Pajaree's in Calderdale

A warm welcome and delicious, freshly-cooked food. Good size portions and very good value for money. We had the mixed starters and actually shared a main course and it was enough. We booked by text and it was very easy. We ate there before a visit to Victoria Theatre, which was very convenient.

Got to be the best Thai in Halifax if not Yorkshire.. I have been eating at Pajaree's for over 20 years and it just gets better every visit.

Absolutely fantastic day. 11 of us turned up for a cooking class for a friend's birthday, Pajaree is such a fabulous character, lots of lovely stories, lots of tips and tricks were given for cooking and even if you don't enjoy cooking its well worth going to listen to her stories.. food was awesome. Really can't recommend them enough. Keep up the great work guys.

Not been to Pajarees for a while can’t think why not the food was beautiful and we couldn’t get over the prices very reasonable we will definitely be back soon.

Superb welcome and great food. We booked for 5pm due to a concert at Piece Hall and wanted something close by. This place was a great find. Home cooked Thai food with a truly homely feel. We started with Chicken Satay and Thai Veg Soup, then Chicken & veg Massaman curry accompanied with Jasmine rice & crackers. All the food was served promptly and tasted great. The menu selection was varied and came at a very good price. All was cooked fresh onsite by Pajaree herself. Her partner, Phillip was front of house. They make a great duo. Thank you for a super meal and making us feel very welcome.

We had Pajaree's choice, and enjoyed all the starters and mains we received. The special dip with the prawn crackers was delicious, and the Penang curry was just the right level of spice. Service was fast and friendly.

Always love the food here, some lovely starters. Great prices too!

I assume the place is mother and son and they work super hard. Food was amazing, don't know what the hot dip was for the crackers but it was soooooo nice! Starters were good. I had a prawn choo chee curry and it was really really nice, lots of large perfectly cooked prawns and the sauce was sooooo tasty. Icing on the cake is how cheap it is! Definitely worth a visit if your ever in halifax!!

Excellent meal, authentic flavours of Thailand- not watery! Tastiest meal we have had for ages! So much so we are planning our next holiday to Thailand! Chef works so hard. Well done.

Fantastic !! Lovely food, cooked fresh, very tasty, large portions. Lovely staff, so friendly and welcoming, the chef came out to chat with diners, lovely lady, so humourous. Felt really welcomed and at home. Relaxed atmosphere . Came to Halifax for a gig, we live in Leeds. Will definitely return.

Fantastic food, if you are comfortable with a no thrills and basic service in exchange for fantastic authentic thai food and experience.

Staying in the nearby holdsworth house hotel we decided to try here for some Thai food. The food is absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. Will defo be returning when visiting the area again. Thank you pajaree

Never been before. The restaraunt looks more like a cafe so we felt a little disappointed to be honest but the staff were so lovely and the food just delicious. Fair enjoyed it. Thank you.

Lovely food, good bit of banter with the waiter. Will certainly be back

Excellent food, and a very friendly experience. The chef is amazing and very friendly. Will definitely recommend, and hopefully will be going back.

'Mouldy and foul smelling' food found in dirty restaurant as it is hit with zero hygiene rating for THIRD time. Guess the nicest food always comes with interesting surprises 😮

Up for Xmas from the Brighton area to see our son and his family, and as it was our wedding anniversary on the 23rd, we gave this restaurant a go. We had a combination starter, one soup, then main. The chef advised we were ordering too much, and she was right! The dishes were probably 50% bigger than in the south, so we were well stuffed when we (nearly) finished! You could tell it was true Thai doing the cooking. Cost was good given some beers, a bottle wine and the food. Very enjoyable food and would not hesitate to return, although the environment was lacking a restaurant atmosphere.

Authentic Thai food cooked fresh, absolutely delicious

A great meal. Many years ago I went to Thailand and thought the food was wonderful, it has never been quite the same in the UK but this is as close as it comes.

I have been a customer of Pajaree for more than 20 years and the quality never changes. I love Thai food and have tried most restaurants in West Yorkshire but all pale in comparison to Pajaree's true home style food. Cooked to her own high standard of taste and freshness.. Keep up the excellent work Pajaree will be back again next month.

