Best Thai Restaurants in Birmingham for Thai New Year

Thai New Year – or Songkran – is celebrated from the 13th to the 15th of April, a festival marking the traditional Thai new year celebration.

Even if you don't traditionally celebrate the festival yourself, it's a perfect opportunity to indulge in some authentic and delicious Thai food.

We've rounded up the best Thai restaurants in Birmingham to make it easier for you. The dishes at these restaurants are so authentic, there's no need to travel to Thailand – we have the very best Thai food right here!

Keep reading to find out our top picks.

Siamais

Located in the popular Brindleyplace, Siamais is sure to be a hit with fans of Thai cuisine and convert those who are new to it.

Our favourite options include the spicy Thai Fish Cakes, traditional Red Curry and the always-popular Pad Thai – stir-fried rice noodles with egg, beansprouts, bean curd and chive. 

They also have a fantastic range of creative and delicious cocktails to try alongside your meal, if you want to let loose and celebrate a little!

Sabai Sabai

Multi-award winning Sabai Sabai promises to bring a taste of Thailand to the Midlands, with locations in Moseley, Harborne and Birmingham city centre.

Claiming the best Thai food in the whole of the Midlands, their menu is wonderfully crafted with traditional dishes like Geng Massaman (spiced, rich and sweet peanut sauce with coconut milk, potatoes and onions) and special creations such as the Sabai Sabai Hot Platter, a sizzling plate of chicken or beef stir fried in a sweet and delicately spiced sauce with sesame oil and Chinese whiskey.

Sabai Sabai also offers a fantastic 15% off on takeaways if you don’t fancy venturing out for your meal! 

Rosa’s Thai Café

‘Born in the East and raised in the East End’, Rosa’s Thai was created by founder Saiphin out of a passion for real, authentic Thai food, without any spectacle.

Every dish is crafted by Saiphin, based on family recipes or inspirations from places that she has lived. You can’t get much more authentic than that!

You can enjoy all the traditional dishes at Rosa’s – Massaman, Green Curry, Panang, Pad Thai. There’s also a great selection of vegetarian choices, with vegetable and tofu options available for most dishes.

Chaophraya

What began as a humble Bangkok Pad Thai cart in 1993 became the very first Chaophraya restaurant in Leeds – which then expanded to a multi-location Thai empire.

Chaophraya’s Birmingham location is conveniently located in the Bullring, with lovely views over St Martin’s Church.

Chaophraya offers an impressive mix of classic Thai and signature dishes, including a range of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Their menu is really extensive, so we guarantee you’ll find a dish to love! They also offer celebratory set menus, which they encourage diners to enjoy together, ‘family-style’.

Giggling Squid

Giggling Squid is a Thai restaurant in Sutton Coldfield that is not to be missed. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with warm and welcoming decor that transports you to Thailand. The menu is extensive and offers a wide range of traditional Thai dishes, each bursting with flavor and freshness. One of the standout dishes is the Thai Green Curry, which is rich and creamy with just the right amount of spice. The restaurant also offers a great selection of vegetarian and vegan options. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and always happy to make recommendations. Overall, Giggling Squid is a great place to experience the taste of Thailand in the heart of Sutton Coldfield.

Thai Classic

Thai Classic is a Thai restaurant located in China Town that specialises in traditional Thai cuisine.

From aromatic curry dishes to tasty stir-fries and rice dishes, Thai Classic doesn’t shy away from making a wide variety of flavour-packed dishes. The main chef is from North East Thailand and uses his expertise to create an authentic Thai dining experience. Upon entrance, you will be greeted with a South-East Asian atmosphere combining modern comfort with authentic handmade decorations and artwork from Chatuchak, Bangkok.

Our favourite options include the this super tasty prawn Panang!

The Banana Tree

Many of their dishes are Malaysian, inspired by the founder's mother's cooking, and many of the recipes remain the same today, but the menu features the best dishes from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, bringing an array of flavours from Southeast Asia to satisfy your taste buds!

Their Lunchtime Tapas Sets allow you to try a variety of Pan Asian goodies at once, and you won’t be able to resist one of their South-East Asian-inspired desserts and cocktails- their Coconut Stuffed Green Thai Pancakes are particularly inviting! If you’re near the Bullring and craving some delicious Pan Asian goodness, make sure to head over to Banana Tree.

Thai Express

Using only traditional family recipes and the freshest available produce, Thaï Express serves up punchy, flavourful Thaï cuisine, cooked only by their specially trained Wok chefs. Based in the upper part of Grand Central, this quick service restaurant still remains really popular.

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