Bangkok Lounge in St Albans

I thought it would be a takeaway you could quickly chow down in, but it was a restaurant. Thai green was good, but slightly more spicy than used to and slightly less tasty. But good enough.

Excellent food and very friendly service. Came here for dinner last night and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

The rice was a block you could pick it up and drop it and it was still stuck together the Tom yung soup was really spicy and the pad Thai was tasted Spaulding we called the restaurant and explained how the food wasn’t pleasing any the waiter was not interested

Bangkok Lounge's Spicy Egg & Fried Chicken Noodles - 4.5/5! Crispy fried chicken, creamy spicy egg, and perfectly cooked noodles create a flavor explosion! Love the balance of sweet, sour, and spicy notes. Portion size could be larger, but definitely a must-try for Asian food lovers!

Massamun curry, Pad Thai were delicious. Very friendly waiting staff. Definitely add this to your list.

Lovely ambience, helpful staff, good food and very kind to accommodate our dietary requests.

We haven’t been for a while but it never disappoints. What a lovely evening with friends, great atmosphere, friendly staff & as always delicious food. Thank you

Brilliant food and service, highly recommended, thank you very much

**A Taste of Thailand in Every Bite – A Fantastic Friday Night Family Dinner from Bangkok Lounge** We recently ordered a large takeaway from Bangkok Lounge for our Friday night family dinner, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived to collect our order, we were greeted with such warm hospitality. The staff were extremely welcoming, even opening the door for us, and the ambience of the restaurant was cozy and inviting—just the perfect touch of warmth to match the incredible food. Our meal featured a variety of starters and mains, and each dish was a flavorful masterpiece. We began with Salt and Pepper Chicken, Prawns, and Squid, along with the delicious Kanom Pang Na Goong. Every starter was cooked to perfection—crispy on the outside yet tender inside, and the seasoning was perfectly balanced. The main courses were even more impressive. The Papaya Som Tum Salad was just fantastic—fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavors that transported us straight to Thailand. We also ordered a mouthwatering combination of Weeping Tiger, Panang Curry, Kra Prow Beef, and Bai Ma Good Prawns. The Bai Ma Good Prawns were a particular highlight, with succulent prawns cooked to perfection and seasoned with aromatic herbs. The Med Mamuang Chicken was another standout, with tender chicken pieces bathed in a rich, nutty sauce. Every dish was fragrant, with vibrant spices that made each bite exciting. The Panang Curry had the ideal balance of creamy coconut and spicy heat, while the Weeping Tiger was tender and succulent, full of smoky and sweet flavors. Even the member of our family who isn’t typically a fan of oriental food couldn’t stop raving about how delicious everything was! To round out the meal, we had Pad Mee Noodles and Kao Pad Kai (fried rice). Even the rice was so fragrant, with a lovely hint of coconut that was hard to describe but absolutely delightful. The aromatic herbs and spices in every dish made the entire meal feel like an adventure, and the intoxicating smells when we opened our takeaway bags were divine. All in all, the meal was an absolute hit with every family member, and we can’t wait to order again. From the impeccable service to the unforgettable food, Bangkok Lounge exceeded all expectations. If you’re looking for an authentic Thai dining experience, whether dine-in or takeaway, this place is not to be missed!

Managed to squeeze us in on a Saturday night. Lovely super cold Singha beers and sensational food. Great service too.

Excellent food and great service

Amazingly tasty food, friendly,professional service, will definitely be back , thank you! ☺️

Great atmosphere and food. Customer service was really good too. Sunali, took really good care of us.

Good food except for the 'sticky rice' which was a ball that had to be cut with a knife and was very chewy, as well as the complimentary milk chocolate that was white and inedible. Unfortunately, the experience was let down by the insistence that we pay 10% service charge for a party of 2 persons (We asked for it to be removed but were refused) which made the dining experience over priced.

This restaurant has been refurbished very attractively and it was comfortably full for a Sunday evening. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good and served piping hot. They do not have a carpark but there is parking available on the street.

Phoned and made a reservation for 4 people for an evening meal. Having given the menu, it was very confusing so asked for clarification on the menu and a recommendation. We decided to order from one of the set meals for 2 people and two individual starter and mains. When asking the waiter how long the food will take to arrive, he replied with the very vague response of "it has to be cooked first". This wasn't the answer I was looking for to a very simple question any other place would provide. The starters then arrived followed by the main course. We were quite disappointed with the fact that very little portions were given for our total £50.00 set meal. When finished with our meal, the waiter was quick to give out the desert menu. However the waiter forgot about the included tea/coffee beverage included with our set meal and we had to remind them about this. As I don't drink tea or coffee, I therefore politely asked if this could be substituted for something else such as any soft drink or desert from the menu. The waiter said that they will go and ask the boss and came back with a simple answer of no which was very disappointing. The choices of beverages on the overpriced set menu was very limited to just these two choices. I was left with no other alternative but to be left open handed. When the final bill arrived, we were shocked to see an added hefty 10% service charge with our meals having being given a lack of service. Overall, we found Bangkok Lounge to be very overpriced for the quality of food which is not really Thai with the poor choice of items on menu followed by a lack of service. I would not recommend this Thai restaurant, better choices out there.

