Madame Mew's in Aberdeen City

Visited this place at its current and old location dozens of times over the years (literally), loved it more on each occasion!

Tasty food, courteous staff and verrrrry affordable. I would recommend 👌

“Dog slop”. That’s the first thought that came to my head when I tried the dish I ordered, which was the Phad Grapau. Balance of flavours was completely off. The dish was absolutely overpowered by the oyster sauce. The mince pork tasted undercooked. Nothing like the real deal I’ve tried in Thailand. Not even close. My friend ordered the Phad See Eiw. The noodles they used in the dish was wrong. The real deal used in Thailand is supposed to be a soft, thick, plush flat wide noodle. The noodle they used in this dish is what you’d expect in the Singaporean/Malaysian dish Kuay Teow. And no, they are NOT the same thing despite what some people think and what the menu implies. To top it off, my friend said the dish was overal bland and horrible with no smoky flavour as you’d expect from a dish that’s supposed to be wok-fried. The photo of what we left on our plates speak for themselves. To rub salt on the wound, the service was appalling. I’m Asian. My friend is a White Brit male. The Asian staff completely ignored me and fully focused on him. I’ve experienced this before when out with White friends and it never fails to anger me. Not my friend’s fault. Totally unacceptable behaviour from staff. The cherry on top is that this place requests customers pay by cash. They give reasons why, but it’s clearly a tax dodge. Also, they ask customers to use as little toilet paper as possible because ‘the toilet clogs easy’. Rubbish. They’re trying to minimise cost despite charging London prices for the dishes. Our bill came up to over £30. Complete rip-off considering the poor quality of our meals. 0/10. Do NOT recommend. Avoid this place, take your cash to somewhere that deserves your business more.

Food and service were amazing!!

Fond memories of Madame Mews since the market days of 'Hunger Games' at lunch time on Saturday's to get seated. Delighted that they have their own establishment & you see familiar faces from their team. Noticeable price increase, generous portions however a decline in service. Difficult to get a staff members attention once food is brought over. Miss the water refilling bottle by the counter when staff is hard to come by when they're busy. Think these instances were noticeable when whoever was at the bar to settle your bill was a bit pushy regarding leaving a tip. It's still a worthwhile place to visit for Thai food when you're in Aberdeen. I would recommend trying their Pa Thong Ko Tod, Moo Ping, Kai ta Khrai.

Had dinner here with my family of four. Food was good and portions were big. They gave complimentary prawn crackers for starters. The Tom Yum had a lot of chicken pieces and wasn't spicy. The beef noodles had very tender meat. Two of us shared the Larp Moo(which was spicy) and the green curry. The rice came in a cute butterfly shape. Overall, good experience, finished all the food. Will come back again!

Great food. Flavoursome and fresh. Particularly loved the tuna salad. Thank you!

Love this wee place. Nice homely atmosphere and food is 👍😊

Visited a few weeks ago with my mum and sister on a trip to Aberdeen. It was very busy so was expecting the food to be amazing. We waited a while to get our order taken and by the time our food had come, we'd been waiting over 50 minutes in the restaurant since coming in. My mum got a curry which was nice enough, nothing mindblowing. Myself and my sister both got different noodle dishes and both were extremely underwhelming. Mine was really tasteless which I've never had issues with at any thai restaurant and my sisters was really greasy and had a funny taste. They were very understaffed and the food was definitely not worth the weight.

Great Thai food. Never disappointed when I visit.

Best Thai cuisine restaurant in Aberdeenshire. Service is always always top notch.

Really good food, and big portions 👍

The food was rrally lovely and fresh, I'd the pad thai which is a big enjoyable plate (I took some home too). The staff were lovely and friendly.

Ordered Moo Ping (Pork), Thai green curry (Pork), Tom Yum Soup (King prawns), Pad Thai (King prawns). The star of the show is the Thai green curry. Although not as thick as I thought it would be, it tasted REALLY really good. The Pad Thai however, wasn’t to my liking. It didn’t taste as great as the ones I had in Singapore. It was too “soy saucy” for my taste, and the flavour wasn’t as strong as well. The portion is huge though! The Moo Ping and Tom Yum soup was average. However, the Tom Yum soup was a little bit too salty to my liking. If you are ordering the Tom Yum soup, I would suggest to pair with rice to balance out the saltiness. Overall, Thai Green Curry is great. However, can’t say the same for the other dishes. I wished the food were tastier given that it looks like an authentic Thai restaurant (and yes, the staff are Thai too!). Nonetheless, this is my opinion in the perspective of my Asian taste. Come down and try it out and judge the dishes for yourselves! (Apologies for the half eaten food as I’ve forgotten to take pictures as I was too hungry 🤣)

Restaurant lights were quite dimmed. Was recommended here by a friend who studied in university. Price of food is moderate and averaged 18-20 pounds per person for starter and main dish with no drinks. Food is decent I would say. We ordered the Tom yum, Pad Thai and Green curry to share. Would rate the food around 6/10. However, portions were very generous. Staff is also nice and welcoming

The place is not very attractive. The tables have plastic tablecloths and the decoration does not stand out. I suggest going with a reservation, we went for dinner on a Friday and there were many tables full. Although the person who served us when we arrived was not very friendly, the ladies who served us the food were. The prawns with sweet and sour sauce were delicious but I couldn't figure out what they were coated with. The portion of pad thai was very abundant and delicious.

