Chaophraya Restaurant and Palm Sugar in Glasgow City

some of the best and most interesting brunch items I’ve had in glasgow. cannot recommend here enough for breakfast.

We purchased a banquet experience asking for no shellfish. Received king prawn tempura on starter, and burned to a crisp dried out duck as part of our main meal which also included sweet and sour chicken plus a mediocre beef dish …hardly oriental banquet food in terms of choice or quality ( more thought put in at our local takeaway). When we advised our server of reason why our duck dish was being returned in full she said we could have a free of charge coffee which we declined as we don’t partake of such refreshments. When we paid our bill we were asked if we had enjoyed our meal and referred back to the disappointment of the duck , our new server came back moments later and advised the chef admitted to him he had cooked the duck too far in advance of the other 2 dishes and allowed it to overcook and dry out. Not the experience we had been looking forward to and very interested in your feedback as everyone deserves a right of reply if serious about customer satisfaction.

Lovely place, nice food for 5 people for a birthday, very pricey for thai food, bill came to £147 including 12% service charge which is optional, not an issue but each dish price is expensive, also were drinks. Enjoyed our evening with great speedy service and staff. May try lunch menu next time. Thank you

Gorgeous restaurant with absolutely delicious food. We had a set meal for 2 and the portions were more generous than expected so ended up taking some home! A bit overpriced in my opinion so would only return on a special occasion. Staff were very nice too.

Delicious food served promptly and in a sumptuous setting. Highly recommended. Lamb Massaman was gorgeous.

Attended for work night out, staff could see I use a walking stick and directed me to the lift 🛗. Food was delicious 😋. My only criticism is the writing on menu is so small and lightning in restaurant dim, this makes it difficult to actually read. Staff made a mistake with order and missed a meal out, they were very apologetic and it was resolved very quickly. The decor within is beautiful, and atmosphere relaxed. You are not rushed to finish which makes meal more enjoyable

Absolutely spot on. Good was just excellent, service standard right up there too, and nicely priced. Really impressed.

My first impression when I saw this restaurant, it was very interesting, I felt that maybe the food here was very authentic Thai food but when I tried the food, it was not like Thai food at all. Pepaya salad and tom yum soup it's very bad but the waiter service is very good.

I had their breakfast (the eggs benedict) and it was very good and spicy, the place is gorgeous and the customer service was amazing.

We had a good time at Chaopraya. The food was delicious and authentic. Im thai and I can tell that they keep the taste as original thai cuisine. Linda was our server today. She is very friendly and caring. She is sensitive to our needs. We are so impressed with the restaurant.

We popped in on the off chance for some lunch and we’re so glad we decided to give it a try! As far as we’re concerned it is the best Thai we have had and we will definitely be back! We shared the squid & dumplings to start and had a Beef noodle curry and Chicken Thai Basil fried rice and WOW it was so yummy! Thank you to Finlay & the team who made the visit so enjoyable!

Our favourite place. Food and service always amazing. Linda looked after us from the moment we arrived and made our day very special . Linda goes above and beyond to make sure your visit is enjoyable and you want to come back.

Beautiful food, really good portion size, stunning building/setting and all of the staff were great from start to finish!

Amazing food, great service and a nice atmosphere. 👌

We had a fantastic nice, the food is amazing as always and we were well looked after by Finlay who was very attentive throughout.

Food and hospitality was really good, Linda was our server, she is so friendly and kind person. Had a very good experience 😊

Visit recently was superb … lunchtime so not too busy and staff very attentive . Aomie was our server. food amazing : portions and flavours were perfect . I had vegan stir fry , friend had chicken stir fry . Prawn crackers the best I’ve tasted .Need to go back soon

Great Thai food, very good setting. On the expensive side, starters £12-£15, beers £7.50. Would definitely dine again, more likely for a special occasion.

Finlay was very helpful particularly in relation to advising on vegan food

Great service by Aomie lovely view & food was here for my boyfriends birthday

Findlay was an amazing server recommending the good food. Very pleased. The place looks amazing too. Food came quick. Good birthday dinner.

A stunning building, great fresh food and service is excellent

Amazing interior decor, very friendly table service by Linda alongside tasty high quality Thai food, the best I’ve tried in the UK.

