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Try Thai

4.6 (1178)
£25 and under
Thai
Upper Ground Floor, 52-54 Faulkner Street, Manchester, M1 4HF

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Try Thai

4.6
£25 and under
Thai
Manchester

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Try Thai is a modern and vibrant Thai restaurant located in the heart of Manchester Chinatown. Famously being voted as one of the top spots for truly authentic Thai cuisine, whilst offering a great dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 228 1822
  • Website
    http://www.try-thai.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    <br>Authentic Thai cuisine
  • Private party facilities
    The bar can be hired out as a private function room.Further details can be found on our website.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Try Thai.

4.6

4.6
(1178)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Good for business meals

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Good for groups

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Healthy

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester

    Good for business meals

  • Manchester

    Kid-friendly

  • Manchester

    Good for groups

  • Manchester

    Healthy

  • Manchester

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Try Thai is celebrated for its "authentic Thai" cuisine and consistently "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the "lovely" atmosphere, "friendly" staff, and "great value for money." Standout dishes include the King Prawn Penang curry and chicken Massaman curry. A "fantastic meal" destination with "reasonable" wine prices and delightful cocktails.
1,178 Reviews

  1. Lindsay

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal at Try Thai, the food was lovely and served promptly plus the staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend!

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  2. Rob

    Manchester/Greater Manchester6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience as Try Thai do everything really well. Food is lovely.

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  3. Alan

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was authentically spicy and delicious. The addition of cream to the espresso martini was a little unusual, but everything else was perfect. The beef and coriander seed starter was particularly good.

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  4. neil

    Manchester/Greater Manchester7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Been a few times. Authentic Thai (I’ve been to Thailand several times), staff lovely, great atmosphere, always busy. Love the place!!!

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  5. Tom

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent!! First time trying and will definitely be back

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  6. Raymond

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Original Thai food, perfect taste, nice and helpfull and interested staff, for a decent price.

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  7. Barry

    Manchester/Greater Manchester12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Again we had a great meal and the staff was great.

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  8. Liz

    Manchester/Greater Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and service. We keep returning so it must be good!

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  9. Dirk Gold

    Memphis / West Tennessee9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sehr voll. Service war daher gefordert. Essen gut.

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  10. Lina

    Manchester/Greater Manchester7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience (both with the food and staff) at Try Thai when we visited for my husband’s birthday.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 228 1822
  • Website
    http://www.try-thai.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    <br>Authentic Thai cuisine
  • Private party facilities
    The bar can be hired out as a private function room.Further details can be found on our website.

FAQs

Guests frequently describe portions as generous and filling, set menus and banquets in particular often leave diners with leftovers to take home.

Yes, Try Thai is a popular choice for special evenings: guests describe birthday and anniversary visits with thoughtful cake surprises, and several reviewers praise it as a great pre‑theatre or romantic spot.

For a quieter visit choose midweek, guests noted it was quiet on a Wednesday afternoon, while a Friday afternoon visit earned praise for the daytime set menu.

Try Thai is at its calmest midweek afternoons, one guest noted it was quiet on a Wednesday after 2pm, while an earlier pre-theatre dinner (around 5pm) often brings a pleasant buzz; the lunchtime/early set menu is also popular for value.

Yes, Try Thai is family-friendly: staff are regularly praised for being welcoming to children, and guests describe bringing kids and celebrating birthdays with the team.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are perfectly appropriate for dining at Try Thai.

Try Thai serves a modern, Thai-themed dining room in Manchester’s Chinatown, elegant gold-decorated touches and traditional statues give it a warm, stylish feel, and many guests praise its relaxed, buzzing atmosphere.

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Try Thai

4.6
£25 and under
Thai
Manchester

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
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