About Us
Owners Mr Scott Murray and Mr Kin Lau, first brought the unique Thai Lounge restaurant to Whitefield Manchester in June 2006, enlisting award winning chef's and management from Thailand bringing a true authentic Thai experience in a stunning modern setting, their aim to bring a grand city centre establishment to a smaller suburban town.
Since then we have expanded our vision to Ramsbottom, a traditional village on the outskirts of Bury. With a new brand "The Buddha Lounge", a fusion of Thai and Chinese cuisine bringing the most mouth watering tastes, outrageous design into one. Our atmosphere is based on the calm, tranquillity of The Thai Buddha and the loveable, happy Chinese laughing Buddha who both bring luck and good fortune.
You can also reserve a table online and use the online takeaway ordering service.
To help our customers with The Thai Lounge experience we have put together answers to some of the questions we are frequently asked:-
Do I need to book a table when visiting The Thai Lounge and The Buddha Lounge restaurants?
To avoid disappointment, it is recommended that you book in advance at both of our restaurants in Whitefield and Ramsbottom. You can either contact the restaurant directly or book a table online.
Where are you situated?
On the contact us page you can see a map of each restaurant and print a copy off.
Do you have parking facitlies?
Both restaurants have free car parks within 50 yards from the restaurant
Are your restaurants child friendly?
All our restaurants have high chairs and a special children's lunch menu
Do you cater for vegetarians?
All our restaurants have an extensive menu specifically for vegetarians, The Thai Lounge captures the essence of Thai food and The Buddha Lounge captures the essence of Thai and Cantonese cuisine.
I have an allergy, can you cater for me?
Our food and chef's can cater for a variety of dietary needs, please feel free to make our service staff aware of any so we can cater for you.
Do you have any Halal Produce?
We only use "Halal" chicken which in the English language is most frequently referred to as food that is permissible according to Islamic Law.
Do you use monosodium Glutamate?
The Thai Lounge do not actively put any monosodium glutamate in any of our dishes. Thai food is distinct and fresh and does not require any flavour enhancers. It has been found that monosodium glutamate can cause headaches or other symptoms in susceptible people.
Is all Thai Food spicy?
This is the myth with Thai Food, Thai food caters for a wide range of palates, we serve authentic Thai food of the highest quality. if you enjoy Chinese or Indian food our stir friend dishes and curries are a similar alternative, customers often have the wrong perception of Thai food and only until they have tried it do they realise this, there are sweet dishes, sour, spicy, aromatic, there are salads, soups, stir fried dishes, curries, a real mixture of dishes and flavours can be eaten at the same time and compliment each other.
Other than that at The Buddha Lounge we offer a full Cantonese Menu.
Thai Cuisine - Here's to Your Health!
All the world seems to be falling in love with Thai Food. But did you know this marvelous tasting world cuisine is also incredibly good for you? Several Thai dishes such as Tom Yum Soup are currently under scientific study for their incredible health benefits. With its ancient blend of both fresh and dried herbs and spices Thai food offers us a delicious way to get the nutrients, antioxidants, and disease-fighting potential we need to achieve lifelong health and fitness. Want to learn more? Here are just a few of the health benefits you'll receive while enjoying a fabulous Thai meal with ingredients such as turmeric, galangal, coriander, lemongrass and fresh chillies.
Turmeric
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is known as an anti-inflammatory agent, helping to relieve allergy symptoms as well as arthritis (or any condition caused by excess inflammation). It is also a powerful anti-oxidant, that can protect the body from damage by toxins and free radicals. Curcumin also protects platelets in the blood, improving circulation and protecting the heart.
As such, Turmeric has been known to:
• be a valuable digestive aid
• helps those with arthritis
• improve cardiovasular (heart) conditions
• protect the body from bacterial infections (such as wounds)
• fight skin and breast cancers in animal studies.
Galangal
Though foreign to most of us in the West, this relative of ginger has many of the same health benefits, most notably its ability to aid with digestion. Galangal is now grown in most Southeast-Asian countries, but was first harvested for use in cooking and medicine in China and Java. By the Middle Ages, galangal was already in common use throughout Europe. Referred to as "the spice of life" by St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), galangal was, in fact, one of her favorite remedies. This famous herbalist used galangal to treat everything from deafness and heart disease to indigestion. Today, galangal is used extensively in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, and is often thought to be even more beneficial than ginger in some ways.
Galangal has been found to:
• alleviate abdominal discomfort and pain
• assist in digestion
• remedy vomiting, seasickness and motion sickness
• improve blood circulation in hands and feet
• treat diarrhea
• fight inflammation, thereby treating arthritis
• treat ulcers and inflammation of the stomach
• even cure the hiccups!
Lemongrass
This fragrant lemony herb is used extensively in Thai cooking. It has also been used since ancient times in Chinese medicine for the following conditions:
• flus and colds, which may be why Tom Yum Soup is so good at relieving cold & flu symptoms
• fevers
• headaches
• abdominal pain and other stomach conditions
• arthritis
• fungal conditions
Coriander
In Thai cooking, coriander is used in two ways: in its seed form, and as a fresh herb. In the West, coriander is also known as "cilantro" or "Chinese parsley". While fresh coriander has nutritional value, coriander seed has been used since ancient times by healers in Greece, Rome, the UK, China, and India for the following complaints:
• gastrointestinal trouble (including gas and bloating)
• digestive problems
• bacterial and fungal infections
• loss of appetite
Chilies (fresh or dried)
Recent human studies show that eating chillies helps you sleep better, keeps your heart healthy, and help maintain consistent insulin and glucose levels. For more on the benefits of eating chillies, see Health Benefits of Chilli.
Coconut Milk
In recent years, coconut milk has somehow been given a bad reputation when, in fact, it is extremely healthy. Yes, coconut milk and oil contain fat - but this is good, not bad fat. Contrary to what you might believe, coconut milk:
• lowers bad cholesterol (LDL), while promoting good cholesterol
• boosts immunity
• modulates metabolic functions
• provides valuable fatty acids which most people in the West are lacking
• fights aging
The verdict is in: Thai food not only tastes good, but it also benefits your health. So go ahead and indulge in some tasty Thai dishes today. Your body will thank you for it!