Phone: +441483440496
Address: 8-9 Chapel Street, GU1 3UH, Guildford, United Kingdom
City: Guildford
Dishes: 35
Reviews: 4043
Website: https://www.gigglingsquid.com/restaurant/guildford/
"I came here with a friend for lunch on a Sunday. I'd booked a table as I wasn't sure how busy it would be, but as it turned out, it was ok. We were asked if we wanted to sit inside or out. We sat inside in a lovely room at the front with pretty decoration and a nice vibe. We ordered mocktails. Mine was a fizzy take on a pina colada. It was lovely and refreshing. We ordered two starters to share: salt and pepper squid and pork dumplings. They came quickly and were very tasty. For mains, I had king prawn pad thai, and my friend had lamb shank massaman curry. Both were delicious. The prawns were huge! We had pudding: caramelised mango cake, and black sesame ice cream. We enjoyed all of it and left satisfied and not overly full. It was just the right amount for us. The service was good. I don't like it when a service charge is added to the bill automatically, though. Presumably, we could have had it removed, but who wants to create a faff like that? Anyway, we would have left 10%, so it was fine. I really enjoyed the experience and the food, so I will be back."
Menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates.
Roti
Soft and flaky flatbread, perfect for dipping into curries or enjoying with a side of vegetables and sauces.
Prawn
Juicy prawns grilled to perfection, seasoned with garlic and herbs, served with a tangy lemon butter sauce.
Pad Thai
Pad Thai: Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, and peanuts, in a tangy tamarind sauce.
Lamb Shank
Slow-cooked lamb shank in a rich, aromatic sauce, tender and flavorful.
Duck Confit
Slow-cooked duck leg in its own fat, crisp on the outside and tender inside, served with a savory sauce.
Spring Rolls
Crispy rolls stuffed with fresh vegetables and savory herbs, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Chicken Satay
Grilled marinated chicken skewers served with a savory peanut dipping sauce.
Chicken Curry
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced curry sauce with aromatic herbs and a touch of coconut milk.
Massaman Curry
Savory Thai Massaman Curry with tender chicken, potatoes, onions, and peanuts in a creamy coconut milk sauce.
Egg Fried Rice
Fragrant rice stir-fried with eggs, seasoned to perfection, and garnished with green onions for a savory delight.
Tom Yum Fried Rice
A flavorful Thai dish with spicy tom yum-infused fried rice, shrimp, mushrooms, and vibrant herbs.
Chicken Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with tender chicken, vegetables, and savory seasonings for a flavorful dish.
Katie
always perfect restaurant wonderful for lunch food, service and amience all top rate. spicy and hot but too much
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Margaret
had another wonderful lunch today. Always good here food, service and ambience perfect sat outisde and relaxed and ate
alex
This is a great place for some lovely food. This is the second time i’ve been here and it did not disappoint me one bit. Service, atmosphere, and food were all fabulous! Had a romantic night with my girlfriend.
Leigh
We had a lovely meal until it came to payment. The card machine did not accept 2 of the group . After a few attempts... we had to go draw cash to pay. It was embarrassing as not fault of card but of card machine. We were very disappointed, disappointed nor even get a discount as a courtesy The staff were very apologetic.
Oscar
My wife is vegetarian and I am vegan. We live within 10 minutes walk of Chapel St and the high street. Giggling Squid is our go to Thai restaurant now, and for us better food and value than far more established ‘authentic’ Thai restaurants in Guildford. Last night again had an excellent meal and thanks to all the friendly staff.
Marci
I visited this restaurant for an anniversary dinner and was greeted with Prosecco. At the end of the meal, I was pleasantly surprised with a dessert. The special unexpected touches were lovely. The customer service was amazing and surpassed anything I have experienced at high-end restaurants before. Thank you to the staff at Guildford for a wonderful dining experience!
Sean
Unfortunately although the food was fine the whole experience was very rushed. Booked for 10pm at which point they confirmed we could keep the table for two hours. On arrival at 9.35pm we were told that we had to order everything straightaway including starters. We were then told about an hour later that the restaurant was about to close. Starters are not starters if served at the same time as mains! It should be made clear when booking that meals ordered after 9pm have to be eaten quickly and the table vacated by 11pm. Disappointed in the experience.
Lizzie
Went early evening before the theatre. Sat us right where everyone comes and goes. Had to get someone’s attention for a drink. Ordered food it turned up luke warm. The beef had fat on the other side of it and turned my stomach. My husband’s sticky chicken was over cooked and he hardly ate it. The most annoying thing were 2 children running around the restaurant whilst their ignorant parents just let them do this. Getting in the way of staff and just being annoying. No staff member said anything. You could see other diners getting fed up. Couldn’t wait to leave. Couldnt be bothered to complain at the time as really didn’t want to spoil our evening. We have been several times to local to us Gi...
Jacob
Possibly one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. I thought I didn’t like Thai food as I always believed it was too spicy. We tried this restaurant as it was recommended, I liked the name and I like to try places that are new to me. I tried the prawn massaman; something I’ve never heard of before. It was so good that I wanted to pay extra for it. I felt like I’d been given Thai grandma’s secret recipe. It wasn’t at all spicy. No heat at all but the tastes were incredible. In fact I haven’t stopped raving about it. When I look at the ingredients I think “well, I don’t like that!” cinnamon and star anise) and the word “ perfumed” in the description also put me off but the flavours were wonderful...
Joshua
I came here with a friend for lunch on a Sunday. I'd booked a table as I wasn't sure how busy it would be, but as it turned out, it was ok. We were asked if we wanted to sit inside or out. We sat inside in a lovely room at the front with pretty decoration and a nice vibe. We ordered mocktails. Mine was a fizzy take on a pina colada. It was lovely and refreshing. We ordered two starters to share: salt and pepper squid and pork dumplings. They came quickly and were very tasty. For mains, I had king prawn pad thai, and my friend had lamb shank massaman curry. Both were delicious. The prawns were huge! We had pudding: caramelised mango cake, and black sesame ice cream. We enjoyed all of it and l...
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