Giggling Squid Leicester in Leicester

Lovely food and great service 👌🏻

great food, great service, the giggling mojito is a must! Thank you Ram for a lovely evening!

Amazing food and lovely staff. Tam was so friendly

The food, atmosphere and service are excellent. Highly recommended. Tam provided excellent table service.

Lovely food, lots of choice. The waitress said they didn’t do large beers but we found out they did draught Cobra after we’d placed an order! They did swap the small bottles though! It was a very busy Saturday evening and unfortunately we had a long wait for food. We would definitely come back to try other dishes. They have a special set menu 2 courses for around £23 which was great value and good choices.

We had Tam/Lita looking after us and they were amazing!

We had a wonderful experience and lunch time at Giggling Squid Leicester. Thanks, Ana! for lovely hospitality and greeting!

Good food and ambience but quite overpriced

Great meal! Iggy and tam were fantastic, friendly and welcoming and the food was brilliant. Lovely atmosphere, we loved the tamarind mushrooms. Highly reccomend.

I recently dined at Giggling Squid again in Leicester, and I was absolutely blown away by the experience. The food was simply incredible—each dish was bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. From the delightful starters to the mouthwatering mains, every bite was a testament to the culinary skill and dedication of the kitchen staff. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the service was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend Giggling Squid to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Leicester. Five stars! Love coming back there every couple of weeks! Thank you to the CHEFs!!!!!

We tried the lunchtime tapas style menu. Nice way to sample more than one dish

Food was absolutely delicious! The rice was a bit dried tbh but the curry was really good and full of flavour! The place is really nice as well. I got the strawberry cooler drink and it’s so worth it! Would definitely go again!

Lovely clean restaurant. Very polite and caring staff. Some of the best food I've had in Leicester. Everything tasted so fresh and was full of flavour. One of my new favourite restaurants. Highly recommend.

Visited Giggling Squid last month for sit down to get non alcoholic drinks in a small group. We were told that we cannot order drinks only, so we ordered a starter to comply, but the staff there kept insisted that we need to order more food. We felt a bit uncomfortable but didn’t want to make a scene. She repeated the order and said it is a little less and left. We thought her attitude was odd and standoffish. While reading the menu outside there was nothing said we cannot order drinks only. The restaurant was nice, almost empty, but let down by the service.

Chayan was extremely helpful so kind customer service. The food was amazing, decor as well. Would definitely visit again. Thank you 😊

The food was okay. Although it could have been hotter. The pad Thai ( noodle dish) was very greasy.

Very enjoyable , food-staff-service excellent only problem staff too over eager to please once served leave us too enjoy meal if anything wrong I will ask!!!

Delicious food here and the servers were very polite. I would definitely recommend the Pad Thai, it was just beautiful. The atmosphere was nice too. Such a beautiful place.

Thai tea is great, asked for less sweet and it’s perfect, staffs were great, attentive and great services Pad thai also good. Salt & pepper squid is my fav bit too salty but delicious

Lovely authentic Thai food in the centre of Leicester. Great food and Fabulous service. Recommended the Massaman Curry! Delicious!

Staff were attentive ( and friendly with it, if you need a few more minutes to decide they gave us time ), and the food was aromatic and fresh tasting. I loved the Crispy Squid Bits!

First time here after hearing positive reviews from friends. The service was excellent, very friendly and helpful. The menu both food and drinks were varied and staff on hand to help. The dumplings and pork belly starters were delicious. Lots of choice for mains with lovely fresh vegetables. Beautiful surroundings. Thank you for a lovely evening

We have visited this restaurant over the years and had good experience. However, on our recent visit, the service was rushed. The lovely lady serving our table was possibly serving another table when our main courses arrived. They could have arranged the table to make room for the dishes to be placed nicely. On the contrary, the cup of tea was pushed and some of it actually spilled over. Our guests did not enjoy how the food was served. There was no apologies after such behaviour ( or may be they did not realise). The rest of the evening was ok as our lovely server returned to our table. We like Giggling Squid and would like to come back. Please can this be taken as a constructive feedback and service improved. Thank you.

