Giggling Squid Harborne is a Thai restaurant at 183 High Street in Birmingham. Its bright, botanical interior creates a relaxed setting for lunch, dinner and family occasions. The restaurant presents Thai food in an accessible way while retaining the contrasts of sweet, sour, salty, spicy and aromatic flavours.
Sharing starters include the restaurant’s well known salt and pepper squid alongside dumplings, skewers and crisp bites. Curries, stir fries, noodles and rice dishes then offer several routes through the menu. Seafood, meat and vegetables are paired with ingredients such as coconut milk, chilli, lime, lemongrass and fragrant herbs.
Vegetarian and vegan selections make the restaurant practical for mixed groups, and a children’s menu offers gentler introductions to Thai flavours. Private functions and larger bookings can also be accommodated. Guests with allergies should use the current allergen information and speak with staff because recipes and preparation conditions can change.
Cocktails, wine, beer and alcohol free drinks round out the experience, with tropical and citrus flavours naturally suited to the food. Desserts provide a sweeter conclusion after the heat and fragrance of the savoury dishes. Giggling Squid Harborne brings a sociable, colourful expression of Thai dining to the neighbourhood high street.
Address: 183 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9QE, United Kingdom
Giggling Squid – Harborne Menu
Thai Tapas Lunch Sets
Available 12pm-4pm
Forager Set
Vegetable Green Curry, Crispy Fried Mushroom Salad with Cashews, Veg Spring Roll & Jasmine Rice. Suitable for Vegans, Suitable for Vegetarians, Medium
Amber Honey Set
Crispy Honey Duck, Chicken Cashew Stir Fry, Veg Spring Roll & Jasmine Rice. Medium
Scrummy Set
Caramelised Pork Belly, Spring Roll, Chicken Thai Red Curry & Jasmine Rice.
Bangkok Chinatown Set
Chicken Pad Prik Sod, Garlic Stir Fry Prawns, Salt & Pepper Chilli Mushrooms & Yellow Garlic Noodles. Hot
Melt in Mouth Set
Prawn Paneang Curry, Chicken Satay, Jicama Salad & Jasmine Rice.
Sea Breeze Set
Sea Bass with Spicy Green Sauce, Steamed Chicken & Prawn Dumplings, Morning Glory & Chickpea Salad. Hot
Big Wallet Set
Lamb Massaman Curry, Yummy Duck Spring Rolls, Samui Zingy Prawns & Jasmine Rice. Hot
Kids Tapas Set
Little ones are covered too. Gentle on the spice, big on the flavour! Build Your Own – Yummy Veg are standard on this Tapas
Kids Boiled Broccoli & Carrots
Suitable for Vegans, Suitable for Vegetarians
Nibbles & Bar Snacks
Prawn Crackers
Shrimply the best. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Crunchy Noodle Nests
Cracker bites with shattered noodles and zingy herbs.
Spicy Popcorn Chicken
A street food favourite. Thai style popcorn chicken.
Golden Flying Prawns
Crispy golden butterfly prawns with crispy garlic, lemongrass and dried shallot.
Thai Crispy Chicken Wings
Crispy Thai fried chicken wings with papaya salad.
Chilli Chickpeas
Crispy fried chickpeas, dusted with chilli seasoning.
Golden Money Bags
Crispy pastry parcels of Thai-spiced chicken, herbs and vegetables. Dunk in homemade sweet chilli sauce.
Sharing Platters
Street Food Sharer
Moo Ping Pork Skewers, Salt & Pepper Squid, Spring Rolls, Thai Crispy Chicken Wings.
Bangkok Bites
Yummy Duck Spring Rolls, Golden Money Bags, Crispy Slow-cooked Beef, Spicy Popcorn Chicken.
Satay Four Ways
A selection of marinated skewers – Moo Dang Pork, Chicken, Grilled Squid and Butterfly Prawn.
Sides & Starters
Grab a few for the table and get stuck in.
Salt & Pepper Squid
Juicy squid in a crunchy, golden coating.
Tall Husband's Favourite
Crispy-edged salmon with lemongrass, lime, ginger, toasted coconut flakes. Wrap it up and eat the whole thing.
Prawn & Squid Herb Lettuce Cups
Light and refreshing.
Caramelised Pork Belly
Wok fried with maple syrup, chilli and tamarind.
Classic Papaya Salad
A burst of sweet, sour, salty and spice in every mouthful.
Tamarind Mushrooms & Greens
Tossed in a sweet and tangy tamarind sauce.
