Thai Cafe in Eilean Siar

On our way back to Wales, we stumbled on this little gem. Great food and wonderful staff. What more can I say. If we're ever back in the area, we will definitely return A++++++×

Lovely food and also BYOB. Waitress mentioned the co- op to purchase alcohol. Very attentive service in a busy restaurant.

Very nice Thai Food. Different types of Curry. Lovely staff. If you want to drink Alcohol you are allowed to bring your own bottle of wine or beer with you.

A lovely find. The sort of welcoming place that leaves you feeling happy on top of some excellent food. There was such good vibes throughout the place, largely because of the waitresses who loved a chat. Most welcome! Food was delicious and plentiful and as it was BYOB, very reasonable price for a night out

We really enjoyed eating at the Thai Cafe because of the great menu selections, the quality of the food, the atmosphere and the excellent service given us. The corn cake starter was delicious and the stir fry I ordered was incredible with the coconut rice. We are so glad our friends took us there.

Now I understand why most people like to eat Thai food at the restaurant which is runned by local family from the region, the food was delecious and yummy 😋. I was very happy with what I ordered. The Thai food in this place execedeed my expectation. The only thing is that the price was not updated on the Google and when we arrive they gave us a new menu with different prices. Still not very expensive but I think they should update the price on the website so people are aware.

I’m a Thai living in the US and was craving spicy food after roadtripping around Scotland for over a week with my husband. We requested the dishes to be super spicy and oh did they deliver! The mushroom tom yum soup was spicy and herbaceous. They even gave us more chili on the side, but it was already perfect so we didn’t need it. It was the best restaurant tom yum soup I had in a while. The fried king prawn spring rolls were perfectly fried, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The yum talay was spicy and limey with super fresh seafood. The pla jian was another highlight of the meal: perfectly fried cod with a peppery sauce. Don’t be discouraged by the low reviews. Highly recommend!

Good authentic Thai food at a reasonable price. The only negative is that it's a small space that doubles as a busy takeaway.

Amazing food - delicious flavours and so many options at great prices. Staff were very nice and attentive! Would definitely recommend and would come back!

Very authentic, great sticky rice, no license, so BYOB

Very friendly Thai restaurant. Welcoming service. Good cooking. I had the chicken red curry. There is no alcohol, but you can bring your own bottle. Total: £53 for 2 people. Very good value for money.

Just know that when you order a curry and get asked “what kind of rice would you like?” that that rice will show up as an extra £4 on the bill

Fun atmosphere and vegan options available on request

Our wonderful red-headed waitress guided us s through the menu. We had the sharing plate of starters. Delicious. We especially enjoyed the sweet chilli sauce which enhanced all the flavours. The mains were delicious and filling. For dessert I had the deep fried rice cream - something between baked alaska and fresh hot doughnut. Yummy. Highly recommended.

Always guaranteed an excellent meal here. Tasty food and it's BYOB if you want alcohol.

Very good. The jungle red curry was divine, unfortunately I didn't expect it to be so spicy. The vegetables were fresh and crunchy just right. They also do take away.

Great food and atmosphere! Even greater service! The lovely waiter went above and beyond catering excellently for our various dietary needs. Tipped the young gentleman handsomely, definitely recommend!

Got a take away on a Saturday evening. Just for a start, if you order post 17:30 expect a long wait, mine was 1:15mins. They get very busy. We ordered 6 dishes, the chicken dishes all had over cooked tough/chewy chicken, even the pork was more tender. The red curry was too watery, aside from these it was edible.

Goes like a steam engine at a fair. Bring a bottle makes it affordable with great food and nice service.

Excellent authentic Thai food at affordable prices. Very busy at weekends with a great atmosphere. Booking a must. Efficient friendly service. Highly recommend

Place was busy. Shame about the kapow gai. I don't understand how a Thai person can't make one properly. I get it's tough to find holy basil but if you're using British sweet basil then add ground pepper. Don't add chopped peppers. Also mince the chicken more. Staff were nice.