Delicious food and brilliant organisation from the restaurant team for a group of 33 people (retirement meal back in April). Everyone raved about the service, we felt very looked after, and I’m sure that no-one was without a drink all evening. The restaurant team were great and supportive in arranging a set menu, we gave them the pre-orders & they managed a table plan against that on the day which meant everyone got the food they ordered in a timely fashion, plus they kept a tally on the bill for me so I knew when we getting close to the company budget which was super helpful for sure. Couldn’t recommend enough, thank you 🙏🏼

Tried a few other places for Saturday dinner but they were reservation only, so we came here. There were empty seats and could take us immediately. Maybe not the best sign on a Saturday night. I’ve had Pad Kee Mao in many places though out North America and Europe, and this was the blandest I’ve ever had. The noodles were cooked well but the rest of the plate, the part of the meal that’s supposed to add flavor, completely missed the mark. PAD KEE MAO CO Richly flavoured, spicy flat noodles with fine green beans, coconut tips, chilli, garlic and green peppercorns. Pad Kee Mao means 'Drunken Noodles' because of their supposed cure for a hangover. We couldn't possibly comment! Chicken 945kcal Prawn | 954kcal Chicken & Prawns 991 kcal

Giggling Squid offers an authentic Thai dining experience in the heart of the city. The menu features a variety of flavorful dishes perfect for sharing. The food is consistently tasty, though the vegan and vegetarian options are quite poor and could be more extensive. The mocktails on the other hand are a pleasant surprise, with the Virgin Strawberry Chaser, Mango Chillin, and Lime Chaser all standing out for their refreshing and flavorful blends. Service is friendly and attentive, despite a 30 minute wait for dishes. Also like many restaurants A discretionary service charge of 10% to 12% is added to the bill. Parking can be a bit challenging due to the downtown location, but the overall experience at Giggling Squid is not bad at all.

Food amazing, service amazing, staff friendly and helpful, decor is beautiful, we'll be back!

Unbelievable food, simply tremendous. Chicken satay, one bite salmon for starters. So flavourful. Mains drunken ribs and tender pork hock. Both to die for.

Incredible food! The restaurant is lovely and the service was fantastic

A Very unique cuisine with an array of delectable flavours. - Worth the visit;)!

Notwithstanding the noodles in my pad Thai were thin rather than flat/thick, the food itself was heavily greasy and sadly lacked any taste other than grease. Despite my order costing 25.00 it had to be thrown away it was genuinely inedible

Love this place been loads of times and never disappointed.

I dined here for the first time and was thoroughly impressed. The ambiance was warm and inviting, the service was top-notch, and the food was exceptional. We enjoyed every dish we ordered, which were flavorful and beautifully presented. Overall, Giggling squid offers a fantastic dining experience with great value for money. Highly recommended!

I dined here for the first time and was thoroughly impressed. The ambiance was warm and inviting, the service was top-notch, and the food was exceptional. We enjoyed every dish we ordered, which were flavorful and beautifully presented. Overall, Giggling squid offers a fantastic dining experience with great value for money. Highly recommended!

Delicious Cuisine and Excellent Service. I highly recommend giving it a try, especially for those interested in Halal food.

Wonderful restaurant, one of my favourites. Cannot fault the service or the food. This place is a must visit for anyone with a taste for Thai food

Tasty well presented starters, albeit very small portions. We ordered three starters to share between the two of us. Squid, Chicken Satay and Spring Rolls, all were delicious. Sadly the mains were disappointingly bland and unauthentic. To accompany this, a small side of noodles at £5.25 and a tiny bowl of egg fried rice at £4.50 is ridiculous. £74.00 for two with water is extortionate for a chain restaurant. Sadly, independent Thai restaurants in Leicester centre are almost non existent. I will spend my money at Thai Kitchen in Littlethorpe in the future; where you can enjoy a fabulous authentic spicy Thai meal for a fair price.

We recently celebrated a birthday dinner at Giggling Squid, and it was an unforgettable experience. The food was absolutely fantastic, with each dish showcasing authentic Thai flavors that transported us straight to Thailand. The service was equally impressive—attentive, friendly, and efficient. Overall, it was a perfect evening filled with delicious food and great service. Highly recommend Giggling Squid for anyone looking to enjoy genuine Thai cuisine.

