Thai Green Curry
Kaeng Khiao Wan — coconut milk, sweet basil and kaffir lime, made to the kitchen's own paste.
Shawlands · Glasgow
Thailand's boldest flavours,
in the heart of the Southside
Named Best Thai Restaurant in Scotland at the Scottish Restaurant Awards — authentic dishes, crafted by chefs with over thirty years of experience.
Our Story
Born in the gyms of Bangkok, raised in Glasgow
The Thai began with our owner Robert's twenty years of travelling to Thailand to train in Muay Thai at professional level. What kept him coming back wasn't just the sport — it was the food: fierce, fragrant and generous. The Thai brings that spirit home to Shawlands.
Our kitchen is led by Head Chef Patryk, whose cooking honours traditional recipes while adding a modern touch. Every curry paste, marinade and sauce is built in-house from fresh ingredients, sustainably sourced wherever we can.
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From the Kitchen
Beloved classics to modern creations
Pad Thai
Stir-fried noodles in tamarind sauce with crushed peanuts, egg, chives and bean sprouts.
Chicken & Cashew Nuts
A house special — stir-fried with sweet peppers, chestnuts and crunchy cashews.
Sustainability
Good food that does good
We're proud to be part of the Shawlands community — and to look after it. We support local suppliers, minimise waste in the kitchen, and use sustainable packaging for every takeaway order.
Dining with us means brilliant Thai food, and a restaurant that takes its environmental responsibility seriously.
What Guests Say
Five stars, again and again
★★★★★“Had a fantastic meal. Flavours were stunning. Fresh and fragrant, everything was cooked to perfection. Staff were super friendly and we will definitely be returning.”
★★★★★“Amazing Thai food with exceptional hospitality! Flavours were perfect, and service was top-notch. Highly recommend!”
★★★★★“We had an absolutely brilliant meal at The Thai. Food was sensational, staff are so friendly. Brilliant place, thank you so much.”
News & Stories
Fresh from the kitchen
A Positive Update From Us
A few weeks ago, we shared some difficult news.
A Thank You, And A Small Favour To Ask
If you’ve followed our journey over the past few months, you’ll know it hasn’t been the easiest period for us.
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