
The Thai Chef
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About The Thai Chef
On Fore St in Hayle, The Thai Chef is a Thai restaurant at number 42, and it is also classed as an Asian and a Southeast Asian restaurant. The kitchen works in Thai cuisine. Guests who want a drink with the meal can bring their own beer, since the restaurant is BYO, so they choose what to pour alongside the food. Payment is cash only, so diners need to bring cash to settle the bill.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bring your own drink, cash only payment, beautifully presented food and excellent value for money.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bring your own drink, cash only payment, beautifully presented food and excellent value for money.
Customer Review Summary
Diners centre on the food, calling it delicious, beautifully presented and tasty, with one group eating here five times during a holiday. The staff draw close praise, described as friendly and going above and beyond, including one who helped a diner choose from the menu. Two reviewers mention bringing their own drinks, with beer named, and one adds it is cash only.
Customer Review Summary
Diners centre on the food, calling it delicious, beautifully presented and tasty, with one group eating here five times during a holiday. The staff draw close praise, described as friendly and going above and beyond, including one who helped a diner choose from the menu. Two reviewers mention bringing their own drinks, with beer named, and one adds it is cash only.
Featured reviews
- Cory Smythe
“The four of us had such a lovely meal. The staff were outstanding, went above and beyond to get your meal just how you want it. Fairly quiet when we arrived but by the time we left it was full and buzzing. Will certainly be back. 🙂”
- Lesley Mackellar
“Sorry no photos, we were so hungry and thoughts of eating. The food here is beautifully tasty. Glad we called in.”
- Lucy. F
“The food was good and the service was even better. All the staff were friendly and even helped me figure out what sort of thing i'd like from the menu.”
- Angela Evans
“Super food..best in the area you must go here its the best in the area..Cash only and take your own drink”
- Lyndsey Brooks
“We returned to Gwithian for 2 weeks holiday this year and were keen to revisit Hayle for one reason! This place.. the food cooked by the lovely Sandy and Betty is absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and excellent value for money, we ended up eating here 5 times during our stay!! The service is warm and welcoming, Anne and the team go above and beyond to make sure you are happy. We will definitely be returning next year. Just wish it was sooner 😍😍”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Dinner
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Offerings· 1
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Thai restaurants near The Thai Chef
- Talay Thai Kitchen4.51,3253.5 mi
harbour-view cocktail bar, pink flamingo cocktail, lychee martini
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thai Chef | 4.2134 | — | bring your own drink, cash only payment, beautifully presented food |
| Talay Thai Kitchen | 4.51,325 | 3.5 mi | harbour-view cocktail bar, pink flamingo cocktail, lychee martini |
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