Welcome to Thai River Kwai
Thai River Kwai, nestled in Rotherham, is a charming haven of authentic Thai cuisine. With every dish crafted with love, the restaurant captures the essence of Thailand through generous portions and exquisite flavors. The warm hospitality of owners Rich and his wife creates an inviting atmosphere that feels like dining at home. Highlights include the vibrant papaya salad, rich Chicken Penang, and the crowd-favorite Jungle Curry. Diners rave about the attentive service and thoughtful presentation, making each visit a memorable experience. Thai River Kwai not only offers exceptional food but fosters a genuine connection with every guest, ensuring they'll return for more.
- Red Lion Yard, Rotherham S60 1PN, United Kingdom Hotline: +44 1709 437340
Welcome to Thai River Kwai, a hidden gem nestled in Red Lion Yard, Rotherham. This authentic Thai restaurant has quickly become a beloved destination for food enthusiasts seeking the vibrant flavors of Thailand without leaving the UK.
Thai River Kwai stands out not just for its rich menu but also for the warm hospitality offered by its owners, who are genuinely passionate about sharing their culinary creations. The cozy atmosphere feels like dining at a friend’s home, where every dish is crafted with care and flair.
- Authentic Flavors: The menu features an extensive range of traditional Thai dishes, from Jungle Curry to Chicken Penang, ensuring there's something for everyone. Customers rave about the papaya salad and sticky rice, which consistently impress.
- Generous Portions: Diners frequently praise the ample servings. Whether enjoying a casual bite or opting for the all-you-can-eat buffet, guests often leave with delicious leftovers.
- Welcoming Atmosphere: The personal touch from the owners enhances the dining experience. Their friendly demeanor and attentiveness make every visit memorable.
- Thoughtful Presentation: Each dish is beautifully presented, showcasing the care put into each meal. The combination of flavors and colors invites diners to indulge fully.
Reviews highlight the exceptional quality of the food, with one customer noting, “the love put into the dishes is phenomenal,” while another praised the restaurant as “the best Thai food around.” With each visit, it’s clear that Thai River Kwai isn’t just about eating; it's about enjoying an experience steeped in Thai culture and culinary excellence.
If you’re in the area or just looking for an extraordinary meal, Thai River Kwai is a must-visit. Prepare to be delighted by the food and enchanted by the warm service—a combination that keeps diners coming back for more.

arrived 2pm on wednesday, we were the only customers. the owner was the chef and very friendly. the meals were tasty. the papaya salad was good. chicken satay was ok with plenty of salad and pickles. the seafood dishes was come with four king prawns.

This place exceeded our expectations. The food is amazing to say the least, the love put into the dishes is phenomenal and the presentation is very thoughtful and stunning. The portions are very generous, we always leave with food to take home. The service is very attentive and we felt honoured to be served in such a manner. The hosts made us feel right at home, always making sure we wanted for nothing. An amazing experience all in all 10/10. Thank you for providing us with an excellent night out.

The best Thai food around! We happened to find this by accident on Google Maps and went along on Monday night to see what it’s like. It’s an authentic cafe-style Thai restaurant, a really chilled and friendly atmosphere, like you’re eating in your own home. The menus are extensive and feature everything you’d expect to find in Thailand. So much to choose from it’s easy to get carried away. For starters we shared Thai fish cakes, lime chicken strips and satay chicken. All were outstanding. I had the Jungle Curry with sticky rice, red hot and tasty. The papaya salad was also outstanding, as were the meals my family had too. We met the owner, Rich, who had a chat with us, telling us about how his wife became such a good chef. Her cooking was genuinely the best Thai food we’ve found in England. Overall we had a lovely time and will definitely be back again, perhaps to try the buffet next time.

Wow… best Thai food I’ve had in the Uk, highly recommend for Thai food, waitress very entertaining, food was delicious and full of flavour. Keep up the hard work.

Just walked past this and thought ooo ill have a look what it's like and wow. The co owner literally dragged me and the missus in to have some freebe food and by dog it's the best I've tasted. This is my new go to thai restaurant Update: went in today for a bought meal, and omfg, the big started is amazing and it's more than enough for 4 people or even 5. The thai green chicken curry Is the best iv ever tasted and I have eaten at a few thai restaurants, the sticky belly pork is on point. Everything was so flavourful, fresh and fulfilling. Staff are very attentive and accomodating. The only minor complaint which really isn't a complaint. They served the mains while we was eating our starters. But to top it off they was more than happy to carton up the food that was left to take home. Where even cold was tasty . Can't wait for the all you can eat buffet to be added to the experience. Keep up the amazing work guys.

Wonderful Thai food and such a lovely couple running it. Had the Chicken Penang and sticky rice, and Thai crackers. I couldn't finish it, there was so much! Chatted to one of the owners Rich for a long while at the end - he couldn't have been friendlier. Have recommended this to friends and would definitely return if I'm in the area.

Absolutely amazing food, matched by brilliant service by Rich. Nothing was too much trouble, took his time explaining the difference in dishes. I could hear him repeating this with other customers. Really took his time to make sure you got the right dish for your tastes. We'll definitely be going again.

Absolutely brilliant .we opted for the buffet and had no regrets. Food is home cooked delicious and very generous servings . Owners are very involved and love chatting to customers .they really take on board your comments and care that you enjoy yourselves..