It's a good place to sample thai "street food". Not many thai places have these dishes. The som tam was not the best, but the moo ping was delicious. The thai green iced tea was cold and refreshing. Prices are ok for the portions you get, but if you're used to thai prices this will probably feel a bit expensive. Will definitely go again.

Too cramp and noisey. Sausages were too oily and over spiced. The servers hardly smile. A little on the high side in price for street food and the quality

Always eat in this thai restaurant with my thai wife and very good plate full. Recommended without hesitation very yummy food.

The best Thai food restaurant I have ever eaten at in Aberdeen, been eating here for 3 years, but there was a change of new staff, the short haired woman had a not very happy attitude towards us, she did not can give us and the children a smile 🙂

The madam broke her mewing streak

The best restaurant in Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Food is 10/10 and amazing staff! Will deffo be back ❤️👏🏼

Unfortunately won't be returning to madame mews again in the near future. I have really enjoyed multiple visits in the past but as the popularity has increased unfortunately the quality of the food has decreased. Both the seafood and chicken used in our dishes was frozen, not fresh, which can be expected from your local takeaway but not a restaurant that claims authenticity. Overall standard of the meal was average at best. The saving grace was the servers, who were polite and courteous. There are plenty of better eateries in Aberdeen for the same price point.

Be careful the chicken was off. Had a strange smell like it was old and had a strange texture slimy. This place is overrated and I would only recommend veggie dishes to stay on the safe side. If you're really hungry a positive would be the massive main dish sizes very good size of noodles on the plates. Upstairs was not clean and bathrooms not clean. It's better for takeaway *update 01/04/24 : from the response of the owner very aggressive and hostile one might consider why we didn't say anything. The entire time we were there the staff were very awkward and any time we said thank you or talked to them they would make ugly faces and seemed very confused why people were speaking nicely to them. I said the upstairs was DIRTY not closed. And maybe because you cook your chicken HOURS before serving is why it smelled off. Cook it fresh so when the evening dinner service starts customers aren't getting reheated 8 hour old meat. And i never said the chicken WASN'T cooked - I stated it smelt OFF and like a sour smell. And tasted off to add. In case the owner edits their response they said "the chicken is steamed every morning" so your meat is hours old by the time you order at supper...gross! And you know you can't cook the expiry out of the chicken lol. I find your staff offensive they're very rude and entitled. Treating customers like they're doing them a favor for serving them. Not making eye contact when taking customers orders Always referring to the price of items on the menu when ordering and not saying a literal word back when you tell them thank you or how are you today? Thanks!

Great food as always and very friendly staff

The staff are very friendly! Food great.

The best!!! Huge portions of delicious food ❤️

Great food, service and value for money.

Embarking on the odyssey that is the alleged Thai wonder of Aberdeen, my partner and I were ready to delve into a culinary adventure based on the rave reviews. Alas, our aspirations were cut short as we found ourselves perched at the window table, waiting like characters in a suspenseful drama. After a 25-minute saga of anticipation, the only taste we savoured was that of abandonment. Surrounded by an array of snacks, gifts, and packets of sweets on the counter, we couldn't shake the feeling of being relegated to the realm of 'out of sight, out of mind.' It was as if we had stumbled upon a culinary oasis, only to be left stranded in a desert of unfulfilled promises. While we understand the constraints of a bustling Thursday and our impromptu decision to be walk-ins, we expected the adventure to extend beyond the initial 10 minutes of securing a table. Instead, we found ourselves trapped in a trilogy of emotions: tired, hungry, and cold. A combination that might befit a thriller movie plot but hardly paints an appetizing picture for a dining experience. Ideal for a sequel to The Fugitive perhaps, but less than ideal for a restaurant seeking culinary conquests. We left, quietly and unnoticed, into a winter night.