Veg Spring Rolls
Served with homemade sweet chilli sauce.
Yummy Duck Spring Rolls
Served with a sweet spring roll sauce.
Moo Ping
Smoked, juicy, chargrilled pork skewers with a spicy tamarind dip.
Salt & Pepper Chilli Mushrooms
Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Samui Zingy Prawns
Drizzled with a fresh citrussy sauce.
Khao Mok Pla
A folded lotus leaf parcel packed with fragrant, wok-fried rice and curried fish. A recipe Persian traders brought to Southern Thailand centuries ago.
Khao Mok Moo
Same beautiful lotus leaf parcel, but with chilli pork instead of fish.
Chicken Satay
Served with pickled vegetables and peanut sauce.
Noodles
In Thailand, noodles belong to everyone. Order One as your or pile them in the middle for the table.
Yellow Noodle Tamarind Duck
Crispy duck leg served on a bed of turmeric noodles drizzled with tamarind ginger sauce.
Chicken & Prawn Glass Noodles
Large, flat glass noodles tossed in a spicy seafood sauce with cha plu leaf. An unusual noodle side dish, served chilled.
Pad Thai
Staple food for island hopping backpackers. Tastes best with a beer! Choose from:
Drunken Noodles
Local name Pad Kee Mao. Legendary hangover cure. Flat noodles, coconut tips, chilli & green peppercorns. Quite a kick! Choose from:
Live Long Noodles
Traditional noodle dish from northeastern Thailand – fresh greens and yellow noodles tossed in the wok with sweet-tangy sauce. Garnished with sliced chillies and a drizzle of crushed chilli oil.
Garlic Steamed Noodles
The ideal noodle side. Think of it as your rice alternative.
Stir Fries
Thais usually have these as sharing dishes for the table.
Sticky Chicken
Bite-sized, sweet and sticky deliciousness. Impossible not to love.
Wholesome Cashew
Brimming with delicious flavour. Roasted cashew nuts, mushrooms, peppers, onions and chilli. Choose from:
Pak Choi & Tenderstems
Fresh greens stir-fried with sliced red chilli, crushed garlic and our house stir fry sauce.
Starters
Morning Glory
Leafy, long-stemmed greens, stir fried with garlic, red chilli and soya bean paste.
Big Appetites
Enough for one or the whole table to dive into.
Lamb Shank Massaman
A Giggling original on our menu from day one. Lamb shank slow-cooked for 12 hours to melting perfection in a rich massaman sauce with potatoes, carrots and cashew.
Red Duck Rising Star
Rich red curry with roast duck, juicy star fruit, fresh pineapple and pea aubergines. Tall Husband’s longtime favourite!
Tamarind Duck Confit
Lovely and crispy on the outside and served with sweet, tangy tamarind sauce. I made this for Tall Husband after we picked fresh tamarind along the Mekong River. Very romantic!
Thai Melting Beef
Tender beef slow-cooked for 9 hours. Served in a rich velvety red curry sauce with cha plu leaves, fresh green beans and sweetheart cabbage.
Seafood Specials
Sea Bass Samun Prai
Whole fish fried until crispy, skinned and served with a fresh salad to cut through the heat.
Prawn & Soft Shell Crab
One of Pranee’s favourites. Butterfly prawns and battered soft shell crab with a coconut milk, yellow curry broth.
Whole Sea Bass Green Curry
The dish you’d find flying out of every local Thai restaurant. Whole sea bass in a classic Thai green curry sauce with aubergine, pea aubergine, krachai and bamboo strips.
Chilli Lime Sea Bass
Sea bass steamed to perfection and dressed to impress with fresh Thai herbs and a fiery, lime-infused sauce.
Steamed Seafood Feast
Order like a local. Squid, prawns and sea bass steamed with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaf.
Red Prawn Hot Pot
King-size prawns in a rich, red curry-infused broth with coconut milk, tamarind and lemongrass.
Salmon Paneang
Salmon fillet in paneang curry sauce with stir fried tenderstem broccoli and pak choi.
Classic Curry
Thai Green
The slightly more fiery cousin of the Thai Red Curry with green chillies, garlic and lemongrass in a silky coconut sauce. Choose from: Chicken, Slow-cooked Beef, Prawn, Vegetable.
Thai Red
An aromatic blend of iconic Thai spices. Red chillies, lemongrass, lime leaf, galangal simmered in rich coconut sauce. Despite its fiery colour, it’s not so spicy. Choose from: Chicken, Slow-cooked Beef, Prawn, Vegetable.
