"An early alert for this experience was when browsing the menu on the window outside a staff member came out to invite us in and as the Thai menu seemed familiar we followed. Perhaps this 'fishing for customers ' pays off. You would expect a member of the Thai community at a good Thai restaurant, but the staff at Sawadika appeared to be Indian, with one inconsiderate staff member either staring at his phone or at customers. Though observing customers is natural, a smile would be more welcome than a sneer. When it comes to the food this was poor: there was no broccoli on the vegetarian option "with broccoli ' and the lamb dish was just a lamb shank stuck in a bowl of sauce with very little garnish. Besides this, we would have expected the staff to show their consideration by asking how we were enjoying the meal during the meal, and not afterwards. 'How was that ' is quite poor especially during a quiet service just us and another couple. Be considerate and check during the meal! This leads to the end of the service. A gratuity charge added to the bill is insulting, expecially in such a restaurant and even more so when an extra tip is requested as an option when paying really? So, all in all, the Sawadika can stick their lack of spice and authenticity feeling very cheated, we won 't be back, and I sugggest other potential customers to eat elsewhere in this area; don 't be put off by the Aisan restaurants in this area filled with genuinely happy Asian diners if you see a Chinese customer in a Chinese restaurant, then the food is authentic and in demand... unlike this poor excuse for a Thai restaurant."
Tamarind Duck
