Found this restaurant on Yelp and decided to give it a try . The ambiance is truly wonderful …read more Minimal , clean and airy .. gorgeous ! Staff was kind and helpful ( every dish is enough for 1 person and not enough to be shared ) and the food was delicious !

Nice ambience in this casual spot. The spring rolls were delicious. Good selection of food. We…read moreordered the Massaman curry. The flavor was good, but it was a bit salty and the potatoes were hard. The staff was very friendly and accommodated our walking in, without a reservation.

Sawadee is a pretty swish little Thai restaurant, slightly out of town at the top of St James…read moreStreet so it can be pretty dead particularly on winter week nights. Having been to Thailand the food is defiantly authentic, but more on the fried batter side rather than the noodles & soups side. You can get a Singa beer to take you right back to the islands! If your looking for a quite but delicious Thai meal than Sawadee is the place, I wouldn't advise any first date couples this one though. The venue consists largely of small dishes, that you would need 2 or 3 of, for between £4 and £6. The restaurant often has special offers and set menus so its always worth an ask.

The restaurant is intimate and well-decorated. Great place to come with a small group of friends or…read moresignificant other for a nice, quiet dinner and chit-chat. But the more important part is of course the food. My significant other and I ordered a pot of tom yum soup to share, green curry and some spicy fish. All were well-spiced and well-flavored and while not completely authentic, it was enough to make me feel nostalgic. The staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. I would definitely recommend Sawadee for those looking for a delicious, sit-down meal with friends/boyfriends/girlfriends. I will be coming back again real soon to try other dishes they have to offer.

I had heard great things about this place...seriously, Sukhothai had taken on mystical, legendary…read morestatus in my mind, such eulogizing praise was it receiving! I guess there's always a danger of disappointment when a restaurant comes so highly recommended, but I just didn't find Sukhothai to be all that outstanding! I am a big fan of Thai food and hence, well versed in the many Thai restaurants of Brighton. Long story short, I've had better! The restaurant itself is comfortable and traditionally decked-out- it's a nice enough space in which to dine, sure! And the waitresses were friendly and attentive, possibly a little too attentive, since there weren't many customers to tend to. The food, however, was just a bit...unexceptional. I missed the ornate garnishes at Muang Thai and the tasty dishes at Thai Orchid. My green curry was fine, the flavours were good, but it wasn't nearly spicy enough. My dining companion's Pad Thai was also tasty, but there were no peanuts!! All in all, pretty standard food in a nice enough restaurant. The location near the seafront is handy if you're visiting, but not so great if you live in a residential area out of town.

I'd heard mixed reviews about Sukhothai Palace and so when I finally got around to trying this…read moreplace last night I wasn't sure what to expect. A group of us had planned to go for dinner elsewhere but our first choice was fully booked, so we wandered a few streets along to this place, to see whether they could squeeze us in. Being a Thursday night, we'd been a little shocked about how packed the first place was but, happily, Sukhothai Palace was completely empty, so fitting us in was no bother at all. The woman seated us at a lovely table and handed us the menus. The decor in really nice in here - it felt a lot more upmarket than I had been expecting actually and I was impressed by it all. That being said, the atmosphere was a little lacking, with us being the only customers in the place for the majority of the time we were in there. The menu is great - there is so much choice and variety that I doubt anyone who struggle to find something they liked the sound of. I opted for the sizzling duck with jasmine rice. The food arrived and the portions were hearty, which is always a plus in my book. The rice was done well, though it didn't taste especially different to boiled rice, I must say, and the sizzling duck was tasty! The sauce was delicious, however the duck was a little bit fatty in places, which was a bit of a shame. It came with some crunchy onion and a few leaves, which were nice little garnishes to add something to the dish. I ate it all and enjoyed it very much! The service in here was pleasant, but it was a little bit slow and relaxed, especially considering we were the only people in the place! However, the staff were very smiley and polite, so other than this, there was nothing to put you off! As for prices, mine came to £10 (without a drink). I'd say the average main came to around £7-£9, with rice adding another £1.50, so all in all, the prices are pretty decent in here, particularly for the nice portion sizes. This was a really pleasant experience and I'll probably be back to try more!

Love, love this place…read more My 2nd day I'm Crawley I was strolling up High St and was pleasantly surprised to find this spot. I went in to say hi and find out if it was a coincidence or if it's really linked to the location in Brooklyn NY that I love. Turns out they are linked and I made reservations for dinner later on that night. We arrived around 8:15. The Sat night the placed was packed with people for happy hour etc but Sunday was a bit more quiet. My daughter and I ordered apps. She had Chicken Satay and I had Spring Rolls. So delicious. For our entree we both ordered the pineapple rice. The presentation was delightful. Def food porn visually and it def tasted as good as it looked. The only draw back for me was I ordered a Lichee Martini and they didn't really know what it was. The owners are so nice. They treated us great. The decor is so calming. Every single detail adds to the experience down to the hand soap and lotion in the bathroom. If ever in Crawley, this place is a must.

When in Crawley, finding THAI can someone be challenging. But Lemongrass is not only one of the…read moreonly of the area, but also one of the best Thai food places I've had in Europe. This review is not so much about the food (which is absolutely finger-licking delicious by the way) but mostly about the convenience of this place: 1. They deliver to hotels in the the area. 2. They give a discount to Flight Crews (which is very important because a LOT of flight crews (from various airlines) stay in neighbouring hotels for layovers). 3. The service is excellent. One thing that really stayed with me food wise though and is a MUST TRY: The duck springrolls. I repeat: Do. Not. Leave. Without. Trying. The. DUCK. Springroll. Amen. :)

food Ok- nothing to rave about. I decide what I want to eat and not being told what I should eat…read morewith. lady owner a bit forceful on what you should order. Pricey for what it's worth.

