
Tiien Thai Restaurant
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About Tiien Thai Restaurant
Tiien Thai Restaurant is a Thai restaurant at 105 St Michael's Rd in Bournemouth, and it won Best Thai Restaurant in 2023 and Best Asian Restaurant in 2024 at national level. The menu centres on Thai green curry, which is made with chicken, and Pad Thai, which comes with chicken or tofu. Starters run to a mixed platter for two with spring rolls, chicken satay, prawn toasts and fish cakes, so a table can share before the mains arrive. Caipirinhas, beer and wine are served alongside the food. The dining area is large, which gives the restaurant space for bigger tables. It opens daily.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention green curry, pad thai, chicken satay and vegetable tempura.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention green curry, pad thai, chicken satay and vegetable tempura.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return to the green curry, with reviewers calling it flawless and rich with just the right amount of spice, and the Pad Thai close behind. Chicken satay, vegetable tempura, Thai fish cakes and the vegetarian starter with corn fritters and spring rolls draw praise among the starters, while a duck curry, chicken with cashew nuts and Singapore noodles also get singled out. Several describe friendly, welcoming staff, good-sized portions and a lively atmosphere, and one reviewer returned a second time during a visit. One server was credited with recommending dishes that turned out outstanding. The criticism is narrower. One reviewer found the mixed starter poor, with chicken satay sticks that were freezing cold and fish cakes like rubber, and felt the food did not match the pricing. Another found the Pad Thai tofu noodles lacking in flavour while a spouse's green curry was very tasty. Several describe the restaurant as very busy, and one reviewer suggests booking prior to a visit.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return to the green curry, with reviewers calling it flawless and rich with just the right amount of spice, and the Pad Thai close behind. Chicken satay, vegetable tempura, Thai fish cakes and the vegetarian starter with corn fritters and spring rolls draw praise among the starters, while a duck curry, chicken with cashew nuts and Singapore noodles also get singled out. Several describe friendly, welcoming staff, good-sized portions and a lively atmosphere, and one reviewer returned a second time during a visit. One server was credited with recommending dishes that turned out outstanding. The criticism is narrower. One reviewer found the mixed starter poor, with chicken satay sticks that were freezing cold and fish cakes like rubber, and felt the food did not match the pricing. Another found the Pad Thai tofu noodles lacking in flavour while a spouse's green curry was very tasty. Several describe the restaurant as very busy, and one reviewer suggests booking prior to a visit.
Featured reviews
- Alex Worrow
“Came here for an evening meal with my mum, from the first walk in we were greeted by the lovely workers and seated. We ordered the chicken satay starter which had a lovely sauce coating and a side dish. We ordered the singapore noodles and tiien thai green curry. The curry was absolutely flawless neither of us could fault it. The singapore noodles were also thoroughly enjoyed. Would 100% recommend for Thai food and definitely would come again for our next stay in Bournemouth!”
- Mia nord
“We visted here in the bank holiday August weekend and the resturant was very very busy, all tables were either occupied or about to be We were greeted by very welcoming pleasent friendly restaurant staff The restaurant is decorated with a nice interior and exterior. Our starter was the veggie platter, very tasty! I had the Pad Thai tofu noodles 🍜 and my husband had the Gree Thai curry with coconut rice. His tasted better than mine. I thought it would try a different Thai dish and was disappointed as it lacked flavour. However, my husband dish was very tasty I would visit again but choose something else. The food was fresh and hot! The restaurant eating are was clean and comfortable. They are very poplar and would recommend you book prior to your visit.. My overall experience is 8/10 Our bill with 3 drinks was £60.00. I would definitely recommend this restaurant even though my choice I'd meals didn't meet my expectations.”
- Kata Forgacs
“The food was very nice and the people were very kind definitely enjoyed it and it has lots off choices to choose from”
- ben12nett
“This place is excellent, enjoyed the whole experience that much we went twice on our recent visit to Bournemouth. The staff are very friendly and informative atmosphere both lively both on the Thursday and Saturday visits. Food was excellent, looked and tasted fantastic plus you get a good sized portion and you're not rushed, like some places. All in all highly recommendable”
- Chid Tha
“We had the duck curry and the chicken with cashew nuts, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. We were so hungry that we completely forgot to take any photos before we started eating! The food was full of flavour, freshly prepared, and very satisfying. Friendly service and a great dining experience. We'd definitely come back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Winner of Best Asian Restaurant 2024 & Best Thai Restaurant 2023 nationally. The Ultimate Thai Experience in Bournemouth.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Thai restaurants near Tiien Thai Restaurant
- Thai Smile4.43412.2 mi
green papaya salad, authentic thai food, pad thai
- NUSARA | Thai4.62614.9 mi£20–50
sauces too sweet, dim sum, chilli beef
- 5.5 mi away£20–50
banquet for 2, new bao buns, chicken and ginger
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiien Thai Restaurant | 4.41,234 | — | — | green curry, pad thai, chicken satay |
| Thai Smile | 4.4341 | 2.2 mi | — | green papaya salad, authentic thai food, pad thai |
| NUSARA | Thai | 4.6261 | 4.9 mi | £20–50 | sauces too sweet, dim sum, chilli beef |
| The Rising Sun Thai & Pan-Asian | 4.5657 | 5.5 mi away | £20–50 | banquet for 2, new bao buns, chicken and ginger |
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