Paneang
A type of red curry thickened with coconut milk and fragranced with roasted cumin and coriander seeds. Choose from: Chicken, Slow-cooked Beef, Prawn, Vegetable.
Massaman
A curry with mythical origins and legendary flavours! Simmered in coconut milk and perfumed with cardamom, cinnamon and star anise with cashew nuts. Choose from: Chicken, Slow-cooked Beef, Prawn, Vegetable.
Jungle Firepot
Slow cooked beef only. This one earns its name. Tender beef, aubergine, fine beans and pea aubergines simmered in a fiery, bold broth.
Rice & Roti
Jasmine rice
Sticky Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Fluffy jasmine rice wok fried with egg, peas, sweetcorn and carrots.
Coconut Rice
Roti
Light, golden brown roti – the perfect side for moping up Thai curries.
Desserts
Save room for afters!
Thai Apple Pie Spring Rolls
Crunchy pastry dusted in cinnamon sugar. Served with sweet coconut milk & vanilla ice cream.
Coconut Pudding with Mango Lime Sauce
Deliciously smooth and creamy panna cotta texture. The perfect cool ending after hot and spicy mains.
Mother in Law's Chocolate Mousse
Highlight of regular family trips to tall Husband’s parents in Cornwall. I persuaded Mum to let me steal the recipe.
Lychee Yoghurt Ice Cream
Thai Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
Drinks
Still Water 330ml
Soft Drinks
Still Water 750ml
Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian
Pepsi
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Pepsi Max
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Diet Pepsi
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Mango Passion Smoothie
Packed full of tropical flavours – mango, passion fruit, apple, banana, orange, peach and lime -this smoothie adds the exotic to the everyday! Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian
Pineapple Banana Coconut Smoothie
Tastes too good to be healthy? Don’t be fooled – it’s packed with fruit, vitamins, minerals and a dash of coconut milk. Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian
7up Zero
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Tea & Coffee
English Breakfast Tea
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Jasmine Tea
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Organic Sencha Green
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Lemongrass Tea
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Fresh Mint
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Thai Iced Coffee
Iced coffee – sweet, chilled and perfect for a sunny day. Contains: Milk
Single Espresso
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Double Espresso
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Caffe Latte
Contains: Milk
Beer & Cider
Chang 5% ABV (320ml)
A favourite Thai beer and the perfect companion to all things nice and spicy. Contains: Cereals with Gluten (Barley)
Chang Large 5% ABV (620ml)
Like normal. Just bigger. Contains: Cereals with Gluten (Barley)
Cobra 4.5% ABV (330ml)
Exceptionally smooth, this lager is the perfect companion to any dish, especially those with spicy, complex flavours. Contains: Cereals with Gluten (Barley)
Cobra Zero (330ml)
Delicate, malty and sweet – all the flavour but none of the potency in this most drinkable alcohol-free lager. Contains: Cereals with Gluten (Barley)
Orchard Pig Reveller Cider 4.5% ABV (500ml)
This gently sparkling vegan friendly cider has fewer bubbles, making it the perfect accompaniment to food.
Wine by the Glass
Merlot, Altoritas, Central Valley, Chile
A cheery, light and fruity Merlot with plummy aromas and a hint of spice and all things nice. Enjoy with beef and lamb dishes. Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian. Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Malbec, Los Romeros, Central Valley, Chile
We love a Malbec! Rich and spicy with black forest fruits. The perfect partner for rich sauces such as Massaman and Paneang. Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian. Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Mount Rozier, Pinot Noir, South Africa
Lush, medium bodied red with a smooth, hint-of-sweetness finish. Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian. Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Shiraz, Short Mile Bay, South Eastern Australia
Full-bodied with lots of rich berry fruit and a pinch of pepper spice so typical of Shiraz. Enjoy with big flavour dishes such as Spicy & Tasty Chicken. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Colombard Monsoon Valley, Thailand
Featuring aromas of gooseberry, green apple and passion fruit. Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian. Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Pinot Grigio, Pontebello, Australia
A light, crisp and friendly wine that gets on very well with all dishes. Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian. Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Petal and Stem, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Zesty and balanced, with tropical notes of guava and passion fruit (and the prettiest floral label). Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian. Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Picpoul De Pinet, Reserve Mirou, France
Light and full of zest, think Pinot Grigio, but better! Enjoy with Giggling favourites such as Salt & Pepper Squid and Sticky Chicken. Suitable for: Vegan, Vegetarian. Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites