Thai Rainbow in Lichfield

Went as a party of 16 and the staff were very welcoming, the meals were nice although blander than expected. When asked to pre-order our food before arriving we were not given a menu so had to find one online before hand and order, only to find upon arrival that meals were £3-7 more than expected, which adds up. I have never eaten over £30 worth of food at a restaurant before, my individual bill coming to £37, the overall £600+ including a 10% service charge. (The only service being the food and drinks which is normal for most if not all restaurants?) When presented with the bill, we asked to split between the separate parties that came to create the 16 and were told no. Except no singular individual can pay a £600+ charge all in one go at a restaurant. Essentially, we had to tell them that the bill must be split otherwise unsure how to pay appropriately to who had what meal. (Split evenly came to around £55 yet it was unfair to have individuals pay £20 more than they ate) We then had to spend a further 20 mins accounting our own numbers for an even bill when surely separate bills could have been asked for at the beginning? Considering we had name cards on our tables with our orders it should no be so difficult. Throughout the meal we had mentioned possibly coming again as it was a nice experience yet the end had put us off entirely, so unfortunately will not be coming back, all 12 of us.

Disappointed with the service. The owner was rude, did not smile, it felt like a chore that he had to serve us. The other staff were good. We had to pre order our food as it was a large group. Starters were very good, as were the mains but the noodles we ordered came out to late to accompany the main meal so it went cold. The menu used to pre order on line was out of date and when it came to paying it was all over the place and we ended up paying way more than we expected about 15.00 more! Then they tried to slap on a 60.00 service fee on the group! So needless to say, we will not be returning or recomending this restaurant.

Always fantastic. Kind and welcoming staff, child friendly, clean, banging food and good value.

So accommodating and lovely team. Food was great and felt so welcome. Thank you all x

Great food, relaxing atmosphere, popped in for lunch

Amazing food and fantastic service. The staff were very accommodating to Gluten allergies. Would definitely recommend!

We went on 28th Dec for lunch, we were passing and checked out the menu. Lovely food and great service. We will be back.

£23 for service charge nice surprise end of meal. Prawn crackers never asked for them £3.50 a bowl ,never paid before. Asked bottle beer we all got 2 bottles each already opened . Girls asked for soft drinks all come in PT glasses. Obviously taking the mick not a good way of getting customers back.

Lovely food. Never disappointed..

If you want food poisoning head on because I have only just recovered from it

Lovely food and great place to have a relaxed meal. Lovey staff

Fantastic meal at the Thai Rainbow last night The food, service and price was excellent and staff accommodated us really late when I’m sure they would have liked to have finished up for the night. I can’t rate this place enough. I will be coming back real soon thank you for a lovely meal!!

Wow, what a wonderful place, with wonderful food and service. Nicely kept. Can’t wait to return. This place is good.

Excellent service, priced reasonably, and food delicious, would certainly recommend. Friendly atmosphere, not rushed, and food choices were good, its a regular have been before and will visit again.

All the meat dishes were way over over cooked and our waiter would not speak, not even a polite word of thanks or your welcome. But, the starters were good.

Nice food, unfriendly waiter though

Refreshing lovely and light. I really enjoyed the meal. The food was fresh and there was loads of flavour. My wife and I love visiting here.

We were walk-ins to this lovely restaurant - it was apparent from listening to customers as they came in there was a good amount of repeat business . We had set menu for 2 persons at £26 per head - it was very generous servings and full of flavours .. a green Thai curry dish , a beef dish and a deep fried pork dish. The starters were very good as well

Second visit, great food, and the owners are just fab!

Fabulous Thai food, Great Service with very attentive people, lovely atmosphere and nice location and busy with dinners. Was recommended by others and really nice experience.

Food was overpriced compared to the the portion. The service was very slow even though it was completely empty. Was a complete waste of money.

