Siam Smiles Thai Restaurant in Manchester

Cute little cafe serving authentic thai food - delicious! Shame it closes at 8pm

So sooooo good!!!! Authentic taste. Hidden gem for sure

Lovely little place, pad thai was amazing and quick service.

Been wanting to try this place for ages and so glad I finally did, it's such a little gem. I had a Thai green prawn curry and it was sensational, the smell the taste, it transported me back to Thailand, so authentic. Service was great too. My friend had the pad Thai and that was amazing too!

Fantastic food, friendly staff, couldn't recommend enough!! I took myself out for a solo date here and felt really comfortable and looked after. Perfect place for treating yourself to some fabulous food. The soup in particular really was so flavourful and refresh :) Can't wait to come back!

Such a lovely little gem just off Deansgate. Very tasty food, well priced, great atmosphere.

Been a big fan of Siam Smiles since their China Town days. Different location now but same great food. Staff always super friendly and welcoming and the place has a lovely family feel. Hidden gem.

I’ve always wanted to try this Thai restaurant The restaurant is located in an isolated area of ​​Deansgate Cinema. It’s a good place to eat after watching the movie. The seats are spacious and comfortable, but the air conditioning is not enough, so it may get a little hot in summer The curry with boiled prawns and Tom Yum Goong is so delicious, with just the right amount of sourness and spiciness. In addition, the spicy shredded pork rice is recommended. The sauce is delicious. After the meal, the staff would come over and ask for advice on the food. It turns out that the boss and the chef’s wife are both from Bangkok, Thailand. The family has been running this restaurant for several years The taste retains the Thai cooking method while suiting local tastes appropriately. At least I think it tastes better than chain stores

It was a very average (perhaps even below average) experience. Food was just ok and not cheap, with service charge tacked on. Just include the price of the service charge to your dishes or make it clear that you will add a service charge. Perhaps my dish was not that great but other dishes might have been better. So I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.

Super friendly staff, delicious food, broth for noodles was incredible. Flavours beautiful and balanced. Feels like a lot of love and thought went into this food, not like Thai chain restaurants. I would add pictures but I ate it too fast! Thank you so much! 💙💙💙

Take a look at this fantastic lunch 😍😋😋🇹🇭❤️ Prawn tempura 🍤, delicious sweet succulent prawns in a light crispy batter Pad Kra Praow Gai with Kaaw Suay and Khai Daow, deliciously spicy stir fried chicken, chillies & holy basil🌶🌶🌶😋😋 Laab Gai, beautiful & fresh Thai chicken salad 😋😋😋😍 Finished with Mango 🥭 & sticky rice (as recommended) and it was delicious and definitely a great recommendation 😋 👌 Fantastic authentic Thai food all cooked fresh to order by the owner Chef May 👩‍🍳 If you're in Manchester and love Thai food, you have to check out Chef May here at @siamsmiles 👍👌👏😋😋😋😍🇹🇭❤️

I have been to many Thai restaurants in the UK. This dish is really tasty and authentic, especially the sauce. The services are exceptional for me. Not too much and not too bad.👍 I recommend this shop.🍽️

The food was great. The recommended dish is Tom Yum Noodle (SN1).

Favorite Thai restaurant in Manchester. Favor of food was authentic Thai cuisine. And Chef in there very Handsome :)

Sorry for bad reviews.. I have been Thailand many times and my partner is Asian .. the food was plain .. I hate to say this but will not go again and expensive

The food is delicious and authentically Thai. A 10% tip is added to the bill. I prefer to decide for myself how much I value the waiter's service.

Portions were small for price Kao Maan Kai but Service was good

Food is OK, but service is bad. Didn't provide menu, only a barcode, even they have on the side.

We were three and ordered for the same food, ( Prawn fried rice) All the three got different portions of the same food. The lady, ( owner of the restaurant ) Ms. May, was very rude when we brought to her attention that the portions of the three fried rice were very small and in different sizes. All she had to do was apologise. She could evidently see that the portions were of different sizes. She did not have to retort ‘ what do you want “.

If you’re looking for the real Thai experience then look no further. Family atmosphere, lovely staff and a genuine, friendly place to stay. I couldn’t recommend it enough. Had a great time and great with kids too!! Love it 😊 We just wished we lived closer!!!

Such a friendly Thai restaurant! Sat just behind the Main Street but worth the tiny detour! I ordered … Sun dried pork 👌🏽 Minced chicken salad - laab gai And a mixed meat dish with rice All amazing and authentic flavours! Will be back

THE BEST PAPAYA SALAD(withPlara) in Manchester. Trust me, if you want proper Thai food this place is where you must visit. My friend and I decided this is our usual place when we need that spice hit. It’s a must!!!