Lovely authentic Thai cuisine. Very tasty Pad Thai & Green Curry. Service was perfect. Would highly recommend if you’re thinking of visiting.

So disappointed. More batter than fish in my meal. I wasnt expecting batter. Such good reviews too.

Fantastic meal at Thai Cafe. Authentic Thai flavors, excellent service. Always busy and great atmosphere at weekend. Booking essential. Just ask if you would like your food more spicy.

Five stars for the price and the tastiness - extremely good value in Stornoway. Others on our tour tried other places, but were less satisfied for a higher cost. Extremely busy with takeaway orders from locals, so clearly a hidden gem. Great if staying at the hostel and looking for cheap and cheerful but delicious. A bit chaotic behind the till and not the most beautiful restaurant, but all servers were very respectful and friendly and I don’t care too much about the atmosphere so long as it’s clean and the food is good!

Terrible wait... over 50 min and food was just OK... nothing special Several people arrived after we ordered and received food before our order... why?

Les nems et le plat de riz ça allés . Mais le Pad Thaï il était vraiment trop sucrée les saveurs ce sont noyer dans ce goût sucré donc rebutant. Concernant le dessert la crêpe à la mangue aurait mérité d'avoir une mangue fraîche et non chaude . Je pense que c'est peut-être dû aux habitudes des locaux, je ne sais pas . Personnellement ayant l'habitude de manger des plats Thaïlandais ceci est une première.

Great food and lovely atmosphere on a mid range budget . Friendly staff . Would recommend to everyone

Meal was tasty and well priced, staff were nice and bring your own booze beers went down well. All in all a nice restaurant experience and not what some other reviews suggested- these people clearly came expecting a fine dining experience which is not what this place is.

Worst restaurant I have ever eaten at in my life. So bad that we had to stop orders for fear of getting sick. I think it's better to fast than eat there. If you are invited, decline.

The two young waiters did not want to be there. When they had a chance they’d be on their phone. It was like sitting in a dining room with two grumpy teenagers. They only knew the menu from the dish number and had no clue what they were serving. Food was soaking. Bland. Microwaved and frozen fish. Incredibly weird experience.

All seven of us really enjoyed our meals. Staff was happy and very helpful.

Lovely food, good pricing, stayed fresh and warm for take away collection. Best to order in advance.

The food was really delicious! Went here for dinner on the recommendation of a local and it certainly did not disappoint. You get a really good portion per person here and the staff was very nice. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes tasty food!

Can’t say we’ve been to many restaurants where staff eat a meal at the counter in full view of the paying customers who are waiting for their food. This was after we had some initial “how can we not help you today” service, and a group was turned away at 5pm because they were “busy” despite 8 of the 10 or so tables in the restaurant being empty. Oh, our mistake, 1 of the tables is now occupied by a different staff member eating their enormous meal loudly whilst watching videos on their phone (at least they’re eating at a table, not the counter). Whilst waiting for our food and then whilst eating, we listening to the Caucasian staff complain about other staff members and sound quite racist against the Thai staff working there, in between shoving mouthfuls of food into their mouths and slurping loudly on soft drinks. Sadly owner was away so we couldn’t give them feedback, however the staff member we spoke took feedback well and hopefully grows from it. That being said, food was tasty and staff members (when not openly finishing their mouthful and picking food out of their teeth in front of us) were averagely attentive. Maybe opt for takeaway if you’re tempted to eat here.

Petit resto thaï à deux rues du port. Beaucoup de choix et globalement une cuisine goûteuse et satisfaisante. Comme ils n’ont pas la licence pour vendre de l’alcool, vous pouvez apporter vos boissons alcoolisées si vous le souhaitez.

