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Based on 59 opinions finded in 1 websites

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Nº 131 in 479 in East Hertfordshire

Nº 4 of 10 Thai in East Hertfordshire

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We went to the No 1 last night. We had the shared starter which was delicious and tasted really fresh. Our main courses were the Red Thai curry and one of the stir fry dishes. Both superb. It’s a bring your own wine. Cost was reasonable and definitely worth every penny. Definitely we will return.

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493angusb . 2021-06-20

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Tried this for the first time this week. It certainly didn’t disappoint. Tasty food, delivered COVID respectfully. They traveled to Essendon yet my food was piping hot. Will definitely be returning.

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angieloz . 2021-04-10

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This place is the best. I moved to the UK from the US a couple years ago and have been on a quest to find the best pad thai, and I found it here. All the food here is so good and fresh, everything on the menu is affordable, and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful too. They've made it super easy to order takeaway online too, which has been helpful during the pandemic.

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ACLong24 . 2021-03-03

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We had a delivery last night, have used them before. The food arrived on time and was hot. Full of beautiful flavours. Easy to order and pay via Facebook. Highly recommended.

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40nadiaWe . 2021-01-31

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Lovely little place with amazing food. The portion size is just right, but you can go large for an extra £2 if you're feeling extra hungry.

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665patib . 2021-01-28

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We have ordered a takeaway on New Year's Eve. The meal was lovely as always. The delivery was a bit late but well worth the food was well worth the wait. Will definitely order again.

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Pauline S . 2021-01-02

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No 1 Thai cafe never disappoints, have been going for several years and always enjoy our visit. food is always delicious and staff courteous and friendly. Looking forward to our next visit.

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J1202IVsharonj . 2020-12-08

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Lovely little restaurant. I have been going here for many years. Cannot fault them. Food is always freshly cooked and delicious, lovely staff. COVID measures put in place. Always feel welcome in a relaxed atmosphere. Looking forward to our next visit.

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Louis . 2020-12-07

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I rarely leave reviews but felt I couldn’t help myself with this one . Recommend by a friend of mine after moving to Ware! Not only is the food great but also the staff are helpful and friendly . I dined in before lockdown with family and we were all happy with our dishes. Ordered a takeaway and delivery process was very smooth . Thank you :)

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NicolaElleAchilleas . 2020-11-27

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This place is a Ware 'gem'! We picked up a delivery tonight and it was great. This place is fantastic, lunchtime, evening or delivery/pick up, and the food is always good, never had a bad meal there. Oh, and brilliant for nut allergies as well (son has a bad peanut,almond, hazelnut allergy).

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matthewk5000 . 2020-10-10

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The food tonight was the best Thai food I've had in quite a while. The service and friendliness of staff was fantastic and Covid measures were in place ensuring all customers were well-placed for social distancing. Thanks No.1 Thai Cafe team :-)

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darrenjQ6378DJ . 2020-10-03

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When take-away service started during lockdown I was thrilled! The food here is delicious, cooked to order and soooo good! The staff are lovely too. Looking forward to eating in situ again soon. An absolute gem.

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Z1488IJsarahg . 2020-07-25

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The welcome like the temperature was very warm and inviting. Our order was taken and the fare delivered in good time. The food was very good and at £5.80 was excellent value for money. We will definitely return.

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Paul R . 2020-01-09

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This is a small Thai restaurant next door to Tesco. Unless you look for it, you can just walk straight past. We visited Saturday lunch time. Maybe because it was lunch time, there was only 1 girl serving. She was young, a bit inexperienced, rushed off her feet as it was quite busy but she managed well and was friendly. Understandably there was a bit of a wait for food but it was worth while. Food was well presented, authentic and very tasty. We had a great lunch and would definitely return. Wonderful.