Thanks to Linda who serviced our table

It feels like it’s trying to present as high end (complete with higher end prices) but it’s not- for example the service is half arsed and the tables are cheap. Instead it’s relying on the fact it’s in a grand old building to feel special. The kitchen door was open and we were next to it so we could hear the music from there alongside the clattering of dishes being done etc which was unpleasant. We wait nearly an hour for our food and got the wrong dish. When I pointed it out there was no apology. The kitchen did make me the correct dish quickly but perhaps too quick as it was clearly less well done than the version I was previously given. The sauce was tasty but I didn’t enjoy the near raw onion. The manager did give us a discount which was appreciated. We waited quite some time after getting the bill for the card reader. After getting bored we went over to the four members of staff chatting at the till to pay there.

Lovely food and nice calm environment

Had a great tapas lunch on a wet Monday. Our server Finlay did a great job. Very informative and friendly. Will definitely be back!

Rated slightly down on atmosphere only because it was quiet when we were there. Everything was excellent, food, service etc.Had the opportunity to view the beautiful private dining facilities. Thank you Finley for making our Easter Sunday family meal a really wonderful time.

A pleasant, but astronomically expensive dining experience. My friend and I had an evening meal here comprising of a starter, main, and a side of noodles or rice. Drinks included shared a bottle of water, a small bottle of coke and a green tea. We had no deserts or alcohol. The food was tasty and the service was reasonable (a little slow, but perfectly acceptable). We were a bit surprised when the £98 bill arrived, which included a 10% service charge. You can get similar meals for nearly half that price, so I probably won’t be returning in a hurry.

Food was delicious, quick service made it even better. Shout out to our server Finlay for his great service all night!

Finlay was a good host and very accommodating

execelltn food and great servicd

Didn’t manage to pre-book a table but managed to get straight in. Beautiful restaurant with fantastic food. Very attentive and happy to entertain our 6 year old. Finlay (or waiter) was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Great night had by all and topped off with some delicious cocktails! Would recommend.

The food was great and our server Finely was a lovely and very good at recommending drink and food ideas. Would recommend asking for him.

Stunning building, gorgeous meal and the loveliest evening - cannot recommend enough, especially for first time visitors to Glasgow! A massive shout out to Finlay for taking care of us, recommending some fab local haunts for us to go to afterwards and generally making our evening super memorable! Thank you! ♥️

Finlay our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. Food was excellent with generous portions.

Editing my review from 2 years ago. Overall Rating : disappointing Prices gone up 30% since 2023! We had to wait 1 hour between starter and mains. Food was cold and possibly reheated. Staff went from annoyingly attentive for the first 20 minutes to completely ignoring us when we were chasing for the mains. At the end when we tried to provide that feedback instead of listening they again were dismissive. Honestly not worth it. It seems like the company is trying to increase profits by hiking prices and working on skeleton staff. Once again... Disappointing

My mate and I visited here during a long weekend in Glasgow. Was the best meal we had while here. As you come in you enter the lobby with a cool elephant and chanderlier and greated by staff. We had a seat and were then promptly escorted upstairs to the dining room, which is big and open. The background music was quite dance type, which you wouldnt expext in a resturant but it was quiet and worked well. My mate had a chicken green curry with sticky rice, which was very good with nice spicy heat. I had the beef noodle curry which was great. Beef was cooked well and fell apart. The noodles were thin and think it would be nice with big thick ones to soak up the curry sauce. It was the lowest level of spice and gave a nice little heat The prawn crackers were good with sweet chilli sauce served in a scollop shell. Staff were very freindly and served us promptly. Would highly reconmend. The food and two vodkas was 71 quid including an optional 12.5% tip was decent value.

Very disappointed and poor experience. First of all the building is lovely and a nice setting for a meal. We were seated and it took 35 minutes for someone to take our order. We ordered our drinks, starters and mains at the same time. The starters came out within 10 mins which were okay but nothing special. Our starters were cleared and our drinks still had not arrived. It took 1hr 5 mins to receive our drinks. Our mains then came but one was wrong so we told the waiter it was not our order, he visibly sighed and rolled his eyes and left. Our main server then came back with the same food which was ours but a 1 of the dishes was wrong so we sent it back and asked for what we ordered. The food was average, nothing special for the price and there are far better Thai restaurants in Glasgow. Our main server was apologetic as he knew we had a bad experience and took our drinks off the bill without asking so he did try. Our impressions on the place were already made and definitely will not be returning. I recommend anyone looking for Thai food in Glasgow city centre goes to Ting Thai instead.