Sadly, despite this being a local recommendation, the whole experience was utterly disappointing. The food (pad thai) was average at best, but it was really the wait staff who let it down - two young people who seemed more interested in catching up with each other than serving customers. With it being only a small restaurant, we could really hear it all (including personal details). Food came out quickly, but everything else was very slow and seemed a hassle for them and there was no check-backs on the food, I could see other customers were growing increasingly frustrated as well.

Unfortunately cannot recommend, service unfriendly and chaotic. Nice lad trying his best but being patronised and left to flounder by his more experienced colleague. She did nothing to help, no eye contact, I waited an hour for a takeaway.

I mean, I wouldn't expect much more in Stornoway, but the food was pretty below par. Chicken skewers were welded to the skewer, main course wasn't much better... Since they don't sell alcohol, the tap water was acceptable.

The food was excellent but the young adults at the counter we fooling around amongst themselves the whole time

Never a bad takeaway or dinner. Super tasty starters. 😋

Great food, fantastic service and at a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend this place.

Great place to eat. Bring your own beer though. ☺

We haven’t been here since few years. Still excellent. Staff very professional and polite. Food was excellent and great value. Restaurant was quiet but brisk business for takeaway. Midweek.

Sticky menu, sticky table, sticky chair - the place needs a bit of a clean. Starters overcooked in oil well past its best. Heavy on the batter and light on the filling. Mains not eaten as bland, overcooked and congealed is how the Pad Thai was for us. No fresh flavours, just bland and heavy. Paid the bill and when asked if we had enjoyed the meal, we replied no - at that point they simply turned and walked away. Our plates were still on the table loaded with food.

Lovely blended veg and mixed chillies and the various meats were super tender! Lovely wee spot and very friendly staff !

We visited this restaurant on our recent trip to Stornoway...an absolute gem and one of the tastiest places for Thai food I have ever been to. Both our dishes were beautifully cooked, very fresh, and utterly delicious. The restaurant was also very homely and the service was excellent - very friendly and hospitable. If I'm ever in Stornoway again, I would definitely go there highly recommend it! It's also brilliant value for money :)

Thairestauranger tycks finnas överallt, till och med på Yttre Hebriderna (där de utgör en bra omväxling mot all fish and chips). Vi hittade det lite anonyma stället i ett hus på Church Street i Stornoway, inte långt från småbåtshamnen. Menyn var omfattande och maten smakade som den brukar, kanske lite svagt kryddad. Trevlig personal, snabb service och rikliga portioner. Lokalen var lite sval, skulle behöver prydas med mer ”thaistuff”. PS. Thai Cafe serverar inte alkohol, men man får ta med egen.

Average food, most dishes were not authentic Thai and the starters were over cooked with heavy batter. -Strange tasting Thai food -No working toilet or hand wash facilities 😳 -One serving staff (altho’ very pleasant) had no idea about the dishes 🤦‍♀️ the other sat on her phone throughout 🙄 -Expensive rip off -The whole place looked tired and grubby 😭

We ordered a takeaway from here on 31/8/22. Superb Thai food and very authentic - the Green Curry was fragrant and had a lovely bite to it. Friendly and efficient front house staff. My takeaway of choice on the island and I'll be having more than the one takeaway from here when I return next year 😁👍

Great food but would be a prime candidate for Gordon’s Kitchen Nightmares 🤣

The food in Thai is very very bad. The service was good, but inedible is an understatement. Everything tasted days old and microwaved.

We were surprised by just how good the food was. We frequently cook Thai food at home and enjoy it in restaurants whenever we travel; probably have Thai food 20 times a year. The Tom Yum chicken, Pad Thai chicken, and Red Curry prawns, we...

This small restaurant features take out and dining in--though the takeout business was very large. The food is excellent and freshly prepared. We were staying in the area and simply walked over for the take out. The prices are very good.

Lovely Thai food served in this unpretentious little restaurant. Bring your own bottle

Small Thai restaurant serving tasty authentic Thai food with the benefit of local fresh seafood cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the beef masaman curry. Great atmosphere on a Saturday night. Excellent value overall and you need to bring your own alcohol. Booking a must for...

