Tay Tar Thai in Hertsmere - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I wish I could give two reviews: one for the food (five stars) and one for the staff (also five stars!) So first, the food: I've just had a fresh papaya salad and sweetcorn cakes, my friend had a curry with coconut rice, and we finished with mint tea. Everything was fresh and tasty. The homemade desserts sounded good but I had a big lunch already today and couldn't eat any more! This place serves the classics we love, and does them justice. Serving sizes are relatively small and better for it so you can order more dishes, I find it hard to only order one item on an interesting menu and I don't like stuffing myself, so that was a real plus. I'll be bringing more people here. Second the staff: we were served by two people and both were friendly and fast, food was ready within minutes and - well, the real reason I want to write this is that I'm a wheelchair user and I looked at the restaurant on Google street view and thought I could handle the small step into the restaurant. I was very, very wrong. The step to get in is massive - at least from where I'm sitting - I'd have tipped over backwards trying to get my front wheels high enough to get in, but in a flash the waiter was outside lifting my chair to help me in, then the waitress removed a chair with minimum fuss so I could get to the table. When we left, the waiter was already waiting to help me by the time we got to the door, and he even came out to offer a hand when he noticed I was taking a while to get into my car (I didn't need help, but I appreciated the offer). The staff weren't just offering good service as part of their job, they both really cared about making things as smooth for me as they could, and that gets a giant thumbs up from me.

Absolutely terrible. The portion is so tiny, it didn’t even fill half of the container.

Visited again recently. This is one of my local favourites however the experience was soured on this occasion. Took advantage of their 20% cash payment discount. When splitting the bill with a friend, the waiter took £40 from my friend and £20 from myself on a £42.xx bill and only returned £7.xx change. When I challenged him on this he insisted he was 100% correct. I again reiterated the amounts we gave him and stubbornly told us we were both mistaken. Not sure if I'll be going here again any time soon. For those of you thst do be EXTRA careful to count your notes if you're paying in cash as they seem unwilling to rectify mistakes.

Favourite Thai restaurant, in a surprisingly ordinary place like Borehamwood

Absolutely fantastic service & food. We had the vegetarian set meal. This was a selection of veggie starters, followed by 4 main meals & rice. Everything we had was delicious - pad Thai, Thai green curry, stir fried tofu with ginger & spring onions and stir fried mushrooms. The rose wine was great too. Very busy, good atmosphere. Can’t fault it!

Not my sort of food. I went with guests. Their choice.

Excelent food and service. Very tasty 😋

Been a few times. Would recommend.

Lovely decor, food was just ok, lacked flavour, pad thai was too sweet, som tum didn't have much punch of the salty, sweet and sour combo, just bland. Staff were not very friendly but the service was fine, we would have felt more welcome with a bit of smile....

A great find, Tay Tar sets an impressive bar for Thai dining in the UK. The welcome is warm, the staff speak excellent English, and expectations are met with flair and skill. Thai cuisine is always an exercise in harmonising many different flavours and textures. The restaurant is cosy and stylishly decorated. Enjoy.

Absolutely disappointed ordered Vegetarian Pad Thai, was given Chicken Pad Thai, called to complain and was rudely cut off

The food was well presented and delicious. Service was highly attentive (we ate dinner here on a Tuesday evening). Highly recommend ordering the Pad Thai. They were happy to accommodate my request to add Tofu to my vegetable pad thai.

Best Thai I ever had! Food was just pure quality! Had three course meal and staff were all so lovely! I only think rice portions should be a bit bigger but oh well.

A night out with friends made all the more enjoyable with friendly, polite staff and excellent food. Different meals were served all at once and we all enjoyed delicious meals The presentation was also amazing. I have an allergy and to see full declaration of contents for all items on the menu is a big positive. We have been before and will go again. Highly recommended.

What an absolute awful Restaurant. My friend called to book dinner for two and my young baby. She told the lady that we were bringing a buggy. When we arrived, I could see the lady half-heartedly opened the front door for me and was worried that my buggy would be in the way. She then proceeded to put me by the door which is not suitable for obvious reasons. She then wanted to put me by the toilets, again I told her it wouldn’t be suitable. I suggested another area which I could put the buggy by the side of the wall, but she wasn’t happy with that. She then started to talk in her language to her colleague and again in no way shape of form did you try to accommodate me with the buggy. This is not a child friendly restaurant. She has no idea about mothers and babies and no idea what it takes to come out in the evening with your baby and celebrate. I would definitely not recommend this restaurant very discriminatory against against parents, and their babies. We are allowed to go out and have dinner without feeling discriminated against awful lady.