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AndrewTheExplorerUK . 2019-11-19

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Not been for a while, was surprised to get a last minute table. Food is as good as always. Recommend the pad Thai. Hot, fresh and delicious. New English Waitress made our visit tonight was her first night, really friendly, funny and attentive. Well done No.1 Thai cafe.

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Tracie P . 2019-11-09

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We arrived at a busy lunchtime but waiting 28 minutes is too long. Regrettably, the temperature was on the chilly side that made the waiting even worse.However, the food, when it did arrive, was top notch. Hot, tasty and as we ordered the large size for £1.50 more the plates were filled.

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Paul R . 2019-10-28

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Fantastic food in a small intimate cafe. There is no license but Tesco is next door so the choice and price of drink is unbeatable (there is a small corkage charge).Absolutely no problem communicating a gluten intolerance.Have tried to go back but they've been fully booked each time (please don't go!!)

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Peter B . 2019-10-23

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Went out for dinner with friends, the food was fabulous and reasonably priced, added advantage of bring your own wine! Service was very good, thoroughly enjoyed the evening - highly recommended - will be returning very soon!

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ChrisFHertfordshire . 2019-10-21

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Lovely staff, authentic Thai food, always very nice, cheap and you can bring your own booze :) I go here regularly

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Joe B . 2019-10-18

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I go here pretty much every other week either with work colleagues or my boyfriend and the food is always delicious. The interior is very small and presentation basic but who cares when the food is that good.

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Vicky N . 2019-10-08

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Popped in for lunch whilst in Ware on business. Quickly attended to. I had the Pad Kee Mao Gai, good pieces of meat and freshly cooked. £5.40 for the food and £1:40 for the drink. Can only recommend and would happily return.Note: the bad reviews are all from 3+ year ago, some also state these are Chinese not Thai people. I can confirm this restaurant is run by Thai people.

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tripploso . 2019-07-09

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A very small menu but everything on it is freshly cooked and absolutely delicious. They will make it more or less spicy if you ask. No license so take your own if you want alcohol.

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Roger S . 2019-07-07

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Had a lovely dinner with friends, we all enjoyed our food, Pad Thai with glass noodles is my favourite. Friendly service. Definitely will be back.

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Pauline S . 2019-07-05

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Great place with exceptional food! Would definately recommend. I eat there often and found it to be one of the best Thai places I've eaten at.

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M A . 2019-06-09

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Great Thai food in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere. We’ve been here loads and absolutely love this place. The food is great and nice that it is BYOB, helps on the cost of the meal. Chicken satay skewers highly recommended!

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273holiday . 2019-04-07

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Visited this restaurant and ordered 2 meals. Mine came out first and we then proceeded to wait nearly another 10 minutes before my wife's meal came out.

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David65Hertfordshire . 2019-03-16

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Popped in for lunch. Was eating alone. Prompt service, and a delicious plate of chicken pad thai costing just £5.80. Although, to be honest, the food that was being sent to other tables looked equally tempting!

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HelenR256 . 2019-02-08

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Have been going here for the last few months, as I'm new to Ware, and its an amazing little place. Great food, and services. And most of all its BYO, so always ends up a cheap night out. Highly recommend.

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Carrie M . 2019-01-29

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Had a great meal here with friends. Whilst the flavours may be somewhat subtle (which I prefer to overspiced) the servings are plentiful and my massaman chicken curry was full of chicken. Definitely no complaints. The service was warm and friendly so I will definitely go back when in Ware again.

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Peterinl0nd0n . 2018-12-01

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We have been eating here for years. Always consistently good tasty food. Staff always helpful. Menu is not long but the quality is really good. Have no reservations about recommending this restaurant.

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mikeherts2018 . 2018-11-13

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Returned here with friends whilst the green curry was ok it was far too small literally a few spoons and it was gone...dissapointing

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James O . 2018-10-08

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I work in Ware so I tend to use the N01 quite a bit. I can leave work, walk there, have a lovely meal and get back to my office all within an hour. Wonderful.

