Sukothai in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Delicious food, inexpensive price, original taste, hard to find.

Im not a usual fan of vegetable dishes but when I tried the food here I found it really great .The girl and boy who served us were really friendly and the food was amazing. The chef even came out to ask us and other customers if we liked the food! ( A really nice gesture) ALSO THERES WIFI! The restraunt is really clean and well decorated too ,the menues look vintage and really lovely. The bathrooms were incredibly clean; something you don't see quite often in restaurants, so overall I really enjoyed my experience here 100% would come again!

Great food, starters and mains great value, well presented and very tasty. The servers were friendly and helpful. All in all highly recommended. BRING YOUR OWN ALCOHOLIC DRINKS.

Cozy, family atmosphere. I only had red curry beef and rice, but it was excellent. I wish it had been made clearer that you bring your own bottle. If I return to Penzance I would definitely come back and try more.

My favourite Thai restaurant in the UK and always a treat at the end of our holidays for my mum's birthday meal. Highly highly recommend. We particularly love the roast duck with chillis and the peanut parcels/fish cakes.

We had an early dinner there .The food is really good especially the tom yum soup 🍲. The staffs were nice too.

** Sukothai in Penzance - 5/5 Stars** Sukothai in Penzance is a cozy, small , restaurant that offers a simple yet delicious menu. The service was fantastic, making it the perfect spot for a lovely dinner. The prices are great, offering excellent value for money. I definitely recommend Sukothai for anyone looking for a delightful dining experience in Penzance!

It’s the best Thai food I ever had!!!😋😋I would come back again and try other dishes.😋

Nice Thai food and good service

Highly recommend. My favorite Thai restaurant. I've been a patron for years and will continue to return for many more. An excellent restaurant, with friendly staff, and good food.

We had the good luck to find an open table at Sukothai Thai restaurant on Sunday evening on the recommendation of a local at a pub. Service was fast and friendly. Food was delicious. Two of us picked up a couple of bottles of wine for the table at the nearby Tesco Express while the other two placed orders for our party; keen eyes in the kitchen ensured food arrived shortly after our wine was uncorked by the server. While the well-lit store-front restaurant is cozy, the tables are spaced far enough apart that we could enjoy our conversation (and not that of our neighbors). A great find and one of the best dinners we had on our trip.

Very nice food, it's quite a small place, but we enjoyed the food overall. Inexpensive too. It's not a seafront location, best accessed via Queen Street

Restaurant only has about 20 covers, so must book. Cosy and clean surroundings and superb food, with plenty of choices on the menu. Parking is not easy in the narrow streets in the area.

Very delicious food, with rich flavour, one of the best I've tried. Really welcoming service as well

Wow. What a night. It was a cold and windy cornish evening, I needed refuge. "Ahhhh" i thought. There sukothai stood, lustily whispering my name. I was greeted by a young boy with lovely blue eyes at the door. He gave me the cheekiest of winks and asked me whgat i wanted. I ordered, and the rest is history.

We chose the set menu which was excellent and good value. The service was very good and the food was hot and tasty. Portion sizes were certainly not small. Thanks to the young man who was efficient and polite. Don’t forget for a small charge to bring your own wine or beer as they are unlicensed. We will certainly be back.

When its nice you do it TWICE!I really enjoyed the food at Sukothai in Penzance. I found this place through a simple Google search, i.e., Thai restaurants near me and used Google to give directions. I wanted Pad Thai with medium heat and both the chicken pad thai and beef pad thai didn't disappoint. As an appetizer I had roasted ribs where the meat was ready to fall off the bones. If you like pad thai, or thai food on general I would recommend giving Sukothai a try!

What a lovely little restaurant! 🥰 How have I never been here before now and I've lived within a few minutes of it all my life! We had one of the set menus, which was a blessing as I didn't need to decide what to have as it all sounded soooo good! Got to say though, the Thai Red Curry that came out was THE BEST one I've ever had! 🫶 Oh and CHICKEN TOAST! What is this creation? Best thing ever! Service was wonderful, staff were so friendly, happy and helpful! I will definitely be returning 🤟

A charming pub in a side street. Atmospheric and small. Friendly service, a young guy who was busy. The starters arrived in the blink of an eye. Main courses, each of us ate something different, but everyone was delighted. It doesn't matter whether you eat red curry or noodles with shrimp, it's delicious. The cook came to the table, wished us bon appetit and offered us a jug of water. Delicious food for good money. If you're in Penzance you have to go to Sukothai because it's worth it. I recommend it with a clear conscience.

