Lewi's Thai cafe in Rhondda Cynon Taf

This is such a gem in town. Yesterday I had the beef massaman curry - delicious and rich with a generous amount of melt-in-the-mouth beef - and the spring rolls, which were the tastiest spring rolls I’ve ever had. And because they also do English breakfasts etc, I could have it with a cuppa! This is also great if you have a group with people wanting different things for food - there’s a good varied choice of Thai dishes (curries, noodles etc) and classic breakfast choices. A great spot, lovely folks running it, and it’s super cute dining under the bamboo awning in the market.

In Pontypridd for the Eisteddfod. Had an excellent breakfast at the Thai Cafe. Very good value and very friendly service.

The food was absolutely lovely, really enjoyed my meal and staff very friendly, will come back and try something else on the menu.

Clean but slightly untidy café in Ponty indoor market just 5 minutes from Catherine Street car park. Menu lists 20-odd Thai dishes plus Welsh café staples such as bacon, eggs, toast etc. I had Thai green curry with chips and it was bursting with flavour and absolutely delicious! Keep up the excellent work and see you soon 🙏🏼

I have seen heaven and it is beyond this café's door. The food, excellent. Opened up a flood of hometown memories I thought long lost. The beef pandang was spicy enough to cleanse my palate without being painful. The spring rolls were mahoosive and meaty. The staff, wonderful. The vibes, immaculate. Dear god.

Amazing food and service, highly recommend. Full English breakfast was out of this world. Will be back to try some Thai food next time.

Just had full English breakfast, amazing food and amazing service. Highly recommend. Definitely trying some Thai food next time I go.l as it looked and smelled amazing

Friendly owners. Food reasonably priced and tasty. Serve British food as well as the Thai menu.

Always lovely food here at great prices and service is fantastic.

Delicious food & lovely people. Will definitely return to try more :) The spring rolls were particularly nice & the Pad Thai was tasty

All gone what an amazing place had a bit of everything and no stone was unturned . Will become a regular

truly delicious thai food! as someone whos tried pad thai at so many different locations, this small unassuming cafe truly blew me away. very fresh ingredients and tasty flavors. dont pass this place up!

truly delicious thai food! as someone whos tried pad thai at so many different locations, this small unassuming cafe truly blew me away. very fresh ingredients and tasty flavors. dont pass this place up!

Visited last Saturday. Looked clean. Spent a while looking over the menu and discussed it with owner. My wife’s dish was described by the owner as something everyone eats regularly in Thailand. I hope they don’t eat overly salted mince meat without the promised chilli’s. My red curry was thinner than soup, had virtually no chicken and vegetables. The portion size was also very poor. We hadn’t had breakfast and were hungry so ate it (luckily there wasn’t much to eat). Very poor, perhaps they do a good English breakfast!

Above average food, below average service.

Quick service, brilliant food! Lovely chef and staff. We had the chicken pad Thai, garlic chicken stir fry and prawn fried rice. Would recommend 👍🏻

Amazing food very tasty, best thai food I have tried, you have to try the spring rolls, amazing, lovely owners

I am so happy to stumble on this place, we were surprised how good and authentic the food was. If you like Thai food you won't be sorry. Thank me later 😉

Excellent service and food, I had the Thai red curry, so tasty.

Very friendly and very clean place to dine for. And really enjoyed Pad thai prawn and is was delicious and is always my favourite thai food.

Lovely food and atmosphere. Reasonably priced and very clean. We will definitely be going there again!

Most authentic and tasty Thai food you’ll find anywhere around! Been many times and always delicious food with good service. Also offer a big range of British / cafe food so caters for pretty much everyone.

Food is good and the owner is friendly

Was going about rushing here and there this morning and feeling famished, I drifted subconsciously towards Ponty indoor market where I was thinking of grabbing a quick fresh roll maybe with a bit of home made ham, anyhow, going in into the market, I saw The Thai Cafe thought would give it a try. What a delicious discovery! Had two dishes! Can’t wait to go back again! Excellent affordable food - Great!

Wow. What a surprising find. As someone who has spent a lot of time in Thailand I was eager to try when I saw it. Ordered the Kra Pao and it really hit the spot. As good as I had in Thailand. Tip ask for a fried egg too. Prices very reasonable. Fantastic service. They seem to have loyal customers too.

