Situated in the heart of Uppingham in Rutland on North Street is Choi’s Chinese, Thai and Malaysian restaurant. Located just up the road from the crossroads, next to the Harley Davidson Centre, Choi’s offers guests an authentic Oriental dining experience from start to finish.
Once you take a step through the front door, Choi’s transports you to a Chinese haven complete with authentic ornaments and intricately carved panels adorning the walls. Gentle lighting compliments and enhances the serene ambience and creates an intimate atmosphere that is the perfect backdrop for enjoying a peaceful meal with friends or family.
The menu is vast and offers a wide selection of authentic dishes from Malaysia, Thailand and China. Each cuisine is given its own section, allowing diners to really absorb the huge variety of dishes and flavours available. Stand out dishes from the Thai section include the classically popular Thai Green Curry and Pad Thai Giai of flat rice noodles stir fried with chicken, egg, beansprouts, peanuts and shallots. The Malaysian menu offers spicy dishes that can be cooled to suit any taste preference and signature dishes include the Kapitan Chicken, a spicy stir fried dish with long bean, ground spices, curry powder, shallots, garlic, dried chilli and a dash of coconut milk; and King Prawn Asam, a sour and spicy dish flavoured with tamarind sauce. The Chinese offerings feature many of the most popular dishes including spring rolls, crispy duck pancakes, teriyaki dishes and lemon chicken. The set menus are very good value for money and, with eight to choose from, there is sure to be something to suit every taste and budget.
Choi’s in Uppingham is the perfect restaurant for those who like to try new dishes and cuisines but it is also suited to those who know what they like and like it cooked to perfection each time. The authentic décor, traditional cooking methods and attention to detail ensure that dining here will leave you feeling satisfied and planning your next trip to try the rest of the menu.