Such a great hidden gem, I wish I checked it out sooner. I would say it is the best Thai restaurant in Aberdeen. Love the range of food on the menu. The spring rolls & thai curries are tasty. It's all fairly cheap too and great staff! 👌

I went to Madame Mew's for lunch last week to take advantage of their Aberdeen Restaurant Week specials. Inside was cold enough that I needed to add a layer over my shirt to be comfortable. To be clear, I was not seated in the front as the owner suggests in her response - I was seated in the back. The decor is very basic. They have no wifi and I couldn’t get any cell signal. The server had lost her voice - I thought she did amazing to still take care of business! The fish cakes were awesome, but I was not a huge fan of the pad thai - although the portion was enormous! The recipe is unique to a specific part of Thailand and unlike any pad thai I’d had before. I had it with seafood - the shrimp was really good, but the scallops and squid tasted like cheap seafood from a freezer bag. The squid was in big pieces and very chewy. I need to try some other Thai places in town, but at this point I cannot recommend this one.

Friendly atmosphere and delicious food. Prices are very reasonable and good portion sizes. Would definitely recommend and will return

This place is a great wee find. Food is very tasty, and portion sizes are very generous. Great value! Service is very good. The place is clean and has nice decor. My only suggestion would be to have the place a little warmer. I sat with my jacket and scarf on. Otherwise, everything is very good!

Beautiful food! Definitely coming back.

Delicious food, particularly recommend the honey and tamarind chicken. Their ice tea is also delicious. Nice relaxed atmosphere and very reasonably priced. We will be back!

The food isn't really authentic. The tom yum soup was sweet, lacking both sourness and spiciness. I couldn't even finish half of my noodles. The attitudes of the staff were not good, and I could see the difference in how they served the locals. I'm not sure of the reason behind this, but this shouldn't be happening.

Awesome food, great service and nice prices

Amazing food, freshly prepared. Loads of flavor and generous portions. Good value for money. Well worth a visit.

In love with food, prices and chill music played there. Atmosphere and food - amazing! Portions are huge and that’s the only restaurant where take away is as much delicious as dinning in ❤️. Constantly coming back ❤️

Madame Mew's Phad Thai - the only vegetable I saw was the odd bit of carrot! Added chicken was tasty (additional cost) but basic price is expensive for essentially a bowl of flat noodles. Service was abrupt and uninterested. When I asked to take part of my meal home, a plastic container was flung onto the table and the bill amended to add an extra cost for the takeaway container. First time that’s happened to me in any restaurant!

As usual Good food , good service and nice atmosphere definitely will come back for another meal one of the best Thai restaurants in Aberdeen

One of the best restaurants in Aberdeen. The service is excellent and the staff are very friendly. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is also great.

Great lunch / dinner at Madame Mews - staff leave you in peace but are also friendly. It’s good that they have pictures on the menu to help you order

Never knew it was even there we stumbled upon it and boy was it worth it great food and will definitely be going back.

Food was amazing, and the staff were really friendly but it did take a really long time for orders to be taken and food delivered. But if you’ve got time to wait this is an amazing spot.

Not as good value as when located at the Market. To be expected. However still excellent food served with a smile 😃

A wonderful experience at this restaurant! I highly recommend trying beef fried rice and pork skewer.

Lugar para darte un capricho de comida tailandesa, aunque los hay mucho mejores en cuanto a variedad y sabor.

I can't fault the food here, it tastes great and the portion size is very generous.

The first time I visited this place, the food was not the best. So I came again, and guess what. It was still bad. The fried rice that we ordered was soggy and wet. Which was so bizarre to me. How can fried rice be wet!? And that just put me off. Won't be going there anytime soon.

One of the best Thai food in town. With unique plate.

As an Asian a good broth is everything! I absolutely love the dishes, everything tastes fresh and yummy. However, the Pad Sie-ew the stir fried flat noodles (not sure if I spelled it right) the dish tastes like a leftover 🥲 not sure if that’s how the sauce supposed to taste like. Personally I wouldn’t recommend this dish.

Nice location, great food and friendly service! 🙋👌

All good from atmosphere to service to food. Tom Yum Soup was particularly delicious. Also recommend the Pad Thai. Don't miss out on this place if you're in Aberdeen

Wspaniałe jedzenie. Pełne aromatów i zaskakujących kompozycji smakowych. Bardzo miła i przyjazna obsługa. Przyjemna atmosfera

Delicious food! Highly recommend!

Very good Thai food and excellent service. The venue is a bit dark and the decor a bit basic.

Great food definitely recommended will go back again soon 👍🏿 😋

I have lived in Thailand on and off since 1992 and this is the closest you can get to decent authentic Thai food. Reasonable price and as a regular I have never had a bad meal from there. Staff very friendly and accommodating.

Great food, at an affordable price.

The best authentic Bangkok/Thai cuisine in Aberdeen. Full of flavour and colour. Very tasty.