Great food and service from Finlay. Really friendly and relaxed environment with top quality food.

Finlay was really nice. We enjoyed the place and the food

Rory was amazing and the food was superb as always

The restaurant is beautiful. I definitely expected more of the food. I had the dumplings and the flavor was not there. Then I had a curry, the sauce was great, the portion was small and the chicken was dry. I had the coconut rice, and this was incredible!! I would only repeat the rice.

Just happened upon this spot in the rain and what a nice treat. i had the grilled steak and it was awesome. A bit on the pricey side at just over $100 GBP for two

Food was delicious, prosecco overpriced and really disappointed we were not offered the lunch menu 😕

Beautiful building, a former school of music. Met up with friends. So many choices. Sharing plates full of small potions. Vegetarian as well as meat offerings. Plant of food for the mains. You can order your spice tolerance. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. Recommend. .

Food as always was absolutely fantastic. Service could have been better but when I came to leave a tip they wouldn’t accept due to their slow service time. Fantastic gesture and will definitely be back.

I am not one to write a review but i felt i needed to after paying 80£ for a terrible meal. The food was barely edible. The price was crazy. The chips were not cooked tasted frozen and the dishes were unbelievably salty.

The setting with countless Thai statues is magnificent. The pineapple cocktail was excellent. Presentation was very good. Sadly the food wasn’t. Starter of chicken satay looked nice but the chicken was very dry (edible with some of the fish sauce from my mains though it should have been better). I only ate about a third of the mains, a rice dish cooked with a heavy, strong sauce and containing large chunks of meat. Everything tasted re-heated rather than fresh, which was rather shameful as some care had gone into presentation. Staff were pretty dismissive of well-meaning feedback and I only hope this review may encourage the kitchen to live up to the beautiful setting as this restaurant has such a wonderful interior that the food really needs to live up to it.

Visited to try their new breakfast menu. Absolutely recommend.

The restaurant's location is beautiful, the space is luxurious, but the food is a bit boring. Coming here to experience the space is okay. If you want to eat, you should go somewhere else.

Attended for breakfast when staying in the city for a short break. Beautiful building, absolutely stunning. Hadnt booked, but was seated immediately. Fast, friendly service. Food was presented beautifully...im not a food picture taker, but even i had to indulge. Prices for the breakfast, and whole experience, were very reasonable. I cannot understand why people have complained about the pricing! Exceptional in every aspect, will definitely return.

May M, your service had been divine, thank you so much! The food was delicious 💓

Three of us dined here on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant wasn't overly busy when we were seated but after half an hour of no one attending to us I asked the manager if we could place a drink order. We then waited again with empty glasses and had to ask one of the waiters to take another order. Our starter plates were ignored once we had finished and it was a good fifteen minutes before they were cleared. The problem with the bad service is the 12.5% service charge that is added to your bill. I personally wouldn't have paid this, however my friend did. The food was outstanding and the restaurant is warm and inviting but the service, in my opinion was very poor.

went for breakfast, amazing food, friendliest staff ever. nice relaxing morning and coffee tastes FAB. would come back

I went for my birthday dinner. The food was okay nothing exceptional . The egg fried rice had barely eggs on it. The grilled sea bass was very basic and did not have much flavour. Expected flavour of lemongrass and other spices. Only I liked their fish cake and prawn fried was way too oily they coated it like chicken fry so batter was very thick . They added service charge on top even that is 12.5% even though service was nothing exceptional and that should be optional. Price was exorbitant. Also I had instant tummy ache after having Thai tea . Never going again

There were two very drunk and loud Thai ladies in short dresses behind us who apparently knew the staff. The food was not the same as described on the menu. Had to pay 5 pounds for water and extra 5 pounds for rice to come with a curry. The napkin left white marks on my trousers that don’t come off. Generally unpleasant experience.

Decent food, service hit or miss depending on when you go, nice building and atmosphere

Waitresses cant speak a word of English You ask them something and they start panicking

Food was good, however, very very slow service, 25 mins for starter, 1 hour for mains. They also added a £10 gratuity charge which wasn't mentioned anywhere nor was I told when I paid. I only noticed once I read the reciept afterwards. Didn't appreciate this at all, and wouldn't have paid it given the choice due to the slow service.

