The Best Thai Food in Glasgow? Look No Further…

Looking for the best Thai food in Glasgow?

You’ll find it in the heart of Shawlands, where The Thai Bar and Restaurant has quietly built a loyal following of locals, visitors and Thai natives who know good, authentic food when they taste it.

This isn’t just another takeaway. We’re not a gimmicky fusion spot either. It’s real Thai food—fresh, fast, and full of flavour.

Here’s why The Thai stands out in a city packed with options.

1. Authentic Thai Dishes Made Fresh

The menu doesn’t try to be all things to all people. It sticks to what it does best—classic Thai food made properly.

Green curry that’s creamy, spicy, and aromatic
Pad Thai that balances sweet, salty, and sour perfectly
Tom Yum soup with bold heat and citrus punch
Thai-style salads that wake up your taste buds

Every dish is cooked fresh to order. No shortcuts. No bought-in sauces. Just proper Thai food made with love.

2. Real Thai Ingredients and Flavours

The flavours at The Thai come from the right places. Lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, tamarind—these are the building blocks of Thai cooking, and they’re all there.

A selection of Thai food from The Thai in Glasgow

You won’t find dishes that have been toned down for the Western palate. If something’s meant to be spicy, it’s spicy. If it’s meant to be sharp and sour, it will be.

Our kitchen team like to touch on the key elements of Thai cooking – sweet, salty, spicy and sour.

This is food that respects tradition, and it shows.

3. Something for Everyone

Whether you’re a meat lover, a vegetarian, or just trying Thai food for the first time, you’ll find something that hits the spot.

Meat dishes are packed with tender cuts and cooked to perfection
Veggie options are more than just afterthoughts
Spice levels are adjustable, so you’re in control
Halal options

The staff are happy to recommend dishes if you’re not sure what to try.

4. Proper Thai Cocktails

The drinks menu is where The Thai really surprises you.

Most Thai restaurants stick to a few beers or maybe a house wine. Not here. The Thai serves a full cocktail list built around Thai ingredients—think lemongrass-infused gin, Thai basil, chilli syrup, and more.

Try a Patong Passion or a Thai Fashioned You won’t find them anywhere else in Glasgow.

5. Eat In or Takeaway—Same Quality, Same Flavour

Some places are great for sit-down meals but fall flat on takeaway. Others do decent delivery but aren’t worth visiting in person.

The Thai gets both right.

Eat in, and you’ll get a warm welcome, fast service, and beautifully plated food in a relaxed setting.
Order online, and you’ll get the same dishes, packed carefully and delivered hot.

Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a full-on feast with friends, it delivers—literally and figuratively.

6. Locally Loved in Shawlands

The Thai has become a neighbourhood favourite in Shawlands, and not by accident.

People come back again and again because the food is consistently good. The service is quick and friendly. Our prices are fair. And it’s the kind of place where you feel looked after.