Hadn’t been to the Thai Rainbow in years - but it was every bit as good as I remembered . Delicious food , really good portion sizes , absolutely lovely people running the place . The lunch time menu is excellent value for money . I’d definitely go again . I’m not a huge fan of eating out but it really was delicious . Highly recommend eating here .

I like Thai food, I eat it a lot, this was the best, that is all.

Stopped in while visiting Lichfield for a reunion. We came in quite late without a booking but the staff were happy to give us a table. Attentive service, lovely food and overall a great place to eat. Excellent.

My husband and I had a mini break in Lichfield, we can never go to Lichfield and not eat at this restaurant. Luckily we had booked a table for Saturday night, 29 April, it was very busy. We chose prawn crackers, the sharing platter to start with, beef with vegetables, crispy duck, coconut rice and fried rice and a bottle of red wine. All the food was delicious, the duck was so delicious we ordered another portion. Great food and service. Our favourite Thai restaurant and so handy for us as we stay at The George Hotel opposite.

Was going for a curry but after many bland meals decided to give Thai rainbow a go, glad we did. Four of us had the set meal which was very good, and not bad value, all dishes were extremely tasty. Friendly staff, will return 👍

From the time we went in to the time we left, we was welcomed by the staff, our waiter was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble, food was excellent and the prices was reasonable. I would 100% recommend

Four of us had a lovely meal on a Friday evening. The food is excellent and there is plenty of it. We had the set meal which was good value too. The staff are very friendly and attentive. We will definitely go back.

Hadn't booked, but owner/manager found us a nice table despite being really busy. Food was great and service just right, not overly attentive and food was delivered without too long a delay. Last and most import, I left my mobile and didn't realise until I got home, thankfully staff answered when I rang, as it had been handed into lost property when our server cleared the table, and was able to retrieve it a short time later.

Very professional staff. Excellent food, nice place and reasonable price. I highly recommend it.

Had a super lovely meal here on a Friday night. They were very accommodating as we hadn’t booked a table and still managed to seat us straight away. We had two starters and shared a main all of which was delicious. We asked for adjustments to the food and it came hot and as ordered. We will definitely be back!

Brilliant food and friendly service excellent well done

Continuing on our battle of the Thai restaurants, this Saturday we tried Thai Rainbow. We all opted for the lunchtime set menu and each course was again fantastic. I personally prefer the setting of mama Thai but I like that Thai rainbow offer fish options. Very nice and would return.

Fantastic food and fantastic staff! Eaten here several times and it can get v v busy so advisable to book.

Horrible experience. I was alone on a Friday evening. I do understand that Friday evenings are crowded but Instead of politely declining me a table, they offered me one (well, not like we have anything to lose). Then they made me wait for 45 minutes. I was polite and patient enough to wait but then it was absolutely disrespectful to serve me a dish I never ordered just to get rid of me. To my absolute surprise they also knew they were offering me a dish I never ordered. They probably assumed I wouldn’t get to know. When I confronted and told them it’s not what I ordered, there wasn’t any apology. They were happy to let me go after making me wait 45mins. So yeah, waited 45 mins and then walked out to go into a restaurant next door. The restaurant next door highlights the hospitality of UK I have always experienced. This one was a shocker. If getting humiliated isn’t for you, avoid this place. If you aren’t a local avoid this totally. They exactly knew what they were doing, I do not appear a local and neither do I have a British accent. So i obviously wouldn’t be a regular customer and they thought it was absolutely okay to treat me the way they did. Also, if you are a local and don’t think it’s okay when people are mistreated based on such factors, and bring disrepute to your city, avoid this place on behalf of us. This is only bringing disrepute to your city.

