Thai River - County Durham

Service was slow, food was good except for the four whole chillies I was unable to eat the meal as it was way to hot. We are very used to hot food, but this was... read more Service was slow, food was good except for the four whole chillies I was unable to eat the meal as it was way to hot. We are very used to hot food, but this was overkill! All the other food was very good. However staff could have been more helpful.

Although we had some trouble locating the restaurant in the evening darkness, we eventually found the right set of stairs leading to this eatery. The effort was... read more Although we had some trouble locating the restaurant in the evening darkness, we eventually found the right set of stairs leading to this eatery. The effort was well worth it once we reached the Riverwalk terrace at Thai River. We tried a pork dish native to Chiang Mai cuisine, and it was a delightful surprise. Our second main course was a classic duck curry, which was also very delicious.

The service was slow, eating was good except the four whole chili that I was not able to eat the meal as it was hot. we are very used to hot food, but that was... read more The service was slow, eating was good except the four whole chili that I was not able to eat the meal as it was hot. we are very used to hot food, but that was exaggerated! the whole other food was very good. the personal could have been more helpful.

The food service was subpar. The chef seems to lack the skills to prepare authentic Thai cuisine—there was no spice and no flavor. I won’t be coming back. read more The food service was subpar. The chef seems to lack the skills to prepare authentic Thai cuisine—there was no spice and no flavor. I won’t be coming back.

Food was OK, and service was OK too. The restaurant was very busy and as such the staff were not attentive. As an example salad and starter arrived well before... read more Food was OK, and service was OK too. The restaurant was very busy and as such the staff were not attentive. As an example salad and starter arrived well before our drinks.