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10   

Service

7   

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7   

Location

9   

Value for money

10   

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  Sue O
  August 2016
  
  9 people found this review helpful

  Great food; pity about the tasteless decor and appalling lighting.

  We visited the restaurant as part of a weekend break in Thursford. On arrival, based on the dated appearance of the restaurant we thought we had made a dreadful mistake. The 'style' lacks any coherence: the bold flower-print wallpaper clashes with the dark traditional 'tartan-style' carpet and cheap oriental wall decorations. The colour of the walls and paper table cloths would be dull in natural light but are made much worse by the appallingly harsh lighting, which comes from several bright light bulbs hanging from the ceiling encased in fussy glass pendants. The glare hurts the eyes and conveys a cold ambiance that is more suited to a police cell than a cosy restaurant.
  It was therefore a pleasant surprise to find that the food was terrific: fresh, tasty and lots of it! The starters (prawns in batter and chicken satay) were particularly good. This was the best Thai meal we have had and the service was great with friendly, polite waitresses and waiters.
  Sadly I wouldn't go again because of the decor. If the owners had gone for wooden floors, white walls, bright pictures and low lighting this could be a top-class restaurant but in the meantime dimmer switches on the main lights and candles on the tables would make a huge difference.

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  Mandy
  April 2015
  
  8 people found this review helpful

  Brilliant!

  I and my family have visited this quaint little restaurant many times and not once have we been disappointed . We have tried lots of Thai restaurants all over the country and this one is by far the best, helped by the stunning area of Norfolk.
  The staff and the owners have always been courteous and friendly and it's always top of our list for things to do on every break we have to Norfolk.

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  Littlegemmy81
  February 2015
  
  9 people found this review helpful

  delicious & authentic

  Great Thai restaurant, plenty of choice and cooked to preference to order. Best Thai around Norfolk and reasonably priced

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  Sarah
  August 2014
  
  9 people found this review helpful

  Lovely food

  Me and my boyfriend always come here and the food is always lovely. I've been to a few Thai restaurants in Norwich but they were a disappointment compared to this one.

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  Miss Nicholls
  October 2013
  
  12 people found this review helpful

  Excellent flavours and service

  I read the previous review with dismay, but knew of friends who had eaten recently at The Crawfish and had a take-away, so I thought I would try it for myself.
  
  Doing research prior to booking a location for a birthday gathering, my friends and I deliberately chose dishes from right across the menu, from starters, the various mains, vegetarian and sides. Our conclusion, absolutely delicious!
  
  Fresh, good quality, meat, seafood and vegetables. Every dish distinct from the next and bursting with regional Thai flavours. Portion sizes resulted in there being plenty to share and the added complication of needing it all to be gluten-free did not phase the chef at all. Wonderful.
  
  Highly recommended for sit in or take-away (I've booked for my birthday meal with a party of eleven).
  
  The Crawfish/Sala Thai staff were friendly and helpful.
  
  Do give them a try.
  
  

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The Crawfish Inn, Sala Thai Restaurant Sample Menu

SAMPLE MENU

STARTERS
1. Satay: Lean Strips of chicken breast fillet marinated in Thai spices and sauce, charcoal grilled on bamboo sticks & served with rich peanut sauce and cucumber salad. £4.95

2. Na-Moo: Minced pork mixed with Thai herbs on slices of bread, deep fried until golden brown, served with sweet chilli sauce. £3.95

3. Kanom Jeep: Thai steamed pork dumplings, topped with light ginger sauce, garnished with fried garlic. £3.95

4. Bop Biat: Shredded assorted vegetables & clear noodles wrapped in rice pancakes, served with sweet chilli sauce. £3.95

5. Goong Chup Pang Tod: King prawns and vegetables dipped in a light batter and deep fried until crisp with sweet chilli sauce. £4.50

6. Prawns in Blanket: King prawns stuffed with spicy pork, wrapped in rice pancakes and deep fried. £4.50

7. Thai Spare Ribs: Meaty spare-ribs of pork marinated with honey, soy sauce and sweet chilli. £4.50

8. Yam Pak: Spicy Thai vegetables salad. Full with Thai flavour, lime juice, chilli, garlic, etc. £3.95

9. Tod Man: Spicy Thai fish cake with kiffir lime leaves, served with cucumber salad. £4.50

SOUP
10. Tom Yum: A Very famous Thai Hot & Sour Soup, flavoured with lemon grass, Kaffir lime leaves, galangal, fresh chilli and lemon juice.