Absolute blinding. Never tasted Thai this good in my life. I'll be dreaming of that Crispy Squid for the rest of my days. Thanks for having us guys x

I love this place. Great atmosphere. Wonderful well priced food. Lovely staff. Fast food service! Really great, you should go here!

What a cracking spot. Food was fantastic, atmosphere great and the staff were so helpful ♥️

We truly loved dining at “Giggling squid- Leicester”. The food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the “Green Thai curry with Jasmine Rice. The service is top notch as well. The staff is friendly,attentive and knowledgeable.We would like to make a special mention about “Chaya” for providing outstanding service throughout our meal.

It's a beautiful (very Instagram) environment and service is excellent. We ate when it first opened and weren't impressed with the vegetarian options so only just returned to try again. We had a veggie cashew stir fry with garlic noodles and the lunchtime veggie platter. It was a very mixed experience: the cashew stir fry was a bit bland, the noodles less so. On the platter, the green curry was excellent and the spring roll was OK. The stir fried veg didn't seem to go with anything, and was pretty bland. I think if you eat meat you would have a very different experience to us.

It's a chain without the feeling of a chain which is refreshing. Had a bad experience of the place on the opening night where I was turned away despite being completely empty. Gave it a swerve ever since. When I finally came to visit, the place was much larger than expected and felt open and yet retained an intimate quality which was nice. Staff were attentive and food was good quality. Has to be said, the food was not to my expectations however and I wasn't bowled over by anything I ate, which was a little disappointing. But I can't knock it for my own personal preferences and choices. Worth a try to see if it aligns with your tastes.

Great taste. Pleasing decor. Main meals portion was good but definitely starter portions were tiny and not value for money

Downtown Thai restaurant with authentic flavours, offering the tapas set menu at lunchtime. For those not quite used to Thai spices, it cannot go wrong with the salt and pepper tapas set. It includes fried calamari, amazingly flavourful chicken wings, chicken curry and rice. The Thai milk tea is also authentic. There's also a green papaya salad with the same flavour as the streets of Thailand. The service is pretty good, but the food is served very slowly, almost a 20-30 minute wait at lunchtime. A tip of 10% or 12% is automatically added to the bill, although they state that it is discretionary, it is hard to say no in this case.

Very nice well cooked and well presented food. Definitely coming back

Lunch menu was delicious You can try a little bit of everything.. The decor is very pretty and well designed

Fantastic service, lovely inside and the food was amazing

Decent option for Thai food. Like the tapas idea but some dishes could be warmer. Service ok but a bit slow overall, even tho not very busy. Enjoyable visit though.

Had a birthday meal today at giggling squid, the food was delicious enjoyed so well. The service was great, Opa was amazing very polite, professional and friendly job well done. We will definitely go back to Giggling Squid 👍 👍

Waitress? Great. Atmosphere? Friendly; so why the four stars I hear you ask? Spring Rolls. The menu clearly said ‘Spring Rolls’ - NB the use of plural, indicating a minimum of TWO spring rolls. Below is an image of the ‘rolls’ received; it is in fact a singular roll, split into two.

It was my first time here and I am sure I will be back. The staff were amazing! Friendly, helpful, and checking on us. I have read the food is delicious and now I can say exactly the same. It is about the flavour and texture that makes it unforgettable, and you want more! Well done!

Food was great and fresh, bit on the expensive side but the portions are huge so worth the money. Definitely recommend

Was violently sick 2 hours after having the Chicken pad Thai, contacted the restaurant but they took no responsibility, would not recommend

Excellent lunchtime meal, good service

Lovely restaurant with friendly staff. Food was very good but a bit pricey. Coffee was poor

