Reviews

Customer Reviews

Recommendations...

Recommended by Darren (2nd February 2007)
Used to be a Chinese restaurant was taken over and a massive refurb has completely changed this place with an entirely Glass front you can see what's going on around you but because of the tint on the glass it's not intrusive in any way, very tastefully decorated in a modern minimalist style with attention to detail being superb. Food was fantastic with some nice Thai curries with lots of chillies how they should be. Averagely priced for the quality of the food definitely one to go to. Would recommend to anyone especially the Thai curries to anyone who enjoys their food with a kick to it.

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Recommendations...

Recommended by Claire, West Sussex (15th February 2008)
Lovely place, great decor, food absolutely delicious!

Bridie Breen, Prestwich (6th September 2007)
This is indeed Whitefield's best kept secret. I have been to Forts of India just opposite and not noticed Thai Lounge tucked away on corner. In-fact I would rate it on par with the best of restaurants and so much better than most. Myself and partner had a wonderful meal, so well presented. The food was exquisite, no other word for it. The service and attention given was just right. It was personable and Scott the owner showed his dedication to providing the best of Thai. Ambience perfect along with decent wine list. Price was fine and I would recommend to all to give it a try.

Emma, Bolton (1st September 2007)
Thai Lounge serves the best food ever. When I win the lottery I will eat there every day. My favourite dishes are Curry and Pad Thai... mmmmmm. Long live Thai Lounge!!!

Sheryl, Manchester (31st August 2007)
Everything in this restaurant was lovely, the food ,service, the contemporary restaurant. I went along with seven other members of my family and we thoroughly enjoyed it, we will no doubt be dining at The Thai Lounge again. Thank you.

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Alastair Ralph, Bury (24^th April 2008)
Fantastic dining experience - second best Thai I have been to and the other is in Marbella so cannot visit as often as I would like!

Victoria, Whitefield (17^th April 2008)
We don't over-do this restaurant as it is my favourite place to go and I don't want to ruin it. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Teresa Cookson, Bury (11^th April 2008)
We have been to this restaurant quite a few times and never been disappointed.

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Media Reviews

The Thai Lounge was honoured in the Pride of Manchester Awards 2008:

"Restaurants Of Manchester are pleased to announce that The Thai Lounge has finished second in the 'Pride Of Manchester Awards 2008 - Best Restaurant in Manchester..."

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Newspaper review for the Thai Lounge:

"As people's tastes in foreign travel become more adventurous so do their choices in cuisine. The plethora of suburban Indian and Chinese restaurants feel uninspiring and it seems we've been eating tapas for years. Manchester's affluent northern suburb of Whitefield is ahead of this trend with the recent opening of the Thai Lounge..."

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Buddist Monks visit the Thai Lounge

Thai Buddhist Monk's visited The Thai Lounge in order bless the restaurant and wish the owners, staff and customers good wealth and fortune. The service was attended by a few customers and the staff of The Thai Lounge, it started at 10.30am the Monk's advised us on our artifacts and objects of religious belief which resulted in several objects being stripped from our walls to give the restaurant balance (karma). The Monk had an object which swung around and
pointed to anything without balance. Our Buddha had not been in the correct position and was facing other Buddha's so the nature power was not flowing so we have positioned all Buddha objects to face in the same direction, also fierce animals such as the Singha and Elephants were pointing inwards and were biting everyone inside, they have now
been moved to the correct positions. After this the Monks made a blessing to each individual person on their forehead, then settled down to eat because they are not allowed to eat after 12pm each day.

Following this was a series of prayers where everyone was joined by a piece of string flowing through them and then we were asked to pour water through another prayer holding the glass together which was a prayer for family and friends that had passed away, then the Monk threw water over everyone present and over the seating to bless us and wish everyone good wealth and fortune. The Monk displayed a certain skill by asking people to touch parts of their body while he held your fingers that were clasped together and would tell you if you had any health problems.

The Monk's also blessed the owners vehicle by writing a series of words across the windscreen and tying string and knots around part of the steering wheel, this is again for safety and good luck when driving.

Finally Scott Murray (owner) and Direk Tansiri (head waiter) took the Monk's back to their temple and were asked to meditate along with them, repeating a series of words in thai and listening to the words of the Monk, Incredibly an hour passed which seemed a few minutes and left us feeling very relaxed, yet focused on our tasks ahead.

Altogether a very interesting and unique experience which shows a link between many religious ideals.

Anybody interested in attending another Buddhist service please contact the thai lounge on 0161 766 8822, who will be holding another one before the opening of their new restaurant The Buddha Lounge a Thai and Cantonese restaurant in Ramsbottom Bury in September brought to you by Mr Scott Murray and Kin Lau of The China Lounge.

Celebrity Reviews

Liz Dawn, Coronation Street legend who graced our television screen and brought tears and laughter for many years helped us pull a few pints behind The Thai Lounge Return bar.

"Have had an excellent night, will be back soon"

Nikki Sanderson

Master Sken, respected worldwide teacher of Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Krabi Krabong (sword fighting) and Muay Boran (ancient art of Thai Boxing from the battlefield). Undefeated in 145 fights before deciding to travel and continue his education becoming a Teacher of European Champions, World Champions and Superstars. His skills have seen him star in Hollywood blockbusters such as Batman with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson and choreograph many, many more fight scenes for several of the big movie studios. It's an honour to meet somebody from such humble beginnings, with great discipline, modesty, who has influenced thousands of people around the world with his teachings.

Gemma Atkinson & Cleveland Campbell

"Had the best hour of my weekend getting fed in here!"

Ashley Taylor-Dawson

Marcus Bent