Thai1 in Colchester

Popped in late Boxing day, wow, great fresh food, good presentation, super service and so reasonable price wise. Thank you

Went on a Saturday evening. We were served quickly with some lovely drinks. I had passionfruit iced tea. Most of the starters were hot and tasty. All were a good portion size. We had chicken wings, springs rolls, mixed platter and a chicken soup. All of this was very good with the fried items being crispy and not oily. The duck pancakes were not nice. They came with a drizzle and not a dip and the filling was a weird consistency, like reformed meat. They also did not taste good. Although of a good size, the main courses were hit and miss. One person and a vegetarian dish and he enjoyed it very much. Another had the ginger chicken and he was also happy. One of our party had a dish from the specials menu with spicy sausage and an egg. She said it was OK. My crying tiger was disappointing. Although the meat was cooked nicely, there was very little flavour and no spice. I also had coconut rice which had no flavour. The last member of our party had prawn pad Thai. The noodles were overcooked and the whole dish was way too sweet. There was no balance at all. The peanuts were also sprinkled over, instead of offered as a side. This meant the whole dish just tasted of sugar and peanuts. It didn't taste like there was any tamarind in there at all. She did have stir fried veg as well and she said that was nice. For 5 of us, the bill came to £230. We had 2 beers, 1 cider, 1 double Jack and coke, 2 iced teas and a bottle of chardonnay. Would not return.

Food was great. Service was good. We didn't stay to eat but the place looks nice and cozy.

Still the best Thai in the area.

Lovely setting nice staff ordered my dinner which was noodles and beansprouts etc but when it arrived it was very sweet I asked the waitress if there was sugar added to the food and she said yes I couldn't believe it as it wasn't mentioned in the ingredients as a type 1 diabetic I was mortified as this had. a major impact on my blood sugar levels Martin came over and apologised and we didn't pay for the meal but I did ask them to make changes to the menu so people are aware of hidden ingredients just as they do with nut allergies etc I will be checking there menu to see if they made changes

First time visit a lovely place with delicious food and good service

Absolutely brilliant. Service, atmosphere and food all exceptional. Very reasonably priced - 3 courses and a drink for £30!

Nice waiting staff. Interesting menu with lots of choice. Good food with decent portions. Very popular venue. Perhaps better to have a table in the front part of the restaurant, as no windows at the back.

Fabulous meal !!!! Great service, lovely restaurant. I had the black prawns special Wonderful.!! We will visit again.

We were hungry and decided on an early Thai dinner. The restaurant was as quiet to begin with, but the team made us welcome. We had Larb Gai to start, followed by duck red curry, chilli vegetables and plain rice. We started with beer (Singha draught) and a cocktail and then had a bottle of Chardonnay. The food quality and presentation was excellent, and the service was engaging and friendly. We’d highly recommend Thai One.

Enough choice but not real thai food.

Lovely meal, brilliant service and great atmosphere.

We had a very enjoyable takeaway meal of a couple of starters (we especially enjoyed the duck pancakes), two main dishes and rice. Overall our food was full of flavour and we recommend Thai One for a tasty takeaway.

Excellent food. Not much else to say. It’s not posh, it’s not tacky, somewhere in the middle. But the food is really great so the rest I’m not that bothered with. If you like Thai look no further in Colchester

Really enjoyed our visit to Thai One while passing through Colchester. I eat a lot of Thai food and was really impressed with what we found here. Great vegetarian options too. Staff were really friendly, prompt and we really enjoyed the food and visit. They were also very kind to our kids and dog who were welcome! Would definitely visit again.

Easily the best Thai in North Essex, wish it was closer to us.

Staff were amazing. Even got a few tips on ingredients for sauces. Chef came out and was lovely. Family run restaurant for 27 years. Food and flavours were mind blowing.

Lovely Thai restaurant near Colchester Town. Really enjoyed the excellent service and high quality food with reasonable prices

Visited on a Thursday night. Couple of other couples in for dinner. Karol the waiter was friendly and helpful. Seperate vegan menu which was great. Very tasty food. Overall happy and would go back. Good value.

