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Giggling Squid - Tunbridge Wells — Thai Restaurants in Tunbridge Wells

Giggling Squid - Tunbridge Wells

Thai RestaurantsTunbridge Wells, ENG

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(805 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1892 545499
57 Calverley Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2UY, United Kingdom

About Giggling Squid - Tunbridge Wells

On Calverley Rd in Tunbridge Wells, Giggling Squid serves Thai food with an emphasis on seafood. Mussels and salt and pepper squid open the menu, alongside Thai curries served with sticky rice. Monsoon Valley wine from Thailand is on the drinks list, and apple dessert rounds out the menu. The kitchen can accommodate peanut and wheat allergy requests on request. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken for regular tables, though the restaurant accepts advance orders for large group bookings.

Good to know

“Easygoing destination specializing in Thai staples, with an emphasis on seafood.”

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, seating

Reviews

4.4/5
805 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention peanut allergy accommodations, mussels starter, salt and pepper squid and apple dessert.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly single out the salt and pepper squid, described by one as melting "like butter," alongside strong praise for staff who accommodate allergies, birthdays, and anniversary dinners with attentiveness and care. The mussels starter and an apple dessert also draw individual mentions of delight, and the atmosphere is often called lively and welcoming. Complaints center mainly on food consistency: one reviewer felt curries had drifted from a more authentic style with unfamiliar vegetables, while another found dishes "inconsistent and underwhelming" despite praising the service. A few describe supply hiccups, including a missing festive starter for a group of fourteen that wasn't flagged until questioned, and another visit where sticky rice and beef ran out entirely. Service recovery comes up too, with staff offering alternatives when items were unavailable and arranging a table on short notice for a birthday celebration. Most describe leaving satisfied, with several saying they'll return.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Great food and service at Tunbridge Wells branch....loved all the food, especially the apple desert was a revelation.”
  • Google user
    “Lovely food, great selection. What really impressed me was the wonderful service staff. So accommodating, friendly and timely. Thank you for a lovely evening.”
  • Google user
    “Thank you for the wonderful food and for taking such great care with my son’s meal choices, as he has peanut and wheat allergies. We really appreciate how attentive and caring the staff were. My children and the whole family enjoyed a wonderful and delicious meal today. Everything was savoury, tasty and beautifully prepared. We had a lovely dining experience and truly appreciate the excellent food and service. Thank you!”
  • Google user
    “We visited Giggling Squid in Tunbridge Wells last night to celebrate our wedding anniversary with my wife and family, and it was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we arrived, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful or attentive. Our son has a peanut allergy, and they went above and beyond to cater to his needs, making us feel completely reassured and able to relax and enjoy the evening. The whole experience was wonderful, and the food was simply unbelievable – every dish was full of flavour and beautifully presented. The service, care, and attention to detail really made our special occasion even more memorable. I couldn’t recommend Giggling Squid highly enough. A true five-star experience, and we’ll definitely be returning!”
  • Google user
    “I recently ordered a takeaway from Giggling Squid, and unfortunately the food quality seems to have declined compared to what it used to be. In the past, their curries had a much more authentic Thai flavour, with traditional ingredients and well-balanced recipes. This time, however, the curries were filled with lots of small green vegetables and other ingredients that didn’t seem typical of the dishes I’ve previously had there. The result was a very different taste and texture, and not in a good way. The starters were still very good and clearly well prepared, so credit where it’s due there. However, the main dishes were disappointing enough that it has put me off ordering again for the time being. If the menu and recipes returned to the quality and style they had before, I’d happily give it another try, but based on this experience I’m not sure I’ll be ordering again.”

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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