Why Shawlands Is Obliterating the City Centre for Food
Let’s be honest. The city centre is no longer the automatic answer. For years, if someone asked where to eat in Glasgow, the default was town. That felt logical. More restaurants. More choice. More “buzz”. But more does not mean better. And more people are starting to realise that. Shawlands is outpacing the city centre […]
Mother’s Day in Glasgow? Bring Her Somewhere She’ll Actually Enjoy
Mother’s Day? It can sometimes feel like a bit of a performance tbh… Set menus you didn’t choose. Restaurants cramming in extra tables. Everyone pretending they’re thrilled with a glass of prosecco at midday. It doesn’t have to be like that. If you’re planning Mother’s Day this year, and you want somewhere that feels relaxed, […]
Valentine’s Day in Glasgow? Look No Further Than The Thai
Valentine’s Day in Glasgow has a habit of becoming complicated. City centre restaurants book up weeks in advance. Menus get overworked. Tables feel rushed. And what should be a relaxed, romantic meal can end up feeling like a production. If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day restaurant in Glasgow that puts food first and keeps […]
What to Order If You’ve Never Tried Thai Food Before
Trying Thai food for the first time can feel a bit intimidating. There’s the spice question. The unfamiliar dish names. The worry that you’ll order something far hotter than expected or end up with a plate you don’t recognise. The good news? Thai food is one of the most approachable cuisines out there – especially […]
7 Reasons Why People Drive Across the City Just to Eat Here
It happens more often than you might think. People travel across Glasgow-sometimes from the West End, sometimes from the city centre, sometimes from even further out-just to sit down and eat at The Thai Bar & Restaurant. No shortcuts. No convenience factor. Just intention. So why do they do it? Because the Food Is Worth […]
Why Shawlands Is Quietly Becoming One of Glasgow’s Best Places to Eat
For a long time, great food in Glasgow meant heading into the city centre. That was the assumption. More choice. More buzz. More options. But things have changed. Quietly, steadily, Shawlands has become one of the best places to eat in Glasgow — and more people are starting to notice. Especially those willing to travel […]
Our Festive Lunch Menu Is Here – Book Your Table This December
It’s that time of year again…The lights go up, the streets get busy, and everyone starts planning end-of-year meals with friends, family, or the work team. So, we’ve put together something special for the season.Our Festive Lunch Menu – a three-course lunch built around the dishes our guests always come back for. It’s priced at […]
What Our Customers Say About The Thai
We love cooking at The Thai. But hearing what our guests say about us? That’s the real joy. Here’s a snapshot of some of the amazing things people have written about dining with us in Shawlands. Authentic Flavours, Served with Care One TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Authentic Thai in Glasgow! … The taste was authentic, and […]
We’ve Been Awarded a Travellers’ Choice Award
We’ve got some news we’re genuinely thrilled to share. The Thai has just been awarded a Travellers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor, placing us in the top ten restaurants worldwide. That’s right – out of thousands of restaurants across the globe, our little spot in Shawlands has made the list. It’s an honour we’re still wrapping […]
The Customer-Favourite – Panang Curry
Panang, it takes the top spot… When it comes to Thai curries, everyone has a favourite. Some go straight for the fiery heat of a green curry. Others love the gentle warmth of a Massaman. But at The Thai, there’s one dish that consistently beats them all: our Panang Curry. It’s rich. It’s fragrant. And […]