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Chris B . 2018-09-20

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For a British Thai it’s very good ( it’s not like being in Thailand!) and friendly service we have eaten here a few times and always had a nice meal and evening! It’s a very small intimate restaurant that is bring your own drink which is normally a sign of good food! It’s essential to book!

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2000KIB . 2018-08-28

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we eat here on Saturday with our 14 year old son it was our first visit and will not be our last.I phoned on saturday afternoon and booked table ,we arrived very friendly lady greeted us and showed us to able,food was so lovely all dishes were great,loved the prawn toast best i have ever had.You do have to bring your own beer wine ect but was no problem i think it is a good idea.we will be back very soon

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robo1717 . 2018-06-28

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I visited the No.1 Thai Cafe with three others on the recommendation of my daughter who really knows Asian food, as indeed do I and my wife. We were not disappointed. The food was of very good quality, and excellently prepared. It was delicious, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Many Asian restaurants give too much food, and as you can’t eat it, it goes to waste. The No.1 Thai is different, and it was refreshing to have reasonably sized portions at a very reasonable price – less than one might expect to pay. The service was quite quick, despite the cafe being busy.

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Peter S . 2018-06-14

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Fantastic food- 2 drinks, 2 starters and 2 main courses for £22! What an amazing price! Great quality food which tasted delicious- chicken pad thai, prawn pad thai, chicken satay and veggie spring rolls! Definitely recommend.

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BecciWilliams . 2018-05-22

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First visit here and we loved it. The food is amazing, very tasty and full of flavour. We had a Massaman curry which they made spicy for me, Pad Thai, mixed starter and duck. Very reasonable prices, it's bring your own alcohol. There is a Tesco's next door. Highly recommend No 1 and we will be back.

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angelwings22 . 2018-04-15

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We went there last night and was very impressed. You have to supply your own alcohol so at £1 corkage it makes it a cheap night out.

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W7413NPpaulr . 2018-03-18

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Just had the chicken massa man with rice as a takeaway. Absolutely delicious along with a couple of soups. I am currently suffering from flu and this is a perfect remedy.

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Lynn M . 2018-03-03

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Great place to have an inexpensive meal with friends food always great and the staff always friendly and helpful. If your a Thai novice would recommend you try first here you will not be disappointed. recommend book in advance as very popular.

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getlez . 2018-02-04

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Compact, friendly and inexpensive Thai - quick service with meals from scratch - a weekly visit for me!

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DPC100 . 2018-01-17

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We only popped in here by chance as we fancied a quick something to eat. The food is authentic and delicious. Service could be improved, but on a whole was really lovely. Would definitely return.

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HannahJedd M . 2017-12-31

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My colleagues and I booked a table for 4 on lunch time. We had green curry veg with rice, green curry prawn with rice and prawn pad that noodles. It was awesome and super delicious. It's so value the money and the portion is just right. Thank goodness, I went in the morning to asked about it. Had to booked a tables as its fully booked. We utterly enjoy and will definitely go there again. Recommend anyone there.

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Sean888285 . 2017-11-10

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Been her a couple of times, lovely food, tiny and quant, but friendly, very reasonably priced food and it tastes lovely. Take your own alcohol but with Tesco next door it isn't a problem. Best to book as it gets booked up.

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linda070656 . 2017-11-04

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Had lunch here, it was really nice fresh food, coupled with excellent service, will definitely be back, excellent value for money also.

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Akeal2 . 2017-10-30

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This place is mine and my partners favourite thai restaurant and even though we live miles away, its always worth...

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KalenOck . 2017-09-06

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Leer comentario Petronas. ? ? ? ? El fluido que habla tailandés tailandés propietarios empleados cocineros tailandeses para cocinar comida tailandesa con ingredientes frescos no son Chinos y no hacer un paquete de Massamam. La única cosa que no es auténtico sobre el sitio es...

