Lanthong in Chelmsford

really good lunch time specials... yes its a bit dated inside..but good food is always served here.. good value,good service,good food.. simple.. enjoy

Lovely food and good suggestions from the waiter.

Good service and the food was very good

Our favourite! Delicious food, lovely service and a nice intimate setting. Highly recommend

Lovely Thai restaurant, great food and staff treat you like a member of their family.

Wonderful food with lovely service. Worth a visit for anyone who fancies a Thai.

Friendly service, tasty, full of flavour dishes. Highly recommend over a typical giggling squid for some authenticity

I'd not been to Lanthong for a few years (since when I used to live in Chelmsford) and my daughters took me for a meal there a few weeks ago. I was pleased to find that the service, food and friendliness of the staff were as amazing as ever. It was the first time my daughters and they thoroughly enjoyed everything (including the decor) and will both will be returning. Red Snapper is still my dish of choice.

Delicious food, especially the Tom Yum soup, would definitely come again!

We were new to this lovely restaurant, upon arrival the staff were friendly, there was a nice atmosphere. The traditional food that came out of that kitchen was delicious! Everything we ordered was so good, the Tom Yum Prawn Soup was absolutely spot on.

Lovely fresh & authentic Thai food. The best in Chelmsford. Highly recommend!

Second visit, just as good as the first. 9 of us all loved it and will be back.

Absolutely brilliant food and service. We’ve been regulars here for over 10 years and we have never had a bad visit. Highly recommend!

Wonderful food at a genuinely local independent restaurant

The food is very authentic and the staff are amazing. Best Thai place in Chelmsford and the surrounding area!!

Delicious food, incredibly friendly staff. Best Thai place for miles!

The service was fast and friendly, the kindest man served us. The food had such a depth of flavor and was very good. Would definitely return. :)

Fantastic Authentic Thai restaurant and if you want it spicy, they can make it very very spicy!!! Lovely

Lovely first time experience. Amazing food. David our server was excellent and was quick and efficient. Would highly recommend Lathong

Delicious food and the portion sizes are more than enough. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

A hidden little gem in Chelmsford. Super friendly service and very tasting authentic food. Recommend the mixed starter as a great mixed selection of food.

This is small upstairs restaurant in Baddow Road, with only an entrance door at street level. As it is fairly small some of the tables are a bit too close together but apart from that it severs excellent food. The husband (chef) and wife (front of house) team have run this restaurant for 30 years which indicates just how hood it is. As all the food is freshly cooked you have to wait a while for your food but you can taste all the fresh ingredients in the food. One of the best Thai meals I had and I've been to Thailand as well, I would highly recommend this place.

Really nice food, friendly and attentive service. Warm and cosy, atmosphere. It was busy so clearly has a good reputation, well-deserved.

A Great meal, truly delicious and authentic. Service was fantastic and very attentive. As a pregnant woman, I was given an extra cushion for my seat. We will be returning for sure! Thank you!

Fantastic authentic Thai food at this restaurant. Good service also. Highly recommended.

Good atmosphere, perfect services, yummy thai food. We love tom yum soup and fried bananas 🍌 Definitely will come back again!

Beautiful food and lovely staff. My only two concerns were that, firstly, we were initially shown to a table for two positioned so we were facing the wall with very little room between potted plants and my chair. Not very feng shui! Secondly, my partner and I would have liked ONE glass of wine with our meal, but only two/three choices were offered by the glass on the drinks menu with 90% of the wine list being by the bottle, not ideal when we are driving, so we ended up having Coca Cola instead. I think this is a restaurant aimed at a group clientele rather than couples (hence selling bottles of wine), so we will go elsewhere next time.

Thank you for a lovely Thai! Freshly cooked tasty food and great service, highly recommend.

First time coming with my gf. The environment was very authentic and respectable. Great staff. And the food was the real deal. Gonna become a regular spot for us

Lovely little place that you’ve hardly noticed from the street but great value for money – great food and great service :-)

Great food,helpful and friendly staff.

Visited this restaurant at lunch time as appeared to have good reviews. It was empty, the lady who greeted us was very polite. The food was disappointing, we both ordered pad Thai, it was extremely greasy and I couldn’t eat it. Would not return to this restaurant.

Friendly local restaurant. Very welcoming and polite staff. Food was great and good value. Non alcoholic beer also served.the restaurant kindly boxed up what we couldn't eat in takeaway containers.

We love this place, we're still surprised by how long it took us to discover this gem. Dave is great front of house. The mixed starters are definitely a must. We are never disappointed with our choices or the excellent service.

