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Thai Express Kitchen, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Thai Express Kitchen

4.6
4.6
28 Reviews
£25 and under
Thai
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Our first ever dine-in restaurant! Thaï Express is a new take on traditional Thaï Cuisine. Packed full of flavour, with unique twists and fusions based on your favourite Thai dishes! We offer a whole new extensive menu and dining experience, whilst sticking to our roots with our traditional open kitchen. With Halal, Gluten-free, Vegetarian and Vegan options there is a variety for everyone to enjoy. Customers can choose a protein and then add spice levels based on a preference from mild to very spicy. If you have not tried us already...don't be shy and give it a THAI!

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Takeaway

01992 677160

Delivery

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Thai, Asian, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:45
    Fri, Sat 11:30–21:45

  • Phone number

    01992 677160

  • Website

    https://thaiexpress.co.uk/location/edinburgh/

  • Payment Options

    Cash not accepted, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    We can cater for events up to 200 people. Reach out for more info

Menu

Soups

  • Tom Yum Soup

    A classic Thai soup- spicy sweet & sour lemongrass broth with rice noodles, spring onion, carrot, sliced onion, bean sprouts. Garnished with tomatoes and coriander

    • Thaï Chicken Soup

      Comfy chicken broth with rice noodles, bean sprouts, onion, carrot, green onion, coriander and garnished with fried red shallot

      Rice

      • Green Curry

        The fragrant one. Lime leaf infused coconut milk served with peppers, onion, aubergine and Thai basil. Includes sweet jasmine rice. Vegetarian option available at select stores

        • Red Curry

          The spicy one. Paprika-based curry cooked with onions, peppers, bamboo shoots and Thai basil. Includes sweet jasmine rice. Vegetarian option available at select stores

          • Yellow Curry

            Yellow Curry The sweet one. Turmeric based coconut curry served with peppers, onions, potatoes, pineapple, and carrot. Includes sweet jasmine rice. Vegetarian option available at select stores

            • General Tofu

              Puff tofu in sweet and sour sauce. Cooked with peppers, onions, diced carrot, pineapple and tomatoes. Includes sweet jasmine rice- yum!

              • General Thaï

                Trademarked by Thai Express! Battered sweet and sour chicken. Cooked with peppers, onions, diced carrot, pineapple and tomatoes. Includes sweet jasmine rice- yum!

                • Basil Fried Rice

                  Savoury, fragrant fried rice served with egg, Thai sweet basil, diced carrot and spring onion

                  • Thai Fried Rice

                    Our twist on traditional fried rice, with sweet hints of pineapple making the dish taste fresh and vibrant. Containing egg, diced carrot, spring onion, onions, pineapple and tomatoes

                    • Basil Stir Fry

                      Thai sweet basil cooked in our house soya sauce with vegetables. Includes sweet jasmine rice

                      • Cashew Stir Fry

                        Roasted cashews in our house soya sauce with peppers, onions, carrots and Chinese leaf. Includes sweet jasmine rice

                        • Aubergine Stir Fry

                          Thin slices of aubergine with our house soya sauce and onions, carrots, peppers, aubergine, basil. Includes sweet jasmine rice

                          • Oyster Stir Fry

                            Our house soya sauce served with peppers, onions, carrots, broccoli. Includes sweet jasmine rice

                            • Satay Stir Fry

                              Stir-fry vegetables glazed in a delicious satay peanut sauce; peppers, onions, diced carrot and broccoli. Includes sweet jasmine rice

                              • Sweet & Sour Stir Fry

                                A firm favourite- Thai Express sweet & sour and house sauce with peppers, onions, dice carrot, pineapple and tomatoes. Includes sweet jasmine rice

                                Noodles

                                • Pad Thaï

                                  Pad Thai- our flagship dish. Thin rice noodles stir-fried with sweet and sour sauce, eggs, bean sprouts, green onion, tofu and salted radish. Add lime + peanuts to complete the dish

                                  • Pad Sew Ew

                                    Broad rice noodles served with our house brand soya sauce, eggs and Chinese broccoli. A savoury delight!