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Desmond I . 2017-08-02

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Muy pequeño restaurante familiar, comida recién hecha, tome su propio vino, sin cargos, recomiendo reservar como botellas muy pequeño.

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Alan W . 2017-07-11

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Pedí vegetariano fideos Pad thai que es tan deliciosa. ¿Dónde mis otros dos colegas pedimos pollo fideos Pad thai y el curry vegetariano. Nos lo pasamos muy bien. Recomiendo a cualquiera y asegúrate de ir allí de nuevo. El personal es amable y servicial.

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Sean888285 . 2017-06-17

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Probablemente el mejor Tailandés en Ware, no es un lugar grande, pero la comida es muy buena y el personal es siempre muy acogedor cuando llega a su restaurante. Disfrutamos mucho!

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lukefitzpatrick . 2017-04-11

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Shame it's not bigger and often can't get seated but never had a bad meal hear.Not sure if they still do breakfasts but the again every time I had one it was spot on. Very good

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Darren M . 2017-01-29

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More of a cafe than restaurant. Only 2 sittings in the evening. Small choice of freshly cooked food which was very good. Other than that, it's very small and was incredibly noisy. Difficult to have conversation. They don't sell alcohol but you can take your own, they don't take credit cards and don't have puddings. We were also kicked out around 10·30. And for around 15 minutes before that they were cleaning up around us so all in all the other factors out weighed the food. I wouldn't hurry back.

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travel-rogue . 2017-01-17

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Small restaurant tucked away off the High Street, we popped in for an early dinner mid-week. No alcohol license so we took a bottle with us, they do have soft drinks. The restaurant is two smallish rooms so the tables are snug but there was a nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff, good choice on the menu and a couple of specials, it's no frills, but everything was clean. The food was very nice and a reasonable price compared to perhaps 'posher' restaurants. Saw they do lunchtime specials so will be trying lunch another time.Would definitely recommended.

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Puds_mum . 2016-12-13

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This is a lovely cosy restaurant, more of a cafe really in the heart of Ware. It is small and obviously well liked so always seems busy.The waitress is lovely, friendly, helpful, efficient.The food is excellent value. Good portions, freshly cooked, piping hot, arrived in time.There were some vegetarian options, and I had a vegetarian green curry. There was no tofu, so the protein was missing for me. It lacked flavour, which meant the meal was okay, but not more than that.I heard people on other tables raving about their (meat and fish) dishes and asking for the recipe, so I suspect that it was just the vegetarian food that was bland. Otherwise I would have given this an extra star.

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Pfeiffer . 2016-12-11

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We had dinner here with friends. Very friendly waitress and really good food. Generous portions and very tasty.Soft drinks available, but take your own booze.

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Tatilde . 2016-11-15

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Not a expert on Thai food, but lived there 8 years and travelled since 2000 probably ate somewhere around 10000 meals altogether it is my favorite food, and i can honestly say this is by miles and miles the best Thai food i have ate anywhere outside of Thailand even the prices are superb, staff are brilliant.. a amazing little place cant wait for Monday tea .......

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maenam172 . 2016-10-29

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Popped in on the off chance mid week, freshly cooked ingredients. Tempura prawns, ribs for starters then duck in tamarind sauce with noodles mmm was delicious, always is thats why its so aptly called no. 1 cafe

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widebeam . 2016-10-24

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Lovely food bring ur own drinks. Best to book as can get busy. Amazing value for lunch and breakfast. I have been goi G since it opened just love it.

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Sharon H . 2016-09-27

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Fantastic thai street food - never had a bad meal in there. Lovely staff serving, always full so get booking! 100% worth trying!