One of the (if not the) worst experience ever!! Horrible experience. I was alone on a Friday evening. I do understand that Friday evenings are crowded but Instead of politely declining me a table, they offered me one (well, not like we have anything to lose). Then they made me wait for 45 minutes. I was polite and patient enough to wait but then it was absolutely disrespectful to serve me a dish I never ordered just to get rid of me. To my absolute surprise they also knew they were offering me a dish I never ordered. They probably assumed I wouldn’t get to know. When I confronted and told them it’s not what I ordered, there wasn’t any apology. They were happy to let me go after making me wait 45mins. So yeah, waited 45 mins and then walked out to go into a restaurant next door. The restaurant next door highlights the hospitality of UK I have always experienced. This one was a shocker. If getting humiliated isn’t for you, avoid this place. If you aren’t a local avoid this totally. They exactly knew what they were doing, I do not appear a local and neither do I have a British accent. So i obviously wouldn’t be a regular customer and they thought it was absolutely okay to treat me the way they did. Also, if you are a local and don’t think it’s okay when people are mistreated based on such factors, and bring disrepute to your city, avoid this place on behalf of us. This is only bringing disrepute to your city.

Took a booking for an important family event then claimed there was no booking when we arrived. Will not book there again.

Took my wife out to dinner here. The staff were polite and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The food was well prepared, beautifully presented, it we both enjoyed the meal. Overall, a relaxed and friendly atmosphere meant we could enjoy each others company and the food. I highly recommend the Thai Rainbow.

Delicious Thai food and good value

Fabulous food, service is excellent, set meal for four is absolutely delicious. Looking forward to dine there again and try other dishes.

A fully enjoyable first visit superb in every way

The best Thai food we’ve eaten outside of Thailand. Really attentive service and a great atmosphere.we had the starter platter, pad Thai and sizzling scallops all of which were amazing.

Lunch was good if not excellent. Good attentive staff and did not have to wait for meal to be served. Prices are reasonable.

Good food, great service and authentic Thai.. recommend

Food was absolutely delicious and service brilliant - would highly recommend

Me and my partner visited Thai Rainbow for the first time this week for an impromptu date night. What a little gem this place is! We ordered one of their sharing menus 'Bangkok' which was thoroughly delightful from start to finish. All of the dishes were piping hot, the meat was tender and vegetables were fresh. Great value for money, friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere and we will definitely be returning.

Favourite restaurant in Lichfield. Food is top tier

Very nice food, service is really good

Fantastic meals, family of 5 and all clean plates. Staff we're so friendly would definitely recommend it.

Best Thai around, amazing staff, definitely recommend

Absolutely beautiful food with exceptional service ,thankyou for such great food and service

Can’t believe how expensive this place has got recently. Food was nice but £15 for a starter platter that was minimal to say the least. You don’t even get prawn crackers when seated anymore.

Amazing food, lovely environment and atmosphere and very friendly staff. Eaten here several times and it has been fantastic on each and every occasion.

Wonderful Thai food in a great location. Very friendly staff and excellent menu. I recommend the 4 person set menu for a true feast

Service was excellent, and food was lovely.

The service has gone downhill since our last visit. We were served the wrong meal & the staff were very blaize & did not attempt to change it, the chicken meal was overcooked & the chicken was dry & hard. We were totally ignored throughout the meal & wasn't offered any sweet or coffee so we just asked for the bill as we just wanted to leave. They were not busy so couldn't understand why we were being ignored. I am not sure if we will ever go there again after this experience.

Nice lunch chose here every time in lichfield its always busy. Right size portions for lunch.

Food is hands down the best thai food around. Been so many times and it never falters.

Great food and customer service. The red curry and pad thai was delicious!

We’ve been to Thai Rainbow a number of times now and are never let down. Food is always incredible and the service is always fantastic, staff always friendly and polite. Food is always hot and very quick, definitely a gem in Lichfield!

First visit - really enjoyed it. Great food - as good as we have had anywhere. Good choice Friendly staff

One of the best Thai restaurants in the area

Lovely atmosphere Great service Food fantastic Walked straight in for table (Sunday night) Starter prawn and chicken toast Main duck and husband had beef dish beautiful

Great food great service , great time.

Good noodles. Just the soup I've tried it was smelling weird.

Lovely meal we visit regularly lovely menu and lovely staff.

Tasty food,good prices, quickly services and nice staff.