Only had Tom Yum soup, it was well worth it, recommended

Excellent authentic thai food, very quick service

Delightful to find authentic Thai food in Penzance! Will definitely come back again.

Excellent,fresh,food,very good service.fantastic vegan options,good value for money,it is a real find,would definitely recommend.

My husband booked us a table for my birthday as we had not been before and we love Thai food. The restaurant had beautiful decor and carved menu covers that gave a real feel of authenticity. The food was very good and one of the best Thai meals we have had, it was fresh and served quickly. My only criticism is that we felt rushed! My husband eats a lot faster than me, so when he finished his meal and I was having a drink the waitress came over collect the plates and asked if I wanted my left overs in a box, and I had to explain I wasn’t finished. The restaurant was small and people were queuing inside for their table bookings, even though every table was occupied which felt like they hadn’t allowed much time per table. The staff were very friendly and welcoming but it was very busy and not the most relaxed eating experiences, however the food makes it worth while and will return maybe not on a Saturday though.

Got a take away red fish curry which i collected. Excellent as usual. Prices have gone up but portion enough for two meals.

An excellent Thai restaurant that we keep going back to

Absolutely delicious food No fuss, good service - remember to bring your alcoholic drinks with you Affordable - Felt authentic Will definitely visit again

This is my favourite restaurant in Penzance. I have eaten at Sukothai for years and the food is amazing and so tasty. I love tge Thai carvings on the wall. The staff are so so friendly. I would highly recommend a visit to the restaurant

Food Superb. Excellent table staff ,very hard working. Highly recommended

Delicious green curry, pad Thai, chicken toast and spring rolls. Speedy and attentive service. Lovely atmosphere. No alcohol served but you can bring a bottle in for a small corkage charge. We will go here again.

Context: Good take-out on a rainy night while visiting the city. Selected because like thai food and it was closest place. Positives: Very large portions. Quick service. Negatives: None, although I do prefer the flavours at my local Thai. Summary: Would happily get take-out from here again

Context: Good take-out on a rainy night while visiting the city. Selected because like thai food and it was closest place. Positives: Very large portions. Quick service. Negatives: None, although I do prefer the flavours at my local Thai. Summary: Would happily get take-out from here again

Lovley food, brilliant service, wonderful atmosphere

Really amazing food. The massaman curry was perfect. Had the coconut steamed rice to add to the flavour. With fish cake to start. A perfect meal.

Amazing food, hidden gem, we eat here everything we visit and it's never let us down, take your own drinks

This place had an amazing cover to their menus and bill, the whole restaurant had an incredible design PLUS the food was really tasty. As someone who loves spice it was a tad bit disappointing but other than that it was delicious! The service was really nice, the lady servicing us was checking up on us and gave my younger siblings a bowl of jellybeans! Some meals I'd recommend are definitely the red curry!! If you are a kid or someone who isn't really into thai there are prawn options which were inducible, I did not get them on camera.

Been visiting for years and it's still very good food. Sadly they no longer serve Thai prawn crackers, and have switched to Chinese ones. Takes a while for a takeaway, but tasty food! Massaman and the dish formally known as Khao Phat are my favourites.

Excellent Takeaway They said 15-20 minutes ready by 18 when we got there. Highly recommended

Reasonably priced and good portion sizes. Massaman curry a highlight. No alcohol but can bring your own - Co-op just up the road.

Had a takeaway, great food, decent price

Loved every minute of being there. The food and staff were amazing. It was good to practice my Thai having lived in Thailand for over 2 decades. Definitely will go back again for another excellent night.

Delicious and fresh. Good value! Highly enjoyable meal.

Great family atmosphere, 10/10 food, really nice staff. Would deffo come back. BYOB too!