Lovely restaurant with amazing food.

Awesome building, pleasant atmosphere, however the food was not great, hence 4*.

Had gree thia with egg fried rice later ar home was sick and diarrhea thd full next day !! Food poison won't be back!!!!

Excellent food, drinks. Staff are lovely. Venue is really stunning. Fab birthday meal with complimentary glass of bubbly Thank you

The restaurant is in a really nice historical building and looks well maintained. The food was nice, but the portions too small for my liking. What deducted a star for me was the sneakily added service charge of 12.5%. I don't get it, this not the USA where staff are reliant on tips to supplement their income.

One of the best Thai restaurant in Glasgow.

Chaophraya offers an exceptional dining experience, combining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with attentive, patient, and understanding staff. The seating is comfortable, and the ambiance exudes a classy and cultured vibe. The temperature is just right—neither too warm nor too cold—though keeping a light layer on might be ideal for maximum comfort. This spot is perfect for dining alone, with a friend, or as part of a small group, though it shines as a cozy destination for two-person parties. When it comes to cuisine, Chaophraya truly raises the bar for Thai food. The dishes are not only delicious but also perfectly portioned, ensuring excellent value for money. Every bite tastes fresh, and the diverse menu includes a variety of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. For those who enjoy a bit of flair, Chaophraya offers a couple of visually impressive dishes that add a touch of theater to the meal. The service is impressively efficient, with minimal wait times, making it an ideal spot for those eager to skip the small talk and dive straight into the food. Whether you’re looking for an indulgent solo meal, a cozy dinner with a friend, or an intimate group outing, Chaophraya delivers on all fronts.

Beautiful place to catch up with friends. My bff booked the place for us and my 3 children. Food was superb a lot of options and not too spicy so fine for my kids. Will highly recommend it.

The building is beautiful inside. Staff from the front desk to upstairs on the floor are lovely and warm and welcoming. I had my birthday meal here for the first time visiting and I loved it. They also gave me a free Prosecco with a wee card and came out with a happy birthday small cake with a candle, it was just so thoughtful and nice!! Highly recommend. Food was top notch absolutely amazing and so was their cocktails!!

I had a great time dining out! The kids loved their meals, and the service was super quick, which made it all stress-free. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was just right. Everyone was so polite, and I felt genuinely welcomed all the way until our farewell. I’ll definitely be back for another visit!

This restaurant is in a league of its own.!!!

The sauces were absolutely incredible.!!!

Fantastic place for any occasion

We visited tonight for dinner to use a voucher we got as a gift. Food was lovely but the service was terrible. We went in the girl on the front desk looked like she didn’t want to be there and had a bit of an attitude. We came in soaked to the skin after getting caught in the rain. Someone then took us upstairs asked if we’d been before and how the service was I said good last time he said Im sure it will be like that again. He was wrong. We had to hang our own jackets up as they were soaked. The girl who initially served us was pleasant we got our food then no one checked on us we had to ask to take some of it home. We then got our boxed food and the guy didn’t ask if we needed anything else, our water wasn’t topped up throughout or left on the table for us to do it. We then had to ask for dessert menu and try to get someone’s attention to order. Lots of staff wandering around looking lost including a guy in a suit who looked like a manager which was poor. People resetting tables ignoring customers. It wasn’t busy when we went in so can’t even blame that . Such a shame as a really nice restaurant and expensive where the service should reflect this.

Fabulous restaurant with first class food, amazing service and great atmosphere.

Overpriced for what you get. £90 for 2 starters and 2 mains. Food on the whole was tasty but in the dishes we had, the chicken was tough and dry. As previous comments have mentioned, I find the 12.5% surcharge hidden in the bill distasteful. Probably won't be back.

Gorgeous building, feels like walking into a fancy Thai hotel but feels grounded once seated. Food was so good, authentic but top grade with a twist. Tacos were surprisingly great! Mya (Maya not Mia 😗) gave amazing service 👌👌 would somehow request her again if possible 🤌

Was very excited to diner here and we had a dinner reservation. The Thai chicken tacos were delicious but everything was downhill from starters. The chicken pad Thai was suggested as the most popular dish, however it didn’t resemble the flavours of an authentic Pad Thai. The rest of our food, cocktails and dessert were also quite average and this place didn’t live up to the hype. We were left disappointed at the end of the meal!

