Rosa's Thai Waterloo Reviews Summary

Flavor and Taste

Pros:

• "Proper Asian level spiciness, flavour is not discounted in any way."
• "The prawn pad Thai... The Prawn Crackers were amazing! Definitely the highlight of the meal."
• "The meat is tender and delish, but the satay sauce is served cold, is orange in colour and looks like it is store bought."
• "We were pleasantly surprised by the delicious flavours and good quality."
• "The panang prawn curry with stir fry broccoli, and it was absolutely delicious. The prawns were perfectly cooked, and the curry was rich and flavorful."
• "The pork skewers for starters, the king prawn dishes for the mains, and mango sticky rice for dessert."
• "The coconut rice was tasty, and the green chicken curry was okay too."
• "I ordered papaya salad (side dish) with sticky rice. The salad was perfect!"

Cons:

• "The food was okay, I had the prawn pad Thai which has way too much egg in it which wasn't thoroughly mixed through."
• "The jungle curry wasn’t very spicy for me. The curry/broth tasted better toward the bottom. Chicken was a little dry."
• "The food in this wasn't as good/fresh and was very sickly sweet, especially the Pad Thai."
• "The sticky mango rice - the rice was very salty!"
• "I had the drunken noodles. The food was decent but it was a little dry and it could have had some more flavour."
• "The tofu in one of the curries was cold while the curry was hot so that also felt frozen."
• "The chicken in noodles was overcooked, like it was boiling for hours."
• "The food is terrible. The Red Curry was too tough to cut or chew (beef ) it had been reheated I think from the night before."

Service

Pros:

• "Our waiter Wow was very nice too！"
• "Service was fast but we were the last order of the night so it may have just been timing."
• "The service at Rosa's Thai Cafe was also very good. Our server was friendly and attentive."
• "Server anticipated my needs. 🙌🏽"
• "Great service (thanks Madison!) and atmosphere, but the food was just pretty good."
• "Our waitress Wow was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable helping us with the menu."
• "The staff was extremely helpful and accommodating."
• "Service wasn't great, no hello welcome just sit there......Tom yum soup was great and spring rolls. Then waited an hour for a very poor red curry and panang curry."

Cons:

• "The restaurant tries to give a cozy homely feeling but at the same time kept rushing the guests."
• "We were seated right next to another group even though there was plenty of space and the staff definitely wanted us out quick."
• "The waiter was not helpful. We were told we were given 1 hour and 30 minutes to eat but by the time the food came out we had 1 hour to eat before closing."
• "The staff and manager repeatedly told us they needed the table back in an hour and 45. The service was slow and we constantly had to try and get attention to order drinks and food."
• "Unfortunately, the whole place being empty, I was refused because I did not have any reservation."
• "Extremely rude staff member who could not be bothered to do her job. First greeted us with a sour face."
• "We were in a rush to get somewhere after dinner, but the waitress made us wait for over 30 minutes to get us our bill."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Nice atmosphere, quick service, the place is comfortable and the menu is varied."
• "The vibe is really friendly."
• "The atmosphere wasn't great. We were seated right next to another group even though there was plenty of space."
• "Cozy and lively atmosphere, I recommend booking to make sure you get a table!"

Cons:

• "The only downside are the higher noise levels inside the restaurant during a busy evening. There are many tables with little space around them."
• "You are also seated quite closely to other diners and can get to hear two other conversations on either side."
• "The restaurant is rather intimate so the noise levels get quite high."
• "Unfortunately, it is more of a tourist restaurant rather than an actual Thai restaurant. No chopsticks on the table, the music choices reminded us of shopping centres."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "The price is excellent, and the noise levels are pleasantly quiet and comfortable."
• "Very solid lunch deal for a chain. 13.95 for a starter, curry with rice, and a drink."
• "Went there 30/9/23. The service was great and food was very tasty and nice. Nice atmosphere and thanks to the staff and to JJ and her colleague for the good service."

Cons:

• "It came to £33 per person and I thought that was a bit pricey."
• "The only reason it gets a three star is because of the PRICE!! It's too expensive for average food, atmosphere, serving size and service."
• "Price on the steep side for the relatively simple warm food."
• "The food tasted good but it wasn't hot and the portion size is so tiny!"
• "The food is terrible. The worst thai food I have ever had. The Red Curry was too tough to cut or chew (beef ) it had been reheated I think from the night before."