Perfect location. Near the harbour, shops, restaurants and impressive castle. Very welcoming, comfortable and clean apartment with everything one needs, in a lovely old building. Reasonably priced. I would definitely visit here again and would recommend it to others.

We ordered a take out that we collected and the timing was as suggested. All the meals were delicious. Would definitely recommend .

Really delicious food, would recommend this to anyone visiting Stornoway!

Nice food and reasonable service. Probably wouldn't have gone in if it wasn't for the other reviews as it's a bit uninviting on the outside.

This little place is good value for money. Good portions. Friendly service. It is not licensed so take your own alcoholic.

Had a really great meal here whilst staying on the island for a week. Great menu with heaps of options, all at good prices. Service was very good and we really enjoyed the experience. Note no drinks license so take your own or pop down...

We dined in this place. The food was plentiful and good, with nice restaurant decor. However, the plates did not arrive all together, the menu was slightly confusing and the staff could have been friendlier. But overall good value for money.

When we are 'home' in Lewis (haven't been home for 3 years because of the wretched Covid) we make a point of eating at the Thai Café and thankfully it hasn't lost any of its appeal. The food is tasty, the staff are friendly and...

Being Thai myself and eating my mothers cooking the best over all others, this would content as a close 2nd, in my honest opinion. If you want good Thai food look no further.

Good authentic Thai food. Didn't have to wait long after ordered. Good menu, good food, good price and bring your own bottles with a small corkage charge. Good atmosphere and friendly. 😍

Food was great, glutenfree was not a problem for them. Sat in and enjoyed delicious meal.

Great food, highly recommend it.

Food is outstanding! Really nice , we have ordered a lot and everything was perfect. Definitely can recommend!

Nice service, friendly atmosphere and above all, delicious food!!! Nice service, friendly atmosphere and, above all, delicious food!!!

Really enjoyed this Thai restaurant, We were not aware to bring own alcohol, but a range of soft drinks were available. We had a lovely Sweet and Sour prawn meal and a vegetable dish. Pleasant staff, friendly welcome. Would visit again if back in Stornoway. Very popular with locals.

Very noisy, food was tasteless. Only good thing was the service was quick. This restaurant has no license so bring your own alcohol. Soft drinks are.available.

Noisiest restaurant I've ever been in. Service is good but food very bland, was hoping for something a bit spicier. NOTE: this is a bring your own booze restaurant. Soft drinks only served.

A great place to sit in or take away. Nice staff. The red curry is lovely. If your ordering a takeaway on a Saturday...be patient when collecting, as they are usually super busy.

The picture is nothing like the place. I had the worst black n bean dish ever after 3 years! Probably just an off night.

The skies were clear. We drooled our way into the restaurant, pushing through the waiting queue of hungry peasants, skimpy girls and boiler suits, patiently hanging out over the bored seated guests, chit-chatting in weird languages such as Abba. Dinner adjusted to our needs slowly...

One of the best Thai green curry's I've had outside of Thailand, it was amazing. Complements to the chief's truly brilliant cookery.

Visited with friend who is now a local resident so he advised was a very good option. And was excellent. We shared a mixed starter and then 3 main meals (can't remember exact dishes, but 1 was satay chicken, another beef). You have to bring...

Good Food at a decent price. Great value for money. Good service too.

Really enjoyable Thai meal. Healthy portion sizes and not expensive. (Primarily because you have to supply your own refreshments! - BYOB)

Absolutely beautiful tasting food. Best massaman curry I've ever had! Highly recommended if you fancy something exotic and the owner/chef is lovely 😊

Food was ok bar the fried rice being quite stodgy. The service was pretty poor. Standing at the door while the serving staff just stared at us.. had to ask where we were to sit. Asked for a soda and lime and the girl seemed...