This restaurant gets better and better , the penang curry is so tasty , the staff are so attentive and always remember you , one of the tastiest menus

Fantastic food, atmosphere and service. Would highly recommend.

Another amazing meal with wonderful service, highly recommended.

Every time I come here I wonder why it's not heaving with customers! A warm welcome, attentive service and good food.

Really delicious fresh hot food, served quickly in a quiet and welcoming atmosphere....My second time here and will keep coming back 🤩

Brilliant food and amazing service!

Great taste, great value and pleasant service staff.

Delicious food and friendly staff. Chef is from Thailand and food is authentic - green curry was better than what I had in Bangkok! Update 1st June: back for another delicious meal!

Nearly cried because the egg rice was so divine and out of this world can’t wait to try more dishes

We visited last Saturday. It was busy and atmosphere was great . Authentic Thai food and great service. Chef personally came and asked us about our food and service which was great. Ordered steamed prawn and Tom yum soup. It was nice and spicy. For main we had kra praw chicken , green curry beef and pad thai prawn. It was so good that we ordered a takeaway again last night. We thoroughly enjoyed our food. Definitely coming back soon.

A very nice restaurant - food was excellent and arrived hot. Service attentive but not intrusive. Will visit again soon.

One of our favourite restaurants in Harpenden, the food is great, and the staff are always happy and attentive.

Delicious food, good lunchtime offer

Absolute gem in Harpenden for casual or business dining. Food is fresh from the oven, full of authentic aroma has your mouth salivating. Very polite and friendly staffs, owner personally ensures guests are having a great time. Price is reasonable and the portion size is quite big. One of my favourite places for eating out.

Absolute gem in Harpenden for casual or business dining. Food is fresh from the oven, full of authentic aroma has your mouth salivating. Very polite and friendly staffs, owner personally ensures guests are having a great time. Price is reasonable and the portion size is quite big. One of my favourite places for eating out.

We turned up without a booking and they kindly found us a table. The duck was amazing! Lots of meat and lovely thick sauce for the pancakes. We had a chicken green curry and a chicken masaman curry and shared a coconut rice. The masaman was simply sensational! Packed full of flavour, this was a stand out dish! We’ll be back again soon to try more of the menu!

Great place to eat, food was very good and staff very polite.

Very nice restaurant. Friendly efficient service. We liked it.

Thai food at its best! The atmosphere and service are excellent!! We ordered the Thai spice level of the Panang chicken curry - was extremely flavourful - the most authentic we have tasted outside of Thailand. Ended the meal with Coconut Supreme - delicious creamy Coconut ice cream!!

Great lunch menu with generous portions and great variety, halal food served which is great

My first visit and it won't be the last. The food is so delicious and freshly prepared. The staff are extremely attentive and pleasant.

Excellent Thai Food. Best in Harpenden.

Lovely meal at the Bangkok Lounge. Very friendly staff and the food was amazing. Highly recommend the Weeping Tiger beef and the Panang Chicken Curry. Update December 2023: Still a great restaurant with excellent food and service. Highly recommended.

Delicious Thai food, bursting with authentic ingredients and flavours. Great selection of starters to start of the meal, king prawns were huge! Mains were equally delicious and good size portions. Restaurant atmosphere was a warm and friendly place to dine in. Will be coming back again!

Authentic Thai food and great service. Highly recommended.

Very disappointing blind tasteless small portions

I cannot believe we had not been to this restaurant despite being in Harpenden for over a year. This is by far the best Thai restaurant in Hertfordshire. The food was delicious and the flavours were exquisite. More so the owners are such lovely down to earth people. So welcoming and friendly, just like family. Thank you Motin and Shah for your hospitality. You were so thoughtful and caring towards our three children and this is so rare to see. As my son says this is now his no.1 most favourite restaurant :-)

Quality is quite bad. I’ve ordered (GAENG KAOW) ,(Pad Thai, ) (Green curry) I’m disappointed never will order from them anymore! Pad Thai and green curry on the bin 🗑️ inedible. Waste money! Huge bonus for giggling squid at Harpenden area the best Thai food so far.

So I had never been to Harpenden & decided to head here for a dinner (not by myself). From the moment I walked in, the staff were attentive, service was brilliant & the food was delicious. We were lucky enough to meet the owner who was extremely friendly & gave us excellent insights into the menu. Great food, great people, great vibe. We will be back.

the tom yum soup here is delicious and so was the green beef curry- what I ordered. Top quality food!

