Baan Thai Cambridge in Cambridge

Incredible. If you are sick of oversweetened, tasteless and inauthentic Thai food, give this place a try- all the staff are Thai! It reminded me of the month I spent in Chiang Mai. If you are expecting prawn toast and chips then stay away.

Pad Thai and grilled pork skewer are a bit sweet especially the pad Thai which is supposed to taste a bit sour from tamarind. Papaya salad was excellent!

“A Thai restaurant recommended by many fellow Thais! Today, four of us—Thai family members visiting this area—came here and ordered pad cha, green curry, and stir-fried bamboo shoots, asking for authentic Thai-level spiciness. The flavors were bold and delicious, just like back home in Thailand. It really helped ease our homesickness. If you’re visiting this city and craving real Thai food, we definitely recommend this place! 👍🏻😍” A Thai restaurant that Thais recommend to each other. Today, four of us, a Thai family visiting this area, ordered pad cha, green curry, and stir-fried bamboo shoots, asking for Thai-style spiciness. The flavors were delicious and spicy, just like eating in Thailand. It made us miss Thailand a lot less. If anyone comes to this city and wants to eat Thai food, we will definitely recommend this restaurant. 👍🏻😍

This is by far my favourite place to eat in Cambridge. The meat and chicken (not beef) is halal but also great for veggie and fish options. The food is always great, it’s consistent and portions sizes are great! The staff are friendly and there is nothing to fault with it. It’s always a top recommendation for any friends or family popping into Cambridge and everyone always thoroughly enjoys it!

Had dinner with friends and chose this place at random as we don’t know Cambridge. Great location We ordered a selection of starters and mains for the 4 of us to share. Sorry I didn’t get photos as I was too busy eating the food! Service was relaxed, friendly and efficient and all the food I tried was excellent. I would recommend trying this restaurant if you are looking for Thai food in Cambridge. £130 for 4 people including drinks was very fair for what we had.

Been meeting up with a friend every other month. And the customer service is amazing with flavorful meals and beautiful atmosphere.

The desserts are an absolute highlight.

Oh I had a very good Thai food after so long 🫡 the the papaya salad was flavour full fresh and the portion size is big 🍝

Really good food, a great location, infact a wow location looking over a beautiful park.

Tuvimos una excelente comida aquí, el personal es todo el pueblo tailandés excepto uno, y fueron muy útiles en aconsejarme sobre lo que podría adaptarse a mi gusto y apetito. La mayoría de los clientes eran orientales, lo que me dio confianza de que este era un buen restaurante tailandés.

Everything was fresh and flavorful, the staff were attentive and welcoming, and the atmosphere was pleasant. We truly enjoyed our meal and left feeling satisfied and happy.

Very nice place for dining in with loads of tasty Thai food options.

The foods we ordered are tasty. The view of the park is nice too.

Highly recommend. Tasty food, great service, and reasonably priced.

The food is always amazing here

We had a fantastic experience at Baan Thai Street Food , Cambridge and were pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of their Thai food. Being from a Southeast Asian country, I absolutely love Thai cuisine, but it’s rare to find truly authentic Thai flavours in the UK. Many places tend to tone down the spice and boldness to suit European tastes—but not here! We ordered Papasalad (10/10), Pad Thai noodles (9/10), Gin & Tonic, and Thai Milk Tea (both 10/10). Everything was delicious, fresh, and full of flavour. The Pad Thai was well-balanced, not overly sweet, and had just the right texture. The Thai Milk Tea was rich and creamy, just as it should be. The only letdown was the fried rice (5/10). It lacked the depth of flavour we were expecting. However, when we mentioned it to the staff, they were incredibly understanding and even removed it from our final bill—great customer service! Since they took care of it so well, we’re happy to leave it out of the review. In the end, I gave 5 stars ✨🌟—not just because of their amazing hospitality, but also because it’s so rare to find authentic Thai food in the UK. We went in without expecting much, assuming the food might be adjusted to Western tastes, but we were pleasantly surprised. If you’re looking for proper, flavourful Thai food, this is definitely the place to go!