Starting with a warm fridnyl welcome we were seated in a cosy and appealing setting. Service was exceptional. Food fantastic. Singha beer extremely cold. The food came quickly in large proportions and was very reasonably priced.

Felt very neglected. The gentleman thought we did him a favour booking a table and giving business. No smile or felt welcome. The ladies working are very friendly. We’re a large group. Had to ask 5-6 times for anything be it glass of water or additional sauce. For the price, have had better experience, service and food elsewhere and were felt welcome.

Fantastic food and extremely attentive and friendly staff even when the place is rammed. The vegetarian menu is almost as extensive as the meat menu. Booking is strongly recommended as space is not great.

Incorrect order! Received tofu green curry, not chicken as ordered!!

Great Thai food place with selection of wine and they do lunch deal. Do check out

What a hidden gem! I always go here for a Thai green curry. It’s the best Thai green I’ve ever had and can’t even count how many times I’ve been here for a Thai green curry! And they also offer it as the vegan option. Service is great. Atmosphere is nice and quiet. Very nice ambience not one bad thing about the place. Initial the veg options might not seem much but there’s enough to choose from though not pages to pick from. Also the staff are super nice and welcoming. Always make me feel welcome whenever I go!

Excellent. Do go there. Food was very good. We had their menu A and it was copious, tasty, varied and despite the fact that we were full, we went on to finish it all. Will definitely go there again. Highly recommended.

Nice to have a restaurant you'd actually choose to go to amongst the local rubbish, good food cooked well with friendly staff and doesn't break the bank

Lovely food,good service,would recommend.

I went last Saturday and the food was really nice, pleasant atmosphere and the staff was friendly and kind, definitely will come back!

It looks non descript from the outside, service may be slow but the food is as authentic as it gets. 😋 You need to book as it gets very busy. A little noisey but just go with the flow. Chang beer, soft shell crab and freshly made green papaya salad and real sticky rice were the standouts on this visit.

Great Thai place. Really high quality and nice food and very reasonable price for lunch especially at just £6.95 per dish.

Food was good . Pretty good vegetarian options overall . Atmosphere was very nice. Service was very poor. The person who took orders kinda spoiled the entire mood , didn’t try to understand what we wanted and was very rude . That’s why the 2 stars .

Just visited this restaurant. The food was good, but just be aware that there is no mention of prawn crackers on menu, but when you place the order at the end they ask you if you would like prawn crackers but no price mentioned which we assumed was complimentary which normally is at Chinese and Thai restaurant, but obviously that was not the case and got charged for them. Also when the bill came we were charged on the bill service charge which was not mentioned onywhere and before I could dispute it the waiter tapped the card on the pdq machine without showing the final amount and refused to take it off the bill saying that the transaction cannot be refunded as it has gone through. Please bare in mind the price of the bill before paying. He was very abrupt and rude.

Amazing food that never disappoints. It’s by far the best Thai food that I’ve had in this country.

Very busy on a Saturday night. Most tables full. Good selection of dishes on the menu. Not enough staff so spent time trying to attract attention Food was very tasty. Mixed veg staters good, Portions for starters were quite small and mains reasonable size, not too large Deserts were quite small though. Pancakes were ok, friends had the fried banana and they looked much better.

Busy restaurant with nice ambiance and tasty food. We really enjoyed the food and the service was very nice. Highly recommended.

Not many in at the time so we got some really attentive service, great food also

Had been meaning to try this restaurant for a while. Went to collect my order, whilst waiting i noticed the decor was very nice and modern. Nice quiet atmosphere, would be lovely for a date night. The order only took 15 mins to prepare which was great. We had the mixed starter which was lovely, the chicken stir fry and massaman curry. My partner and I did think the dishes were on the sweet side but overall they were nice. Ordered two rices however only one rice is needed for two people.

Not a good service at all and the food is not good as well ! Whatever you ask you don't get it,they just do whatever they want to without care of what you asking and want... Also the way the pack the food its also beyond any normal minimum standards... Avoid at all cost !!!

Food was ready on time, really nice meal

I've never eaten in a Thai restaurant before and I went for the Green Curry for a main, and I have to say, it was one of the best dishes I have EVER tasted. The staff were warm and friendly and the restaurant itself was very clean withn an inviting atmosphere. I'm already looking forward to a return visit.

