The Thai Bar & Restaurant is at 317 Kilmarnock Road in Shawlands, Glasgow. Its story grew from owner Robert’s years of travelling to Thailand for Muay Thai training and a desire to bring the bold, fragrant food he encountered there back to the Southside.
The kitchen is led by head chef Patryk and works with traditional Thai recipes while allowing for a modern touch. Curry pastes, marinades and sauces are made in house from fresh ingredients, giving the cooking a clear foundation rather than relying only on ready prepared flavourings.
Green curry combines coconut milk, sweet basil and kaffir lime, while pad Thai brings rice noodles together with tamarind, egg, chives, bean sprouts, peanuts and lime. Stir fries and house specialities broaden the menu across aromatic, sweet, sour and spicy flavours.
The restaurant opens for dinner from Tuesday to Thursday and for longer afternoon and evening service from Friday to Sunday. Diners can book a table or order takeaway. Guests with allergies should consult the latest menu and speak with staff about peanuts, shellfish, fish sauce, gluten and shared preparation areas.
Address: 317 Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands, Glasgow G43 2XS, Scotland
The Thai Bar & Restaurant Menu
Starters
Chicken Wings
Five crispy wings with sweet chilli dip. Contains: Gluten
Chicken Satay
Three grilled skewers with house peanut sauce. Contains: Nuts
Spring Rolls
Three crispy rolls with sweet chilli dip. Contains: Gluten
Wontons
Four golden wontons with tangy dipping sauce. Contains: Egg, Gluten
Fish Cakes
Three fragrant Thai fish cakes with cucumber relish. Contains: Fish
Chicken in Pandan Leaves
Three parcels of marinated chicken wrapped in pandan leaves. Contains: Sesame, Soya
Soups
Tom Kha
Coconut-based soup with coconut milk, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, chilli, coriander, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, mint leaves and lime juice. Contains: Milk
Tom Yum
Hot and sour broth of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, tomatoes, crushed red chillies, coriander and mint leaves. Contains: Milk
Salads
Thai Beef Salad
Mint, coriander, fresh chillies, red onion and lime juice. Contains: Mollusc, Fish, Sulphites
Laab Gai
Thai salad of ground chicken with fresh herbs — mint, coriander, fresh chillies, red onions, lime juice and green onions. Contains: Fish
Stir-Fried Morning Glory
Garlic, soy bean and a whisper of chilli. Contains: Mollusc, Fish, Soya
Papaya Salad
Som tum — green papaya, lime, chilli and fresh herbs. Contains: Fish, Nuts, Sulphites
Stir-Fried Vegetables
Market vegetables, wok-tossed. Contains: Mollusc, Fish, Soya
House Salad
Fresh leaves, herbs and house dressing. Contains: Fish, Peanuts, Nuts
Specials
House signatures, served with jasmine rice.
Chicken & Cashew Nuts
Stir-fried chicken with sweet peppers, onion and crunchy cashew nuts. Served with jasmine rice. Contains: Nuts, Mollusc, Fish
Sweet & Sour
Sweet and sour sauce with onion, sweet peppers, fresh pineapple, cucumber and tomatoes. Served with jasmine rice. Contains: Mollusc, Sulphites, Soya, Fish
King Prawn in Tamarind
Fried king prawn in sweet tangy tamarind sauce topped with fried shallots. Served with jasmine rice. Contains: Crustaceans, Mollusc, Fish, Peanuts, Soya
Pineapple Fried Rice
Fried rice with sweet pepper, carrot, onion, curry powder, raisins, cashew nuts, oyster and soya sauce. Topped with king prawn and a fried egg. Contains: Crustaceans, Mollusc, Fish, Peanuts, Egg, Soya, Sulphites, Nuts
Crab Fried Rice
Fried rice with shredded crab meat, onion, egg and spring onion. Topped with crab meat and a fried egg. Contains: Mollusc, Crustaceans, Egg, Soya, Fish
Mains
Choose your protein — tofu, chicken, lamb, beef or king prawn.
Weeping Tiger Beef
Grilled sirloin steak with spicy tamarind sauce. Served with jasmine rice, sticky rice or chips. Contains: Mollusc, Fish, Soya, Sulphites
Pad Thai
Stir-fried noodles with crushed peanuts, egg, chives and bean sprouts in tamarind sauce with caramelised onion and pickled radish. Sweet, tangy and salty. Contains: Peanuts, Egg
Thai Green Curry
Kaeng Khiao Wan — coconut milk, mixed pepper, courgette, small aubergines, kaffir lime leaves and sweet basil. Served with jasmine rice. Contains: Fish
Thai Red Curry
Traditional red curry with coconut milk, mixed peppers, courgette, small aubergines, kaffir lime leaves and sweet basil. Served with jasmine rice. Contains: Fish
Penang Curry
Rich red curry with red chillies, kaffir lime leaves and peanuts, topped with coconut cream. Served with jasmine rice. Contains: Fish, Nuts, Peanuts
Thai Yellow Curry
Yellow curry in coconut milk with potato, onion and kaffir lime leaves. Served with jasmine rice. Contains: Fish
Massaman Curry
Rich coconut curry with mixed spices, potatoes, onion, star anise and coconut milk. Served with jasmine rice. Contains: Fish, Nuts
Pad Kra Pao
Minced meat stir-fried with Thai basil, bird’s-eye chillies, fish sauce and garlic. Served with jasmine rice, topped with a fried egg. Contains: Fish, Soya, Egg
Hot & Spicy Noodles
Stir-fried egg noodles with sweet peppers, bean sprouts, onion, carrot and cabbage in hot and spicy sauce. Contains: Gluten, Egg, Mollusc, Fish, Soya, Sesame
Rice
Basil Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice with Thai holy basil. Contains: Egg, Soya
Coconut Rice
Jasmine rice steamed in coconut milk.
Jasmine Rice
Steamed fragrant jasmine rice.
Glutinous Steamed Rice
Traditional steamed sticky rice.
Sides
Salt & Chilli Chips
Crispy chips with salt and chilli seasoning.
Prawn Crackers
With sweet chilli dip. Contains: Crustaceans
Chips
Crispy golden chips.
Kids
Crispy Fish with Rice or Chips
Crispy cod fillets. Contains: Fish, Soya, Gluten
Crispy Chicken with Rice or Chips
Golden crispy chicken. Contains: Soya, Gluten
Stir-Fried Noodles with Sweet Black Sauce
Kid-friendly stir-fried noodles in sweet black sauce. Contains: Egg, Mollusc, Fish, Soya, Sesame
Desserts
Mango & Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice
Fresh mango with aromatic coconut sticky rice. Only available June–August.
Burnt Cheesecake
Rich and creamy, topped with a sweet, tangy mango and passionfruit coulis. Contains: Milk, Egg
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served warm with ice cream. Contains: Milk, Egg
Ice Cream Scoop
A single scoop of vanilla ice cream with cream. Contains: Milk