Great Thai food at a reasonable price.

Service was ok, atmosphere was good. But the food… man… as an Asian and accompanied by a friend who travelled to Thailand before, we can hardly tell if these foods are Thai food or not… there’s a huge difference between their recipes and the authentic Thai recipes. Nothing we ordered was like a proper Thai… such an overrated restaurant in Cambridge

Loved it!!! Been months since we got some Thai food that tastes like the Thai food we know, unlike the Chinese-style Thai we often had in Ireland. Food was nice, price was reasonable, highly recommend

10/10, food is great, good value for money!!

Having visited Thailand before, I found the food at this restaurant to be 100% delicious and authentic. The atmosphere and service were also excellent. I wish there were a restaurant like this in Ireland.🤤🤤🤤

Simply the best food at reasonable price in Cambs.

I've been to Baan Thai twice. Once when my partner and I first moved to Cambridge, and then again recently 3 years later. To be honest, we were pretty unimpressed both times, and rated the food about the same on each occasion. I would give this place a solid 3.5 stars, maybe 4 if I'm being generous. I can't comment on the curries -- only the veg noodle dishes. Sadly, there is a lot of good Asian food in Cambridge, but the Thai isn't amazing. We had a Pad Kee Mao and a drunken noodles here, and both were OK, but not great. My only guess is that the high reviews here are from people who have never actually been to Thailand or tried really excellent Thai food before --- there is no way this place is anything close to 4.7 stars. Nice service though, and convenient location right on Parker's Piece

Delicious, filling food and reasonably priced wine. The staff were kind and accommodating, letting us dine close to closing time. Great experience!

A wonderful place to get authentic Thai cuisine. The staff were super friendly and the meal was amazing.

The food was decent, but the atmosphere was like stepping into a cheap nightclub full of rowdy drunks. The noise level was so unbearable that I had to shout just to communicate with the person sitting across from me. Definitely not a place I’d ever visit again.

Beautiful restaurant, but very expensive.

I had my first visit to Baan Thai Restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. The menu offers a fantastic variety of authentic Thai street food, and the Moo Yang grilled pork was especially lovely. The service was exceptional, with attentive and friendly staff who made the experience even better. Definitely a place I’d recommend for anyone craving delicious Thai cuisine!” Update: a happy returning customer!! Our noodles were delicious!!!

This might be my favorite restaurant. The food is simply delicious, the vibes are immaculate, the service is friendly and warm, and the view of Parker's Piece, especially at lunch in the sunlight, is lovely. I've been here several times over a 6-month period and the quality is very consistent. Some of my menu favorites include the duck noodle soup, roast duck, and the Thai green tea. I can't recommend this place more highly.

Gran ambiente desde el principio. Encantador saludo dado tiempo para leer el menú. Comida explicada. El mejor curry massoman que he probado fuera de Tailandia. El tamaño de la porción era excelente y un gran precio también. Definitivamente volveré

We visited Cambridge 2 weekends ago. It was lovely to have found this lovely Thai restaurant. Very tasty, fresh food, helpful friendly staff. Very good quality. Definitely a place we recommend. Antonio & Martin

My favourite Thai food in the town. It is not only Tom Yum in here. Always want to try new dish and Always happy with them. Never disappointed.

Scores on the doors 💥 Baan Thai ( Parker’s Piece) Our first time here, we as a group were disappointed! Firstly no kids menu?! We had to pay £14 for an our 18 months dish! We didn’t enjoy our beef panang’s it’s normally a staple for us any time we visit a Thai but as you can see in the pictures there’s more green beans then anything else and little to no sauce. I asked for a bowl to put my curry and rice together and this is what I received, ( picture attached) Starters and pad Thai were ok but nothing to rave about! Sadly wouldn’t visit again! ❌

amazing service. we came with 26 pax and they helped us to split the bill amongst us all :)))

By far the best Thai restaurant in Cambridge!! Super helpful personnel and very good service!! Great food as well!!