Wow! First impression counts! Great service, customer care and assistance. Once you get inside - different world - simply POSH! Spotless! The food absolutely amazing! Very highly recommended! Thank you 😊

Great food. The decor is nice and the staff are very friendly.. I have been here twice now.. Once for work and once socially

Thought I'd pop in for a quick bite to eat, as I had heard that the food here was really good. I can happily say that the food here is not just good, it is delicious. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and the waitress named Tum (Dhom) was polite, attentive and deserves all the praise that she gets, as she made my lunch meal a very enjoyable one. I ordered the Thai green curry which was aromatic, had tender chicken pieces swimming in a heavenly sauce and dim sum for starters. These came well presented and were juicy, succulent and literally melted in my mouth. Will I come back, definitely yes Will I tell my friends and family about this place, in a heartbeat I look forward to my next visit and implore that if you are in or around Borehamwood, then pop into Tay Tar Thai for some truly amazing food, and set in a warm and friendly and welcoming atmosphere. ยอดเยี่ยมอย่างแน่นอน xx

Food was deliciousl! A bit on the pricey side, but having been here a few times I am more than likely to come again! I would recommend the set menu to get a good idea of the different dishes offered if you struggle to decide on ordering.

Our first visit to this delightful small Thai restaurant. Delicious food and good service. Will definitely return.

Great food, lovely place to eat. I have been going to this restaurant for several years and have no complaints.

One of the best restaurants on high street. Super consistent and delicious. Highly recommend the green curry or any of the fish dishes!

The food was good here. The waiter was obviously new and learning but he will definitely get better. Lively place... nice!

Meal was delicious. Very busy and very noisey.

Nice food good service we will be back

First and last time. Extremely rude abrupt owner. Massively overpriced for what we ordered. One of the dishes was cold & tasteless.

All the classic dish in this restaurant is a treat. Been here around a year apart each time and it never disappoints. Thai Green Curry, King Prawn Pad Thai and Tom Yam Kung is a must try.

Wonderful food as always. Thank you.

Food used to be amazing but gone downhill. The manager is extremely rude and arrogant. Not a pleasurable dining experience

Went for a meal after a long days shoot. This is such a great place. The staff are great, the food is great, the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend it.

Excellent food and service I tried new food , one was not to my taste and was instantly offered an alternative . I refused as it was me not the food. Spot on . Superb

Absolutely delicous food , very kind and professional staff. The only request would be to be able to offer gratuities when you pay by card, as didn't had cash on me and really wanted to leave a tip for the outstanding food and service.

take away and food was spot on!! 3rd time i've ordered and happy to again!

What a surprise this place is. Great menu and interesting desserts. Perfect. One of the few restaurants in this location that are good.

Nice food and staff. Not that spicy as advertised in menu.

Great! We'll be going back there soon

Lovely food, beautifully presented, friendly helpful staff.

First time trying this place and it was lovely. The salt and pepper squid was delicious, prawn tempura divine (albeit portion on the slightly smaller side). For main course I had a chicken pad Thai and it was very flavoursome. My partner had the beef Kao pad and ordered another to takeaway he enjoyed the first so much. We will be returning for sure.

Great service, nice vibes and lovely food.

Lovely little Thai Restaurant with some 'different' dishes. Really enjoyed our evening meal. Will visit again when in the area.

Food is nice. Prices are a little expensive and waiters slightly slow. Only really bad part was the drink prices - I got a soft drink and they served it in a very thin glass (about half a 330ml can's worth in there) for over £3 - felt quite stingy on their part.

Great food and very friendly staff. Definitely will come again. The lady name Na was very helpful.

Pleased with this place! Wasn’t expecting anything special in Borehamwood high street but very nice take on Asian cuisine. Had the pad Thai and my BF the curry. Super tasty & well presented, will 100% return

We were very disappointed it was a terrible meal it was tasteless and not worth the huge bill we paid I will never go back it was terrible

We loved every bit of it! The food was amazing; a great range to choose from. We especially enjoyed the Goong Chu Chi (chef's special) with coconut rice, YUM! We were stuffed by the end of the main course, but couldn't resist the temptation for desserts. Ordered Thai Pancake and the in-season special, Mango and Sticky Rice and devoured both! On top of that, the service was top teir, very friendly and attentive. We will definitely return!

Really enjoyed my meal. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were friendly. As this was a lunch time visit.. I was really impressed with the time the food came out. Will be definitely be visiting here again

Good quality, decent price. Portions average size

Lovely food and good service. Nicely managed restaurant by the ladies. Keep it up.

First time customers, ordered the set menu for two, really pleased with the speed, quality and price. Our new local favourite!

Went for lunch, it was super yummy! Will be going again soon!

