Thai restaurants

Thai restaurants tend to have plenty of traditional Thai décor, so expect to see orchids, woodcarvings, bamboo furniture and soft lighting in Thai restaurants near you. The waiters and waitresses will probably also be well dressed in authentic Thai costume, but the atmosphere tends to be quite lively with music playing in the background.

If you are planning a romantic meal at a Thai restaurant mention this when you book, so you get a table in the corner away from the lively bunch!

There are a number of things to look out for when choosing Thai restaurants or eating in one. Firstly, why not look for a Thai all-you-can-eat-buffet restaurant, where you can help yourself to everything on the menu for a set price.

Traditionally, there is no order in which courses are served as everything tends to be laid out at once. But in Thai restaurants in the UK, you will probably be served your soup and appetizers before the main course of meat or seafood curry with rice. Thai cuisine usually ends with a bowl of fresh fruits or desserts.

It is also worth knowing that Thais eat with a fork and spoon, but not a knife.