Beautiful food but the service was poor. There were 3 young inexperienced boys waiting on table, who appeared to be aged between 12 & 15 and were dressed in old jeans, T-shirts and dirty trainers. They spent most of the night huddled together chatting at the takeaway counter. When we asked to take home the food we hadn’t been able to eat, 2 takeaway containers were dumped unceremoniously on our table for us to decant ourselves! It’s such a shame, as the food really was very good.

Found this by chance after searching around for dinner for a hungry family. Lucked out as food amazing and as good a Thai meal as I have had in the UK. Starters excellent especially a peanut fritter thingy we hadn’t tried before. Then went for curries and all top notch. BYOB always a bargain and a tescos metro over the road. Nice people and a great meal.

chief can delvery 8 dishes for pick up in 15 mins

Wonderful Thai restaurant- we had pork pad Thai and massaman curry with chicken and both were delicious. Make a reservation to ensure you can get in.

Some of the best Thai food ever. Honestly so impressive, amazing curries - we tried all 4 (vegan) and our favorite was the red. Love that it’s BYOB. Great service. Highly recommend.

Delicious meal with the family here in August 2023. We had the Pad Thai and Massaman and red Thai curries. The king prawns were amazing, very succulent and so tasty. Great atmosphere too.

This was a cracking find in Penzance. It’s a bit tucked away but worth the search. My partner had a red Thai chicken curry with rice and I had the chicken massaman with rice. Both were exceptional and they must have been because by the time I’d thought of taking a picture the food was gone and the plates clean! There was a richness to the red Thai that I’ve not tasted in other curries I’ve sampled and the creaminess of the massaman was out there. Plenty of veg in both meals and good portions for the prices too. Only downside and something worth knowing before you go is that it’s a BYOB so we were on the water. The menu selection is fantastic and if we are back down that way we will certainly be tapping this spot up again!

We booked a table for our family for a special occasion. The restaurant was uncomfortably busy with people standing in between the tables whilst waiting for a seat or takeaway food. Food was nice but everything very very sweet (avoid if you like savoury food!). Apparently they have two sittings, so they tried to clear our plates whilst we were still eating so they could get the next diners in. The family behind us looked bewildered when they were asked to leave so the next booking could sit down. Everything felt too fast, too busy, and very impersonal. Alright for fast food but not for a special occasion. I could be wrong but it felt like waiters were deliberately hovering’ next to the table so that we ate faster…A shame as we ate here last year and it was wonderful. Would not eat here again for a special occasion but ok for fast food. Go when it’s quiet or put up with being treated like cattle. Good luck!

Best Thai restaurant. Very authentic food super helpful and super fast service. We have arrived without booking but they made place for us two nights in a row. Food is fresh and super tasty. I could advise anyone to try. 5 star

The best Thai restaurant I have ever been to. Very affordable menu. The tastes are even better than most Thai restaurants in London. Really friendly staff.

Grabbed a cheeky takeaway from here, absolutely lovely Massaman curry with tofu! Lots more vegan options available that just that too! They took note of my egg allergy in the kitchen which is much appreciated. I walked in to order, was told it would be ten minutes. So I took a little walk to the seafront and back and it was there waiting for me. Ideal!

Restaurant staff were kind enough to let us eat in even though we had arrived just before closing. Food was hot, delicious and served quickly. Staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommended

Enjoyed our night out food was excellent as usual and so was the service value for money.

Todo en el hotel Sukotthai esta de lujo. Los desayunos aquí fueron un verdadero placer y la hospitalidad de Mack (gerente del restaurante) y de Bank (mesero que nos atendió diario) excepcional. Thanks for allá, Mack and Bank! I totally recommend you to stay here!

I used Tripadvisor to find this place, which I don't usually do as I like to follow my nose. I have been let down a few times in towns like this as the locals can be biased. Well not this time. Very authentic, simple menu which I like as you know it's going to be good as they are not over complicating the various options. The flavours where amazing, I had fish red curry which I have to say was one of the best I have ever tasted. You only have to check my contributions to see I am well fed 😉. The portions were very generous, in fact my main would have fed two. If your reading this to try and find good food look no further. I shall be back.

Lovely Thai restaurant with friendly staff. Food was served fast and tasted amazing. Decent price range in a tourist area!