Been coming here for over 25 years, never had a bad meal and always great service. Highly recommended to anyone looking for authentic Thai food.

Came all the way from Melbourne to enjoy this meal with my brother and sister in law, did not disappoint. Would definitely come again. Thank you for a perfect evening

Food was incredible, service was brilliant. Would definitley recommend and will be back!

Visited this tiny little Thai restaurant for lunch today and absolutely loved it. I went by myself and it was so peaceful, tranquil and so comfortable. There was just one person serving and she was lovely. The food was outstanding and so full of flavour, I was pretty mind blown just by how flavourful it was.. and by how well portioned it was! You really get your money’s worth. I am incredibly grateful for my experience here.. what a fantastic little place!

First time here tonight and will not be my last great food, lovely staff great atmosphere. Best Thai food in Essex

Great Thai food! Very tasty and good value for money.

Like walking into my Thai Aunties house! The best.

Amazing food, great service and I will definitely be returning. Thank you 😊

Lovely atmosphere. Great service and amazing food. Would highly recommend visiting. Very pleasant experience. Will be returning.

This restaurant, I'll admit, on first impressions from outside the restaurant, I wasn't too confident in the taste and quality of food given how dated the restaurant looks on first impression, but don't let it distract you from the Thai food experience you'll have at this hidden gem in Chelmsford. Homemade Thai food is something that hits different. Even the sauces were homemade - and it shows! The quality is high and no corners are cut in the taste, presentation, love and care given to every dish that we were presented with. I highly recommend this family run restaurant, and I will certainly be visiting again in the very near future.

They kindly made room for us to eat before going to the cinema. Service was excellent, food was lovely and prices reasonable. Great atmosphere. Will be back for sure

Beautiful food, in comfortable surroundings. We are never disappointed when we come here. Great service with very attentive waiting staff. Thank you.

Delicious Thai food and friendly service.

Thank you ! We had a lovely night . Beautiful home cook Thai food . Feel like home 🙏. Highly recommended.

What an amazing place! A real hidden gem! Service and food exceptional!! Highly recommend, we will be back.

Lovely meal, excellent food, the staff are lovely people.

Amazing food. Friendly staff, very accommodating and very attentive. Will be returning soon

Utterly fantastic Thai restaurant in Chelmsford, the best one I’ve ever been to. As a vegan, it can be difficult to find restaurants to cater to my diet but Lanthong made it so easy for me, they catered exactly to my needs, proving to me that the food is made fresh daily and it was completely delicious. Fantastic and friendly service, would absolutely recommend.

Came here on the off chance and very pleased we did. Very kind and attentive staff and the food was delicious. Felt very relaxed and comfortable in the restaurant. Would visit again.

Hands down the best food in Chelmsford. The specials are fantastic, as is the red curry. Great service, would 100% recommend

Very tasty food, good service, nice decor, and easy to find

Lovely meal and really great staff :)

Amazing meal and service as always. Our favourite spot.

So great to support the most authentic Thai restaurant in Chelmsford. Food is fantastic and the staff are great, we couldn't recommend them any more. If you don't believe me try for yourself!!

Really amazing food, quick service and lovely staff

Ate here tonight and was absolutely blown away. The pad Thai is the best I’ve had in this country and the special fried rice was absolutely incredible. The service was great and the staff were all so lovely. The only thing that would make this the best Thai restaurant to exist would be bigger portions to match tie price of the food as it is a little expensive for the amount of food you get in a dish

Came here with my Thai wife who is usually quite fussy about eating Thai food when she is out as it usually isn’t like ‘back home’ but this place was amazing! My wife is now very happy and we will be visiting again asap! This beef soup we had was absolutely wonderful and also a crab special. The food is sensational and authentic, look forward to visiting again !

Absolutely spot on!, food and service fantastic... If you want authentic Thai food this is the place to go!

Always amazing food and service. Thank you :)

Haven't visited for a while but it didn't disappoint. In fact, it made us think why hadn't we come sooner! It was a Monday night, temperature outside was very hot but despite no Aircon we were seated under a ceiling fan which helped a lot. It soon filled up with customers and I noticed how welcome we were all made to feel. The food was amazing and we left full and happy. I really do recommend this little gem.

Excellent food and service, would strongly recommend this restaurant.

First time, won't be last time . Great food. Great service. Very fair price!