Had a lovely experience at Baan Thai, the food was delicious. Many thanks to the staff for helping to accommodate our large group of 20!

Excellent food and customer service every time!

best Thai food in Cambridge hands down no notes slay

Have come here several times and I have not been disappointed (especially after knowing which dishes I love)! For one, the Moo Tord is a dish that I often crave for - the crispy savouriness of the pork belly with the sauce on the side is the stuff of dreams. Pair that with the Tom Yum Nam Kon, which is the classic spicy creamy soup, or the Tom Zaap Ka Dook Moo, which is a hot and sour soup, and I’m satisfied (until I crave it again). The Tom Zaap Ka Dook Moo wasn’t something I’d tried in Thai cuisine before but it was delicious - the sourness cuts through any other greasiness from other dishes you might have. I would also recommend the Kao Khai Jeaw Moo Sab if you’re wanting a simple dish for one person, it’s really just a deep fried omelette with minced pork and other toppings (on top of rice) but it goes really well with the rice and a bit of the sauce that’s provided which gives a spicy sweet tanginess to the dish. Might be a good idea to book a table in advance if it’s a weekend because they can get quite busy some days and might turn you away if you’re a walk-in!

We ordered deep fried pork belly, calamari, pad thai, and grilled chicken. It is very delicious and very authentic Thai food. The price is also reasonable. We'll surely come again and recommend it to everyone.

Food was okay but nothing special. A bit over-hyped in my opinion.

Delicious Thai food!! Freshly cooked and authentic flavours

Very delicious! Very authentic Thai food! It tastes the same as what I had in Thailand! The price is also reasonable! I will come again!

Was pretty good, went there mostly for the wife and the food was nice though I'd say price is a bit too much

Came here while walking towards British Museum from X Cross. Really like hospitality and friendliness. The portion is also huge.

Horrible, bad quality of food, the shrimp is not fresh.

Best Thai food in the UK. Very authentic!

Ordered a take away. Worst £40 spent on a take away. Not sure what other people are eating at this restaurant but the spring rolls the pastry too thick. The rice tasteless, the vegetables tasteless, don't get me started on the chicken satay. The vegetarian noodles were jelly texture in nature tasted like fish. I offered it to the dog and he vex too. Don't go here for a take away, don't waste your precious money. In fact, I should have been paid to eat this muck. I can't even give the food a star, I can cook a better Thai dish than that and should have done it myself and saved my money.

The food is very nice and the chicken has a melting taste in your mouth. The atmosphere has some signs and some fake grass hung on the walls. The only problem is the service which is short staffed and takes too long to get your order. The days I came on were short staffed but may not be on all days.

Good food and nice view of the sport field and Cambridge sky wheel. Very friendly and lovely staff. Recommend to all

Nice food with reasonable prices. Loved the orange drink with ice with condensed milk and the M9. Kao Pad Prik Gang

My new favourite restaurant in Cambridge. Being a huge Thai food lover, I can't believe I have only just discovered Baan Thai! Prices are really reasonable and the portions are just right. I recommend the pad see eeew and papaya salad. 10/10

Esta fue nuestra primera experiencia de cocina tailandesa y definitivamente no será la última Los amigos han intentado que pruebemos la cocina tailandesa muchas veces y siempre he tenido la idea errónea de que la comida sería cremosa, dulce y contendría coco / nueces, ¡ESTABA TAN EQUIVOCADO! Cenamos con amigos, los cuatro teníamos diferentes platos y todos y cada uno estaba delicioso, algunos con un toque de especia. El restaurante estaba ocupado y tenía un gran ambiente, nuestra comida llegó rápidamente, estaba bien presentado y delicioso. No podemos esperar a regresar pronto.