Great food. Great hospitality. Very friendly staff. Would highly recommend!

Great Thai restaurant. Food was amazing and Motin and his staff were so attentive and helpful. He suggested various dishes between us so we could try each dish. Prices were very reasonable for Harpenden and service charge was discretionary as it should be but it was richly deserved. Thank-you Motin, and please thank your staff for a lovely evening. We will be back soon.

We found this place on Google as we were near to Harpenden and fancied Thai food (this was our very first visit). We went based on other google reviews and the reviews were great. I agree with the others, this place is really nice! The food and ambience was good but above all, the service was just amazing, it was just on point. The starters were super tasty however I did find my Thai green curry a bit too sweet even though I asked for it to be spicy so I let the owner know when he asked how the food was at the end. He immediately said that he could make the food how we wanted next time which I thought was super accommodating. Although we are a little far from Harpenden, I’ll certainly be visiting here again. If you’re in the area and you fancy Thai food, you won’t be disappointed.

Great food every time, thank you for also Bering so welcoming!

Cannot fault Bangkok lounge, superb food and a lovely little restaurant with friendly staff

Bangkok lounge in Harpenden is a true gem! Having recently returned from our honeymoon in Thailand we were in need of some authentic Thai food, Bangkok lounge did not disappoint. Very friendly, happy, welcoming staff and delicious Thai food.

Bangkok Lounge is an authentic Thai Restaurant and Takeaway in High Street, Harpenden. We were guests of my daughter and new son in law who had just come back from their honeymoon in Thailand and wanted us to experience a genuine Thai meal. The food was delicious, the staff are professional and friendly and I would definitely recommend the Bangkok Lounge following our visit.

it's great! Nice food and better atmosphere. there are nice glass mirrors that make the area seem bigger. 😀

First time in this place and already love it. From my experience great selection of Thai food, good wine. Cozy Atmosphere, bit vintage but it’s ok. Staff is super friendly, polite and helpful. They give prawns crackers as welcome, get your coats if necessary. Had starter, main and dessert. great highly recommended.

Tasty food, generous portions, friendly service. Will be going back.

Takeaway is good but too expensive. Restaurant experience was excellent. Amazing curries, great service.

Great food, great atmosphere and great service!

First time eating here I liked the food and flavours. The service was good and I opted for the set menu option A at £24.95 a head which for a starter & main for two people I felt was a bit pricey. Especially when you include in a tip and 1 alcoholic drink each. Total bill came to £70 for the night

Nice food and great service but honestly, £6.95 for a small plate of noodles? I thought that was some kind of joke!

Went first time with my boyfriend for a dinner. The food especially both soups and mango sticky rice where great. The mains we had was jungle curry and sweet and sour chicken and these could improve a little in terms of a taste. The chicken was a bit to sour for my taste but plus for a fresh pineapple not from a can. In terms of price it was OK but as a lover of Thai food I know you can eat similar dishes with better or similar flavours for cheaper in other places but I assume the price could be due to location. The service was amazing, all the staff very friendly and try to find a time for a quick chat even in the busyes times.

Food is authentically Thai and full of flavour. Great staff and service

My wife and I came to Bangkok lounge for a date night dinner, amazing warm welcoming staff, a lovely ambiance inside, the owner even came to say hello and greet us. And as for the food just Wow! Honestly amazing authentic and the tastiest Thai food I’ve had in forever. The great thing about this place is the meat is Halal which helps massively. I cannot recommend this place enough ! 10/10

Great place, food was very good, staff were nice and friendly.

I’ve eaten here twice and both times have been so good! The food is so delicious. The staff are lovely and friendly. 100% recommend *****

Great food, friendly staff, always quick service

A very authentic Thai food! I went to celebrate my husband’s birthday and we had a great time there. Best green curry I had in England made from scratch! Plus service was spot on. Highly recommend it and would definitely come back!

Parking restrictions apply, small dine in place, food is tasty but portion sizes are small, lunch menu is £15 per person and the starter options aren't great and the desert option is limited to just banana and pineapple fritters. Service was good but it's not great value for money.

When it comes to service, the team here are up there with the best. They're warm, welcoming and have such an upbeat attitude. I thoroughly enjoy the food here too- ive eaten in and had takeaways, doesn't disappoint! Generous portion sizes and fairly priced. If you live local id be suprised if you haven't given this place a try!

Excellent Thai with free local delivery. Much better flavours than the “laughing octopus “ and much better value .

We regularly have Thai here because they're great with gluten free options. Our curries and tom yum soup were made from scratch with real ingredients as opposed to only paste/powder). We love the green curry and the red butternut squash curry.