Wow. What a surprising find. As someone who has spent a lot of time in Thailand I was eager to try when I saw it. Ordered the Kra Pao and it really hit the spot. As good as I had in Thailand. Tip ask for a fried egg too. Prices very reasonable. Fantastic service. They seem to have loyal customers too.

Come here least twice a week always lovely food. I've tried nearly the whole menu and never been disappointed. And to top it off you get two amazing owners that are friendly and always helpful. Thanks lewi and Joe... xx

Left with a bad taste in my mouth and hole in my pocket. Despite expressing how disappointed we were with all three dishes we ordered (2 of which we left) full payment was taken and just an apology. The Panang Curry was way too salty (told that's how it is) the Beef Pad Thai dish the pad Thai noodles were stuck together uncooked and the beef over cooked and the special fried rice with pork was saturated in oil and completely unpalatable daughter only managed two spoonfuls. The pork was pork belly so very fatty. Extremely disappointed by the lack quality, the waiters response to our disappointment and this was after having to wait over half an hour even though quiet. Feel like I've been robbed. UPDATE 28/8: ON TOP OF ALL THIS MY WIFE HAS BEEN ILL WITH FOOD POISIONING ALL NIGHT MOST LIKELY FROM THE CURRY

Literally felt like I was in Thailand the red curry was amazing !!! Beautiful food lush rice and really good atmosphere !! This place is a hidden gem!

Had a lovely lunch here. We both had Thai dishes which we requested be cooked with authentic Thai heat. We were not disappointede, very spicy but with great flavours. We also had the spring rolls whci we also both enjoyed. Will definitely be back again, a hidden gem in Ponty market. If you want authentic Thai food freshly cooked for you this is the place to go.

Had the Chicken Lap and spring rolls. Hands down the best Thai food I have had. The owners are lovely, and everything is such good value for top quality. I especially recommend the spring rolls, never had better.

Had lunch here today!! Wow!! Absolutely stunning! I’ll be back again next week!! Thank you for a stunning lunchtime experience!!

Absolutely stunning authentic delicious Thai Food 🥰 I was so glad to get here today as needed sustenance and I sure got it by the spoonful 💜 Also such a warm and friendly welcome 🙏🏻 Took me back to Thailand 🥳

My friend & I came across the cafe by accident & decided to check out the menu, it looked really good so we took the chance. I ordered Prawn Tom Yum & my friend got the Vegetable Green Curry. It didn’t take long to arrive & the man serving us was very polite, the chef was a fabulous cook!! It took me ages to eat as it was so flavourful, the prawns were cooked perfectly and the soup had so much flavour, I had chips with it which I found quite amusing but it worked really well! My friend also loved her curry, it was very cheap for what we got, it was definitely top quality food. Definitely going to visit again soon!

We were served fairly quickly and the gentleman who served us was very helpful in our questions. For 2, we ordered a thai red beef curry and thai green chicken curry along with a side of spring rolls. Food came very quickly although they were busy (as it was a Saturday afternoon) and service again was great. The food was superb! You can tell the chef knows their flavours. Portion size was very good considering the price (£6.50 for curry with rice or chips). The meals of others around us also looked very impressive and smelt lovely from afar. The curries were fragrant and were deep in flavour. Chips were okay and rice was very good. Spring rolls were brilliantly crisp, a very impressive size and filled with a tasty filling! Whilst being served with a side salad and sweet chilli sauce, the price for £4.50 is very reasonable for what is clearly homemade and most importantly, filling and tasty! For less than £20 we had a large meal each and we were very satisfied! Definitely will be coming back! Thanks again!

We were served fairly quickly and the gentleman who served us was very helpful in our questions. For 2, we ordered a thai red beef curry and thai green chicken curry along with a side of spring rolls. Food came very quickly although they were busy (as it was a Saturday afternoon) and service again was great. The food was superb! You can tell the chef knows their flavours. Portion size was very good considering the price (£6.50 for curry with rice or chips). The meals of others around us also looked very impressive and smelt lovely from afar. The curries were fragrant and were deep in flavour. Chips were okay and rice was very good. Spring rolls were brilliantly crisp, a very impressive size and filled with a tasty filling! Whilst being served with a side salad and sweet chilli sauce, the price for £4.50 is very reasonable for what is clearly homemade and most importantly, filling and tasty! For less than £20 we had a large meal each and we were very satisfied! Definitely will be coming back! Thanks again!

Food full of flavour and spices. The amazing quality of food you'd expect to pay 5 times the price for in a posh restaurant. Very friendly and helpful owners. Very homely feel.

