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Sopa Thai

Sopa Thai

330 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Pizza • Kebab • Seafood • European


"I recently had the pleasure of dining at SoPa Thai, and it was truly a delightful experience! The moment I walked in, the atmosphere transported me to a world of Thai sophistication and allure. The culinary exploration began with Tom Kha, a delightful combination of coconut milk, galangal, and lemongrass. Each spoonful was a delicious harmony of creamy and zesty flavors that perfectly complemented the tender chicken pieces. It wasn't just soup; it felt like a warm embrace in a bowl. Next, the beautifully presented Green Curry arrived. The curry was a work of art, filled with the richness of green chilies and fragrant basil leaves. The vegetables were fresh, and the chicken was incredibly tender, all bathed in a sauce that was the perfect blend of spicy and sweet. Then came the highlight of the evening, Pad Thai. The noodles were coated in a flavorful tamarind sauce, mixed with eggs, tofu, and a generous sprinkling of crushed peanuts. The dish was a delightful mix of textures and flavors that left my taste buds amazed. The grand finale was the Mango and Sticky Rice. The mango was ripe and sweet, a wonderful complement to the warm yet slightly salty sticky rice. Drizzled with coconut milk, this dessert was not just a treat but a festival of flavors. In summary, SoPa Thai is more than just a restaurant; it's a culinary paradise. Each dish showcased the chef's expertise in balancing flavors and textures. If you're in search of an authentic Thai dining experience, SoPa Thai is the place to go. Their Tom Kha, Green Curry, Pad Thai, and Mango Sticky Rice take you on a journey through the heart of Thailand. I highly recommend it!"

Passorn

Passorn

23-23a Brougham Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9JU, United Kingdom

Thai • Asian • Seafood • Vegetarian


"Sorry, but this place 's standards have slipped a lot. The food is good but...it 's not exactly plentiful, the prices are sky-high and the delivery not quite what you 'd expect. We ordered two mains: one Pad Cha King Prawn which promised to come with green peppercorns, a spicy sauce and baby aubergines. The other was sliced duck in a tamarind sace. Oh dear. Six sliced of duck in a (very good) tamarind sauce is not worth £16 any day of the week, and the Pad Cha king prawn dish noticeably came without the baby aubergines, which was the reason we ordered it in the first place. We asked for an explanation and were told that 'they didn 't have any ', which wasn 't really an answer. To be fair, they did say 'sorry ' but didn 't offer anything else such as a discount for not delivering what they promised, whch was not just useless, bust also vaguely insulting, as though we should be grateful we got anything at all. To make matters worse, when the bill rocked up not only was it (expectedly) high, but the waitress also had the gall to tell me how to add a tip. Like I was going to... The Miang starter was excellent (though also very slight in portion) and the wine list decent, if also monstrously over-priced. You actually have to pay £1.35 for a dish of about ten prawn crackers and bottled sweet chilli sauce, which is incredible: most other Thai restaurants have this on the table. I think this place fancies itself as Thai fine dining: they really have to shape up their ideas. Their service leaves quite a gap between their aspirations and their delivery. Oh yes...and the staff were not wearing masks. COVID is still a thing, you know."