Omg ,Pajaree is amazing,the most wonderful host and her food is out of this world,absolutely gorgeous and fabulous price

What a great time we had with amazing food, excellent service and great value. I would say we had a Thai experience and next time we’re in Halifax we will return. Thank you Pajaree and staff

Lovely fresh food and the owner is a lovely women really passionate about what she does. Hoping to go back for the cookery classes x

Lovely food, very reasonably priced. All the cooking is done by Pajaree herself, and tastes amazing. There were 7 of us eating and everyone loved their meal.

Absolutely fantastic freshly cooked Thai food. Albeit a Tuesday evening when we ate the place was virtually empty. However Pajaree and her son were very welcoming and discussed with us the menu and likes/dislikes. The spring rolls and tempura prawns were delicious as we're thr main course's of salmon and beef

I’ve been coming to this restaurant now for well over a decade and it’s still my one and only reason for visiting Halifax. The food is always top quality, portions are generous and really good value for money. But more than that is the experience Pajaree herself provides. Always warm and friendly, cares for her customers and never forgets you. Her partner Philip is lovely too and always great to have a catch up with. We had mixed starters, a main each, egg fired rice and a pork omelette all washed down with a lovely bottle of Shiraz and the whole lot cost less than £55. If that’s not enough, I will let the pictures do the talking :-)

We visited this restaurant with friends who live in the area. The food was delicious- and obviously cooked with passion. Reasonably priced and service great. Although the restaurant is basic, the atmosphere is fantastic- with Parajee being an hilarious host and a great double act with her husband. Great night

Dont be alarmed at reviews elsewhere. The food is excellent plenty of it. We had the chefs special. Not much in the way of atmosphere as we were the only ones there. We pre booked which would be a good idea. Really enjoyed it.

This is the most delicious authentic Thai food we've ever had. It is so flavourful and fresh you just can't gen enough of it. Best 'drunken noodles' we've had in years as well. Atmpshere is so relaxed and casual, feels like going to a friend's house for a home cooked meal. Again and again. Pajaree and Philip are a pleasure to talk too! Our favourite restaurant by miles

Authentic,Atmospheric, great value for Money - recommend .

Our first time here. What a great night. We all went for the chefs choice and we weren't disappointed. 4 starters and 4 main courses, all perfect. Every sauce was just lovely. It's such a happy place to go. The ambiance is great and Ms Pajaree comes out and talks to everybody. We'll definately be going again

Great food and atmosphere, prawn crackers brilliant, beers cold , friendly owners who also served and took the time to explain the dishes

Reasonably-priced food from an extensive menu. The food portions were generous and the food was delicious. An enjoyable evening.

First class authetic Thai food!

Group of 7 Friends night out. Delicious food Excellent value Fabulous host Good company Will definitely be back.

I’ve been coming here many years now and the food is always worth the trip. The added bonus of getting to catch up with the always charismatic chef Pajaree make this extra special. My partner and I shared the mixed starters. We then had a couple of delicious spicy stir fry mains and my own personal favourite - the minced pork omelette as a side. All of this was washed down with a delicious bottle of Australian Shiraz. The total price was only £50 for the lot. Portions are generous, all dishes bursting with flavourful fresh ingredients and you are very well fed indeed. The service is always first class and Phillip provides great conversation too. I’ve said for some time now this is my favourite restaurant and that will never change for as long as Pajaree stays open. This isn’t your average meal. It’s on an elevated level where true passion is poured into every dish. If you are ever in Halifax this is the only place to eat and don’t worry if you’re not a fan of spice. Paj caters for all tastes and dietary requirements so from the very mild to the extremely hot - there’s something for everyone.

Excellent Thai food all freshly cooked to order. Pajaree, the owner & chef, is rightly very proud of her cooking skills and advised against ordering too much in view of the generous size of the portions. Most reassuring. Don’t expect 5 star surroundings but you will get top quality Thai food at a reasonable cost & served by the delightful Pajaree. Well done.

Pajaree’s food is without a doubt the most beautiful food I have tasted. Never mind most beautiful Thai food!! I have been going to Pajaree’s for years and have never found a place quite like it. Even when I visited Thailand I didn’t have one...

