Thilda Thai, 16 George Hudson Street
Located on George Hudson Street and nestled quietly amongst the more chaotic Jumbos and Reflex, the often over-looked Thida is a pleasant enclave of calm. Once inside the purple walls, lined with carvings of elephants and alcoves adorned with bright flowers and Thai Buddhas, lend an atmosphere of tranquillity.
The food is scrumptious and includes traditional dishes like the spicy Thai Tom Yum soup. Starters are delicious, especially the golden tiger prawn wrapped in spring roll paste served with sweet chilli sauce. Of the main courses the barbecue chicken marinated in garlic, pepper, coriander and spices grilled over charcoal served with sweet chilli sauce deserves special mention.
One great feature of the food is the opportunity to mix and match side dishes and choose from a range of meat or fish for the main course, including chicken, duck, pork, prawns and squid. Side dishes range from jasmine rice to coconut rice or even rice noodles topped with chicken and peanut.
The food really caters for everyone ranging from spicy curry dishes to a milder palate. Combined with the friendly Thai staff, Thida Thai is definitely worth investigating.
Reviewed by Mark Zollner
Old Siam York
I have been here and I would agree it is a nice place to eat. There is also a good amout of space to move around in. There are three Thai restaurants in York all of which I rate as good. This one is number two for me. The Old Siam on Micklegate is number one. It would be worth checking it out if youlike Thai food.