Beautiful food with authentic and friendly Thai service.

This is a sweet restaurant, food good and plentiful. What let's this place down is the atmosphere. The staff seem to rushed to give good customer service... It's not a calming effect to have staff rushing around all the tables like crazy.... One particular waitress...

Very good food for the price, and we just asked at the bar if we could get a takeout and they were very quick about it. Would recommend.

The ambience and food was lovely but the staff were too keen to take away our plates whilst we were still eating, even took away my daughter's fork. Shame we felt rushed.

Loved it here the food was absolutely amazing 👏 😋 definitely reccomend the staff were very friendly & so lovely 😍

Really lovely polite staff who were very helpful sorting out a gluten free menu.

Went with a group of friends, lovely atmosphere. Quick attentive service and the meal as always was very nice. Can’t wait for another visit real soon. Thank you.

Perfect place to go to especially for a special occasion. Brilliant food and drink menu and excellent, helpful and friendly staff. Can't wait till me and my wife go again.

My husband and I ate here on Tuesday evening to celebrate Chris’ birthday. We always eat here when in Lichfield. We had the sharing platter to start with extra spare ribs and prawn crackers. For mains we chose beef with noodles, duck with crispy noodles,...

Great good and excellent service the staff were fantastic

The staff, restaurant and food were absolutely lovely! Really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend to anyone in the area!

Lovely business lunch at a very good price. The staff are courteous and attentive and there is a lovely atmosphere. They deserve to be fully booked. Go there. You won’t be disappointed.

Excellent meal, good choice, excellent customer service, extremely attentive. A really nice evening. Definitely will return.

Lovely lunch. We were passing and thought it looked nice. Had the excess lunch menu with tempura vegetables to start then a curry each. Will return, Lovely food and service.

Food great, fast service and good central location in Lichfield. Highly recommended.

Really good menu and very tasty

Very healthy portions, lovely food which was very well presented, good value and lovely staff. What’s not to like really?

Fantastic food with great flavours. Nice friendly service.

Great food, friendly staff - it was super and I will come back at my next visit in Lichfield

The food was nice and presented well. The staff were attentive, polite and courteous on arrival and during the meal until towards the end. It was just after 8.30 and we were still eating and drinking, as were other tables when our waitress started hovering,...

Staff were friendly and informative. Food was lovely, service excellent, nice atmosphere. I would dine here again.

Excellent asked for chicken red curry not beef but it was soon sorted no problem very apologetic friendly clean nice place food was spot on

Go and have a meal great food siam ma next door to both are great

Great portions 4 of us shared 2 of the sharing platters for starters Staff are attentive They close at 3 or 4 on a Sunday not sure if they reopen later

Food is great and atmosphere is very nice. Their service is also very good!

Excellent food, great choice of wines, can strongly recommend the crispy duck, the sea bass and the thai green curry with coconut rice. Peisporter michelsburg wine also delicious and served perfectly chilled. Biggest surprise was the reasonable price. 6 mains, beers and wine with exceptional service only £120. - we will be going back!

Great food and service. 3 courses for less then 20.00 each.

Called in on the off chance on a Saturday evening. Luckily they could accommodate us even though they were busy. I had the pad Thai and the broccoli it was fab-u-lous.

We had the 2 course express menu. The tempura prawns were delicious and the staff were attentive. They placed us next to a radiator on a very cold day!

Popped in here for a quick lunch, 1st time here & we wasn't disappointed, friendly staff & superb freshly cooked food, highly recommended, great value aswell using their lunch menu options, 5* will definitely be returning

Really good loved it , food great and staff all lovely will definitely be going back

First time visit, tried set menu, very good food, made with fresh ingredients, friendly attentive staff, will visit again

Worst experience ever rude staff and poor quality food. Came here as the decor looked nice as we walked passed Sunday late afternoon. No one seating but thought give it a go. Worst mistake every the staff couldn't explain the dishes, cutlery was dirty and...