Saturday, 14 January 2012

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Thai Square 
Thai Square Windsor, 29 Thames Street, Windsor, Berks 01753 868900

Situated opposite Windsor castle with impressive interior design, this split level restaurant has created a fantastic airy space to dine in.

 
The Thai square restaurant group was founded in 1998, when the first Thai 
square opened in the Strand, Central London. with a group of 18 restaurants 
you may expect to loose some of the authentic character, however this is 
certainly not the case at Thai Square in Windsor. With each venue devising 
their own menus and ambiance each restaurant is truly different, yet still 
offering its customers authentic Thai food within Thai inspired surroundings 
at excellent value for money.
 
Thai food is great for sharing, and the mixed starter (priced at £11.75 for 2 
people) is a cunning option if you aren't sure what you want. I particularly 
enjoyed the Kai Ho Bai Teoy (chicken in spinach leaves) served with a sweet chili 
sauce.
 
For a main course I indulged in a lamb Massaman curry, originating from the 
south of Thailand this mild curry dish is cooked in a rich coconut milk with 
peanuts, potato and onion. The lamb was so incredibly tender, and a total 
steel at just under £8. My partner went for the Kaw Niew Moo Poing, a 
beautifully marinated piece of pork served with Thai squares 'special sauce' 
and accompanied with traditional sticky rice.
 
My partner finished off the meal with a 'funky pie', a biscuit cup filled with 
vanilla ice cream and topped with toffee sauce and hazelnuts. I opted for the 
refreshing and significantly lighter, raspberry sorbet, priced at £4.50.
 
Not only was the food outstanding value for money, but they also offer a 
variety of fantastic wines and Thai beers. House wine starts at £3.10 a glass 
and their extensive selection includes international award winning wines from 
the Monsoon Valley, which are produced in a style to complement spicy food 
and enhance your Thai dinning experience.
 
Those who have been to Asia will all say 'no British Thai food is actually
like real Thai food' - but as someone who hasn't visited Asia I can't confirm
nor deny if this is the case here, but I do know that as someone new to Thai 
cuisine, Windsor's Thai Square is bloody good!

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