Thairiffic

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This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.

Situated on a first floor in the middle of Glasgow’s pub and club district, Thairiffic offers a calming and attractive space to look down and observe the hustle and bustle of Sauchiehall Street life. The large cavernous space may be sparse on decoration, but the genuine, friendly service imbues the restaurant with a feeling of warmth none the less. Starters are on the whole successful with tempura, satay, and Thai spring rolls all featuring. Noodles, stir-fries and curries dominate the mains though the Penang curry's delicate spicing is a little lacking in the punch you would expect. An excellent sirloin steak is highly recommended – soft and pink, marinated in a heady mix of Thai herbs, served on a sizzling skillet, a bold chilli dipping sauce accompanies it to pack in even more flavour. An excellent midweek lunch deal is worth noting at £6.95, perfect for a quick working day treat.

• High point: Sitting at a window seat watching the world go by
• Low point: Curries are in need of a flavour injection