NOT SUITABLE FOR MUSLIMS OR UNIQUE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS!. Absolutely shocking experience in this restaurant two of my close friends are Muslim, we went to this restaurant, as they have been to other branches in the past. Before sitting down, we checked if they had halal chicken, we asked the waiter who said the wings and duck spring rolls are not halal. Not a problem when they had been to giggling squid in Nottingham they swapped these items out. We sat down, the incompetent waitress didn't bring us a menu for my friends daughter who was eating with us. She only brought this out after we had ordered which meant a delay my friends daughter food being brought out. We tried ordering the lunch platters, two regular platters for my wife and I. Two platters for my friends, however we politely asked to swap the non halal items (wings and duck spring rolls) for just plain vegetarian spring rolls. Should be easy enough, cheapest thing on the menu, going to be significantly less from a cost perspective, as they are cheaper than both non halal items. The waitress said she will check, she went to the kitchen and said its not possible. My friends had mentioned they've been to the Nottingham branch and done the same thing. The waitress said ' we can't because of the way things are cooked and set out. Rubbish excuse It was late in the afternoon, we had a small child with us, we were going to go somewhere else to eat but decided with the little ones schedule we would just have to stay. Disappointed we asked to speak to the manager who gave the same rubbish excuse. We then had to order items separately for my friends and work with the manager to find a solution for the obnoxious chef who I can only assume is racist, who couldn't simply bring out the dishes as part of the meal deal, but make someone order each item separately which is the same thing. My friend did the math the meal was more expensive and asked then manager to cover the cost of the rice to make the expense more barable. Why did we have to come up with the solution for this ? Why is the chef particular about something but happy to serve the same dishes separately. This was shocking in 2024 to be in the middle of Leicester, which has such a strong Muslim community and not be able to swap items from the menu to facilitate someone's dietary requirements is ridiculous. I would ask the management to investigate this, it's truly unacceptable, nobody should ever feel singled out based on there background. The one star is for the food as it actually tasted good but the experience let a terrible tast in my mouth. I would have left 0 stars otherwise You failed at your mission to serve great tasting Thai food and a truly welcoming experience for our guests no matter how far our tentacles reach across the UK. We didn't feel welcome and will not return to your restaurant. I encourage others to reconsider before going here.

Excellent food, but quite expensive. One of the best Massaman curries (my go-to dish) that I have had. Coffees afterward a little disappointing.

We went for a birthday lunch on Sunday. The meal started well, drinks and starters were quick to arrive. However, mains were a totally different experience. The food was cold, had clearly been standing for a while as one dish had a "skin" on the sauce and the meat that was described as pink on the menu was overcooked. My main was served on a plate with a sizeable chip in it, not sure when it happened but as food was inedible anyway, I didn't risk it. Two of the mains were brought out after the other three and they were cold also. We paid for the starters and drinks, and were grudgingly given a 10% discount. We were all looking forward to the meal as it was for a birthday, unfortunately the experience was not one to get a redo.

The food was fragrance, piping hot and delicious. Very attentive to our needs. Homely decor made for a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere

Nice place food is great and service is good defo visit again

The food tastes great and the service is great. A little crowded at times especially weekends. A bigger venue would certainly upgrade the experience.

Very nice bit didn't get the table I asked for

Excellent experience good service from staff food delicious

Really friendly staff - great service - great food - couldn't fault the experience at all. Highly recommend dropping in - you won't be dissapointed!!!

This was our first time dining but it won't be our last 😍

Amazing food, decor, service defo go again really nice food if you like tai food or oriental.

My wife's birthday. She loves Thai. Sad thou that her food was cold and she had boiled rice dropped on her. Only an apology on the night and they deducted the rice off the bill. We gave the staff a tip but was offered nothing for spoiling my wife's birthday.

Friendly and serviceminded staff. Tasty food.

Love Giggling Squid, and this one was excellent.

Had a very poor meal in Leicester on Tuesday 19th FEBRUARY 2024. Thai Green Chicken curry ....only a few thin slivers of precooked chicken, Prawn Pad Thai for two had only 4 Prawns but lots of tofu , Chicken Massaman curry just a few thin, slivers of chicken!!!! What has happened to this once wonderful restaurant? Had a similar experience a few months ago at the West Bridgford branch, but decided to give it another try in Leicester. Unfortunately we will not be back! The place is starting to look a bit tired and shabby too. Very disappointed.

Great food, service & atmosphere. I had the king prawn Thai green curry and it was delicious

Good food, lunch options reasonably priced, good service.

Delicious food, drinks, lovely atmosphere & great staff

Went for Valentine’s Day with my partner and let me tell you, this place does not disappoint!!! Oh my god was the food amazing! Accommodated to my veg diet and even let me personalise my food! Cannot fault the place at all! The food, service, drinks and staff were all out of this world! Massive compliments to the chefs! It was a meal to remember! Thank you so much to everyone! Xx

excellent food... just be mindful that 2x 🌶🌶 is listed on the menu is hot.... beautiful food!