The best restaurant in Penzance by a country mile. Beautiful family run Thai restaurant where food quality is paramount. Pat Po Tek is my wife's favourite dish although there are lots of other amazing choices. On (the owner) cares deeply about the ingredients to ensure consistency and added to the friendly service and atmosphere it is the perfect way to spend an evening. We love this place and will always come back, time and time again.

Absolutely super food, restaurant felt a little like a works canteen but the food served was delicious. Was very surprised to find the restaurant was unlicenced and surprised to be charged £3.00 corkage as I opened the bottle, I poured the wine and spent over £40.00 on food.

Wonderful meal. I highly recommend the Massaman Curry and coconut rice if you like something mild and creamy. The service is super friendly and the restaurant has a lovely family-run atmosphere. The only potential downside is that the tables are packed in quite close together, due to the restaurant being fairly small. But I certainly wouldnt let that put me off going again!

The menu says ‘food freshly cooked’. I’m not convinced that the food is made on site from fresh ingredients - the chicken in the sate and main meals did not have the appearance, texture and taste of freshly prepared (& not previously frozen) chicken. If I’d cooked the red curry from a spice tailor or similar kit I’d have been disappointed… but we were expecting authentic Thai food. Vegan options for friends were very limited (no tofu today).

Best Thai in Cornwall, great staff and the food is amazing and plenty of it. 100% recommend this place fantastic.

Fantastic food, really fresh ingredients beautifully prepared. No alcohol but you can bring your own. Definitely recommend.

Fantastic Thai meal. Nothing was too much trouble and the dishes were all delicious and piping hot. Great customer service and excellent prices.

Great place, delicious food, lovely staff. Always consistently good.

Good food and service. If you fancy alcoholic drinks, you should bring your own bottle.

I love the red curry so much I took a portion home for my dinner the next day. Can’t beat it, real Thai food served with really chatty friendly staff who care you enjoyed your food

Amazing authentic Thai food, good portion sizes

We had a take out from here last night. Called up. They said 20 mins. It was 20 mins. I got there and it was ready. Food was absolutely delicious. The whole family enjoyed what they ordered. Very reasonably priced. They are doing bits! Thank you very much Ben

Amazing would definitely recommend

If you like Thai food made with a sledgehammer with none of the lovely subtleties, mix of fragrances and flavours this type of cuisine involves, then this restaurant is for you. Could not finish my mediocre red curry, asked for a takeaway out of politeness, was given two trays (no takeaway bag - had to ask for that) and left to sort it out myself. I was the sole diner in the restaurant at the time, and the staff seemed to have plenty of time to talk, but not enough time to provide any kind of hospitality. My politeness ended at the next public waste bin, as frankly the food was too awful to eat and I binned the remainder. The Thai Moon in Penzance is infinitely superior in every way - authenticity, service, ambience and value. I will never be making a return visit to Sukothai. And I LOVE good Thai food. What a shame....

We are in penzance for a weeks break and booked to come here before we left our own town. Amazing food that tastes fantastic! The service is Brilliant & atmosphere is really nice. I would recommend Sukothai over anywhere else to eat in penzance, I would recommend booking as it get bust because the food is so good.

We couldn't eat here, as there was a dog (not an assistance dog) in the restaurant. My husband is asthmatic, and we can't be indoors with dogs. Dogs aren't allowed in restaurant kitchens for hygiene reasons, so why are they allowed where people are eating indoors? Why do people now expect to be able to take their dogs into busy pubs and restaurants? They don't expect to take them into supermarkets, hospitals etc. That dog didn't pay for any food or drink. But it's owners cost the restaurant £60+ in lost custom, just from us alone. Obviously, both the dog and restaurant owners are happy with that. Disgusting.

Brilliant. Lovely little Thai, freshly cooked and friendly staff. Already can’t wait to go back.

Very good authentic Thai lots of fresh ingredients good value and the staff where very nice.As a solo traveller I sometimes get refused a table for one but they was very welcoming unlike the other Thai restaurant not far away.