Amazing food and excellent service

Wow from the grimm up north this restaurant is the absolute best Thai I have ever had apart from obviously not visiting Thailand, service from the amazing staff second to none. Thank for an amazing meal 😋

The best Thai I've had in England so far. Starter platter is amazing and the curries taste so authentic, fresh and packed with flavour. 10/10

Good Food Friendly Staffs Cozy and Warm

Excellent food and fantastic service

Delicious Thai food! Wide-ranging selection for vegetarians.

Really delicious food. Pad thai and soups are very good. Portion sizes a bit small but the really good quality definitely makes up for it. Will definitely return😁

Delicious food and very reasonably priced.

This little restaurant in borehamwood will amazed you, the food is tasty, friendly customer service friendly ambiance and high quality standards for food.

A returning customer. Took a friend to try it for the first time and she loved it. The food is always on point and you get so much of it too!

Great food and great service. Very enjoyable evening.

Really good thai food. Many vegetarian options available.

The prawn crackers must be very crispy as with each bite, the woman on a neighbouring table munched into them, my human mummy jumped at the feeling of her ear drums being ripped out! Other than that, she found the restaurant rather quiet. We shared number 47 on the menu, Gaeng Massaman a mild Thai curry cooked with potatoes and peanuts in a rich coconut curry sauce. Mild with enough poke to be interesting. Soft potato cubes and smooth tofu in a silky yellow subtly spiced, coconut sauce. A couple of lovely young men on a nearby table recognised me and took a photo of me. And I had a few words with a group of people at a table in the window. Hello to you all if you read this! The staff is unintrusive; I am a teddy bear that so hates intrusive waiter! It’s not the best Thai I have had but it is hard to beat the best. If in Borehamwood, and looking for a quite dining experience, this may well suit you.

Quite expensive. Small portions for main courses. No highchairs. Customer service is a hit or miss. I had better pad thai at other places. The best things about them are food presentation and fast service. Wouldn’t be a regular here.

Good food reasonably priced. Portion sizes might be a bit larger

Very nice food and friendly staff. A bit long waiting time but the restaurant was full on Tuesday evening so it says a lot about its popularity too. We took Tay Tar Thai Platter (For 2) for a starter and the portion was nice for two but we feel like it should cost less. For main we went for a set menu; - Roasted Duck Curry - the best 9/10 - Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts and dried chilies - correct 8/10 - Lamb sautéed with vegetables in garlic & black pepper sauce - I hate lamb as it always stinks for me and I can't even swallow it. It was the first time I was able to try it and I really liked it! - 9/10 - Pad Thai noodle with prawns (N) - for the first time I have had noodle like that; mouthwatering, not dry or too oily - 9/10 - Steamed Rice - too small portion for 2 adults - 5/10 I am very happy about the whole visit, we will visit again.

It was the first time and ordered a takeaway with a many Thai dishes and was enjoyable and I even got a big discount by paying cash, so it was great value.

Friendly staff and great food. Good variety for vegetarians! We went for the Set Menu D. Got to try some tasty dishes!

what a horrible horrible meal...firstly the so called Tempura Vegetables were in fact breaded veg...disgusting...the curry had little flavour to it at all...totally bland...could do better myself..if this was in a restaurant i would have sent the lot back and walked out...so therefore i am looking for a full refund on that pile of rubbish....

Superb food. Spice levels definitely toned down for British tastes, but delicious chili oil with dried shrimp is available to add some authentic heat. Lovely staff make you feel so welcome ... true Thai hospitality. Eat here!

When the food arrived it was cold so had to refuse it at the door. I phoned the restaurant to complain they told me it would be another 35 minutes. In the end I picked it up myself. Food was excellent however delivery was abysmal..

Had our first dinner here after restaurants reopened and it did not disappoint! Just great quality food and the ribs were melting off the bone! Service was friendly and helpful! Will definitely be coming back soon.

Excellent food. The restaurant went out of their way to deliver. Will buy again.

Great food great people. We love Thai and this didn't disappoint....we will be back for sure. Great place to get your Asian kick! Give it a go you will not be disappointed.

I unfortunately feel exactly the same way as so many other people that have reviewed on here about this restaurant. I found the customer service of the woman behind the counter to be absolutely disgusting. It was graceless, unfriendly and downright RUDE- blatant ignorance! I too feel saddened (as another person on here has said). I received half a portion of rice and alongside that had sickness and diarrhea the day after the meal. Sad, sad place.

Love love loved it!!! The best Thai around.

Unreal Thai food, so happy we have a banging Thai in borehamwood. Panaeng curry & pad Thai is the best

A little disappointed unfortunately which is strange because when we go in to eat the food is lovely. Dim sum was dry like it had been sitting there for a while and the Thai curry wasn’t up to usual standard. May just wait until the restaurant re opens and will still happily visit.