Lunchtime quick bite, Tofu Satay and Salt and Pepper Tofu - delicious, cheap and cheerful. The…read moremenu has all the old favorites and the restaurant feels quite retro. I feel like it's been here since I was a little girl.

Spent the afternoon in Southport while visiting friends over Easter weekend. Just happened to…read morestroll by their sidewalk sign at lunchtime and walked in. My first impression upon entering was that it looks different than what you see on the outside. The smoked glass exterior windows and doors opens up to a spacious and inviting interior. Tabletops, clean. Silverware, shiny & streak less. Wine glasses, spotless. I was in the mood for crispy noodles and to my pleasant surprise they had them on the menu. Not soft/stir-fried but crispy as in crunchy. Not every Chinese restaurant has crispy noodles. Did I mention I like crispy noodles? :) I ordered the "crispy" Char Siu Chow Mein, sat back and waited with anticipation albeit reservedly. What came to my table was well worth the wait. A generous plate was set in front of me consisting sliced Char Siu pork, green onions, white onions, bamboo shoot, mushrooms, miniature corn, Chinese water chestnut, carrots and bell peppers....on a bed of crispy noodles! It was delicious and I polished it all off by myself. Don't judge me. There are only two things I'd change. They should make their oily chili sauce hotter and the fish aquarium lost against the back wall should be moved into the dining area. Sitting next to a large, soothing bubbling aquarium is preferred.

My family and I were driving around to find a spot to eat and as I took a turn I spotted the red…read morelight sign. Saying Thai Restaurant seemed to be a hit so we wondered over. From the outside it looks basic but when you see the menu and get your food served it's far from basic! Amazing sized portions and just so authentic. We just made it through the starters before indulging into our mains. Little did I expect that my portion would be enough for 3 people instead of myself. Had to box it up and will gladly polish off tomorrow. Can't recommend this place more as it's off the main street, staff and service were so welcoming, serving was quick (albeit it was quiet) and the prices are so cheap! Total package

I'm so glad that this place has received good reviews across the board. Mine won't add much more:…read morethe exterior appearance does it few favours, the interior decor is on the way to feeling like someone's front room, but the food was great. With a couple of other people we went for one of the banquets to experience what they have to offer - I was very happy with everything. My companions felt that the starters were a little disappointing, or at least quite generic and at times lacking flavour. I thought they were great though, because I value variety over quality perhaps! We all liked the soups though, which were packed with chicken and other tasty bits. The we had a selection of mains, from prawns to beer and so on. Tender meat, interesting sauces and fresh ingredients: all fine by me.

Possibly a bit over hyped, Chaophraya nevertheless delivers a fine meal. They offer both a…read moreselection of prefixed menu samplings or individual menu items if you are in the mood for something specific. I will say none of the options are overly spicy, so if you are looking for heat, you might need to visit elsewhere. With my group, I managed to sample nearly everything and recommend the duck in any form. The coconut rice is also just awesome! The staff is friendly and attentive. They are more than willing to offer suggestions as well. Finally, don't forgot, if you have a birthday in the group, the staff will be more than glad to embarrass them with attention and a song!

This already became my favorite restaurant in Liverpool that I ended up coming here two nights in a…read morerow! Yes, it's that good! I really enjoyed their green curry, it's excellent! Although I was a bit skeptical at first when my friend brought me here because usually this type of posh and über trendy restaurants serve water down Asian food for non-Asian folks. I know how authentic Thai food tastes like because I have been to Thailand and I hang out with Thai friends who taught me how to cook Thai food. Contrary to my low expectations , I was pleasantly surprised by the succulent massaman & chicken green curry. I thoroughly enjoyed all the food I've tried and I was impressed with the sophisticated and contemporary decor as well. This is a great choice for any special occasion, it was the perfect location to meet up with my old friend whom I haven't seen for more than 20 years.

Have visited this restaurant quite a few times when I am in the area…read more We have always thought highly of the food. We've had some great meals, whether just my wife and I, or when there has been a party of 10 of us. I think some people will find the service slightly on the slow side, but I think they forget, every dish is cooked to order it informs you of this on the menu. If they want quick, go to McDonalds! The staff are always helpful, polite and friendly. All in all, a great place to go, just don't expect the kitchen to perform miracles, be patient, and you will have a fab time. The area where I live has many many restaurants and I would be more than happy if we saw this place open in our town :)))

Service was poor (slow, we arrived 6.15 and received our main course at 7.05) with few people in…read morethe restaurant. My wife ordered chicken Satay but received duck? when challenged they said it was a menu mistake but offered no alternate or reduction. Food was tasty and would of be recommended by us if greater attention would have been given to resolving the incorrect dish served.

All our family highly recommended Thai rice and they were not wrong. It is cute, warm and cosy…read moreinside. The owners were very sweet and service was fast. We opted for lesser know items such as the Green Curry Vegetarian Samosa, delicious, stuffed with peas and potato. Prawn salad, would have liked a few more glass noodles as it was so delicious and finally the Seafood Phad Char which was bursting with delicious cuttlefish, shrimp and green mussels. No rice required. The two of us were full.

You wouldn't believe that a garden centre would house Lancashire's finest Thai restaurant, but the…read moreThip Thai in Preston is worth a mention. It's located upstairs, on the second level of the garden centre, and once you step inside you forget all about the fact that they sell plants downstairs. Staff are all Thai-speaking (as well as English, of course), and the food you get at Thip is the real thing, wonderful authentic dishes with all the flavours you expect Thai food to have. They don't skimp on the spicy heat, either, which is something I've found Asian restaurants in the UK tend to do. But if you'd prefer something milder they're happy to comply by producing milder tasting dishes. I love this place, it's so relaxing and calming, and the food is absolutely out of this world.

Everything LordByron says is true. Excellent food, but pity the fact that there's no real ale. Of…read morecourse that is the norm in most restaurants, that's why when eating out we usually go to a good pub.

The Robin Hood is a friendly traditional country pub in Mawdsley, Lancashire. The pub dates back to…read morethe 16th century. The atmosphere is friendly, the beer on offer includes several cask ales and guest beers, good pub food is served in the bar. The first floor is occupied by the popular Wilson's restaurant. Wilson's is very popular and has a strong reputation in the county for good food which is of the a la carte standard, the food is generally locally sourced and of an excellent quality. Service is good and you are likely to return having visited once. The restaurant is also available for hire.

The Jasmine Tree in Southport is a small but pleasant Chinese restaurant that offers customers the…read morechance to sit down and talk to each other in a civilised manner whilst enjoying Chinese cuisine, as opposed to going the local chippy and getting a couple of meals to sit with in front of X Factor silently. The restaurant itself doesn't look much from the outside but is comfortable and cosy inside, with the staff there being helpful and attentive at all times. The menu is, as you would expect, pretty varied and full of plenty of choice for even the fussiest eater as well as including very nice vegetarian options (as my girlfriend assures me). Their prices are very cheap and even work out cheaper than a lot of local takeaways in the area when push comes to shove; meaning The Jasmine Tree represents one of the best value for money Chinese restaurants in the local area.

The best value chinese in Southport. Early doors 3 course menu is great value at just under £8 last…read moretime I looked. Although not as cheap as the lunch time menu main course including rice or chips for just over £3 You can't get a takeaway at that price. Extra friendly staff - i really recommend the chilli chicken!