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Phetpailin Thai Restaurant : China Town - 09/09/2006

Phetpailin opened in April 2006 bringing a traditional and authentic Thai dining experience to Manchester’s Chinatown. While the a la carte menu here is standard ‘Anglo-Thai’ cuisine, the specials board offers traditional Thai dishes prepared as they would be in Thailand. And the result is that a very healthy 60% of the clientele here are Thais, which is always a good sign for an ethnic restaurant.

The décor is both traditional and minimalist with none of the clutter that can sometimes take over a restaurant. And it’s very much a relaxed vibe, with light background music making for a peaceful and calming dining experience. Phetpailin (literally, ‘sapphire’) is currently unlicensed and they operate a BYO policy on alcoholic drinks. There is also a takeaway service and an outside catering service. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week with some good-value special deals.

Thai Balcony in Bath is a sister restaurant.

LOCATION: Opposite the Woo Sang supermarket, next to the Chinatown car park
OPENING HOURS: 12-3 and 6-11 (seven days)
CAPACITY: 45
WINE LIST: BYO
SPECIAL DEALS: Express Lunch: from £4.95 (12-3, seven days). 10% off the a la carte when you mention sugarvine (Mon-Sat)
VEGETARIAN: Yes, a wide selection
CHILDREN: Yes
PARKING: Chinatown car park and side streets
NON-SMOKING AREA: All non-smoking but you can smoke on the landing outside FUNCTIONS: Raised section available for functionsDISABLED: No special facilities
TAKEAWAY: Yes
BEST SEAT: Table 3 or the stage

Phetpailin Thai Restaurant 46 George Street, Chinatown, City Centre, Manchester, M1 4HF. Tel: 0871 811 4975