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Rak Chang Thai Restaurant review, Leigh on Sea

This new contemporary Thai restaurant opened early 2010, so we tried it out. It has stiff competition with the longstanding Manolys restaurant up the road (which has had a refurbishment this year), but it has brought a fresh approach and it has worked.

The interior is smart, yet cosy and the chairs are really comfortable. It has a laid back feel, with plenty of space between the tables, and friendly, efficient staff. The extensive menu made it hard to choose our dishes, as there were some dishes that are not seen in other restaurants, which is great news. I spent 7 months in Thailand when I was younger, and have been waiting for a restaurant to serve some of the more unusual things like the Northern Continue reading Rak Chang Thai Restaurant review, Leigh on Sea

Manolys Thai Restaurant, Leigh on Sea, Essex

manolys thai seabass and mains

manolys thai seabass and mains

Manolys thai restaurant in Leigh on Sea has been around for many years, and I have been going there since I was young.  I have spent lots of time in Thailand, living with the locals, so I am quite fussy with thai food and its authenticity.  I have to say that Manolys is very authentic and very good food, consistently.  Over time, I have had seabass with coriander and chilli (awesome!), red, green and yellow curries, pad thai, rices, noodles, and vegetable dishes and they are all good!  If you love fish, you will love the seabass if they have it on the specials menu when you go!

My only complaint would be that it is a small restaurant and there is a draft Continue reading Manolys Thai Restaurant, Leigh on Sea, Essex