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2506FoodLover . 2016-09-15

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We visited yesterday evening in spite of reading some very negative reviews. I was encouraged by the fact that my daughter really rates this restaurant and eats here regularly. She couldn't believe some of the things I had read… For what it's worth, we were shown to a table immediately, admittedly Monday evening not likely to be busy so the two sittings didn't seem to apply. The waitress was clearly Thai, clean in appearance and very welcoming. Admittedly the starter could have been bought in but that isn't unusual in many places, it was certainly hot and arrived quickly. Our mains were delicious and an adequate size and served on perfectly acceptable matching white crockery clean with no chips or damage. It was no trouble to pop next door to Tesco for a bottle of wine and I requested a bottle of still water which was promptly served. We had coffee afterwards which was very good and the entire experience was very pleasant. Agreed the ambiance is very cafe-like but that is what it is. Altogether an enjoyable no-frills experience with a small bill at the end. We were happy and would recommend to our friends. Not perhaps a special occasion establishment but great for an impulse meal out or a friendly get-together.

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Laurel O . 2016-09-13

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Have tried all the Thai restaurants in Hitchin, Hertford, Ware and surrounding areas and nothing compares. Menu may be limited, but certainly the tastiest. Not sure if the other poor reviewers have got the wrong Restuarant or have ulterior motives. Well done keep up the good work.

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AntBK . 2016-09-03

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I have been here several times and love the fact that you can take your own drink with you. They will provide glasses but you have to take your wine or beer etc. It's a cheaper way of eating out and drinking at the same time. The food is amazing and I would strongly recommend to book before you go as it's such a small restaurant that you may struggle to get in on a walk in basis.

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carly_smith3 . 2016-08-16

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It's a while since we went to the no.1 Thai and whilst the style of the food has changed a little it is as good as ever.we went with friends and the Penang and massaman were really good and everything was nice.Remember this is 'bring your own' booze and that results in a modest bill, in our case £66 for two courses for six of us.Thus this is not only good food but outstanding value. It's just worth noting that the kitchen is very small and if there are a number in the party not everybody might get served at exactly the same time but that's a minor point.

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Mrbunnywunny . 2016-07-29

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Really enjoy No1 Thai, tasty food, good value (somewhere between cheap eat and mid-range) and a quick turnaround too. It's byob but that's incidental. Went with a mate in the evenng and really enjoyed the flavours; returned another day for lunch and the prices were even more affordable. Highly recommended.

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Kenny M . 2016-07-14

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Have eaten here so many times in past 10 years and it was great. First time back for a year with group of friends and the service was awful. One friend was given wrong meal - it took 15 minutes to change it. This time they bought the wrong meal again. They noticed they had given her meal to one of the other members of our group - who had started to eat it. Instead of cooking another meal - They just took the plate off her, fork and all and gave it to my friend! Unbelievable. It took ages for food, and we had all finished eating whilst one member of the group was still waiting for their meal. It eventually arrived at 8.15pm an hour after we finished starters. At 8.25pm, the waitress just picked the plate up whilst my friend was taking a fork full and said we had to go - our time was finished. They proceeded to put the meal in a take away container and told her she had to take it and finish outside or at home! They then gave us a bill which included this meal and the one that had been started by someone else. There is two sittings at this place - the second being at 8.30pm, but if they cannot get the food to you in time to earth by then, they cannot just remove your food, give you a take away bag and tell you to leave. Absolutely disgusted by this service and sadly won't go back - will go to the Sala Thai down the road instead.

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Dawn281 . 2016-07-08

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My husband n I went their yesterday evening to have supper. I ordered fish no 22 and plain rice and tim yam prawn Sou it was lovely . My husband john ordered pad Thai noodles with chicken it was nice which o did taste some . The best Thai in Essex . And it was busy and the waitress was good .

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Lean S . 2016-06-18

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Popped in for a quick lunch today with my boyfriend and we really enjoyed it! We ordered a chicken Kra-Pow and a beef Pad Mee and we both agreed the food was fantastic. Cooked quickly and between us the meal was just under £15 including drinks. A lovely little cafe with delicious Thai food.

