delivery from this restaurant I’ve eaten in the Cardiff branch but never used this one before. Was not disappointed, food was super tasty just like in the restaurants, quality was excellent and huge portion sizes. Food is boiling hot on arrival. Salt n pepper mushrooms will always be my favorite. I tried the veg red curry for the first time and it was delicious especially with tom yum rice. 100% recommend. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £60–70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection, Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes Vegetarian options: Excellent veggie and vegan options. Lots of choice.

charlene-l-elephant6
Charlene 07.09.2025 - 20:10

Very quick service the food was great for portion and full bodied flavours that just burst through your taste buds I'll definitely be back. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £80–90

shona-fox227
Shona 07.09.2025 - 20:10

Amazing food and the team are just the best. We were a group of 6, (4 adults 2 kids, (6 8)the whole team made our group so welcome the evening so enjoyable. Really recommend for a family gathering . Big thanks! Price per person: £20–30

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