As my wife said, "a friendly welcome and a few prawn crackers would have gone down well"... We got…read moreneither. Considering the silly prices they really need to improve their welcome and table service. Slow and shoddy. It isnt asking for much.. We didnt feel welcome at all. Authentic...? Their food was OK, not brilliant but OK. Decor nice but when the scruffy British bloke appeared from upstairs at peak time on a Saturdat night and started laying the tables wearing scruffy clothes and trainers!!! (husband/owner?) it really destroyed any authenticity.. Fake as you like.. Go spend your £30 a head elsewhere. Plenty of other Thai's in the area that would love your custom.

This is one of two Thai places just up the road from me... and I've never ended up going to the…read moreother one because I LOVE Red Snapper. Admittedly, I do always order the same thing though: chicken satay to start, and beef Pad Thai for a main. But it's always amazing. And so reasonably priced! It's perfect for a lazy evening for me. Tips: it's cash only and the Co-op on the corner's ATM is not always great for being in service. It's also BYOB, but the Co-op DOES have you covered for that! It also is quite small, so I'd call for a reservation if you want to go after 6:30pm on a weekend. Staff are always lovely. Definitely a firm favourite. :)

Update: January 2009…read more Last week they were open again in Seven Dials, and as busy as ever. Not quite sure what is going on - best to ring ahead to check! ------------------------ Update: October 2008 The restaurant in Seven Dials has now closed: the branch at 42 Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AY remains open. Tel: 01273 733 733 ------------------------- This is an incredibly popular Thai restaurant in the Seven Dials area, where booking is essential every night of the week. The reason for its popularity isn't hard to find: a wide range of reasonably authentic Thai dishes, all at very reasonable prices. They do an especially wide range of fish dishes, including the 'Red Snapper' of the title (although I presume this is bought in frozen, since it's not found in UK waters?). They don't have an alcohol license, so bring your own - this also helps keep prices down. Although the menu focuses on fish and meat, there are plenty of vegetarian options (they will do any dish with tofu, on request). If you ask, they will also stir-fry or steam your fish if you prefer it not to be deep fried. Portions of rice and noodles are generous, so order one between two. Expect a two-course dinner for two to come to about £15 a head. The lunch-time menu is very good value too. Despite being very busy, service is always pretty good and friendly and, being a small place, you have no trouble finding someone to help if you need it. Slight downers: because it's small it does get very crowded, so it's not the place for a quiet romantic meal. Also the lavatory is accessed via the outside, and gets a bit chilly in winter. But it would be churlish to deduct a star just for that

What a pleasant place this is! We popped in for a quick bite at lunch and the staff were friendly,…read morethe food tasty and quickly served, and the fixed price menu prices were excellent value for money. You can do a main course with rice only for 5.50 but we went for the three courses at 7.50 - a pound for the starter and another for the dessert!!! Pad thai was great, I had some very good sweetcorn fritters with plum sauce and bananas in toffee for pud. Great. Recommended.

Great food and good price. Mainly been on weekends and it's generally busy, so def book ahead. the…read moregreen curry is my favourite!

I'm a little torn as to whether Street Thai should get 3 or 4 stars...I'll stick with 3 for now but…read moreintend to go back so will see if they can push it up to 4 on my next visit! This is a relatively new restaurant that has opened up in the heart of the Lanes. The premises are massive, spread out over two floors with a fantastic roof terrace for those sunny Brighton days (few and far between as they are at the moment!). Although bright and airy, I felt the restaurant lacked a little ambiance and atmosphere. I came here with a large group of work friends and the service was great, all the food delivered quickly and at the same time. There is a varied drinks menu and I could definitely recommend the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. They also have a comprehensive cocktail list which I didn't sample on this occasion. Now for the important part - the food! For starter I went for the soft shell crab which was absolutely delicious, and I would highly recommend it. Also exceptional was the pudding - green tea cheese cake - nom nom nom! Unfortunately, it was the main course that rather let the meal down. I went for the Kao Phad - Thai green curry fried rice with chicken, tiger prawns bamboo shoots, aubergines and Thai sweet basil leaves. The flavour was quite nice and had a good level of spiciness. However, the texture was very dry and they were very stingy on the meat and veg - it was verging on just being a plate of greenish rice. Maybe this is how the dish is meant to be served but it just wasn't for me. It was also accompanied by a clear soup that was ok, but again not that full of flavour. Having said that, the menu is very reasonably priced and I will definitely be back to try out some more dishes.

I give it 3.5 stars. The atmosphere is quite nice and the service was good. The waitress was prompt…read moreto take our order and prompt with the food. And for those sunny days in Brighton (if there are any), there is a rooftop terrace that looks quite nice. Will definitely be coming back for that in the summer. My friend and I both ordered a Thai ice tea but it was too sweet for both of us. However, things did look up. I ordered the chicken tom yum kuay teow noodles and as promised, it was quite spicy. For someone of Southeast Asian descent, it was a proper level of spice but I would air on the side of caution and ask them to make it less spicy if you are a spice novice. For me, it was perfect. Very satisfying and well-flavored. My friend ordered some prawn curry dish. For me, it was a bit on the sweet side but that is typical of Western-prepared Thai food. Nonetheless, the flavors were good and it is a much milder dish so I would recommend this to someone who wants a good flavored curry without too much spice. The prices were also reasonable. All in all, with 2 dishes and 2 glasses of Thai iced tea, service charge included, our bill came to less than 22 pounds. I would come back again to try their other dishes!