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Gemma C . 2016-06-17

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Not having been here for some time, decided to return to celebrate home secretary's birthday, neither of us was disappointed. We started with spring rolls, satay and Tom yum Gung which I asked to be made more spicier. Spring were nice and crisp, satay was nice and tender and the soup hit the spot. My wife had the red curry, I had the green curry and we shared a chicken pad Thai together with rice. The green curry was full of flavour and hot, my wife said her red curry was excellent, so good I did not get a taster. The pad Thai was a good typical pad Thai nearly as good as in Thailand. All in all a thoroughly excellent meal.

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BobG1951 . 2016-05-18

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This time i came back and took my friend their for lunch . she had same like me vermicelli and king prawns and soya sauce and we both enjoyed it.I wanted more chilli in mine and they did it as requested.Thank you, My friend had capacino and it was nice and i had a diet coke.

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Lean S . 2016-04-19

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My friend had raved about his place for ages, and the fact that you take your own booze ! So we went with her one night and well, I really don't see what all the fuss was about ! All cramped in on uncomfortable seating and Small portions of food which wasn't anything special - can honestly say it was like being in someone's front room ! Won't be going avaon

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Violet2005 . 2016-04-02

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I went to this Cafe and ordered prawns with noodles it was nice and the prawns was fresh and taste good. I had a starter spare ribs it was a fair amount and taste good.

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Lean S . 2016-03-05

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I eat here with a friend every couple of months or so and the food is tasty and served quickly which is excellent for a lunchtime meal. The last few times the service has not been so good. The waitresses more interested in talking to their colleagues than serving their customers. It is slightly inconvenience not having a drinks licence but they are good enough to provide glasses if we bring in our own drinks. I did however think the lunch - prawn noodles, was a little stingy - just 3 prawns even though he prawn dishes are charged at a higher price than the other meat and vegetable dishes.

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ginnymint . 2016-02-13

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This is the second visit to No 1 and just as good as last time. First rate food and great service. Together with byo drinks makes for a great night out. Good atmosphere on a Friday night. We'll be back.

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Chipsholme . 2016-02-02

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Small venue, basic but good food. Good service. Bring your own alcohol a bonus. Just wish there was more room. Felt very cramped 6 adults and a baby

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turtol . 2016-01-22

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Delicious affordable food if you don't mind the small authentic rooms, the staff were pleasant and very efficient. A lovely evening. . . You can bring your own wine ~ glasses provided.

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Nina K . 2016-01-14

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In fairness it is under new ownership during the past week or so. The food was very good although I noticed that the prices were much higher then I remember. What disappointed me was firstly the place was very cold and my husband actually lost the blood to his fingers. The plates were not commercial and many of them were chipped. I asked for my plate to be replaced as it isn't hygienic as it can harbour germs and is actually illegal so I hope they replace them before health and safety pay them the inevitable visit. The serving dishes were also badly chipped. Although we realise they don't serve alcohol it would have been nice if we had been offered a soft drink. Fortunately my friend had a bottle of tonic water so I drank that.

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MimiA165 . 2015-11-27

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This is the best Thai . I come from Epping to have dinner their quantity, quality and taste . Price just right. Staff friendly and polite . I just came back and i felt i have to put a review. Is a shame is a small place is best to book before u go that is my advise.. VERY GOOD . EXCELLENT INDEED. My name Lean Carroll.

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Lean S . 2015-11-19

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I regularly eat at No.1 and am yet to be disappointed with the food. They have recently raised the price of one of my favorite dishes; the taramind duck but at £8.50 it's still cheaper than you will get any where else. In a group of 4 we usually share several starters, a few mains and a phad thai and rice, the bill is always between £12-£20 a person depending how glutenous we feel that day. If you can't finish it they are happy to wrap it up for you. You can take your own drink in there (they do have soft drinks) keeping the bill down as well. It is a very small restaurant so booking in advance is advisable (I sometimes can't get book a table a week in advance for a weekday). The food is always brought out fast and if you decide you want to order more halfway through your meal it's not a problem. If you sit at the back of the restaurant you can even see the staff fervently working away in the kitchen. It can sometimes get a little cramped at their busiest times, meaning you need to shuffle your table a bit. The overall ambiance, freshness and quality of the food more than make up for that. I would recommend this restaurant for any occasion (accept for larger groups as you will have trouble fitting everyone in): weekday catch ups, intimate dinners, Birthday celebrations or a cheeky spontaneous treat.