The food is excellent. Not expensive and the portions are generous. Our group from London all enjoyed it., so much so that we are back there tonight. The staff are lovely and the chef has a wicked sense of humour. Drinks also very reasonable.,wine £13 a bottle

Excellent food and you're sure to be entertained with the cheeky charm of the best chef in Halifax

Highly recommend this place food is amazing. Pajaree is a lovely person. Best night out in ages.

The owner told us to expect the best Thai food we have ever had and we were not disappointed! Portion sizes were generous, meat was fresh and good quality, and the flavours were 10/10. It was all made much more enjoyable by having the lovely...

Went to Pajaree's with a group of ex work colleagues / friends and had an absolutely phenomenal evening. Brilliant food, and the lady in charge - what an entertainer! Literally had us all in stitches, come for the food, stay for the entertainment. A lovely head chef, great service staff. Sure, the place is not a luxury restaurant, but you soon forget that when you have the great experience of coming here. Read a review above about it being bad food and bad service, clearly no idea what they're talking about lmao. Spent quite a bit here, you can do it cheaper than we did, but we ordered a lot of drinks too.

Visited last night before attending Victoria Theatre….. food was very very good , all fresh ingredients made from scratch by the colourful Pajaree. Restaurant was a bit cold and could do with a bit of music to add some atmosphere but this is soon forgotten...

We turned up after a hard day's working on a Sunday without booking, and the warm, dryly humorous welcome was much appreciated. Food is excellent, and truly prepared from raw ingredients- with spicing very nicely judged for the range of tastes in our party. Really nice to chat with them afterwards, too. Will definitely be returning - and unreservedly recommend !

A lovely place and the employees were very friendly. When we came, only one person was on cooking duty, yet she still managed to make the food very fast. The food was also cheap yet delicious. The woman sung happy birthday to my grandma in Thai and m grandma loved it. 5 stars!

Worse Thai food I have ever eaten. Ordered some soup, noodles and spring rolls. The soup itself tasted really good but had to fish out the uncooked vegetables that were floating in the soup. Think the chef added to a ready stir fry pack from supermarket to the delicious soup which didn’t go very well with it. Noodles were soggy and did not taste good at all. Tasted as they were from ready to cook supermarket packs and not freshly prepared as the chef/owner said it would be. The spring rolls were absolutely tasteless. The chef was too arrogant and thinks that she is doing a favour to the customers by cooking and not retiring. The gentleman who was serving was really polite. The place is too cold, had to sit with the coats on. But it’s was the cheapest Thai food I have ever eaten and the portions were very large and was served in 10 minutes. So if you don’t mind the rude service and a mix of cooked plus ready supermarket food this place is not too bad. But I would not go here again as I missed good service and freshly prepared Thai food.

Great hospitality and even better ( authentic) Thai food .. loved it

Very rude service and mediocre food

Second visit here & once again food was excellent. Made even better by the banter between the couple & the customers. Will be returning very soon.

Excellent Food - Unfortunately not enough people in to make the atmosphere. Pajaree is always super attentive and helpful. She needs your bookings

Went last night food was good but the restaurant was extremely cold we had to eat with our coats on

Superb food. Very flavoursome and excellent value for money. Friendly hosts. Very much recommended for a lovely meal.

Superb food, wonderful host.. if you have tried the rest, now try the best! Pajaree is the brightest star in Halifax.

If you are looking for good flavour, there is honestly nowhere better in Halifax (or anywhere nearby). Paj is an incredible woman with an incredible talent for cooking the tastiest food I’ve ever had. I can’t get enough of it. Please bring out a recipe...

Booked this restaurant after reading the reviews and we were not disappointed. We used to live in Thailand and miss the authentic Thai flavours, but this was about as close to traditional Thai home cooking as we have found in the UK. Restaurant was very...

I'm giving this place a 5 because even though it wasn't a conventional dining experience it was still a fantastic one. Love people and lovely food at a great price. Its definitely one of those hidden gems.

A little gem of a spot; amazing selection of food, which was all delicious and friendly service. Cannot wait to go again!

Pajaree is always great to eat with. As always she served us wonderful food at a good value. She makes you laugh and is well worth a visit.

