Thai Emerald Cirencester

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  CoconuTacha

  ·2 months ago

  “We came here to celebrate my partner’s birthday and had a lovely time. The food was delicious, we had the Chicken Massaman and the sizzling Kai Lao Daeng with jasmine rice and they were both full of flavour, served on traditional heated plates. The staff couldn’t have been more attentive, welcoming and polite. Our drinks and food were both served in a timely manner. The decor inside is beautiful, with hand-carved artworks on the walls, tables and chairs which gave an authentic atmosphere. I loved that it wasn’t too loud in there, with the background music at an enjoyable level, we were still able to enjoy conversation. 10/10 we would love to come back!”

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  Marita Diary

  ·3 months ago

  “At its core, truly brilliant food is all about contrast and balance. It’s that perfect tension where opposing elements, like the rich, heavy creaminess of a sauce and the sharp, clean lift of citrus or fresh herbs—come together to elevate one another rather than fight for dominance. When a kitchen gets that right, it stops being just fuel and becomes an experience. You aren't just tasting "salt" or "heat"; you're tasting layers of distinct flavours that hit your palate at different times. It's the difference between a dish that's just flatly hot and one where the spice actually carries the aroma of the ingredients forward. Highly recommend.”

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  Mark Cheeseman

  ·7 months ago

  “We've eaten at Thai Emerald about 4 times now having travelled down from London, and have tried a number of different dishes. Every dining experience here has been excellent. The food is authentic (we've been to Thailand), and the service and ambience make for a great night out. The fact that you can go there on a week night and the restaurant will still be pretty full says it all. Well done Thai Emerald. See you again soon”

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  Shreya

  ·8 months ago

  “Incredible traditional Thai food served here. My partner & I shared a Thai red curry & pad Thai it was the best Thai food we’ve had in a long time. Our food was served quick, nice ambiance and decor. Staff were polite and welcoming. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in or around Cirencester.”

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  Monalisa Das

  ·9 months ago

  “I never had such a bad food anywhere in the world. I went to Cirencester for work from London. Stayed in hotel. While walking back from work to hotel, I picked up a soup from this place. Planned to go back for dinner. This is what they packed!!! Too much salty water with some smell of turmeric or god knows what!! 3 prawns and some mushrooms not cooked properly. Don't go by their average rating. Whatever you buy will be a waste.”

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  Mark Crump

  ·11 months ago

  “I don't normally use the word 'wow' in my reviews, but.. WOW! My wife and were amazed by our recent visit to the Thai Emerald. Top class authentic Thai cuisine expertly crafted by a highly skilled kitchen team, and served by friendly attentive staff. We both agreed the food was the best we've had in any restaurant in a long time.. Fresh, vibrant and full of flavour. Simply brilliant. I highly recommend to all.”

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  Anju Patwardhan

  ·1 year ago

  “The food was pretty good. The place is cute and feels very Thai. We had Thai veg curry, soup, rice and vegetables. Everything was really nice and the portions are pretty large. Loved their cups with handles shaped like an elephant’s trunk. The service was efficient but the staff seemed very unfriendly. It was as if they wanted us to order more drinks or more food.”

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  Jasmine Lingard

  ·2 years ago

  “Really stunning interior design which continues throughout both floors of the restaurant and even into the loos. The food was presented beautifully and was full of flavour. There is a wide selection of choices on the menu, even for someone who doesn't like spice I found it hard to narrow down what I wanted from the many options available. The service was super quick, starters were out within 5-10 mins and mains soon after. Drinks order was taken just as promptly. All the staff were friendly and polite, greeting us with smiles. All in all a lovely restaurant that should be in the top 10 in Cirencester!”

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  Matt Belcher

  ·3 years ago

  “Visited on a Saturday night with some friends and had an amazing time. The food was fantastic, as a vegetarian there were enough options which all sounded amazing. The decor is great, with wood carvings and marble sink in the toilet as well. Service as very attentive, no complaints what so ever. Highly recommend Thai Emerald for a good night out with great food.”

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  Rachel Jones

  ·3 years ago

  “What an amazing place. The decor is stunning and the food is excellent. It centrally located so it is perfect for a night out out!!! I was with my partner who is veggie and there was a good selection which tastes great. For the meat eaters out there the selection was amazing. They have a large menu so be prepared to spend ages choosing your dishes 🤣 For 2 it was £60 and that included starter, main and drinks. They catered for small groups like our (4) and we saw bigger groups too. It still had an intimate feel and I can't imagine roudy tables being tolerated for too long!! Would definitely recommend”

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