A wide selection of Thai food. Nice atmosphere inside the restaurant. Staffs are courteous and attentive to our requests. This place was almost full when we came, but we made reservations earlier, so we didn't have to wait long to be seated. Parking at the vicinity of this restaurant is an issue. There are not many available street parking - we parked at the Grafton shopping area and walked like 9mins to reach here.

Fantastic Thai restaurant, highly recommended

I think it is the best Thai food in Cambridge.

Fantastic restaurant with an interesting, varied menu and excellent service. We have eaten there several times over the last couple of years and have enjoyed everything we've eaten. The staff are really friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is usually lively but relaxing and welcoming. Sitting by the windows looking out onto Parker's Piece is great for people watching and the music playing is often K-pop. Our favourite dishes are Khao Gai Tord with Panang curry, Kao Pad Prik Gang, Kao Pad Kra Pao, Pad Med MaMuang, Pad Thai and Som Tum Thai which is fearsomely hot but delicious.

It was OK, had better, had worse

as seen on photos i’ve been here on multiple occasions! loved the food and the place! the only downside for me is their opening hours and it’s a bit pricey but couldn’t complain with the food quality and the customer service you gets! Recommended 👍🏻

Everything is super good! We loved it and the treatment from the staff has been great. I recommend it 100%!!

I really enjoy the atmosphere as well as the food. The staff are attentive and friendly too.

The most spicy and authentic Thai I had. The papaya salad is amazing

Food was tasty and service was quick and friendly. We had 3 starters, 2 mains and 3 beers for £60 which we thought was good value. It’s in a nice spot overlooking the green too. We ate when it was still light and did notice little things that are more easily missed at night, where we were seated the window needed a good clean and paintwork looked like it needed a refresh. Overall it’s great for a well priced flavourful meal in the middle of Cambridge.

We went to Baan Thai Street food for the first time. The staff are all Thai. They are friendly and always smile, this brings the atmosphere in this restaurant brighter. The food was lovely and tasty. If I go to Cambridge I will definitely visit this place again.

Authentic Thai food in Cambridge. All of the food ordered was delicious especially the Pork Green Curry. Eventhough the steam fish in lime was not what we expected but it still taste good. 👍 Didn't managed to take a pic before eating.

Amazing food and service. They found us a table even though it was super busy (I recommend booking in advance). Staff were extremely friendly and helpful with the menu. We particularly enjoyed the fried rice and Tom yum soup. Portion sizes are also very generous. Thank you!

My family and I had a really great time as the food was amazing and the staff were exceptionally kind and respectful. Definitely recommend for anyone who is looking for an amazing Thai restaurant!😁

I planned my daughters birthday meal and travelled from Leicester to eat here with my family however the girl who served us was hopeless. The bill came out even before the birthday cake who Jake kindly arranged. Very disappointed. Please can the manager call me ASAP. UPDATE: The owner emailed and after a few emails refused to refund any further discounts. The money I didn't mind paying however the special occasion was. Be mindful of this establishment when you decide to choose Ban Thai. Never again and 1 distraught daughter and parents.

Good Value Restaurant The portion is the smallest among all of the Thai restaurants in the Cambridge town centre. It's nothing wrong for small portions at all. Good if you are cautious on weight. If not cautious on weight, eating in this restaurant allows you to have room for other food afterwards. The food, especially the stir fry is not very oily or too salty. But it still tasted nice. Reasonable price. I think it's an ideal restaurant for customers who are cautious to their health and weight!

Amazing food! Nice staff. Great value for money!

