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On Thursday evening myself and the other half headed into Newcastle for a very overdue and much needed 'date night'. Our destination for the evening was Chaophraya Thai restaurant on the top floor in Eldon Square Newcastle. I visited Chaophraya last November to take part in their cooking school classes with my friend Laura, so I knew it was the perfect location for date night.
We had a reservation for 5pm on a weeknight so the restaurant was fairly quiet when we arrived with a few groups of friends, however when we left at around 6.30pm it was getting busy. We were quickly shown to a table with a great view of Greys Monument and Grey street below, being on the third floor and having floor to ceiling windows meant this was one of the best views of Newcastle.
Our server recommended the Maeklong platter, which is a sharing platter (£9.50pp) and I am so glad they did as it give us a real variety of Thai dishes. The Maeklong platter comes consisted of four chicken satay skewers, four pork dumplings, two chicken spring rolls, two sweetcorn cakes, two Thai vegetable tacos and two dipping sauces.
The Thai vegetable tacos were so beautifully presented with dainty edible flowers and were almost too pretty to eat.
We found service to be really friendly and it was just a really nice relaxed atmosphere - perfect for date night.
For mains I ordered Chicken Pad Thai (£10.50) which is my absolute favourite. It is not hard to see why it is the national dish of Thailand.
The other half ordered the Chicken with Cashew nuts (£12). Stir-fried crispy chicken with cashew nuts, onions, peppers, mushrooms, spring onions served in a roasted red chilli sauce and topped with a roasted red chilli for added heat.
He ordered a side of noodles to go with his dish.
Dessert was the White Chocolate Box (£7.50). A white chocolate mousse with a raspberry coulis centre and shortbread base and shaped like a box, topped with a mini macaroon and passionfruit syrup and a side of fresh berries.
The total bill came to just over £60 for three courses for two and three soft drinks, which I think is good value.
They also have a lunch menu available on weekdays between 12-5pm with three courses for £17.95pp and is perfect for a lunchtime catch up with friends or lunch whilst out shopping in the city.
Chaophraya
15 Upper Level
Greys Quater
Eldon Square
Newcastle Upon TyneNE1 7AP
Close to public transport links in the city and plenty of car parks close by.
You can book online and view the menu at www.chaophraya.co.uk
You can book online and view the menu at www.chaophraya.co.uk
Oh how lovely to have a childfree evening. That food looks really amazing. Mandi (Big Family Little Adventures)
ReplyDeleteIt was so good, portions were much bigger than they look in the photos too x
DeleteLoving your food choices. We are heading here on Saturday and now I can’t wait!
ReplyDeleteI bet you have a lush time, food and service were so good x
DeleteOo the food all looks delicious - I love the attention to detail when it comes to the presentation :)
ReplyDeleteThey really made it look pretty, especially the tacos x
DeleteI have not had Thai food in the longest time but this looks absolutely yummy, loving the desserts too, looks incredibly tasty.
ReplyDeleteIt was so good xx
DeleteI've not had Thai food in ages it all looks delicious also sounds like a lovely restaurant.
ReplyDeleteIt really was a lovely restaurant xx
DeleteOh wow that chocolate box looks incredible! Love the sound of the platter too x
ReplyDeleteIt was amazing, such a great taste combination and so pretty too x
DeleteI am ashamed to say I have never eaten in a Thai restaurant but the food in Chaophraya looks amazing
ReplyDeleteYou should visit if you ever get the chance, I only tried it for the first time a few years ago and now I am a big fan x
DeleteOh look at that with a flower on! It looks so pretty and very yummy
ReplyDeleteIt was almost to pretty to eat x
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