Amazing food. Best Thai I've eaten.

Very expensive for quality of food! Service was friendly but restaurant was freezing and quite cramped tables. Food was poor to be completely honest. Side salad was embarissing on the side of plate, portions were small and accompanying lettuce was brown. In one of the dishes (pictured) instant noodles were included (not rice). Two people with no drinks was £70!

I popped in here for a late lunch today. A very warm and friendly welcome. The Larb Moo was lovely and fresh and zingy, with a good kick of chilli. Likewise the chicken penang curry was very tasty with just the right level of spice. A very enjoyable meal. Would highly recommend this place.

Very small restaurant but came quite late so we managed to get a seat. Service was really nice and they were just the right amount of attentive. The food was absolutely delicious and you could see the chef cooking right in front of you too which added to the atmosphere. My main complaint is the portion size compared to the price... Particularly the curry. There just isn't enough of it especially when compared to the rice which is particularly annoying because the sauce was so good! Had to order 2x portions to try to satisfy the craving (which is the only reason my rating is a 4 and not a 5). Just a word of warning - the menu is quite short so depending on preferences you may not find what you're craving (we did but we looked it up beforehand).

Siam Smiles is a hidden gem in the heart of Manchester, offering an authentic taste of Thailand that transports diners to the bustling streets of Bangkok. What truly sets Siam Smiles apart is its commitment to authenticity. Unlike many Thai restaurants in Manchester, Siam Smiles stays true to its roots, offering dishes that are simple, wholesome, and comforting. From the freshness of the ingredients to the skillful execution of each recipe, it's clear that the chefs at Siam Smiles take great pride in delivering an authentic culinary experience. Every aspect of the dining experience exceeded my expectations. Whether you're a seasoned Thai food enthusiast or simply craving a taste of Thailand, Siam Smiles is sure to satisfy your cravings. Don't just take my word for it—head to Siam Smiles and experience the magic for yourself. You won't be disappointed. #hugsonaplate -ig

Super authentic, delicious Thai cuisine in a cozy restaurant. The chef and waiters always greet you with a smile. Never a miss when eating out here. 10/10!

Food is nothing like menu pictures. Borderline false advertising. Meat was sinewy, broth was tasteless, noodles tasted super soggy, and all for 13+ pounds. Definitely do not recommend. Does not come close to thai food I've had in the past. Avoid at any cost.

Well, it's not difficult to find a similar taste in a better price in Manchester. There were not problems with the food or services but the price was much higher than others.

The atmosphere is nice Food waiting time is too long. 60% seat occupied only. I have been waiting for more than 1 hour. Food is okay. But the air ventilation is weak.

Food was tasty & the staff were very attentive. Good Thai food but quite pricey for small portions.

Visited this place with my partner for dinner. - Dried strip pork £6.95 It's a good side dish before your main dish come, taste good with the dipping sauce that came together. It would taste plain without sauce. The sauce is a bit spicy, so don't dip too much if you don't eat spicy foods often. - Thai milk tea £4.25 It taste very authentic, the colour of the drink is definitely a proper Thai milk tea. - Kao saam sahai £14.95 (Crispy pork belly, BBQ pork, crispy duck with rice) This is a rice dish, came with a bowl of soup. I liked this rice dish but still there were some down parts. The crispy pork wasn't crispy at all and taste soggy. There's also bone on it, not sure if it's Thai style, but I never had bone in crispy pork in any other places. Duck slices were very thin. - Kaw Pad £14.95 (Fried rice with the meat of your choice) We choose pork belly, it taste good but there's not much special I can recall about this dish. Overall the flavor of the foods were good, but consider the price with the portions we got, I'd say it's a bit overpriced. Staff were very friendly.

This is one of my favourite places. Authentic Thai food. Everything on their menu is absolutely delicious and healthy.

Haven’t tried such authentic Thai food in months! I love the design and cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. The food was delicious with friendly service. We enjoyed it a lot and will definitely come back.

Lovely authentic Thai meal. The restaurant was very basic and a little cold. However the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food tasted very fresh and traditional Thai compared to some of the other chains in town.

Foods are in bland taste and staff provide appalling service. They are eager to earn your money from your pocket but nothing being served are worth for money. AVOID.

Excellent food and fantastic service. Really enjoyed your authentic experience thank you. 5 stars from me.

Top quality food. Fantastic customer service. Consistently excellent.

Great stalwart of Thai food I have been coming here for years (back to when they were in a basement supermarket in China Town) and the food is constipated tasty.