Sorry but no. I had a horrible soup, I tried for first time I Thailand, it was sweet and thick, and we didn't eat eat it. Please, do not try to defend the soup by telling me it depends of what coconut milk you use. I had this many times before... In Thailand Beef basil and curry fine. Beef was pretty good but then you serve us dessert that was a green, green, Banana fritters... My surprise, when I see you offered me some crackers and CHARGE ME for those and the soup I didn't eat and the dessert you should not be serving as you are going to get someone sick.

Delicious food and fantastic friendly service.

Excellent food, excellent service. First time trying this place but won’t be the last. Highly recommended

Great food and service. Look forward to coming back soon. Good choice on the menu.

The food was great and the service excellent - I am already planning my next visit. I think it was good value for what I had, which was the lunchtime special with a beer that all came to less than twenty quid!

Absolutely outstanding food fantastic staff and very good value definitely coming back 💯

We read the reviews and thought we’d try the place out. The waiters were all very friendly but the service was incredibly slow! We felt like we waited 30mins for our starters to be cleared away (don’t bother with the veg platter, it wasn’t good and we left most of it which is perhaps why they thought we weren’t finished). Mains were OK but the tofu was inedible. There are better places to go for Thai in our opinion.

I travel with work and I'm a serious FOODIE! See my other review's. So after being greeted by the owner who was friendly, well mannered and curtious. I ordered ever popular dishes chicken Green Thai Curry, chicken Panang Curry and Coconut rice. These have obviously been cooked by a talented chef with a good understanding of balancing spices although I prefer mine with more heat. The chicken is obviously pre prepared as it's slightly tough and lacking the depths of flavours in each of the main courses. Coconut rice is very very lightly seasoned with coconut and if I hadn't ordered it I'd probably think it's plain rice. Overall a very friendly restaurant giving a nice introduction to Thai food.

Tried it for the first time. Tom Yum Soup was 5 stars 🌟 but was very spicy. I would ask for a mild option next time good customer service 👌🏿

A good local Thai, with the old favourites. It could do with extending its reach a little and delving deeper into the rich depths of Thai cuisine... maybe specials each month. Some variety would definitely encourage to revisit more frequently.

Great food with friendly, courteous service. Love the sweetcorn cakes, veggie satay, green curry and tom Kha. Will adapt the spice levels too.

Was really nice and food taste was delicious

This is a fantastic restaurant, top quality ingredients and consistently good cooking. I work in the food industry and this for me is definitely the best Thai in the area.Worth supporting these guys during lockdown....

Very nice food. Friendly service. Very safe.

The best Thai food ever in england

If I could give -1 star I would. Ordered nearly £70 of food for delivery at 20.20 and told it would be 50 mins to an hour wait. Now nearly 2 hours later and we haven’t got our food and starving hungry. Tried ringing multiple times for the last 40 mins and no one is picking up. Ruined our Saturday night and wasted a lot of money.

Safest I have felt in a restaurant. Whilst still maintaining an atmosphere. Temperature taken, screens in place. Food and staff excellent.

fantastic service, beautiful food, hot and tasty, a wide range of choice, each had our own meal and had to taste each other's they all look that good.. highly recommend this restaurant... amazing thank you xx we will be back .. thank you again..

We were hungrey and our friend had been here before, so we went in and all social distancing were in place.We ordered starters and a 4 main dishes 2 of the dishes were penang curry and when ever I see Masseman curry I always have it, I can say without doubt this was by far the best I have eaten and the rest was fab.the staff we met were Abdul and Shah, they were so good very good and attentive to all our needs. such a shame we live in Devon but next time I will visit again

Loved every curry i've tried here. Always nice and spicy too - if you don't like spice then they would probably be too spicy for you as definitely spicier than everywhere else. But if you like spice then you will love!

Superb food. Decent value. The house white wine wasn’t great for can’t fault the staff for that. Service excellent.

One of the Best Thai food in the area.

Very good food. Very warm and carrying environment. Good with hygiene and social distancing. Hand gel, temperature check, personal info, clean, perplexed glass between tables. Definitely recommend.

My favourite (Thai) restaurant!

Great food and amazing friendly service. Highly recommend this restaurant. The Panang was delicious.

The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the food is consistently good.It is my favourite restaurant, with a fantastic variety on the menu and very flexible if you require changes to be made. So tasty and great value!Shah you are amazing and thank you for looking after us. Really loved your recommendation.

Always delicious food and in these socially distanced times this is complemented by efficient ordering and collection process. A delivery option is available but I wanted a walk to get my step count up. Looking forward to returning when normal service in society has been resumed

Made a big mistake by relying on the reviews, everything tasted the same, overpriced, inedible and poor quality. I chucked it in the bin and drove to my usual, Thai Cottage in Berkhamsted, fantastic every time and authentic.Don’t bother replying to my review Bangkok Lounge, I’ll ever return or recommend.

The best Thai food I’ve ever had and very polite staff.