                                    Sides

                                    • Som Tam Carrot Salad

                                      Spicy, sweet carrot salad. A great accompaniment to any Thai Express dish

                                      • Papaya Salad

                                        A Thai classic, thin julienne of papaya in salad with hot and sour dressing. Medium spiced

                                        • Mango Salad

                                          Refreshing and crisp mango salad served with our Thai Express salad dressing

                                          • Spring Roll

                                            Our famous, tasty Thai Express spring rolls! Vegetarian, not Vegan

                                            • Prawn Crackers

                                              Crispy, lightly spiced prawn crackers. Warning! These are highly addictive

                                              • Thairacha Wings

                                                • Coconut-Rice-Pudding

                                                  Creamy, sweet coconut rice topped with honey and coconut flakes- the perfect mellow dessert option after a spicy meal

                                                  Drinks

                                                  • Coke Cola Zero

                                                    Pepsi (500ml)

                                                    • Coke Cola

                                                      Pepsi (500ml)

                                                      • Fanta

                                                        Pepsi (500ml)

                                                        • Sprite

                                                          Pepsi (500ml)

                                                          • Water

                                                            Harrowgate Still Water (500ml)

                                                            • Sparkling Water

                                                              Harrowgate Sparkling Water (500ml)

                                                              • Firefly Kiwi, Lime & Mint

                                                                FireFly Kiwi, Lime and Mint, completely organic and vegan!

                                                                • Firefly Peach

                                                                  FireFly Peach and Green Tea, completely organic and vegan!

                                                                  • Firefly Pomegranate

                                                                    FireFly Pomegranate and Elderflower, completely organic and vegan!

                                                                    Condiments

                                                                    • Limes

                                                                      • Crushed Peanuts

                                                                        • Chilli Oil

                                                                          • Sriracha

                                                                            • Satay Sauce

                                                                              • Sweet Chilli

                                                                                Last updated: 22 March 2022

                                                                                What 28 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                4.6
                                                                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                                • 4.6Service
                                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                • 4.6Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

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                                                                                • Edinburgh/Midlothian

                                                                                  Child Friendly

                                                                                • Edinburgh/Midlothian

                                                                                  Sunday Lunch

                                                                                • Edinburgh

                                                                                  Child Friendly

                                                                                • Edinburgh

                                                                                  Sunday Lunch

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                                                                                1. m

                                                                                  mandyr

                                                                                  Glasgow

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  overall4food3service5ambience4

                                                                                  Food was nice but not authentic Thai. Excellent service.

                                                                                2. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  Orange County

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Great food, great service

                                                                                3. DW

                                                                                  DianeW

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Amazing food, the quality is very good, slightly on the more expensive side than other Thai restaurants that we frequent.

                                                                                4. SC

                                                                                  SuzieC

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Food was delicious, friendly staff, lovely place! Will be back!

                                                                                5. J

                                                                                  Jack

                                                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Great food, unique venue space and very friendly staff.

                                                                                6. CM

                                                                                  CraigM

                                                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Fantastic food and service (Tyson excellent) will be back, thank you.

                                                                                7. WW

                                                                                  WherezWalle

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 7 May 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Perfect food at good prices great atmosphere with quick an cheery service to suit your needs, what more can you really ask for, will recommend Thai Kitchen to anyone heading that way to pop in an give it a try. =)

                                                                                8. LG

                                                                                  LisaG

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 6 May 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service4ambience4

                                                                                  Delicious food and friendly staff. Overall great eating place, would recommend a visit

                                                                                9. RM

                                                                                  RajM

                                                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 1 May 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Absolutely brilliant - the food was fantastic especially the yellow fish curry. It was my sons birthday and the staff ensured that he had a good time . Thanks a lot will visit again very soon..

                                                                                10. MG

                                                                                  MGee

                                                                                  Angus

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 23 April 2022

                                                                                  overall2food4service1ambience2

                                                                                  We were greeted in a courteous manner. However, there was a complete lack of organisation and communication between the staff. Waited on 15 mins for drinks, the main course arrived before our refreshments. We received someone else's order. Really poor organisation.

                                                                                11. GP

                                                                                  GrantP

                                                                                  London

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 22 April 2022

                                                                                  overall4food4service3ambience3

                                                                                  Service poor considering it was quiet. Staff were very nice but the ordering was too slow and then the order was wrong .food was tasty but again some dishes luke warm. Overall I would try again but it needs to pick up its game.

                                                                                12. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  Newcastle

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 22 April 2022

                                                                                  overall4food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Excellent 👍

                                                                                13. SM

                                                                                  StevenM

                                                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 15 April 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Thanks so much. We loved the food and excellent service! Well be back soon for more :)

                                                                                14. CH

                                                                                  ChloeH

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 14 April 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Great place with many flavours. The restaurant was great. Recommend booking a decker table you sit very high and can see the whole restaurant

                                                                                15. S

                                                                                  Stephaniem

                                                                                  Glasgow

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 12 April 2022

                                                                                  overall4food5service4ambience4

                                                                                  Food was excellent , casual laid back atmosphere. Some dishes were left on the pass and we had to ask for them . But overall would definitely visit again.