I am Thai. This place serves authentic taste Thai food cooked by Thais. I could see food contains a lot original ingredients like vegetables they used. Not only food that tastes so good the people i talked to are all thai nice both front, back staff. Something to be aware of is the portion may look a bit small in the price range but compare to taste and ingredients it makes sense. Also I think they fresh cook portion by portion so food takes longer time. But we know we have quality and authentic taste thai food in the end.

Best Thai food I have eaten in Manchester

Best authentic Thai in Manchester, a hidden gem

Lovely authentic Thai place, the food was so yummy! Would definitely recommend 😊

Underwhelming I’m afraid. Very small portions for the price, pictures not representative. Rice dishes served cold. Plenty of other better places imo

Best Thai food outside of Thailand I've managed to find. Love this cafe.

I’m afraid I have to leave a bad review on this one. I am disappointed in the food portion and quality. Pad thai was wet and missed key ingredients. Everything generally lacked flavour and overall it tastes like home cooking. Not worth the money spent. Significantly better thai places in Mcr for the same price. Sorry. Response to the owner - Wow, is that how you talk to paying customers who want to leave an honest review? It is very unprofessional and shows how you cannot handle constructive feedback. What a horrible attitude you have. I have been to Thai Kitchen No.6, Thaikun, Try Thai, Hong Thai and Chilli Banana in Manchester. They are all significantly better quality and taste than your food, and for the same price. As an asian person, I also go to Thailand regularly and so know about authentic Thai food. Your food is not even close to the street food over there. Wagamamma sucks but it is still better than your food. At least a customer won’t get scammed over there.

Wait for one hour for our food and the amount of food is pathetic! Don’t expect good atmosphere as it’s sooooo noisy. P.S. If you want some comedy gold, check the replies to the negative reviews 🤣

The worst food I have ever eaten, waiting for an hour and I get only 4 chicken wings for 6.95 pounds, which is totally different with the picture, it is so slow! And the food is only a little and very expensive!!!

The portions are too small and it’s not enough for one person. There are too much ice for the thai milk tea, but it cost £4, it’s pricey. They opened at 12 o'clock and I was the first customer to go in and eat. However, I waited for 15 minutes before placing my order and more than 20 minutes for the food to be served. 😞

Most authentic Thai food I've had in Manchester

Ordered tempura and noodles, was absolutely fantastic would 100% recommend a visit

Each dish here really packs a punch! This is the freshest & best Thai food I have ever had in the UK. Every dish is fantastic and we can't wait to return for more

The waitress is polite and helpful. The food are all delicious, however some of the stuff are out of stock when we came. Good price overall.

I’ve been to Siam smile when it was in china town years ago and was amazed with the authenticity of the food. Now I’ve tried this location and the taste is still so delicious. Best Tom yum in Manchester for sure! 💕

Really nice Thai milk tea, Tom yum noodles, and Kao Man Kai. Super nice Thai food! Bit of a quiet location out of the way slightly but the food is top notch!

Tom yum noodles soup is really good 😊

Worst experience ever. Rude and ignorant staff don’t brother taking order from you, or give you even the menu. They are busy chatting and I said excuse me a few times and got totally ignored. They refused to give menu and point at a bar code, even thought the next table has the menu. Food was horrible. Near raw prawn. And about 3 pieces of noodle in a 12 pounds pad Thai. The experience was horrible and they even have the cheek asking for tip. Don’t ever go near this place.

Excellent Siam dishes. Beef noodle is particularly good.

Really nice food, just make sure you say how hot you want it!

Had early dinner this evening. Stunning food, so authentic with proper levels of spice. If I lived in Manchester I’d be there every week! This is a little gem.

We tried this place for Saturday dinner and it is an interesting one as the food was lovely and authentic but be forewarned that service is a bit hit and miss. In terms of food, my hubby and I had the yam woon sen, tom yum noodle soup and pork kao pad ka prow. It was all tasty and packed a (chilli) punch and I was glad they obliged with my 'no coriander' request. However, we were part of a big group of 11 and whilst some got their food fairly promptly, there were others who only got their food after the rest had long finished their meal. We appreciate that they may not have been used to a big group but it would be great if they had been more communicative or apologetic given the big delays. In addition, they kept confusing our orders and we kept having to remind them about outstanding items. That said, the food is nice and I think if it's just an individual or small group, it could be ok.

Super tasty Thai food using fresh ingredients. Will be back for more!

Authentic Thai food in Manchester which was so delicious!! We will definitely visit again.

This is hands down THE BEST Thai restaurant in Manchester. It’s so authentic it’s like being back in Thailand. Everything is kept the way it should be and not changed to suit western tastes. If you have been to Thailand and love the real Thai food you have to check this place out!