Thank you Suzi for looking after my family. The food was amazing and We had a lovely afternoon with excellent service, great atmosphere and the best Thai food around. The Weeping Tiger was unreal! Thoroughly recommend

This was our second visit as we enjoyed the first very much, The restaurant is very nicely decorated, we certainly were not dissapointed, the food and service was as good as our first visit.

Amazing customer service, delicious and authentic food (and cocktails), many veggie options available, and great prices!

Amazing food. Friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend. Will be returning.

Excellent Thai restaurant. Good service and superb food. The Weeping Tiger was very tasty. Nicely laid out restaurant with lots of space. Brilliant menu. Hope to return soon.

First time visiting. Wow! The food and service was amazing. Thank you for a great evening. 👏👏👏

Was really pleased to find out that it opened an hour earlier. Phoned my order through and collected 15 minutes later. Hot, tasty and beautifully perfect. Will order again soon

I ate in a restaurant last week. I chose Thai Sausage for starters and Chicken Red Curry for my main course, with Fragrant Jasmine rice on the side. The service was excellent, and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the food selection! What surprised me the most was the spicy dipping sauce that came with the Thai sausage. It was very delicious so I asked the staff. One of the staff (Yard) said that he made the dipping sauce with the exact same flavor as his region, which adds to the restaurant's authenticity. I would recommend this restaurant. Even if you are unfamiliar with Thai cuisine, the staff explain the menu well which makes it very easy to choose from the menu.

Had a lovely meal with my brother and his partner here. The majority of the menu is gluten free and of great quality. So nice to go somewhere where all dietary requirements are catered for with plenty of choice. Lovely waiting staff as well who were knowledgeable about the menu, patient , personable, attentive - without being intrusive and able to answer all questions without having to ask someone else. Highly recommend.

Excellent food, friendly and helpful staff.

Me and my girlfriend had plans during the weekend and we had to get a Thai. It’s simply my way to celebrate songkan (Thai New Year) Walking into Thai 1 I greeted the staff with a traditional ‘Sawadee khap’ and I expected the same treatment in return but I did not. I was very disappointed. However, we were directed to our table, we ordered or drinks and accompanied with a complimentary bowl of prawn crackers. A bowl with a mix of Thai and Chinese prawn crackers. Being in Thai restaurant and being a proud Thai myself I felt disrespected with the presentation of Chinese crackers, (Of course there’s nothing wrong with that) And I totally understand from a business perspective that most people are familiar with Chinese crackers than Thai. This is a Thai restaurant there should not be anything else but Thai. Simple. I would not expect to eat at a Chinese and being presented with something Thai. However, we waited quite a while to order our food but it was worth the wait. My wonderful Girlfriend ordered a Thai classic - Pad Thai and I ordered 2 Mains because It’s Thai new year. Red curry salmon and medium rare sirloin steak with a ‘Traditional’ Thai dip. The dip looked like what I had expected, just how my Mum makes it. But it was too sweet. It was meant to be a sauce that took me back to my Mums kitchen where we are sitting with our noses running while enjoying hot and spicy thai dip. The aesthetic of the restaurant was stunning, I kinda felt like I was home. The glass wall took me back to my home in Thailand. We paid the bill and thanked for having us. Also wishing the staff a very happy Thai new year. I will definitely will be returning.

I visited this restaurant during the week when I was in the area for work. Its the second time here and the food was excellent again! Martin was hosting us and looked after our small party brilliantly and has a great sense of humour. Martin made a great experience excellent!

Food was good but limited menu compared to others, friendly staff

Beautiful relaxing interior. Best Thai food we have ever had. Service friendly and genuine. Cannot recommend enough. Sad we live 5 hours away. Eat in, take away or Deliveroo

This was my first time visiting this gem of a restaurant. The food was fabulous and had amazing flavours throughout the dishes, and coupled with fair prices throughout their menu, it was a real treat to dine here. The restaurant itself was beautifully presented with great ambience- and the servers were very friendly providing great service, for example the man who served us, (Yard) recommended items on the menu and politely helped us. Being our first time trying Thai food and cuisine, I am sure in saying that it won’t be the last time.