This place changed my life—I have only been to Stornoway once and blessed has it been to be graced by the culinary extravaganza and excellence that is Thai Cafe. Their steak was cooked with utter delicacy that rivals the sheer brilliance of their seafood. Comfy, welcoming to those shunned by the Main Street pubs (hint, skip those for this Shangri-La), and easy—this place will cajole you with classic hits of ABBA and Fleetwood Mac while ensuring your hunger from many hikes and drives is quelled and conquered. I will come again to Stornoway and that means again to Thai Cafe—until then, may further weary travellers treat this place with the majesty it is.

Wasn’t overly impressed and would rate the place as average at best. Over cooked combo starter plate for two had been deep fried for too long in oil that was past its best. Main course was ok but tasted more like a Chinese meal than...

Everything was deep fried unnecessarily.

Waitresses are friendly but the food are poorly cooked. It seems lost the touch of Thai food. Starter: deep fried which it's far too fried and had no flavour. The main: undercooked vegetables with overcooked beef. The quality was not nice. My partner got sick that night after the meal. Very disappointed. Even I checked the reviews, all stars but it is not. It needs to improve the quality of cooking.

This proved to be a welcome change from the usual fare around the Hebrides, although it was clear that many of the dishes were adapted to work with local ingredients. We booked in advance as it was a popular location for locals who clearly understood...

The food was delicious. We had prawn satay and prawn spring rolls starters followed by sweet and sour chicken and a vegetable stir fry. The portions were generous and the dishes extremely tasty. Bring your own wine. The staff were efficient and friendly. We wanted...

We were recommended this restaurant by Rabbies staff whilst on a bus tour. The young staff at front of house were evidently not trained too well. We had three incorrect meals delivered to our table, with no explanation, apology or any advice as to how...

Food was disappointing, fish was full of bones and a dish that was requested with no onions, had onions in it. Plates were dirty (although were changed when this was pointed out). This was an expensive meal and I didn’t feel it was worth it.

We ate here twice on our recent holiday and I can’t recommend this place enough. We enjoyed everything we ordered including Chicken Satay, Thai Green Chicken Curry, Basil Beef and the ribs are awesome. It’s a BYOB which is great and they only charged £1...

Appalling customer service, worst Thai/Asian food on the island. The staff are extremely unfriendly - we felt so uncomfortable from the moment we stepped inside. We waited at the door for 15 minutes and no one even acknowledged us. Do not recommend.

A hidden little gem, very decent Thai food place, menu was a bit confusing as the items were all over the pages, however the Thai food is one of the best I’ve had in the UK and for a very reasonable price as well! Was...

Food was delicious but the place was very crowded with no ventilation or hand sanitiser at entrance. I was disappointed not to find the traditional coconut rice and mango dessert, instead settled for their Crepe Susette a la Mango.

Great food, bring your own alcohol if you like a glass of wine or beer with your dinner, can't fault with this place. Food amazing and friendly service.

The food was excellent however the management and the staff were appalling in dealing with a young man who was either very drunk or high on drugs. His behaviour became more outrageous as the evening progressed and ended up with him throwing glasses which were then left on the floor to the entrance of the toilets. The staff said and did nothing as though this was completely acceptable. I asked a member of staff why they had not said anything, the reply was he was a friend of the owners family. Questioned about the glass on the floor the reply was have you been hurt. I requested to speak to the manager and was informed she was busy. I stated that we were not leaving until we had spoken to them. After 10 minutes she came to our table, shrugged her shoulders and said he didn’t come in very often!!! It was as if it was all perfectly acceptable. I regret not calling the police!

Grate food dumplings are excellent.

Delicious food and excellent, friendly service. They were really accommodating for some dietary requirements and the portion sizes were SO generous

Collected a carryout here for my daughter and friend, I asked them how the food was and they both enjoyed it. I shall be trying myself soon.

Had a takeaway which was ok but nothing special. The fried rice was more like boiled rice and the actual meals were lacking in flavour.