Staff were friendly, but the radio was on pretty loud with loads of Thai talking in the background (if it was Thai music would've been better at least), I had the thai green beef curry with rice..nice flavours, but very watery, not much beef..also the rice was stone cold in some parts, even though she'd warmed it in the microwave before serving it!! The spring rolls were huge, but tasted like they were filled with a chicken pot noodle...which wasn't very Thai tasting..also I ordered a milkshake, to be then served a glass of nesquik!! Also the temperature of the milk felt like the fridge needed turning up, I took one mouthful & left the rest... however like I said the staff were friendly, but I won't be returning unfortunately

Great afternoon spent here. Pad Thai for mum and daughter (who loves spicy food and massive prawns so was well served) massaman for me and chicken nuggets for fussy son. Delicious. So glad we found it and tried this place. Highly reccomened

I from Manchester for holiday and i have very good food from here thanks so much 🙏 😊

Absolutely beautiful Thai cuisine, fresh, authentic and amazing service, definitely a regular lunch spot now we’ve discovered it 🥰

Stunning. Freshly cooked amazing Thai food. Excellent service. Very reasonably priced. Pad Thai was gorgeous. Tasty. And plenty if it. Spring rolls and chilli dip. Ouch. To die for.

Just wow !!!!!!!!! The most delicious flavorful fresh Thai food . Had pad Thai, beef curry and spring rolls . Outstanding food. Service was amazing , so so friendly. My first visit but will fed be a regular now . So lucky to have this...

There was a warm Welcome and even better food. Highly recommend this little gem tucked away in Pontypridd market for some real tasty food!

The nicest lunch I've had out! We all had different meals and every person in our party cleared their plate. The owners came out to chat to us and they are such lovely people, we will definitely be back!

Very delicious authentic food at a reasonable price. The owners were wonderful and very welcoming. I would highly recommend the spring rolls and Thai Panang. I will be making this a regular place to visit.

Been here a number of times over the years. The Thai food is some of the best I've had outside of Thailand. Big portions for a reasonable price. It's a real hidden gem. I can also highly recommend the Faggots, chips, peas and gravy with...

How have we missed this place. Been there 9 years and only now we've found it. For the quality and price would have to say fantastic. Had a red Thai chicken curry, beef stir fry (both came with either rice or chips in the price) and spring rolls... All for under £18.. Will no longer wait until Cardiff to get food, will be stopping off in Ponty from now on.... Well done on having such a great little cafe. Thanks.

Lovely, tasty, healthy and plentiful dishes here. The spring rolls are astounding. They are huge and full of flavour. The Yum Tom soup is delicious and everything is freshly cooked with great ingredients. The staff are great. Friendly and chatty. You can tell they love what they do and it comes across in the service and the dishes themselves. Thanks for the great lunch!

The staff were lovely and the prices are superb. The food we had did not take long and was delicious. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to eat in ponty.

The prices have gone up by around 30% in the last year or two and the portions have gotten slightly smaller. It is no longer good value for money which is a shame because they are a lovely couple and the food is delicious. You're pricing yourself out of someone stopping by and getting food for a lunch break or at least coming back after realising the portion size. With tax cuts on food and rate relief you should be reducing your prices to become more attractive and when that all ends and 40% of the high street closes, people won't have the money to spend £9 on a lunch with no drink or side. My suggestion is to do a take out tuesday or fiver friday. Just a suggestion.

Great food owners are fab highly recommended

Every good food good for healthy every friendly great service welcome everyone Pontypridd indoor market

Love this little place. Serves Thai and English meals. Both cuisines are outstanding. The spring rolls are amazing. My Mother says their Milky Coffee is 10/10. Great price and great quality food. The two owners are wonderful people. They both are lovely and friendly. We...

We really enjoyed our recent visit! Lovely atmosphere, food and service. Food is amazing value! Can’t wait to come back :)

Fantastic food, cheap and joe and lewi are brilliant owners who make u soo welcome xxx

well words don't fo this small cafe justice food was outstanding and service matched this. daughter wants to go to uni in Treforest n was told if you want decent well cooked fresh food search out the Thai cafe in pontypridd Market. well I'd travel...

