The review was published in the January 11th 2006 Leeds Guide magazine. Please find below some quotes from the review.
"Those in the know already count Sukhothai in Chapel Allerton as one of their favourites, but if you tend not to venture further than the city you are missing out on a real treat. My friend and I were lucky enough to indulge in the culinary delights of this little gem on a busy Saturday night and it was a treat worth shouting about. "
"Each generous portion was freshly cooked and tasted superb. Each dish was clearly prepared using high quality traditional Thai ingredients, cooking techniques and a lot of love. Every morsel was absolutely delicious - certainly the best Thai food I have ever tasted!"
"For a truly fabulous taste of the Far East (and with the added bonus of plenty more room following an extensive expansion), Sukhothai will not disappoint. Full compliments to the chef!"
The review was published in the Metro Newspaper on January 11th 2006.Please find below some quotes from the review. "Tucked down a modest suburban side street, Sukhothai merits the word of mouth reputation it's gained as Yorkshire's finest purveyor of Thai food. Head Chef and owner Ban Kaewkraikhot ran her own restaurant in Bangkok for eight years before moving to England, so her credentials are impeccable and her standards are irreproachably high."
"The way the place works is an object lesson to more ostentatious restaurateurs: Sukhothai provides peaceful, elegant surroundings and food cooked with the finest ingredients, served with grace and care by the front of house staff in their beautiful traditional outfits.."
"At the end of last year Sukhothai reopened after a refurbishment that expanded its capacity to over 70 covers, and increased its menu to a generous 157 dishes. Visually the expansion works well, transforming the light dining area into a more open space. The restaurant's trademark style contributes towards an ambience at once serene and contemporary, with white walls enhanced by stunning Thai artefacts."
"The feast that our main courses comprised Pla Yang, a whole sea bass rubbed with chilli, lime leaves and lemon grass before being wrapped in a banana leaf and grilled, was piscine perfection, the soft flesh impregnated with flavours redolent of the East. Gang Massaman Gung was a rich king prawn curry with a sauce given an earthly quality by the inclusion of peanuts and potatoes. And while the crab claws and vegetables in our stir fried Pad Pong Galee were moreish in themselves the dish's softly textured yellow sauce, judiciously sweetened with condensed milk, lifted it into the realm of manna from heaven"
"Some of the best food I have ever tasted, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. I intend to keep coming back."
Michael.
"Amazing ambience, food and service. The best meal out I have had in a long time!"
C, Leeds
"I went to Sukhothai for my wife's birthday in February 2008 and I must say it was one of the most enjoyable evenings I have experienced. Décor The restaurant is beautifully decorated with traditional Thai ornaments, pictures and statues. There is a beautiful water feature on the back wall with a small gold fish "pond" at the bottom of it. Everything was spotlessly clean from the bar area to the toilets. Staff From the minute we walked in we were made to feel very welcome and the waiters/waitresses could not do enough for you. Some of our party were running late but unlike some restaurants the staff did not try and rush us through and get us out. We were made to feel very relaxed throughout the evening. No one went for more than a split second with an empty glass and whatever request was thrown at the staff they were more than happy to accommodate. Food What can I say? The food was quite simply amazing! All starters were fully cooked and all came together (I'm not a fan of stop start delivery of meals, they should all be cooked as near to each other as possible and brought out together). Each starter came with its own hand crafted fruit figurine, there were roses, elephants and swans made form a mango or so an "expert" from our party informed us. The main course was sublime, again fully cooked and presented beautifully. The taste, texture and overall quality of the food were top class. A few of us decided there was enough room for a desert and they all went down very nicely with everyone thoroughly enjoying them. Price For a delicious 3 course meal with 2 beers to cost under £20.00 is simply stunning. There is honestly not one word I could say against the restaurant. Overall I would have to say that Sukhothai exceeded all expectations any of us had before hand. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys a quality meal in beautiful surroundings. 10/10 from all of us. Thanks "
Dominic Pollard
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