We always used to stop by in the market before it was demolished and this was our first time and the new location. I nearly cried from how perfect everything was. It's such a welcoming and uplifting environment, it's not too loud, everyone is lovely and there's a strong sense of community. Portions are big, food and drink are delicious, and it's totally cool to come in and have just a drink or a snack by yourself or for lunch or full dinner. Zero pressure and always friendly. The prices are also great. I'm disabled and autistic and though it is quite bright which could be an overwhelming sensory experience for some, the music is gentle marimba and I always find it restorative. One of my favourite places in Aberdeen and I'll go back again and again

The King prawn delight is the best in the town. Affordable price.

Service was excellent didn't like the food

"lovely place, food fabulous" mum

Service was slow tonight.. not normally the case..

Great prices and the food was amazing.

AuthenticThai food from the family business and generous portions. Highly recommended this restaurant which offers plenty of seating and a comfortable environment. Slightly cafe style in decoration but it delivers on flavour.

Great staff, very friendly and welcoming. The food was cheap and tasted amazing. Definitely recommend Madame Mew's.

We go here a lot as my partners mum is thai. The food is always amazing and the service is always good.

Excellent food and you can't beat the value! Singha on draught washes everything down nicely.

Cosy place with huge portions. Busy but staff still managed to be very attentive. I'd visit again

v. tasty and not bad waiting time. Decent service.

Tasty meal, Pleasant staff and neat environment

Really disappointing birthday dinner we had at Madame Mew's. On the website it says that the restaurant has vegetarian and vegan options but when we looked at the menu in the restaurant it did not have any options listed. When we asked the waitress she was also unsure and went to ask the kitchen regarding the dishes that appeared to be vegetarian. She returned and told us that the Pad Thai was definitely vegan but the other dish options were not, so there was one vegetarian and vegan option on the menu. On receiving and tasting the Pad Thai, it was the worst Thai meal I have ever eaten in my life. It was swimming in oil and water as if it had been defrosted and it was so bland with no seasoning and the veg was mainly carrots. I had been taken out for a birthday meal so I did not want to complain at the restaurant, and as I could not eat the meal, I asked for a box in order not to appear rude to my friends. My friends later confessed that they did not enjoy their meals either. I phoned the restaurant the next day to inform them of the bad meals as I didn't want to leave a bad review online if there was a reasonble explanation i.e. short staffed in the kitchen etc, but no explanation was offered. The staff member apologised and asked if I wanted a manager to call me back. I said that they could if they wanted to discuss the complaint but I never received a call back. Really surprised and disappointed as the restaurant has good reviews.

Great Thai food , good service and atmosphere.

Food was exceptional. Prompt service and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be back.

Had a fantastic lunch at Madame Mew’s. Food very tasty and fresh with rice cooked to perfection. Extremely good value for money. Friendly, efficient service. Will definitely return the next time we are in Aberdeen.

Beautiful food resonible price will definitely be going back 😋

Was okay but could have been a lot better

Wide range of selection. For our starters, we had the deep fried prawn king roll and the Kai satay. We also had the Tom yum, the Thai egg noodle and the beef stew soup. Everything was delicious, the staff were really attentive and welcoming. Good atmosphere and an enjoyable night.

Our food was very tasty. Would definitely go back

Loved my Pad Thai and Porkie skewers, not lost any of its sparkle since leaving the market!

Great traditional authentic food topped with great customer service.

Great meal, first time here, will definitely be back again sometime

Все дуже автентичні страви. Все як в Таїланді.

Lovely authentic thai restaurant. Visited today for the first time and was delighted with the surroundings, service and food.

Una sopa muy rica, noodles con cerdo con menos sabor pero muchos y ricos. Eso más dos cervezas, 25 pounds, es decir casi 30 euros. Personal muy amable y atento.

The best hot sour soup with prawns that you will ever eat! Honestly.

Food was really nice, staff were friendly but the only let down was that the food took around 45 minutes to come out

Really a gem place for Thai food. Had several dishes all were very tasty, grilled pork was tender and delicious, lovely green curry chicken and home made dessert too. Would defo be back. Excellent service thank you.

Great local restaurant 👍 The menu is straightforward and the venue is clean, fresh and pleasant. I haven't had a bad meal after many visits and the portions are well sized. All round happy to recommend.

Outstanding Thai food and super friendly staff. Best Thai restaurant in Aberdeen.

Great food , lovely staff , relaxing setting x

Best tom yum i’ve ever had. The Food is also reasonably priced for what you get.

Starting to seriously enjoy Thai food. worried the food would be too hot for my daughter. The lovely lady listen to us and made us feel really at ease This place is out of this world The food was immense. What a gem an absolute treat.

Genuinely my favourite place to eat in Aberdeen. I've consistently had excellent food every time I've gone. Even the drinks are👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Great staff, Great prices, atounding atmosphere, oh so many delicious smells only beat by the taste of the food.

Very nice Thai restaurant! I will come back:D

I found the main dish/curries to be sweet, including Thai green curry..