Thai Corner Reviews Summary

Category: Thai restaurant

Address: 47 West St, Reading, RG1 1TZ, United Kingdom

Phone: +441189595050

Rating: 4.4
based on 139 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Every dish was flavoursome and seasoned very well."
  • "The menu, a symphony of Thai flavors, is a testament to the chef's dedication to authenticity."
  • "Amazing thai food! Never been disappointed with a meal here."
  • "The food was so pretty 🌺 very beautifully presented🍁especially the desserts."
  • "Food is excellent, freshly cooked, rich in flavour. Highly recommended."
  • "The Bwadu-infused Mango Sticky Rice is a sensory delight, blending the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the creamy richness of coconut-infused sticky rice."
  • "One standout dish that truly encapsulates the essence of Thai Corner is the Bwadu Basil Chicken."

Cons:

  • "The sweet and sour chicken was pretty awful, the chicken was rubbery and the vegetables were raw."
  • "Went for Thai...got thai-esk food...could've been a tad spicier..."
  • "The pad Thai had no texture and was also bland with noodles that had been over cooked and cut up into 1inch pieces."
  • "The mains were ok (not exceptional) the starters were not home made and were clearly catering products."
  • "Tom Yum Soup and green curry felt rather bland missing some striking taste."
  • "The first time I found a disgusting looking purple colour small meat piece."
  • "The chicken satay starter had to be sent back to the kitchen because it was raw and still partially frozen."

Service

Pros:

  • "From the moment you cross the threshold, Thai Corner's commitment to excellence in service becomes evident."
  • "Service was friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend."
  • "Service is good too, and they are very prompt and don't leave you waiting for too long."
  • "Staff were friendly and helpful, especially appreciated the touch at the end where they held the door open for us!"
  • "The staff were really friendly and attentive."
  • "The service was excellent: fast, attentive, polite and friendly."
  • "Service was quick and they payed close attention to detail."

Cons:

  • "The service is very slow. 30 minutes between ordering and getting the food."
  • "We then had to wait just under an hour for our main... and only received it after questioning a waiter who answered with a look of surprise."
  • "Service was a little slow, had they have been quicker we would have bought more drinks!"
  • "Food was decent but nothing like the horrendous service."
  • "Food arrived well after an hour. It arrived cold and the food was missing items."
  • "The staff were friendly, but the service wasn't up to its usual standard, forgetting to bring drinks twice."
  • "Food is ok but the service was horrible."

Ambience

Pros:

  • "It was a lovely restaurant to dine in, it's just a shame that the ceiling was a bit low and seemed a little claustrophobic."
  • "The soft hum of traditional Thai music in the background further enhances the dining experience, making it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life."
  • "The warm tones of the interior, adorned with intricate Thai artwork, create an inviting atmosphere that immediately puts diners at ease."
  • "Upon stepping into Thai Corner, the sensory journey begins with the captivating ambiance that effortlessly fuses modern chic with traditional Thai aesthetics."
  • "Absolutely wonderful place to dine, myself and my partner had an excellent time here."
  • "Lovely place and nice atmosphere."
  • "Man, I love this restaurant. The atmosphere is a bit over-the-top -- kitschy, but classy kitsch :)."

Cons:

  • "It’s expensive and it’s dirty with flies."
  • "I must add that the restaurant can do with a bit of security at the front door."
  • "This place has a nice interior but awful layout and tables are far too close together."
  • "The seats are very close and the restaurant is super packed even for Wednesday dinner."
  • "It was very busy. So many tables on one floor, felt like they were overbooked but didn't want to turn people away."
  • "On top of this the seating was very cramped so that people were sitting on top of each other."
  • "The noise was unbelievable, kind of like being in a pub noise."

Value

Pros:

  • "Food is, without a doubt, tasty and appealing, features a good quality-price ratio for the kind of cuisine."
  • "Food is also not that expensive compared to other dine in options in town."
  • "Very good value for money. You will return that I promise."
  • "Great food and very efficient service, everything arrived quickly and was perfect! Lovely flavours!"
  • "Lovely staff as well πŸ‘πŸ»"
  • "A flavoursome experience visiting this Thai restaurant."
  • "Great selection of food on the takeaway menu."

Cons:

  • "They even charged you 12.5% with this level of service."
  • "Disappointed to find that you have to pay for prawn crackers, most other restaurants offer these free."
  • "Costs including drinks could go upto Β£30 per person."
  • "Prices were on the higher side, particularly disappointed with the tempura veg where we basically received onion in light batter and no other veg."
  • "Some of the food was ok according to the price but some of the food was really over priced."
  • "The food itself wasn't the best and was a bit overpriced."
  • "A bit disappointed 😞 takeaway collection 10% discount but box's a bit small for the price."

Vegetarian Options

Pros:

  • "Ps vegetarian options are fantastic."

Cons:

  • "Beware if you are vegetarian or vegan."
  • "I was dismayed to see that the vegetarian curries actually contain fish sauce!"

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