Chef May is a legend. The food and service is top notch. I had the chicken pad Thai and an iced tea. A must try!

walked all the way down from station to find out they're CLOSED today. no announcement, nothing on Google. quite dissapointing.

Really nice food, especially green curry. So spicy! So nice! 😊

I have been this restaurant several times, I am thai I would tell that thai food here is the most authentic which i have not tasted in the UK for 2 years!! They cook all the food with all the ingredients followed authentic thai recipes, Most importantly, the taste is soooooooo yummmmmmmmmmm I would recommend, Panang Curry, Papaya salad, Tomyum Noodle, they are incredible!! For starters, Sai krok E-san and summer rolls are the best!! Writing review makes me want to go there and eat again 🤤 I want to give 100000000000 stars if I could!!!

The best of the best Thai restaurants in Manchester. Recommend!!!

BEST THAI RESTAURANT IN MANCHESTER I said it and i will say it again!!! This is as close as you can get for authentic thai food in Manchester. I have tried a few Thai restaurants and nothing has ever come close! I LOVE their Tom Yum, it is perfectly sour and with a great kick to it. Other restaurants do it too thick, too salty, not sour and spicy enough. But this is the real deal! Their noodles are chewy and goes well with the broth. We also ordered the pork blood broth noodles, which I forgot the Thai name. If you have never had it the idea might be scary, but you will not taste the blood at all, just deep and rich broth that will make you want to finish it. I expected the grilled pork and deep fried tofu to be a bigger portion to be honest, shocked me a bit when I saw it coming. But they did the sides good as well, well seasoned pork with spicy tangy sauce, tofu with rich soy taste. Their pineapple juice is amazing as well, taste like fresh pineapple, no extra seasoning, no chemical taste. Just refreshing summer drink like what I will get in Thailand! I just wish the portions were bigger, even the noodles are not enough to fill me, a not so big eater. The sides have much smaller portions compared to the photos on the menu. I would expect bigger plates with such price!

We are currently still sat in the restaurant while writing this. It’s one of my favourite places. From the atmosphere to the food! It’s so intimate and lovely! I wanted to take photos of each dish we had but I only managed to take one photo as we got carried away so you can see the stack of plates! Absolutely delicious. 1000% recommend

The best Thai restaurant in Manchester city centre ever. Traditional Thai flavor, real Thai food with no deducted spicy taste. Thai milk tea and soup noodles are recommended.

Fabulous authentic Thai food. Lovely staff. Couple of Thai beers available too. A bit small for a buzzing atmosphere but great for small group bookings

Great authentic Thai food. 10/10

Wonderful little restaurant tugged into an upper level retail space! Had two bowls of noodles there and both were great! Very authentic by a Thai chef!

Best place to eat super authentic, chef is independent and cook in her own way, she don’t need rude customers who not appreciate and know well about Thai foods and culture , whoever complain is ur own issues I think, don’t happy don’t go out just eat your own foods at home Best Thai foods in the world for us🇹🇭😊

Never experienced a worse service than this place. The table was dirty. Staffs were so rude. Felt like they didn’t want to welcome any guest. Won’t go back and won’t recommend it.

I brought my Thai mum here and I am so glad I did! I could tell it was going to be good just from looking at the menu and photos, but wow, if you want delicious, authentic Thai food, this is the place. There are so many incredible dishes on the menu that you just can’t get in a lot of other Thai restaurants, I can’t wait to come back and try more already! We came pretty early, about 4 o clock, and we were there till 7 because we loved it so much and were chatting away with Chef May. It did start getting pretty busy after 6 though (even on a Wednesday), so I would definitely recommend booking ahead! I find it a bit ridiculous that people are complaining about the issue of the toilet being round the corner, it’s really not far and I noticed that other restaurants and businesses in Deansgate Mews also have their own toilets in the same block. It’s hardly a sacrifice to eat delicious Thai food in a cute, casual setting in my opinion, unless you have mobility issues, but hey, each to their own. I also disagree with the complaints I’ve seen about pricing, considering chef May’s prices are in line with every other Thai restaurant I’ve been to (and I’ve been to many), plus her food is tasty, excellent quality, and are generous portions too. Myself and my mum both got one of our favourite noodle dishes - Kuai Tiew Moo Nam Tok, and the portion was huge! I also highly recommend the tod maan pla (thai fishcakes). Thank you chef May for a lovely visit and for chatting with us, we will be back soon!

Food is good but prices a little bit high!