Lanthong is a hidden gem for authentic Thai food in Chelmsford. The dishes are bursting with flavour. The spicy and the savoury dishes served here … it’s all on point and well balanced out! The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The customer service is super, staff are friendly and attentive. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, Lanthong consistently delivers delicious and satisfying meals. Highly recommend!

Authentic Thai. Traditional restaurant and service. Good value with extensive menu . Dated interior but clean and welcoming.

It was a little hard to find but once we arrived we had amazing and efficient service, highly recommend the green curry 🤩🤩

Great authentic Thai food and service

Really tasty food, very prompt and friendly service.

Lovely authentic food in a pleasant environment. Highly recommended.

Love the classic restaurant feel of asking your coats to put away and hot plates. Delightful food, atmosphere and service. Truly a gem and by far one of best authentic Thai’s we have had in a long time. Can’t wait to come back again and try the other dishes!

Best Thai around. Very authentic with friendly owners who do their best to please. The food is delicious and well presented. The prawn cake starter and the sizzling crab meat special were delicious.

Wonderful authentic Thai food. Better than anywhere else by miles. Lovely atmosphere and great service. Staff are very friendly and food is made with such love and care - like family have made your dinner! Thank you!

Forget the Giggling Squid- if you want authentic Thai food and not an expensive pastiche then this is the place to go . Best thai food in Chelmsford and possibly essex.

Our first time visiting this restaurant and we were so impressed. A warm welcome and friendly attentive service, coupled with delicious authentic Thai food. Each dish was so fresh and well seasoned with loads of flavour. Glad to find such a great Thai restaurant in Chelmsford. We'll definitely be back!

We have been to Lanthong multiple times and it never disappoints. The food is fantastic! And you can get it spicier if you can handle it. The best Thai in Chelmsford.

Very nice, small and cosy, the hospitality is on point. The food tasted really healthy and full of flavour. I would recommend it if you want a chill atmosphere

Visited earlier today, the food was so nice, fresh and flavourful! We were well looked after by the host(s). Will definitely be coming again :)

This is a really nice local Thai restaurant. We tried this place out spontaneously (a little hard to find as it’s above another shop) but really really nice food freshly cooked and with good service. They have a herb sauce made with garlic and ginger and it’s one of the best I have ever tasted (nice even with plain rice). I recommend a visit here if you want to try something that’s not a chain/too commercial. You won’t be disappointed, also child friendly but you may need to ask for help up the stairs.

Best Thai food in town! Lovely staff, friendly atmosphere and great food.

Lovely Thai Food and good service.

Had a lovely meal here on a Monday night. Food was fantastic and very tasty, exactly what you’d expect of an independent and authentic Thai restaurant. Was quiet as it was mid week but the staff were friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Would definitely come again.

Food and service were amazing, would highly recommend!

Amazing food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. I've been coming here for years, I highly recommend the Massaman and Pad Thai.

I have been visiting Lanthong since I moved to Chelmsford in 2015. What a great little restaurant! Food is excellent and service is very attentive. When I brought my Thai friend a few years back she was impressed and even commented that some of these dishes are hard to get right even in Thailand. We have always had great meals at Lanthong and we will be back very soon!

Had a family meal here. Staff were very nice and polite. The food was top notch. Stayed around two hours. Would definitely visit again. Prices are very reasonable and there's lots of food choices.

This is the best restaurant in Chelmsford. Lady that works there is lovely and food is authentic and delicious

Best Thai meal in Essex, very very enjoyable.

Nice, cozy place with friendly staff and amazing food.

Always love the food, authentic, been a loyal customer for many years. Lovely family business.

I love this place, it is a little treasure. Such gorgeous food and staff so lovely. Really recommend for the best Thai food in Chelmsford.

Food is absolutely amazing, real authentic Thai food and the host is attentive and friendly. Try it and I can guarantee you will return.

This is the 2nd time we have been to this restaurant. Staff are very polite, food is authentic and you can park easily across the road in the underground carpark. It's become a favourite

Amazing experience.. food is amazing, the staff are lovely. We will be back very soon. Thank you x

Love the food , love this place

We came here for my grandads birthday and the food was delicious. Everything was made fresh and was handmade and was so authentic! Can’t wait to come back again!

Always enjoy eating at Lanthong . My boyfriend introduced me to this place 2 years ago and was impressed then, as I am today. Great food with lots of variety for different tastes and dietary needs. Very friendly staff and always enjoy chatting to the owners. Have taken my brother and friends to this place and they come away with a happy and full tummy 😊. Fully recommend x

Very authentic restaurant. Food was delicious, service was great and friendly. We will definitely come back to try more authentic Thai dishes.