Wow wow wow. A self declared cook, not a chef! Probably the best plates of food I've ever eaten, with good size portions. The banter with parajee was second to none she doesn't hold back! Thank you for squeezing us in. Will be back soon.

I came in with my mum for her birthday. The food is remarkable, everything was made with care and a world of expertise. We had a lovely view over the town as the sun went down, highly recommended (but do look at the menu before...

This place is a pure gem. We have had Thai food before but never this good. I unfortunately have an intolerance to garlic and Pajaree was so helpful and cooked my dishes all from fresh without garlic which made my eating out experience amazing and...

Love love love this restaurant, beautiful authentic Thai food. All cooked fresh to order by Pajaree. Me and my husband have visited here many times but tonight we brought my father with us and he absolutely loved it. Pajaree does all the cooking herself by...

First time visiting this restaurant we didn’t book but was greeted by the host Phillip and he led us to a table were we was then greeted by the chef paj. soon after the food arrived and we were amazed by the flavours and good size portions of quality food all down to the chefs passion of cooking home style thai food. We can honestly say it was the best Thai food we have ever tasted and very reasonable prices and will definitely be back soon and will book in advance! Kev and Alison from Huddersfield.

First time visiting this restaurant we didn’t book but was greeted by the host Phillip and he led us to a table were we was then greeted by the chef paj. soon after the food arrived and we were amazed by the flavours and good...

Lovely food, lovely owner very friendly and welcoming.

Decided to eat here purely on the reviews read on here. So glad we did! Didn't book but chanced a walk in on a Thursday night. A party of around 10 were already seated with a further pair of couples eating. After a slight pause...

Love coming here as you can guarantee a wonderful meal and I warm atmosphere. Food is always delicious and filling.

Pajarees used to be our favourite restaurant when we lived in Halifax but we moved away and this was our first time back in 4 years. So glad to find that nothing has changed, food is still amazing, Pajaree and her husband were very welcoming,...

What an experience. I have never been to a restaurant like this before and I absolutely loved it. If you're after a standard restaurant experience do no visit here. The food was amazing. I have never laughed so much whilst eating out in my life....

We went here last Saturday night on recommendation because we had never been before and the food did not disappoint, it was excellent and very fresh, it was our first time but it won't be our last. Pajaree and Philip are great hosts and Pajaree...

Fantastic freshly cooked food, amazing hosts, can’t believe it’s our first visit, it will certainly not be our last - just amazing

I was visiting friends in Halifax tonight and they couldn’t stop recommending this place. The food was incredible and the hosting (by Philip and Pajaree herself) was the best hosting I’ve had. Pajaree sat with us and talked us through her menu and life which...

Amazing! Freshly made food and plenty of it! Wonderful host and hostess (who is also the chef!)... A lovely dining experience! X

Firstly, I will address relatively recent nasty and negative reviews. Based on my experience they are completely unjustified. The food is bursting full of flavour, and Paj herself is a very friendly host. She makes a point of sitting with everyone in the restaurant separately...

I’ve been coming to Pajaree’s for many years now and this continues to be not just my favourite Thai, but my favourite restaurant. When you dine here it’s always so much more than a meal - it’s an experience. The food is exemplary - great...

Has to be the best Thai restaurant in Halifax. Food was freshly made on the spot and the service was impeccable. Worth every penny and will definitely visit again. I highly recommend this to everyone. Thankyou to the owner? You truly made our visit enjoyable.

An absolute gem of a place, came here for dinner with a group of a friends and was well looked after by the lovely paj who welcomed us with open Arms. Her bubbly personality and bold sense of humour really made our night, the food...

One of the best thai restaurants I have been in. Amazing service with a family feel. After driving from the south for five hours, Parjaree's was recommended to us. The owner did not disappoint us. All food freshly cooked, with much passion. I would highly recommend this place who is looking for good food, down to earth service and amazing vibe. Will definitely visit again if I am ever in Halifax again.

As we were passing through Halifax we wanted a authentic Thai to treat ourselves. We came across reviews of Pajaree’s and decided to book a table. When we arrived no one else was eating and so we were little nervous. We were instantly put at...