Some truly fantastic vegan options here! Best Thai restaurant for a vegan to visit in Essex I’m sure

Ce restaurant vaut le détour. Tout est dans l’assiette. Cuisine magnifique, serveur sympa et pro. Un régal pour les papilles !

Amazing. The best Thai food we have ever eaten in ths country. We were staying nearby in the Rose and Crown hotel which does not offer dinner so we tried this restaurant as it is fairly nearby. So glad we did. The staff - especially Martin - were wonderful. Very welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. The restaurant has a nice relaxed atmosphere too. The food was excellent. Husband had the Weeping Tiger, which was perfectly cooked, plus sticky rice. I had a chicken penang curry - thick and creamy sauce, delicate flavours and just the right amount of kick - and coconut rice. Desserts were great too; I can't remember the name of mine but it was one I had not tried before and I loved it. The wine list included a Thai white which we tried because we have never seen it on a Thai menu before. It was fine. Prices were reasonable too We wish we lived nearer; we'd be in here all the time!

I stumbled upon this place whilst staying at Best Western Rose & Crown down the road as they have no restaurant, so just went out for a walk in search of dinner. My staple food is usually Indian or Chinese so at 58 years old I can honestly say that I had never been in a Thai restaurant before. I was a bit overwhelmed by the menu and didn’t have a clue what to order, what came with each dish or what to have as a side order. So just took pot luck. Can’t remember the restaurant names for the stuff I ordered but it was spare ribs for starters, chicken with ginger and spring onions (deffo number 18 on the menu) and a side order of sticky rice (S10)! Wow…… just WOW!!!! This just has to go down as some of the tastiest food I’ve ever eaten!! Very chilled out atmos in the place with nice decor, proper cloth napkins, cozy but spacious. The staff were awesome too. Definitely a place that will be on my “must visit again” list if I ever get back to Colchester 👍🏼

We were out for a family meal, the waitresses were very welcoming, informative, polite and attentive. The food was very fresh and amazing, it could not have been any better. It was a very relaxed restaurant to eat in and nothing was too much trouble. If you like Thai food and have not yet tried this restaurant you will not be disappointed. We will most definitely go there again.

Why do people accept bookings when they know they are going to be extremely busy. Greed! Been here many times and it’s always been exceptional. I have given great reviews. This time the place was full and the consequence was we had to wait 30 mins for our order to be taken and another 30 mins for food. The food was awful and done in a rush. Fish cakes dripping in oil, duck covered in greasy batter and overcooked rice. Sadly that’s £80.00 wasted and we won’t be back.

Martin was our waiter, super friendly and attentive. Food is 10/10 Highly recommend.

It had been many years since we last ate here and although not terrible there were a few things that fell below what I had expected. Firstly my beer had a strong taste of chemicals and had to take it back and get it replaced. The portion sizes were small and a number of the battered deep fried starters tasted mushy inside like they were frozen previously. The staff were attentive and friendly but for me the food fell below my expectations this particular time.

Had dinner here while in Colchester for work and the food was amazing. Even though I don't normally eat Thai food, I was very impressed. Had a mixed started of spring rolls, duck rolls and chicken followed by a very delicious portion of Tiger prawns. Everything was well presented and the service was excellent.

Always incredible. The best thai food and amazing service. Highly recommend.

The food was ok. The waiter was attentive and very pleasant.

Best Thai meal that I have ever had . High quality presentation , taste , and service ; all at reasonable price . Will definitely return.

Amazing food! Best Thai we have ever had! We have the Tom Yum, tofu gyoza, duck and chicken Penang with special rice. All of it was incredible and perfect amount of spice for flavor

Wow. what a wonderful restaurant, easy parking just over the road, we had a really nice welcome on our first visit here last night, the restaurant is spotlessly clean with a good atmosphere. They have proper cotton napkins which just adds a little touch to the top quality of the experience. The food was excellent and portion size is good. Certainly a place we will want to go back to, thank you for a lovely evening.