Food was very tasty, and staff was lovley and chatty. I had the thai massaman curry, The children, one had ham and chips and the other had bacon and chips and they both enjoyed it...and 3 mini spring roll...mmmmmmm

Amazing thai curries and at a great price. Nice cosy indoor seating area and also a nice outside space. Good service

I am more than a little besotted with the green Thai curry and the vegetarian Thai curry. I come here solo..) whenever I can steel away from work and would happily eat here 24/7. Lewi and Jo are always welcoming and friendly. Recently, when I...

Best cafe in pontypridd.. lewi and joe give the best welcome.. amazing food always brilliant atmosphere

Absolutely delicious food great service and very reasonable price. I will be making this place a regular spot

The food is as good as anywhere and very good value. You could pay twice as much at other Thai restaurants and would not get better. Nice friendly service.

Good food. Fast service. Nice staff

Amazing breakfast which is also very reasonably priced. Thai takeout was top class, as always. Thoroughly recommend.

Great food and lovely staff. Such a warm friendly welcome

The most friendly place you could go. Husband and wife team. Genuine thia food.

Not a bad little option for a quick thai fix if you are in the area. Only a small place so the menu is limited and the main felt a little unauthentic but the Tom Yum soup was very excellent.

Even basic food like baked potatoe cold and tasteless!

My wife just brought a meal home from the special menu. Delicious flavour with the extra chillies added. Perfect flavour lovely and fresh. I would highly recommend this little hidden gem.

Picked up a Pad Thai meal on aSaturday when shopping. Excellent take away and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Had a great lunch here, good portion size as well.

Visited with my Dad, Thai step mum, step brother and my children. Food was great, staff very friendly. Will definitely return

Great friendly service. Good Thai food, tried the Lap (spicy sauce pork) it was nice. Green curry was a bit too watery. The spring rolls was not as expected, it had noodles inside which was unusual for an Asian Spring roll

Fresh and delicious food Lovely people

An excellent little gem. Food was fantastic and the customer service excellent.

Lovely staff and phenomenal food! Will be visiting again!!

Good prices and friendly staff good atmosphere and great food

Had a lunch here recently again, the panang curry was lovely. We make it to here from Barry when we fancy Thai food because it is definitely worth the trip!

I absolutely love this place. The food is amazing and the owners are a pleasure to talk to. They really do make you feel at home. Not only do they do British food but they have brought a taste of Thai to Pontypridd. Well worth a visit!

the owner works hard to produce good thai meals in her small kitchen its fresh and well cooked delicious in fact and the price is great

Clean, excellent food, great host. They've really taken care to make this a really pleasant experience. The thai theme is a nice touch and the place has a cosy feel to it with seating inside and out. Reccomend it to anyone

Love the place .....very friendly owners lovely atmosphere !! Great food !!

Bestfood in ponty Try an authentic Thai dish it's a shame there has to be holidays back to Thailand ha ha !!!'

My fav cafe ever... very friendly and brilliant atomphsphere... stunning food.. recommend this cafe to everyone..

What ever you have always lovely and very friendly. I always have thai food but this week I had corn beef pie chips and gravy that was lovely too

A lovely cafe to visit a bit expensive

Visited on recommendation by friend. Lovely Tai food cooked freshly by tai lady who knew how to prepare authentic meals which were reasonably priced. Live about thirty miles away but well worth the journey. Will take friends

Lovely food. Great service welcoming and friendly.

I Read the reviews and wish I`d come here sooner.Friendly service, clean, comfortable cafe which attracts many return customers from locality. I understand why after my visit, if I worked or lived in Pontypridd I`d visit everyday.

The food was great, and flavours amazing! Friendly service to boot 😁

Always a friendly greeting. Can't fault the food.

Can’t believe we’ve never given this place a try before! Owners are super friendly and the food was absolutely amazing, so much flavour in the Thai dishes. High quality, fresh food at good prices. We’ll definitely be coming back :) ขอบคุณ

Totally amazing place to eat the English food is good. But the Thai food is outstanding So affordable and friendly wish they had an all you can eat !

I love Thai food and pay good money in a resteraunts the value for money here is nothing short of outstanding. I had a beautiful pad Thai. Also we had our son who is only 10 months and they made a fuss of him and didn't need to very friendly.

The food was good and service was good. Only thing the Tom yam soup was too sour either than that is good.

Good food and service a change from the usual food served.

Awesome good, friendly owners. Bonus points for having high chairs!

Amazing food and fantastic hospitality well worth a visit meals for all tastes, very family friendly

Really tasty food and friendly owners. quick service, clean kitchen.