Three of us went here for dinner and had a really nice time. Baan Thai is a hidden gem of a Thai place in Cambridge. The food was tasty, decent portion sizes, staff were friendly, respectful and very helpful. We had fried rice, tom yum soup, pork skewers, sea bass with rice and crispy squid. We all enjoyed the food. If you love Thai and live in Cambridge, you should give this place a go 👍

We are very spoiled in Cambridge when it comes to Thai food with some of the local Thai chefs having such a long history and track record. With this in mind, Baan Thai is relatively new to Cambridge (the restaurant opened in 2020) but it’s quickly become one of our regular go to places. Baan Thai serves some of the most authentic and flavoursome Thai food you can get locally, with ingredients such as Thai baby aubergines, fresh black pepper stalks, green papaya, grey featherback fish, Thai crab, fermented fish sauce, and other Esan classics. One of my favourite aspects is that, in addition to the classic banana fritters, they also serve some other authentic Thai desserts, which is something extremely rare in this country. Great food, fresh, flavoursome ingredients, brilliant service, there’s really not much else to say. We can consider ourselves extremely lucky to have Baan Thai alongside the other two amazing Thai places we have here in Cambridge.

Love this place. Best Thai food in Cambridge for sure!

First time going here tonight, lovely little restaurant looking over the park. Was empty when we got there at 6.30 so wasn’t sure what to expect. Had the squid for starter 10/10, then the wife and I had 2 different mains. Both were superb. Left around 8pm and the place was packed. Great food and great service, I’d would definitely visit again when in the area.

best thai in town and great team

Authentic Thai food and one of the best in Cambridge. Nice view if you have the window seat next to Parker Piece. Very good service.

Nice restaurant very well situated with nice bay windows on the edge of a large green. The food is excellent and the cost quite resonnable with respect to the food quality. Signed: a French food lover

Incredible local gem. We went in with no expectations and had some of the best thai food of our lives. For 60 pounds we got a main, a starter and dessert each. Not only was the quality incredible, but the quantity was great too - we needed a box to take home leftovers (I am a big guy - it's the first time in the UK I had leftovers at a thai place).

Really delicious! Enjoyed every single dish

Very good food. Very friendly service. Probably one of the best Thai restaurants I've visited in England.

The pad Thai was a bit too sweet and the friend chicken thigh was a bit oily, but the overall experience was amazing. The stirred fry pork with basil and beans is really spicy but so delicious.

Ate here with my girlfriend, absolutely amazing service and food. I recommend the duck panang and chicken green curry. 10/10

Authentic Thai food right here! Nothing is westernised or watered down for the farang palates. This place serves the real deal!

Great service. Great food. A hidden gem in Cambridge. Very reasonable. Highly recommended and look forward to returning in daylight for the view across Parkers Piece.

We really enjoyed the food. Good value and quality. The soup was awesome. I highly recommend if you like spicy food.

Absolutely amazing. Service was top notch. And the food.. one of the best Thai food I've had.

Me and my BF wanted to try some nice Tai food and found this place near us. We had a lovely starter - Kai Satay (chicken skewers) and we had one main with chicken and I had M5 Kao Cluk Ka Pi, both were amazing! Lots of flavours, delicious and juicy meats, perfect sauces and the veggies were nicely decorated. We also ordered draught beers which was lovely and chilled. And service was lovely. We came in when it was not too busy, but it got pretty busy in late evening. We tried to ring in advance, but unfortunately did not get through, so luckily we still managed to get a table.

Everything at Baan Thai was wonderful. The atmosphere, the service, the cleanliness, the speed of service, but most importantly, the food. Our starters of Kai Satay and Moo Yang arrived really quickly and were delicious. Our main dishes (Kao Kai Yang, Pad Thai, and Kang Massaman) arrived minutes after we were asked if we were ready. The desert (Gluay Khaek - fried banana) was delicious, too. When the bill areived we had been expecting to pay far more too. Prices are really good. I can't fault anything at Baan Thai, and we will definitely be back

I had the spicy bamboo shot stirfry (Pad Ped Nor Mai). As a Thai, I can say that this is one of the more Thai versions of Thai food sold around Cambridge. The fried egg is exactly the way we would have it in Thailand. The ingredients were authentic as well, but the taste was just okay. It wasn't anywhere spicy, and maybe because I ordered tofu version of it, they might have thought I was vegetarian and therefore skipped my fish sauce which is a sin in Thai cooking... Spicy wasn't spicy at all. Wonder how I could order to get the "real Thai" version next time. I am sure the chef is capable. The vibe and services are great.