For a Friday this restaurant was surprisingly quiet and upon further into the meal I can understand why. The prawn tempura was very greasy and needed a lighter batter and maybe a different type of prawn. The beef dish (no 27) was ok but needed fresher ingredients and the fried rice with chicken (no 56) lacked any real flavour. Service was slow and confusing as they had 2 servers at our table, I'd recommend keep a server to a section and overlap on busy days. The floral touch to the decor was nice but it needs a fresh coat and maybe have a smell of ginger and lemongrass wafting in the air and it might help give some ambience. Some light music is needed and maybe a rehaul of the menu, as didn't see anything past 2 chillies but I could be wrong. Spice is life, please don't steer away from it.

Love it here. Great service and even better food. Really lovely staff.

Really friendly staff and wonderful food. We've been here a few times now and never had a meal we didn't thoroughly enjoy.

Très belle découverte. Accueil,service et repas au top.je recommande.

Certainly the best Thai in Colchester, possibly the best in Essex. Try and see.

Thai One is by far one of the best restaurants we have visited in Colchester. Their food tastes amazing, the service is is top notch, and you are greeted by warm friendly people who do anything to make your dining experience one you will never forget. Highly Recommended

I popped in here by chance after checking in at the Greyfriars hotel on a Thursday night at 2030hrs in October. The restaurant was closed! Thankfully, this lovely little place was open and more than happy to serve me. I ordered Pak, Choi, sticky rice, red jungle curry and laab (duck), plus 2 beers for £50. The food was delicious. The music could’ve been a little bit louder to help break quite a quiet atmosphere, but the waitress was super friendly and polite and the food was incredible. I would definitely go again.

This is a superb restaurant, and perfect location as we were staying at the wonderful Greyfriars Hotel, 5 minute walk. 17 of us visited this lovely restaurant and were not disappointed. We had an amazing set menu arranged for £30 per head and the dishes just kept coming out, They were all piping hot and full of flavour. The staff were so attentive and made sure we has everything we needed. Thank you all so much for an amazing evening. Debbie and Peter

Delicious vegan menu and food, as always. Thank you.

The food is very yummy and i am not gonna lie, whenever I go and eat at this restaurant, the taste still remains the same….I felt like I was in Thailand because of the decoration and of course, the customer service is absolutely wonderful….You should try their Pad Thai and I assure you wanna eat again and again.

Absolutely wonderful restaurant to dine in - would give them ten gold stars ! Food is delicious - staff very polite and friendly - what more can you say. Excellent

We spent two nights on a mini break in Colchester. We came across Thai 1 on the first night and were so impressed. From the young man who greeted us on arrival, the waitress who served us, to the absolutely amazing food, we were so impressed. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced and we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. It was so good, it was such an obvious choice to go back on our second evening. We chose different meals and once again were not disappointed. The staff were so friendly and remembered us from the previous evening. It is obviously a family run business who really care about their business and making sure they look after their customers. We are now thinking about coming back to Colchester in the future and we will definitely come back to Thai 1.

Amazing food, wonderful atmosphere, good value and good service. Couldn’t fault at all - will definitely be back.

Just superb Food is the best Service is magnificent Again just superb

excellent service and delicious food

5 stars all round for everything the soups 🍲 delicious the mains super tasty 😋

Exquisite delicate and yet meaningful punchy flavours. Every dish I have here takes my taste buds on an adventure, just like being in Thailand!!! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

Our old time favourite! We have been coming to this place for 17 years! We love the food and service from the owner and staff.

Great food, great service. Had the duck red curry, sticky rice and banana fritters for dessert. All delicious.

Great family meal highly recommended

We had a wonderful evening here at Thai One. Amazing veggie and vegan options. Thank you, we will be back.