Giggling Squid is a very nice restaurant, with helpful friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. The food and drink were very nice, i have only given four stars because, the drinks are massively overpriced, the cocktails were 90 percent ice and when they start at roughly ten quid, thats a hell of a lot of money for a glass of ice. The food was well cooked and presented nicely, with an average sort of price for a main meal being £15, just highlights how expensive the drinks are.

Avoid if you have allergies as it is not safe! My friend had a severe cucumber allergy. We spent a long time explaining this to the supervisor and aligning on the best dishes. The spring rolls then came out on a bed of cucumber with a ‘cucumber allergy’ sticker on them. Thank god we saw them else we could’ve ended up in hospital. The restaurant replaced the dish with no understanding of the severity.

Great food. I could eat that every day. But small and expensive portions..

Excellent food, loved the ambiance. Had Thai red curry with jasmine rice and rose lemonade . Friends had chicken with cashew nuts , chicken satay etc.

Went for my sisters brithday meal and everyone was so welcoming and kind. Food was exceptional 🍲👌

The food is so terrible and the service was way worse. I expected it to be much better, just wasted my money and time.

Worst food, terrible service never going back thats it. Don’t waste your money over here :)

Terrible experience. Ordered from here on my spouse's birthday through deliveroo which I regret massively, they immediately called after I placed an order and told me that certain items were out of stock so I asked to cancel the entire order and they said "sorry we cannot do that". How can you not cancel the order if certain items are out of stock? I wasted 2 hours with live chat who told me that the restaurant didn't note that any items were out of stock so they couldn't cancel the order, the agent even tried to call the restaurant but no one picked up so I had to accept the mystery food that was coming to me. They ended up being out of king oyster mushrooms so sent me some random assortment of cheaper mushrooms in the order, the other 2 dishes were cold as if they were sitting out for half the day. Seems like they just threw in whatever scraps they had and send the order on their way. No way was it worth £50 and I feel cheated, the worst experience I've ever had from a restaurant in Leicester. Do yourself a favour and order from one of the independent restaurants in Leicester instead of these poorly managed cashgrab chains.

Gave it a 4 as my mains was lacking some punch. I would go for the Pad Kee Mao instead of the Pad Thai. Beef special and starters were great.

We could not recommend this place more! The food, especially the Massaman curry, is superb. The staff is really friendly, and the restaurant has a nice vibe. We hope to return on our next trip to Leicester!

We had a beautiful family meal here this evening and it was amazing, the service was excellent and the food was delicious. I highly recommend Giggling squid.

Great food, great atmosphere, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly staff, give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

Very friendly good service and excellent food

Amazing. The food was extremely high quality: fresh, and the portions were fair. The staff was friendly and super helpful. I highly recommend it and will return once I'm in Leicester again.

Giggling squid is fabulous restaurant, staff are attentive and so helpful, atmosphere is beautiful and the food is delicious- especially the vegan dishes which we had. Looking forward to the next time we go.

Tasty Thai food, slightly on the pricey side but worth it. Friendly staff and the food was served quickly and was of good quality. Good options for vegetarians and meat eaters.

Popped in with my son as i fancied a thai meal. We both had the large prawn pad thai and it was delicious. Had a few side dishes and again were very tasty.

Nice place, food has good flavour and texture. Tasty. Nice design. Easy to get too and staff were professional and service was good. I recommend.

Amazing food, great service, good beer. Second time here, won't be the last!

Really nice restaurant in Leicester - would highly recommend the golden money bags for the starter and the chicken and prawn pad Thai for main. Really good service and atmosphere (even on a Tuesday evening when I went).

A fantastic restaurant and delicious food. The service is exemplary as well as the cocktails. We booked giggling squid for a work lunch and nothing was too much trouble. The food was all served on time and there were no errors made considering they were serving 21 people this was great on their behalf.

Tried some of the starters for the Christmas menu tonight. They are available from 27th November. They were all absolutely amazing, especially the pork skewers. Staff welcoming and always helpful. Will definitely be booking a Christmas meal with friends here

soooo good, cant wait to go again