Actually amazing Thai food wow! The chicken and pork were perfectly tender and the sweet & spicy Jaew sauce pairs well with everything, would highly recommend the fried rice, simple but very well executed! The beef was quite chewy but the flavour and spice level was just perfect 🥰. Staff was very friendly and restaurant had great ambiance, loved everything about it, 100% recommend!

Authentic, delicious Thai food and friendly service. Food came within 5 minutes!

We got the shrimp paste fried rice, which tasted authentic and fragrant. I would say the shrimp paste is a must try ingredient for anyone who is into exotic flavors! The pork, sausages and mangoes go with it but could use a bit more effort on the red onions, which were unflavored without spice. The crispy squid was really crispy and flavorful, pieces were big as well. My partner enjoyed his Tom Yum soup with mushrooms.

You will find the usual classic Thai dishes here. All were nice, a bit on the heavy savoury side but still acceptable. The prawn cakes could have been thicker/meatier compared to the usual ones I had in HK and Bangkok. Overall, a good Thai restaurant to visit.

Great location. Enjoyed the flavorful, spicy, and not too salty dishes. Suki Raum Mit was recommended by a friend from Thailand. Adequate portion of protein. And thanks for accommodating to my request for an as-subtly-sweet-as-possible Thai ice tea (no matter how much sugar it still contained, this gave me an excuse to sip the lovely drink ;) Will visit more to try different dishes. 2– Tried more flavorful dishes by inviting friends here. Kudos to the spiciness ;) and generous portions The Pla Tod Nam Pla (Deep Fried Fish) is stellar. Crispy crust and scales! And juicy tender flesh. The sauce is just right. Tom Yum soup contains only simple ingredients (mushrooms and many shrimps) but the taste is great. Mixed salad (SL8) has more shrimp than veggies. Perhaps next time I’ll do with the simplest papaya salad. The spiciness is too the point, though I’d prefer more complexity in the spices. Solid homely Thai food. // The heaping green papaya salad is so refreshing! The crispy sea bass is great as always. Pad Thai can have a bit more eggs but is nicely seasoned.

Very nice location and ideal for confidential chats. Really like the seats next to the window facing the lawn. Got the mango+prawn+rice+sausage thing in the picture. The bird eye chili is sooo spicy and refreshing as a side thing to add for fun

Just wow. The best Thai Green Curry I have ever tasted in my life. There were flavours I have never been able to taste before. A beautiful explosion of delicate, yet poignant components. Think Ratatouille the film, and I’m Remy; fireworks in the form of food. Take any chance you can to taste this unforgettable dish. Great value for money, Lovely atmosphere, and even sweeter staff. Fantastic.

Honestly some of the best Thai food I’ve had! A lot of places in London I struggle to find that do Thai omelettes but I’m so happy they had it here and it was DELICIOUS! The Tom yum was also amazing. My boyfriend cleaned out his entire plate. Not a single rice was left. Honestly left so so so full and It makes me wish I didn’t live so far from Cambridge! The fried banana and ice cream was also one of the best I’ve had. The crumbs or breading was a great balance of crunchy and soft. It wld melt and crunch in my mouth. It literally sounded amazing from the crunch. Staff were super nice and checked up on us to ensure we were doing alright. All smiles, all kind and very lovely. Loved the music too! Definitely will be back just to eat here again.

I highly recommend this Thai restaurant every food is brilliant and exceptionally friendly and polite staff

The Tom Yum Nam Kon (Hot and Spicy creamy tom yum) soup was definitely spicy & YUM !! The Kang Kiew Wan green curry was awesome and stayed great and fresh tasting even the next day ! The Pad Thai noodles and the Pad Pak Ruam Mit (Stir fried fresh mixed vegetables) were to the point as well

Lovely food, however the plastic plates do not keep the food hot.