We have a choice of.......

Tom yum Goong (King prawns & Mushrooms) £4.95

Tom yum Gai (Chicken & Mushrooms) £3.95

Tom yum Hed (Mushrooms) £3.95

11. Tom Ka: A coconut based version of Tom Yum soup. Still has all the flavour of Tom Yum but with smoother taste and not as hot. We have a choice of......

Tom Ka Goong (King prawns & Mushrooms) £4.95

Tom Ka Gai (Chicken) £3.95

Tom Ka Hed (Mushrooms) £3.95

CHICKEN & DUCK DISHES
12. Gai Pad Hed (Chicken with Mushrooms) £5.95

Lean strips of chicken breast stir fried with mushrooms, baby corn and onions, flavoured with garlic.

13. Gai Pad King (Chicken with Ginger) £5.95
Lean strips of chicken breast stir fried in light vegetable oil with fresh ginger, onions and mushrooms.

14. Prew wan Gai (Sweet & Sour Chicken) £5.95
Lean strips of chicken with onions, pineapple, mushrooms, tomatoes and cucumber stir fried in a freshly made Thai sweet & sour sauce.

15. Gai Pad Prik (Chicken with sweet basil and Chilli) £5.95
Pieces of chicken fillet stir fried with onions, mushrooms, sweet basil and fresh chilli.

16. Gai tod gra-team prik thai (Chicken with Garlic) £5.95
Lean strips of chicken marinated in ground black pepper, coriander and garlic, stir fried with oyster sauce.

17. Gai pad med ma-moung (Chicken and cashew nuts) £5.95
Pieces of chicken fillet marinated in light soy sauce, stir fried with onion, mushrooms, peppers and cashew nuts with a touch of chilli.

18. Gai Grungtep (Bangkok Chicken) £5.95
Strips of chicken fillet stir fried with vegetable in sweet chilli sauce.

19. Ped Ob (Thai Roast Duck) £7.95
Slices of roast duck served on bed of Chinese leaf with oyster sauce.

20. Ped Pat Prik pow (Duck with Thai chilli paste) £7.95
Slices of roast duck breast stir fried with seasonal vegetables, pineapple and spicy Thai chilli paste.

PORK & BEEF DISHES
21. Moo pad king (Pork wih ginger) £6.50
Lean strips of Pork stir fried in light vegetable oil with fresh ginger, onions and mushrooms.

22. Prew wan Moo (Sweet & Sour Pork) £6.50
Lean strips of pork with onions, pineapple, mushrooms, tomatoes and cucumber stir fried in sweet & sour sauce.

23. Gra-doog moo (Thai spare ribs) £6.50
Meaty spare-ribs of pork marinated with honey, soy sauce and sweet chilli.

24. Moo tod grateam prik thai (Pork with Garlic) £6.50
Lean strips of pork marinated in ground black pepper, coriander and garlic, stir fried with with Brandy suace.

25. Moo Pa-Low (Sweet Pork) £6.50
Traditional Thai countryside dish. Tender pork cooked in sweet dark soy sauce, flavoured with cardamon, star anis, coriander, cinnamon sticks and spring onions.

25A. Moo pad Prik gang (Thai Spicy Pork) £6.50
Lean strips of pork stir fried in Chef’s own chilli paste with beans, bamboo and mushrooms. Flavoured with Lemon grass.

26. Neau pad king (Beef with ginger) £6.50
Lean strips of beef stir fried in light vegetable oil with fresh ginger, onions and mushrooms.