Rather disappointed..first visit back here in years..whilst the service was ok the food not so...Duck pancakes were pre formed..mushy and did not taste fresh. Massamum curry very hot and dark colour. We weren't asked about heat/spiciness of food. Overall very mediocre experience....we won't be back

We found this restaurant by searching Tripadvisor, having never been to Colchester before. We were not disappointed. It was quiet when we arrived (6.30pm) but soon filled with a majority of regulars but some other tourists too. We knew it must be good as it was only a Monday night. The welcome from the waiter and also the female owner were second to none. The atmosphere was great, and I do like a restaurant that still has good quality linen tablecloths and napkins. The food was excellent; the presentation of the food was excellent. Absolutely nothing to fault!

Lovely Thai restaurant. Visited with some friends and not disappointed. Staff were friendly, excellent food at reasonable prices.

Excellent food. Lovely ambience. Will certainly be back.

As an Asian who has been to Thailand many times, I have to say that the food is rather disappointing. You are paying the price of a 3 star hotel but the food potion is tiny. Even my 8 year old kid was not full spending £15 for their dish. They staff is polite but we need to repeat ourselves a few times to get the communication across. It may be suitable for locals who have no real Thai food experience but it will definitely be a no-no to me.

Brilliant service. Brilliant food. Vegan menu is the best I've seen in the region bar going into Central or Greater London. Other Thai restaurants nearby like Naka Thai and Na Ree Thai are good too but Thai One takes it up a notch, at least when it comes to offering an innovative vegan-targeted menu. I'm in the top 10% of restaurant reviewers on Google, and all I can say is much respect to the owner and her family; they've made me a very happy vegan reviewer this evening.

Shame we can only give a five star rating! Attentive service, food was exceptional. We did not book, but would recommend. We were made so welcome and highly recommended. The banana fritters are so beautifully delicate. Thanks to Susie, her Mum and the team!!

Lovely food in a relaxed setting Great variety of food freshly cooked Very friendly staff Only downside was very slow service which is ok if you are not in a rush

Amazing food, friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere in restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyable evening enjoyed by all.

Such tasty food, and lovely polite service from the staff.

Good starters but the pad Thai was not very nice. 3 of us had it and we all felt the same. The drunken noodles were nicer.

Great food, had a Thai Green curry, the flavours were amazing. My dining guests all enjoyed their meals. The service was very good and attentive. Will definitely go back.

Great flavours tasty dinner! Will order again.

The food was tasteless and greasy

Good Thai restaurant for dinner. Food nicely cooked and presented. Easy to book, easy to find, just a tiny walk outside the main central town area

It was so enjoyable the first time we went there we booked to return

Worst takeaway, food was not good for price. We have ordered from here lots and never had a problem so unsure what happened.

Regular on my own choice of takeout, can't comment on the restaurant as never been in but the takeaway is usually quick to arrive and hot.

Brilliant food and great delivery, food came fast and hot with lots of taste and such nice textures

The worst takeaway I’ve ever ordered Won’t be ordering again

Excellent Thai food, very tasty and ample portions. Friendly and tranquil atmosphere - speedy and attentive service. Thanks Karol and colleagues.

Thai 1 always excellent and delivered on time

Lovely lunch - good ingredients, carefully cooked and served with a smile - we will definitely return

Worst takeaway ever. Avoid. Tiny portions. Appalling food. Laughable prices. Crispy spring rolls were 4 small flaccid attempts with bad tasting filling - £6.95. Photos reflect rest of terrible takeaway- and at over £42 it was theft. Buyer beware! These guys used to be good...

Haven't been to Thai 1 for over 4 years as it wasn't very nice, But I'm glad to say it's fantastic now ,Best Thai restaurant in town

Walking past and decided to try loverly food and very friendly staff.... well worth a visit if your in the area the chicken and basil and chill was great

Amazing vegan green curry. Best I’ve ever had

Just ate here for the first time, the food and the cocktails were incredible and Martin the owner was super friendly, would definitely recommend eating here

Has a vegetarian menu section but then the dishes say contain crustaceans. so this restaurant can not be trusted. crustaceans are not and never have been, its quite simple if it had a face before it was killed its not vegetarian. People who are not vegetarian but have fish allergies could die here

friendly staff and delicious food

Slow delivery but worth it, great food