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Jubilant_Gormandizer . 2015-11-18

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Lovely atmosphere and friendly and attentive staff. Food was absolutely outstanding. Strongly recommend booking a table, as it can be crowded at some times. Take your own wine or beer. You can buy this at Tesco's next door!

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Brian W . 2015-10-30

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For authentic and delicious Thai don't go here. Visit Old Siam in Hertford or Khunnai Thai.You will spend 1/2 quid more per course but it will be worth it!

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Denis A . 2015-10-18

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This place is really special in many ways. The food is really cheap but such high quality which is not something we're used to in England!I regularly visit with friends or just my partner and I and the food is just delicious. I love the eagle wings and the pad Thai dishes, the ambience is nice too. The selection is limited but I like that because you know they are experts at what they do cook. No thrills just honest good food in a nice setting.

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SianBaker . 2015-09-29

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Bought a pad ma chicken takeaway for lunch. It was absolutely yummy. Friendly staff. Recommend it to everyone.

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Sean888285 . 2015-09-29

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This teeny tiny gem is one of my favourites!It's great that you bring your own alcohol and we even asked to bring a dessert on this occasion.The food is always delicious and hot.The tempura prawns were my favourite on this particular visit.Look forward to my next visit.

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Emma F . 2015-08-23

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We popped in here for lunch last week and were underwhelmed by the food sadly. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad but I don't know why places don't up their offerings slightly, more authenticity really makes all the difference.My panang was very creamy but somewhat tasteless and my wife's pork with basil leaves and chilli tasted much fresher and more authentic but was slightly let down by the quality of the meat.We will try it again one evening, the phone rang for reservations a few times in the short time we were there so it must be popular. I just think that these days with travel we know how dishes should really taste and expect more.

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Nidgehammer . 2015-08-14

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Funny pace with a spiral staircase to the basement - frienly staff - good for a quick lunch with a good, reasonable, set menu.

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AlanH294 . 2015-07-08

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Just had really good meal with family. They were very helpful -doing dishes for me with no garlic as I am garlic intolerant. No frills just good food. Take your own drinks :) we will definitely go back soon

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Jean C . 2015-04-11

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Have eaten in this cosy little cafe for years and have enjoyed every meal. Love the no frills, just home cooked food appeal and recommend to anyone whether you enjoy Thai food or are trying it for the first time. If you fancy alcohol, bring your own which makes the whole dining experience fantastic value for money.

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SKRJ M . 2015-04-01

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Love this tiny little place. Bring your own booze from Tesco next door. The food is delicious - best thai outside of Thailand that I have ever had. Really authentic. Friendly service. Only downside is the place is minute!

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Halls_on_Honeymoon . 2015-03-18

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We have been going to this restaurant for quite a few years. After our last experience we probably won't bother again. To be fair we were a little late arriving but I don't think this was a reason for the waitress to be as rude as she was. She made it quite clear that she wasn't happy that we were late. We ordered starters which were ok apart from the spare ribs which were lukewarm so we sent them back, a couple of us had tried the ribs and we couldn't believe it when we got the same ribs that we had sent back with teeth marks, still cold!! The rest of the meal was ok the portions could be bigger. At the end of the evening again they made it quite clear that they were closing and it felt like we were pretty much pushed out the door.