Saddest food order ever - there “Thai tacos” Tasted good but 0/10 for value and presentation

Lovely! Food was soooo good. Would be visiting again for sure

Upscale Thai in the city centre. Very large building although the second floor is the main restaurant. Good choice of dishes and authentic cooking style, very tasty. Service very good also. Found the large room (it was a music hall) interesting but more business like and maybe not for a romantic evening. Maybe if the lights were dimmed and candles etc it would be more atmospheric. A key point to note is that there is no lift and there are plenty of stairs. If you struggle with a stick take note. The stairs are wide though. Recommended for a lovely relaxing meal.

really pretty building, first time trying some of the smaller plates with the chaopayra sharing platter and would highly recommend! and would recommend the pork belly curry as it never disappoints

I recommend it, it's worth every pound spent there

Food was quite bland and portions fairly small in comparison to the price. Entry and exit to the building really weird and the whole place looks sort of half finished. They were able to accommodate a fairly weird food request (no vegetables in the pad Thai) so was grateful for that. Menu states 10% service charge added but receipt had 12.5%. It's not optional if you already add it to the bill absolutely hate this method of tipping.

Food was excellent and cannot fault it. The service however was terrible. A drinks order was not taken for at least 30 mins after we arrived, and any attempt to flag staff was ignored. Drinks took too long to arrive, and then another long wait before they took our food order. The food arrived quickly which was good. Starters and mains arrived at similar times and all the empty plates were left on the table for a long time. It was like we were being ignored.

Our table was right at the door, it felt like we were squashed in. For what we paid for our meal we had chairs lifted over our heads. Forgot to bring a starter. No coffees offered and had to ask for the bill twice. As we were seated at the door there was a constant movement of traffic with people being seated , going to the loo and drinks being brought from downstairs. Service was "meh". Food was lovely but will be going somewhere more local next time.

Absolutely fantastic food and very friendly service.

Lovely place with lovely interior. Service was very good and the food came fast. I would recommend going here but it’s just a bit pricey. The food tasted nice as well.

Don't trust the opening time on Google. Closed at 9.15pm when it's stated 11pm.. made me walk all the way there. 😡

Went for the Thai buffet. It was excellent. We couldn't finish everything between the two of us. Great service and highly recommended.

This was my first time in Glasgow and this restaurant is one you do not want to miss out on!! Great service, deliciously spiced and flavorful food. I have Celiac Disease and the menu had loads of GF (celiac safe) options. A great lighting design that wasn't too dark or bright, but definitely had a romantic vibe. The music, slapped. Portion sizes were decent too, which if you are like me, matters when going out to decide where to spend my money.

Best Thai food in a long time. We were sad to take the last bite. It's a shame they add 12% service fees. I would like to have determined that myself. Since the food was great, just a small flaw.

Impressive building. Food too and abundant (quite the opposite of local food). Of course, even what is not marked as spicy, it is spicy. I enjoyed after so much fish and chips and burgers!

I've been half a dozen times and until the last visit would have said it was one the best Thai in Glasgow (Thai Siam was the best by far) but had a bland disappointing meal last time. No heat or spice in any of the dishes.

Excellent quality and service. Spectacular place in terms of decoration and atmosphere. Highly recommended

Tom yum soap is good. Grilled sea bass is a bit salty.

Went as a single party and spent two and a half hours for my 3-course meal, mostly waiting for staff for at least 40 minutes for the dessert and witnessed a party of 5 entering, having a 2-course meal and leaving the restaurant from the time I finished my starter to before getting my dessert if that gives any indication of wait times. Food was great but would not recommend going if you are short on time. Mango sticky rice was a bit dry but starter and main was great.

We celebrated the birthday of my daughter. The staff here it's very polite and helpful. Thank you

Beautiful restaurant, with lots of elegant and beautiful decoration. The wait for the food was acceptable and it was quite good. Respectful of spicy/non-spicy indications. When you pay they give you some chocolate bars with liqueur (keep in mind children).

Service was excellent 👌 food was very good