27. Neau Pad nam man hoy (Beef in Oyster sauce) £6.50
Lean strips of beef stir fried with onions, mushrooms and peppers in oyster sauce.

28. Neau Pad Prik (Beef with sweet basil and Chilli) £6.50
Pieces of tender beef stir fried with onions, mushrooms, sweet basil and fresh chilli.

29. Neau tod grateam prik thai (Beef with Garlic) £6.50
Lean strips of beef marinated in ground black pepper, coriander and garlic, stir fried with Brandy sauce.

30. Neau Pat prik pow (Beef with Thai chilli paste) £6.50
Lean strips of beef stir fried with seasonal vegetables and spicy Thai chilli paste. (made from tamarind, garlic, ginger and chilli)

31. Neau Gra ta Ron (Sizzling Beef) £6.50
Tender strips of beef stir fried with baby-corn, mange-tout, onions and mushrooms in light sesame oil with Thai whisky sauce.

31A. Neau Pat Hed Hom (Beef with Shiitake Mushrooms) £6.50
Lean strips of beef stir fried with mange-tout and exotic mushrooms. Flavoured with fresh garlic and light soy sauce.

SEAFOOD DISHES
32. Goong Pad Hed (King Prawns with Mushrooms) £7.95
King prawns stir fried with mushrooms, baby corn and onions, flavoured with garlic.

33. Goong pad king (King prawns wih ginger) £7.95
King prawns stir fried in light vegetable oil with fresh ginger, onions, mushrooms and Thai ginger sauce.

34. Goong Pad Prik (King prawns & Chilli and sweet basil) £7.95
King prawns stir fried with onions, mushrooms, sweet basil and fresh chilli. (Extra chillies can be added to suite your taste).

35. Prew wan Goong (Sweet & Sour King Prawns) £7.95
King prawns with onions, pineapple chunks, mushrooms, tomatoes and cucumber stir fried in Chef’s own sweet & sour sauce.

36. Goong pad nam bouw (King Prawns with plum sauce) £7.95
King prawns stir fried with babay-corn, mange-tout, mushrooms and peppers in a sweet plum sauce, flavoured with garlic.

37. Goong pad prik pow (King Prawns & Thai chilli paste) £7.95
King prawns stir fried with seasonal vegetables and spicy Thai chilli paste. (made from tamarind, garlic, ginger and chilli)

38. Goong pad med ma-moung (King Prawns & cashew nuts) £7.95
King Prawns marinated in light soy sauce, stir fried with onion, mushrooms, peppers and cashew nuts with a touch of chilli.

39. Goong tod gra-team (Sizzling King prawns with Garlic) £7.95
King Prawns coated in ground black pepper, coriander and garlic, stir fried. Served on a sizzling dish.

40A. Goong Grugthape (Bangkok Prawns) £7.95
King Prawns stir fried with assorted vegetable in sweet chilli sauce.

41. Pla Grungtep (Bangkok Fish) £6.95
Pieces of cod fillet in light batter stir fried with vegetables in sweet chilli sauce.

42. Pla Pad Prik (Fish with sweet basil and Chilli) £6.95
Pieces of Cod fillet in light batter stir fried with onions, mushrooms, sweet basil and fresh chilli.

42A. Pla Pad prik gang (Thai Spicy Fish) £6.95
Pieces of cod fillet in light batter stir fried in Chef’s own chilli paste with dwarf beans and mushrooms. Flavoured with Kiffir Lime leaves and lemon grass.

43. Pla muk tod grateam (Squid with Garlic) £6.95
Squid coated with ground black pepper, coriander and garlic, stir fried in oyster sauce.

44. Pla muk Pad Prik (Squid with basil and Chilli) £6.95
Squid stir fried with onions, mushrooms, sweet basil and fresh chilli.

45. Mixed seafood with Thai chilli paste £8.95
King prawns, squid, mussels and cod fillet stir fried with vegetables and spicy Thai chilli paste.

