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Reviewed January 12, 2024 via mobile

Had a few takeaways towards the end of last year and another recently for my dad’s birthday. Always like trying different items and never disappointed with what I receive. Food arrives hot and on time. Can’t ask for more!

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 5, 2024

Our first visit to a Thai restaurant. We went with our son and family to celebrate his birthday. The food was excellent and the menu varied and extensive. Being a Thursday the restaurant was quiet and possibly lacked atmosphere but the staff were attentive and...the food very good.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed November 5, 2023 via mobile

Great food, great service. The experience was wonderful and the food was superb, a varied selection of traditional dishes all well presented and deliciously engorged.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed February 17, 2023

I had my first Thai meal here 9 years ago and thought maybe Thai food just isn't for me - and did not have another until recently. I reluctantly went to a Thai restaurant weeks before this visit with a group for a special occasion,...a large Thai restaurant chain and it blew me away. Every dish was fresh, packed with flavour, and just a bursting surprise with each dish we had. I was excited at the prospect of finding the best Thai restaurant in Essex as we go out for a meal once every 2 weeks or so to enjoy finding the best international cuisine over time in Essex. So - we couldn't wait to come back to this local restaurant and support our town, and hopefully find our new weekly haunt. Unfortunately despite my willingness to find something positive the only good thing was the price, but that doesn't amount to happiness, the food was so poor. I honestly can't believe how bad it was. When you feel you can buy a better meal from a tin or the frozen section in Asda you know you wont be returning. I do not believe there is any pride in the food here, just business. I do see many really good reviews on tripadvisor so I'd recommend giving it a go and decide for yourself. Just go with low expectations and you wont be disappointed.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 20, 2023

Cracking menu - loads to choose from - our favorite restaurant by a mile - staff cant do enough for you and the food is fantastic -fresh - loads of flavors going on and all at a reasonable price ! Well done TB..

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed November 9, 2022

Myself and partner collected a takeaway from here tonight, the duck wasn’t fresh, the sauce that came with was extremely vinegary and the pad Thai and green curry was inedible, didn’t taste like any Thai food I have ever tasted. When I took the food...back and quietly explained my reasoning I was met with extreme rudeness from the owner/manager who basically told me to leave the food and to never come back, whilst huffily throwing the food I had returned back into the bag. I thought this behaviour was completely unwarranted and created an uncomfortable atmosphere for both myself and other diners when I was trying to keep the matter calm and quiet so as not to cause a scene and put others off their food. Wouldnt go back if you paid me, awful food, only outdone by the manager/owners awful behaviour. Avoid.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 28, 2022

I have not been here for some months. I used to come here every week. Last visit I complained about the "salty" taste of everything. That was a few months ago. Last week I returned optimistic to give it another go, I can honestly say...that this was probably one of the worse meals I have eaten in any Thai restaurant. I don't know what has happened? I left half of my pad Thai because it was oily and lacking any ingredients. My Tom Kha Het was again made to look like dishwater, with none of the ingredients that go to make the soup tasty. Unfortunately, no one seemed bothered that I had left my food and the owner (who I know well) made herself scarce as I left. Honestly, I am so disappointed as I have supported this restaurant from day one. I am not saying that you will not get good food here. But unless there is a change I doubt that I will go back again. I am not angry, or vengeful, just bitterly disappointed.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 18, 2022 via mobile

We booked last minute for a friend’s birthday yesterday. They decorated our table with balloons - made it feel so so special. The service was great and the food was delicious! We will be coming back!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 16, 2022 via mobile

Order a takeaway regularly from here and are never disappointed, I have a gluten allergy and they always accommodate and are super helpful. Food is amazing and well priced

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 26, 2022 via mobile

Usually one of my favourite restaurants for many years but tonight was an absolute disaster. Firstly ordered a bottle of pinot grigio and received a bottle of pinot blush, no big deal but was a sign of things to come. Asked for a jug of...tap water 3 times but never received it. My friend ordered a lamb dish but received beef it looked like beef and tasted like beef. When asked the " acting manager" she said " well it looks like beef" she took it away for a few seconds then returned saying it's lamb ( My friend can't stomach beef and threw up when she got home) I ordered a pad thai and chicken curry ( Pad thai came out 5 mins before the curry so it was nearly cold but not a big deal) big portion and delicious so I decided to save half for take away. Was later informed that my food was thrown away because they received a phone call?? I said I wasn't happy about this and was told "acting manager " would come and see me. No sight of her but a bill was hastily shoved on our table without saying anything and not offering dessert no one asked for the bill. I complained and explained that half my food was thrown away I expect to be compensated. A while later another bill was shoved at us for 15% off the pad thai, a whopping £2 the entire bill. I decided then to get out of my chair and seek out " acting manager" as she obviously couldn't be bothered to come and talk to me at the table. When I asked why the service was so bad she said its because the owners are away and it's just how it is. When I asked her why we didn't get our water she said I shouldn't complain because it was free! This is the first time I have ever complained about a meal, I have had dining experiences where there have been minor problems and still had an apology. No luck here! This whole thing was s**t show. The owners of the thai bualang are kind and welcoming with wonderful food and wonderful service, sadly when they go away they left it in bad hands.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 24, 2022 via mobile

We absolutely love this place, the food is incredible. Its one of those best kept secrets in Essex, everythng is cooked to perfection, the staff are superb and the ambience is fantastic. I could eat here everyday, went last night and brought two soups home...for takeaway. I can recommend the Tom Yum Narm Khon with prawns and the Panang Curry with chicken if you like spicy food. I can honestly say its the best Thai I've ever been to.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed March 22, 2022 via mobile

The one star refers to the owners of this amazing restaurant. I give it 5 stars for the food. The owners are rude. Never greet or say thank you when leaving (only concerned about counting their money at the front door) The restaurant was extremely...busy on the Saturday evening. Not once did the owners lend a hand to the overworked waitresses. It used to be a happy place to visit. The waitresses used to joke and enjoy themselves. They don't look happy anymore! Sad!More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed January 15, 2022 via mobile

Visited recently for the first time to try their set lunch menu. £9.95 for two courses is amazing value, and the food was really good! We went for Tom yum and Tom kha gai soups to start, which both hit the spot (especially on a...cold day). The red Thai curry was also tasty and hot, although a little salty, and the prawns were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be returning. Thanks for a lovely lunchMore

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed April 27, 2021

We absolutely love Thai Bualuang - we order most Sunday evenings for delivery. They are so friendly & the food tastes delicious. We are very lucky to have this business so close by to our home.

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed April 5, 2021

Always have takeaway from here and it never disappoints. Wouldn’t go anywhere else for Thai. Fresh ingredients and amazing taste.

Date of visit: March 2021
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Doesn't explain why it was shut in the summer though! Never mind, it's open again now!
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They are still very much open, but had been having phone line problems! Don't give up!
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5