Thaikhun Quayside

Came for my mum's birthday meal as she loves Thai. Managed to get a booking on the day for four of us on a Saturday night. I ordered chicken phad Thai with the sweetcorn fritters as a side, and a bottle of Chang to drink. I was really surprised at how good the sweetcorn fritters were, I'd not had them before so thought I would try them, and definitely would have them again! Phad Thai is always good and the portion size was excellent. As the staff knew it was my mum's birthday they also gave her a small surprise in form of cake, which was a really nice touch so thank you to the staff for doing this!

We came across this Thai restaurant while walking along the river in Cambridge, and it turned out to be a wonderful surprise. The decor was warm and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere for our meal. A big thank you to the team for taking such great care of our dietary requirements—one of our friends has restrictions that exclude onion, garlic, aubergine, mushrooms, fish, meat, and eggs, yet they were accommodated with an excellent Pad Thai that was both flavourful and satisfying. The rest of the dishes were equally impressive, with the Red and Green Curries paired with Jasmine Rice being particular highlights. Overall, a fantastic experience that combined thoughtful service with truly delicious food.

The website states “KIDS EAT FREE available exclusively during the school holidays.” It does not specify which days this applies to. As a result, when I visited on Friday, the staff told me that it does not apply on Fridays and Saturdays. Why wasn’t this clearly mentioned on the website? This feels a bit misleading. The restaurant environment was acceptable. Our group of three sat in the outdoor area by the pond, but there were many small flies and other insects flying around. We had to keep swatting them away throughout the meal. The food quality was acceptable overall, but in all the dishes I ordered, the chicken was dry and tough, making it quite unpleasant to eat. The other ingredients were fine with no major issues. In conclusion, it’s a place I would only try once.