46. Poae Tak (Tom Yum Mixed seafood) £8.95
Mixed Seafood spicy soup, flavoured with lemon grass, Kaffir lime leaves, galangal, fresh chilli and lemon juice.

THAI CURRY DISHES
Cooked to your liking
47. Red Chicken Curry £6.95
Lean pieces of chicken cooked in coconut milk with red curry paste, mushrooms, young bamboo and peppers.

48. Gang Massaman Beef Curry £6.95
A rich beef curry cooked in coconut cream with potatoes, flavoured by cinnamon, cloves, star anis & nutmeg. Best served mild to meduim hot.

49. Green Chicken Curry £6.95
Lean pieces of chicken breast cooked with a green curry paste
(made from young green chilli and Thai herbs), mushrooms, mange-tout in coconut cream, flavoured with sweet basil.

This is the most popular dish on our menu!
50. Panang Chicken £6.95
Panang curry takes it name from the city island off the West coast of Malaysia. Panang is richer, sweeter, and creamier than the more herbal Thai red or green curries, with Kiffir lime leaf.

51. Gang Pa Nuea (Jungle Curry) £7.95
An extremly hot village beef curry, cooked with baby corn, mushrooms, fine beans, fresh pepper corn and kaffir lime leaf. “No Mild option!�

52. Gang Ped Yang (Duck and Pinapple Curry) £7.95
Slices of duck breast cooked with coconut cream, Thai spices & herbs, fine beans, cherry tomatoes and sweet pineapple.

53. Panang King Prawns £7.95
A thick king prawn curry with coconut cream and mushrooms, flavoured with kaffir lime leaf.

54. Green Mixed Seafood Curry £9.95
Mixed seafood (king prawns, squid, fish, mussels) cooked with green curry paste mushrooms, mange-tout in coconut cream, flavoured with sweet basil.

Vegetables Dishes (All suitable for Vegetarians)
55. Vegetables stir fried in light soy sauce. £3.95
Assorted, fresh Vegetables quick stir fried a with Thai light soy sauce.

56. Vegetables stir fried in Sweet and Sour sauce. £3.95
Assorted, fresh Vegetables stir fried in Chef’s own Sweet & Sour sauce.

57. Bean Sprouts stir fried with garlic. £3.95
Bean Sprouts quick fried with freshly crushed garlic.

58. Pineapple and vegetable curry. £5.95
Assorted fresh vegetables cooked with coconut cream, Thai spices & herbs, fine beans, cherry tomatoes and sweet pineapple.

59. Tofu stir fried with assorted vegetables. £5.95
Organic Tofu stir fried with assorted vegetables and a light soy sauce.

60. Panang Tofu and vegetable curry. £5.95
Creamy Tofu & vegetables curry flavoured with Kiffir lime leaf.

61. Green vegetable curry. £5.95
Fresh vegetables cooked with green curry paste in coconut cream.

61A. Pad Puk Grata Ron (Sizzling Vegetables) £5.95
Assorted vegetables cooked in a light sesame oil with Thai whisky sauce.

RICE & NOODLES
62. Kow pad kai £3.50
Thai Egg fried rice with tomatoes and coriander.

63. Kow pad poo £4.95
Special egg fried rice with tomatoes, king prawns and crab meat.

64. Kow Pad prik £3.95
Spicy egg fried rice with kiffir lime leaf.

65. Kow soey £2.95
Steamed Thai Jasmin rice.

66. Kow Ma-prow £3.50
Rice cooked in sweet coconut cream.

67. Pad Thai £5.95
A common street snack in Bangkok, rice stick noodles stir fried with pork, egg, beansprouts, peanuts and spring onions. Flavoured with lemon juice and a touch of chilli.

68. Pad Mee pe-sed £6.95
Egg noodles stir fried with chicken, Roast duck and king prawns.

69. Pad Mee jae £4.50
Egg noodles stir fried with egg and beansprouts.

69A. Craig’s Pad Mee jae £4.95
Spicy version of egg noodles stir fried with egg and beansprouts.

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

The Crawfish Inn, Sala Thai Restaurant Christmas Menu

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