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JMJohnson . 2015-03-16

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Went here on a recommendation, but I wasn't too impressed with a very small menu, no obvious veggie options and very small selection of drinks on offer. When it came the food was ok, but nothing special and the portion size was a little on the small side.This is a very cramped cafe with hardly any room to move, the staff were ok, but a bit brusque and the atmosphere was therefore nothing much. A lot of people rate this place quite highly, but its not for me.

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GerbilQueen . 2015-03-04

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Love that this restaurant doesn't try to be something it's not. Such a simple receipe for success. Food is wonderful and fresh. Menu is small which works and you can tell it's been carefully thought out and food is not mass produced. BYO booze policy -great. Small corkage charge - no problem. Love love love the Eagle wings. Always go back but must book.

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Kate A . 2015-02-20

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Wanted to keep this a secret and told friends and family about this gem, but now need to share with the wider world - Have been a regular to this restaurant over the years and the standard of food and service is never a disappointment. Mai and the team are always so welcoming of new and regular patrons, and do their best to accommodate as it gets very busy and also provide takeaway service (collect only) In fact going again this evening with my wife. If you enjoy freshly prepared tasty food then go grab a delicious meal, and am sure you will get hooked as I did!

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Johnblueeyes . 2015-01-29

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Been to the Thai Café on many occasions and had several takeaways and the standard of food is always excellent. Anyone going must try the crispy fish dish which I have yet to match anywhere else.

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Paul K . 2014-12-19

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Had a meal with my boyfriend last night and loved the atmosphere staff and food. The cosyness of the restaurant makes it really intimate and the staff are delightful. The food was packed with flavour and every bite was just delicious. The fact they don't charge corkeage is just another bonus. I cannot recommend this place enough.

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Sian G . 2014-11-08

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Brilliant - what a fantastic find. Fantastic food and take your own drink. Limited menu but all beautifully cooked. Fantastic value for money

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Nicholas B . 2014-10-19

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This was the first Tim e we had visited this restaurant. When you first enter the restaurant it doesn't look much. It's quite cramped and plain looking. But the friendly service and great food soon ales up for that and it becomes a place that makes you feel at home. You can bring your own alcohol which is a bonus and the staff are only to happy to open your alcoholic beverages and provide you with thr appropriate glasses. They don't tr y and push selling the soft drinks either. We will defiantly return. My parent s, husband and father in law will alsobe returning. We brought along our 8 month old and she was thoroughly spoilt by the waitress which made our dining experience a stress free occasion. Suitable for couples, couples with a small baby and friends or a business diner. There were also a couple of tables of solo diners which is also a sign of a place that makes you feel comfortable.

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Bluechild5 . 2014-10-11

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Lovely food at fair prices. Well be back for sure.great choice, not too noisy. Staff always pleasant & friendly ! Love it !!

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Tom F . 2014-10-05

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We got a take away from here and it was delicious! So tasty. My only criticism is that the dishes were half the size of what we usually get from other take away places. We spent £20 on dishes (for 2 adults!), and we finished everything and were quite shocked that we could have had more! But that aside, the food was delicious!

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1MrsJames1 . 2014-09-11

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This is a delightful little place spread over two small rooms and offering around 20 covers in what feels like a former tea room with exposed timbers on the walls and ceiling. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. It's a small menu which is always a good sign. They serve a limited number of dishes all of which are high quality and freshly prepared. There are also specials each day. The service is efficient and friendly and, as they don't have a drinks licence, you bring your own wine etc. for which there is no corkage charge. This café is understated but that hasn't stopped it earning a host of very favourable and well earned reviews.

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RamKamEssex . 2014-08-27

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Went for tea a couple of nights ago, the food was amazing! My boyfriend and I shared a few starters and 2 mains between us and we finished the lot! Prices are good and you definitely get what you pay for. Taking your own alcohol is also a great idea as you can take as much or as little as you like! Been here twice now and will definitely be coming back! The staff were also very understanding when we told them we'd be a little bit late for our booked table which can sometimes be a pain in restaurants! Overall, an excellent experience.

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Taylor635 . 2014-08-14

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