                                                                                16. SR

                                                                                  SusanR

                                                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 2 April 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Booked last minute and was not disappointed. Food was amazing! Staff were amazing! Definitely be back

                                                                                17. c

                                                                                  charanjit

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 1 April 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  We had a great time for my sister 50th birthday, the staffs were very friendly and helpful date 01.-4.2022. Best regards Charanjit

                                                                                18. N

                                                                                  Noah

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 1 April 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Will definitely return, it was superb! I enjoyed the privacy of the booths too.

                                                                                19. SP

                                                                                  SachinP

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 1 April 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  1st time I have ever had Thai food and I have been to Thailand. I had the battered chicken pad Thai which I would highly recommend. I am also alcohol free and the juices are made fresh and taste amazing which makes a change from standard drinks. The waiting staff are very efficient and polite. This is a gem of a place that needs to be visited and if I lived local I would visit more often

                                                                                20. D

                                                                                  Dhiren

                                                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 1 April 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Good service, good atmosphere & great food. I recommend the chilli chilli bangkok & also the pad thai

                                                                                21. RG

                                                                                  RekeshG

                                                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 1 April 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Absolutely amazing food, great service and fantastic ambiance. Great place, would recommend to all

                                                                                22. MS

                                                                                  MayurS

                                                                                  Berkshire

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 1 April 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Lovely food, great service !! Nice ambiance throughout restaurant

                                                                                23. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  Unspecified

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 31 March 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Probably the best Thai restaurant in Edinburgh. The Pad Thai was amazing, as well as the spicy wings. Our waiter and waitress, Kai and Eunice were fab. Very kind and attentive. Will be back definitely. Cheers

                                                                                24. F

                                                                                  Frax

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 23 March 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Nice atmosphere and great food, definitely recommend and right at the centre of Edinburgh

                                                                                25. EV

                                                                                  EmilijaV

                                                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 23 March 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  One of the best Thai food in Edinburgh. Great atmosphere and outstanding service. My new favourite spot.

                                                                                26. AP

                                                                                  AmeetP

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 21 March 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  We had a great meal for two at this new restaurant. We had a double decker booth which we’ve never seen before in a restaurant - they are seriously impressive. Food is great along with service! Would definitely recommend a visit if your in Edinburgh

                                                                                27. B

                                                                                  Bhav

                                                                                  London

                                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 20 March 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  A wonderful experience. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the booths. I love the fact that the food is made fresh to order and is authentic.

                                                                                28. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  Hampshire

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 19 March 2022

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  The whole Experience was very good, from the service to the food, even the decor. Me and wife really loved our Pad Thai, Thai chicken noodle soup and chicken dumplings very tasty food. Keep up the good work guys, we will back....

                                                                                Safety precautions

                                                                                • Cleaning & sanitising

                                                                                  • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
                                                                                  • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
                                                                                  • Contactless payment available

                                                                                • Protective equipment

                                                                                  • Waiting staff wear masks

                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                You can order delivery directly from Thai Express Kitchen using the Order Online button. Thai Express Kitchen also offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Thai Express Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01992 677160.

                                                                                Thai Express Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                Booked 3 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Takeaway

                                                                                01992 677160

                                                                                Delivery

                                                                                • Order online
                                                                                • Logo image for Deliveroo
                                                                                Google Map for Thai Express Kitchen

                                                                                Unit 101, 103 St James Square Quarter Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 3AD

                                                                                Dining areas

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross Street

                                                                                  Located in Level 1 - St James Quarter. Tucked away in Leith Street Eats

                                                                                • Area

                                                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                • Hours of Operation

                                                                                  Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:45
                                                                                  Fri, Sat 11:30–21:45

                                                                                • Cuisines

                                                                                  Thai, Asian, Vegetarian / Vegan

                                                                                • Dining style

                                                                                  Casual Dining

                                                                                • Dress Code

                                                                                  Casual Dress

                                                                                • Parking Details

                                                                                  Private Lot

                                                                                • Payment Options

                                                                                  Cash not accepted, MasterCard, Visa

                                                                                • Additional

                                                                                  Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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