Visited on the recommendation of a friend. It was terrible. The cook was fiddling with her hair whilst adding ingredients to dishes she was cooking and the lad waiting on similarly was running his fingers thro his hair before picking up dishes and bringing to table. That said the staff were pleasant. Alcoholic drinks limited to bottled beer- we had one beer and 2 diet cokes. The food - the strips of pork starter was £6.50 tasteless and wouldn’t have fed a mouse, the dip was tasty. Sunshine or summer rolls? - barely any duck and freezing cold probably our bad choice but if your eatery is freezing cold and they’re a summer dish take them off the menu! - Prawn red curry with sticky rice was very tasty. Minced pork with rice and fried egg was exactly that! The couple sat next to us left before their starters arrived having seen ours. I am happy to dine in cafe surroundings and given this I don’t expect white linen and silver service but this place is scruffy. We got 3pieces of kitchen roll for napkins, we weren’t given any plates other than what the dishes came in and it was so cold we ate with our outdoor coats on. We arrived at 4pm and we were done by 4.45pm Sadly at £49.95 it didn’t put a smile on our faces

This isn't 'authentic', its just really bad and very overpriced. What can I say apart from this was the worst Thai I've ever had. Living in Sydney and London for 20 years Ive had my fair share of Thai food. Ive even worked in an authentic Thai restaurant. First of all 6 pounds for an undrinkable, off wine from a box (even though the menu does list a bottle). Then we were served duck summer rolls. As my grandma would say, the duck must of walked through on stillts as there was so,so little in Pad krapow was stone cold and the egg was raw. Terrible serving size and generally nothing like I've had anywhere else. I couldn't taste any basil. £13.50 for a plate of room temperature rice and a couple of spoons of chicken with hardly any sauce. Very small and watery green curry (yes, I know its a wet curry but it shouldn't taste like a lemongrass stock). Also a tiny serving. We had two starters, two mains, I had to leave my wine it was so rank. 50 quid for room temperature food that looks like it should carry a health warning.

Absolutely amazing food. Authentic flavours and friendly vibe. Feel very lucky to have found it!

Delicious food, but portion small considering the price.

Tasty and well priced Thai. Small family owned independent restaurant too!

This extremely authentic family owned Thai restaurant offers the best Thai food I’ve ever had. Chef May was so welcoming and friendly and the atmosphere was so cosy that I felt I was in her home being served fresh homemade food. I asked her to change the spiciness level to suit what I can handle and she made it exactly how I love it. I can’t recommend enough! The portions were reasonably sized and the prices were a bargain!

Easily the best Thai food I’ve ever had. Fresh and perfectly spiced in an environment that is easy and lightly chic. 10/10 would recommend.

A little difficult to find the place at night. Need to go up the stairs. Other than that, place is cosy and food is delicious.

Sehr leckeres Essen! Es erschien uns wir eine kleine Reise nach Thailand. 🤗 Die Gerichte könnten meines Empfinden nach etwas größer sein!

Came here for a work retreat. We were a large group, so had to bank transfer a deposit. It's a small and reasonably priced place & everyone loved the meal - tasty and reasonable!

Best Tom yum I ever had in the UK 👌👌👌

A small boutique venue serving a range of tasty food. The kitchen is small but on view and this means a delay as food is freshly prepared to order, but worth the wait!

Just found this with my son for an early dinner absolutely fantastic food, not expensive, the summer rolls were sooooo nice. Panang curry perfect. . Thank you. We will be back.

We waited 1.5 hours for a simple order. After that time the staff told us they are starting to prepare the food. The staff are talking loudly to each other. Very poor hygiene and no toilet.

Brilliant place, cooked the tofu amazingly, people running it were also brilliant! Felt very homely and my partner loved his beef noodles, thank you.

As I was walking past, I noticed a Thai restaurant, it's been years since I've been in one so I thought I would give it a shot, I had beef noodles,it was great, friendly staff and a warm inviting feeling, would go again

The food was brilliant, will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Food is ok but female staff (who is a chef) was unfriendly and grumpy. I’m Thai so I have communicated with this female staff in Thai language and each words came out from her mouth were grumpy and not bothered. While I was having the food I can hear her voice shouting from the kitchen swearing in Thai language and of course other customers weren’t bothered as they didn’t understand Thai but I’m Thai so I understood that. This is not professional at all. I won’t go back.

Awful. Waited over 45 mins for starters to be told it was the wrong menu. Food poor quality with cheap ingredients in my opinion. Lady tried took my card to pay and when I asked for it back denied she had it.... after I insisted she lucky... found it. Just don't go. I travel a lot. Eat at a lot of places. This is up there with the worst I've been. Shame as it has potential.

How did I miss this? Delicious lunch and bought 3 meals to take away to indulge myself over the weekend .. I'm on second day lunch now