Very nice cosy place..Lovely Thai run staff..reasonable prices and very good quality fare

After half a day in Land's End and its less than inspiring food outlets, we wanted to take an interlude before the fireworks display at 10pm. We are seasoned Thai food lovers, but this is our first time in Penzance, and first time at Sukothai. They were packed crazy at 6pm and there was a 40min wait. Decided to take a chance as we had ample time. Fortunately, when it came to their food, we found it authentically mouthwatering, one of the best we have tasted. All dishes ordered -- pad thai, red curry, massaman curry, were good but the stand out one has to be the seafood prawn and squid curry. Well worth the wait, prices are decent, and their flavours exceeded our expectations.

After half a day in Land's End and its less than inspiring food outlets, we wanted to take an interlude before the fireworks display at 10pm. We are seasoned Thai food lovers, but this is our first time in Penzance, and first time at Sukothai. They were packed crazy at 6pm and there was a 40min wait. Decided to take a chance as we had ample time. Fortunately, when it came to their food, we found it authentically mouthwatering, one of the best we have tasted. All dishes ordered -- pad thai, red curry, massaman curry, were good but the stand out one has to be the seafood prawn and squid curry. Spices were aromatic, intense, and inviting you back for more. Overall, well worth the wait, prices are decent, and their flavours exceeded our expectations.

My wife and I dined here, was very nice, food excellent and great service,staff were lovely, would definitely go again.

Delicious food, cooked with fresh quality ingredients to perfection. Some of the best Thai cooking I’ve eaten this side of Bangkok. Truly authentic, hot, spicy, juicy fresh shrimp and squid. So good we went back again, and so good we went back yet again! Being a BYO means the coop round the corner provides the beer just ask for ice to super chill.

Good Value - had the set menu - more Chinese / Cantonese dishes than Thai, food was good. Not licensed so no alcohol, but you can take you own.

Popped in when passing, no table Ava but took our number and rang us within 10 mins when 1 came free. We had a set menu which was served very efficiently and obviously freshly cooked, more than enough and they did offer to pack up...

Never ever disappointed here. Used to live in Penzance, moved up country 13 years ago. This was a regular haunt for us and it is still fantastic. First time back in about 6 years and the service and food are exceptional. If you like genuine...

We love Thai food and this one does not disappoint for lively / friendly staff and amazing food. It is BYO alcohol though which took us by surprise otherwise it'd be 5 stars for sure.

English lady who works here is very attentive and friendly! The food here was awesome too!

Our favourite place to eat out in penzance. Great veggie selection, all curries suitable for a change :)

Have eaten here quite a few times and recommended it to others who have also enjoyed visiting. Great Thai food at a reasonable price and good, quick, friendly service. We always go for the set menu and enjoy bringing our own alcohol. Nothing to do...

Only used the takeaway service so far. Very friendly and efficient. Fast cooking time, average 15 mins (meal for two). Consistently excellent quality. Will definitely visit to eat in soon.

Tasty food and good service at a reasonable price. Very much recommended over a Chinese, a must for anyone visiting penzance!

Didn’t feel very welcome. The prawn crackers were not Thai prawn crackers. It was all a bit sweet for our liking and didn’t have the freshness that I’ve experienced in other Thai restaurants.

The food was good and the starter was served quickly. The mains arrived together and were very tasty and interesting. The portions were a bit too much for us but we chose the set menu as we are not that familiar with Thai. Excellent service .

Fantastic food, had the beef masman curry and it was beautiful. Very authentic tasting and reminded me of my time in Thailand. Service was excellent and it was very well priced. Would definitely recommend it.

We visited whilst visiting Cornwall with very fussy eaters ( parents 💁🤦‍♀️) and omg! Even them said it was delicious! My fiancé and our son, we all said it was incredible! Food was the best and service was absolutely outstanding! Well done you all xxx

Preis Leistung top. Freundliche Bedienung gutes Essen

Excellent service and always delicious . So tasty and good value aswell.

Great food, lovely friendly service. Small restaurant with a lovely cosy feel & really authentic tasting food. This is a BYO restaurant which is actually quite refreshing!

Amazing place to eat in Penzance. One of the best duck dishes I've ever had. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. Customer service 5*****. Definitely recommend this place for nice Thai cuisine.

Ordered 3 main meals got very quick service, picked the food up within 20 minutes. Very organised and clean restaurant and the waiters seemed nice. Food was delicious, we ordered one dish to be spicy and they actually listened and made it very spicy which was very satisfactory since most restaurants don’t! Will be coming back soon.