Having had take away from here for years (it’s the best Thai in Halifax) we signed up for a cooking class. Pajaree is a direct and no nonsense teacher, who cooks from the heart and inspires her class not to be a slave to a...

Fantastic Thai food. It's a small place and Pajaree makes you feel welcome. She chats to you if she has the time. It felt like we'd gone round to a family members house for a fantastic authentic meal. It may not be a fancy restaurant but it's not what's on the outside that counts. Tip - book ahead. Looking forward to visiting again.

The food was superb as usual. Very happy with the service, food & cost. We will return

Fantastically tasty food, authentically Thai. Pajaree herself cooks and will make to suit your taste. She also likes to banter with her customers 😆.

We visited Sunday evening early doors, and we were welcomed by Philip , a charming chap.. The restaurant was warm clean, and cosy, Our orders were taken, and then edited by Miss P, The food came promptly, and was absolutely beautiful in taste, and the...

Definitely not a traditional Thai restaurant (more back street Thai than Thai Temple tbh). In fact from first glance looks a little tatty, but look past the appearance of the place, its well worth a visit. We didn't know what to order and left it...

This was a recommended Thai restaurant and our first visit. Pajaree is the cook and owner and although this was a Thursday evening she was entirely on her own. Greeter, seater, bar server, food advisor, maitre de, order taker, chef, food server, table clearer and...

The best Thai food I have ever eaten! We booked I'm advance to make sure she would open for us. Paj is an amazing character who cares more about making sure her food is tasty than her profit margins. I would recommend Pajaree's to anyone who loves traditional flavours, a warm atmosphere at the best value for money you will find.

Some good fortune must have brought us to this restaurant. After a long day of work, what more could you want than some friendly home cooked and delicious food. Pajaree's place reminded me of diners back home, honest and authentic. You don't have the sense...

How can a place like that get glorifying reviews here or on tripadvisor? They must be for another place. The place (I can't bring myself to call it a restaurant) received a 0 rating from the food standards agency a year ago and from my recent visit things must have gone worse since. The 'food' is inedible overpriced rubbish served by a miserable and rude owner. Avoid at all cost unless microwaved 'stuff' served by an unfriendly person in a dump is your idea of fine dining

Fantastic food and service. The banquets are to die for. All made fresh by Pajaree. Your taste buds will explode when you eat this beautiful food

The owner is rude and miserable: politeness doesn't register with her. As for the food it is abysmal Fishcakes didn't taste of fish and must have been cooked in oil a few times The chicken wraps must have come from a cheap food factory and...

All the food was freshly cooked to order. Very relaxed dining. Food was super tasty & all made by the owner's fair hands. Well priced. Nicest thai food in AGES.

This was our first visit and certainly won't be our last! The starters were amazing and the two curries we chose were absolutely delicious. Don't be fooled by the outside of the restaurant as the inside is nicely decorated, clean and welcoming. We are planning...

Another awesome meal at Pajarees it never fails on quality and taste. Paj is such an amazing lady and cooks the best Thai food with her own spin. It is always tasty and my partner actually said it was a party in his mouth!

Glad we booked as midweek and door locked so had to be let in . Food is amazing best I’ve had great choice all four of us had different starters and mains nobody disappointed. Drinks were reasonably priced . Owner / chef a definite character

A small, humble Thai restaurant with a unique charm thanks to the characterful lady who runs the show. This isn’t a fancy restaurant, so don’t expect high end service or décor. However, if you’re looking for some excellent value, delicious Thai food, served in hearty portions – this is the place to go!

Absolutely fantastic Thai cruise. Love fish cake my starter as its crispy but soft inside with fresh vinegar sauce. I love chicken curry so much. It’s real test of coconut milk plus test of Thai herb and chilies 🌶. It’s not too spicy,. It’s just...

Went on the 7th of September 2021. The four of us agreed we'd had a wonderful meal and found the chef very entertaining . Indeed it finished off our night out and we left with a glow and a feeling of fullness and happiness. Definitely...

Brace yourself to get a sharp telling off from the owner for all sorts of misdemeanours you weren't aware you had made. If you can't handle that then maybe take your mum with you and get her to hold your hand. If you do, then...