The Bangkok Thai Restaurant in Thanet

Absolutely outstanding! A restaurant that makes Margate worth a visit again. Delicious food and the greatest service I've ever had. It was a pleasure to eat there, can't wait to come back.

By far the best Thai restaurant in Margate! Food is always amazing and good portion sizes. The management and staff are so friendly and welcoming makes the dining out experience even better! Take your own drink which helps keep the cost of the night down. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone!!

Had a lovely experience here! The staff were very friendly, attentive and even warmed the plates up. Would definitely recommend the mixed fish stirfry (scallops, prawns and squid!)

The food in the place is outstanding, the staff are delightful and you may even get to meet Charlie! It is a tiny tucked away restaurant but the food is some of the best I've had, a real authentic flavour.

Fantastic home cooked delicious food. There is a one star review left here by a competitor ignore it it's nonsense... I've been in Margate since 2019, lived in Perth Australia, Koh Samui and Parma Italy and this place is one of the loveliest cosy regular restaurants I've ever visited. It's our regular... the owner treats guest with little specials and extras... as a foodie blog owner at www.foodnwalktours. trust me this place is fab you'll love it. The Penang curry is amazing!! Also any of the fish curries too!!

I will keep this review short and sweet, as much as I'd love to wax lyrical about how much I enjoyed my experience at The Bangkok.I came to this unassuming little restaurant in Cliftonville on recommendation from my older brother. Now, he is someone who I trust the tastebuds of, so I knew I was most likely to be in for a treat. I have lived round the corner from this joint for a while now, yet have only just hit it up for some grub.Upon arrival we were greeted by the lovely staff who gave us the options of either eating indoors or out. We decided to eat outdoors, as it was rather a hot day and both of us felt pretty over-heated at this point.Upon being seated, a member of the lovely staff talked me through the "rules" - 1-cash only 2-they don't serve alcohol but you can bring your own without being charged corkage! 3-everything is strictly cooked fresh and therefore substitutions in the recipes can be easily made (to suit your dietry requirements). Now, when I entered the establishment I have to say, I already predicted the quality of the food, just from the aromas from the kitchen that were making friends with my nostrils. Once the flavors of the garlic, chili, lemongrass, and other wonderful herbs hit my nose, I knew for sure that there would be no cheap take-away flavours here - this is going to be real authentic thai food. When I was being told the "rules", I could tell by the lady's voice and assuredness, that she had confidence in the quality of the food - something I always respect in restaurant staff. The aromas from the kitchen, plus speaking to the very kind and accommodating staff members, had me feeling very excited by this point.Let's get into, I suppose, the most important part of this review - the food! I ordered a Tom Yum soup with shrimp (classic) and a duck curry, with egg fried rice, and my dearest ordered a Tom Yum with chicken and egg fried rice. We also shared some deep-fried vegetables - incredible, with bags of flavour and wonderfully cripsy bite! However, like any 5 star restaurant would, they brought us amuse-bouche in the form of crackers and sauce, which actually turned out to be one of the higlights for me. The chili sauce was beautiful and obviously freshly made, and when I asked the chef for the recipe, she openly shared her secrets! I will now endeavour (and most likely fail) to recreate this fiery, flavoursome sauce in my own kitchen.As you can probably tell, I was very impressed by this restaurant and I probably don't need to tell you that the Tom Yum soup was 10/10 and the duck curry was beautiful - my dining partner and I agreed that this dish in particular was creamy home-cooked goodness - a breath of fresh air from the red-curry-paste, takeaway style that unfortunately plagues many so-called "Thai" restaurants today. In fact I have just finished this duck curry off at home, since I was too full to finish at the restaurant, and believe me - the flavours are just as strong cold from the fridge as they were piping hot from the kitchen!Now let me talk about the service. Unfortunately I did not get their names, however the ladies who served us our food were all equal in their excellent, friendly, personable service. I always find it heartwarming to experience restaurants such as these - genuine food, cooked by genuine people who love and care about what they do. My dining partner and I were able to speak to the chefs who cooked our food and they willingly shared the secrets of their gorgeous recipes. In fact they came out, without prompting, to ask what we thought of the food - a sign of a passionate chef who cares about the service that they are providing.In all, I think that Bangkok is sure to become a firm local favourite of mine, and I really look forward to trying what else their exotic and exciting menu has to offer.The Bangkok - a perfect marriage of excellent authentic food, and wonderful heartwarming service. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to experience real food with real hospitality.Review written by:Tobias AllenFoodman

Wonderful night . Best Thai food in Thanet we are sure. It's a bring your own drink place so that kept the prices down too. The prices are extremely reasonable and portions a good size. Service was fantastic with all food cooked fresh . We were also served free tasters and sorbet/ fruits as a thank you. The atmosphere is intimate and relaxed . It's pretty small so booking is advisable although walk ins are possible for smaller groups. We also use the place for takeaways too. The boss makes us feel very valued and we chatted to other customers like we knew them . Looking forward to trying lots of new food next time !

I came here with friends who had heard a lot about it. We loved it, small, intimate and friendly.The owners and staff gave us a lovely welcome, we were lucky to have arrived when it had just opened as l understand it gets busy.The food is cooked from fresh and was delicious. What a way to end our weekend in Margate. Defiently a must return visit when next in the area.

Fresh Delicious and authentic food. You definitely need to book a table in advance if you want to go to this place. They are busy most the time. Restaurant is small but quirky, traditional decoration and setup. Friendly staff and service. They don't serve alcohol but you can take yours or buy at next door spirit shop and no corkage charge. Good for groups. Highly recommended to try it out.

After reading the mixed reviews we weren't sure what to expect. However we had a lovely meal. Although it was fully booked for the evening they found a table for the two of us. The food is excellent. Cooked with care and the flavours subtle. It's a tiny restaurant so not much elbow room. Don't forget to take your wine/beer with you. Can't fault the wonderful service or the excellent value. £30 for a chicken curry, fish curry, pad Thai noodles, egg fried rice and the complementary pawn crackers.We're looking forward to going again (we'll book next time) 10 out of 10.