Reviews Chaophraya

Bringing Thai dining to the heart of Newcastle, Chaophraya is an ideal classy spot (upstairs at the entrance to Eldon Square) to experience superb views of Greys Monument from its rooftop terrace. Carla, our hostess on the day, pleasantly asked us where we would like to sit, outside or inside. We chose inside so we could check out the stunning interior. Everywhere you turn, Chaophraya’s beauty hits you. The ambient lighting was sublime, particularly where we were sat which was by the window. The tall elegant seats had an opulent style. Without doubt, Chaophraya looked the part. It was impossible not to be impressed. Settled, we ordered our drinks. With many cocktail options available, we decided to go for an Alexander X and an Amazing Thailand. The Alexander X was a strong, sharp whisky and the Amazing Thailand was a sweet, pineapple infusion. They were both outstanding. We will definitely come back for more cocktails - ideal to relax with on their rooftop terrace in the summer sun. From a brand new expansive menu, we were ready to order our starters. It was a tough choice, but we decided to go all out and try the Khun Kim Grill Satay Platter for two. Sirloin steak, sugar snap peas, moo ping, chestnut mushrooms, chicken satay, aubergine and cherry tomato skewers served with barbecue, peanut and jaew sauces. It was a fabulous sight when our dishes arrived. Sizzling vigorously, the chicken satay was a joy to behold. Five kebabs of tender marinated chunks of chicken drizzled in coconut milk making them even more alluring – they were super. The steak was just as tender and served rare, just how I prefer it. The sauces were right up there as the best sauces I’ve ever had, particularly the peanut sauce which was a wonderful combination with the chicken. They all complemented the dish well and were a triumph of variation. The accompanied kebabs of juicy chestnut mushrooms, moist aubergine and crunchy sugar snap peas were all tremendous. As starters go, you’re not getting much better. As we were about to order our mains, I couldn’t help but notice the place filling up. Even with the place more full, Chaophraya manages to maintain a serene yet charming atmosphere. It was a difficult choice to choose from such a wonderful selection of dishes on the menu. With guidance from Carla, who was an attentive host, we decided on Weeping Tiger Sirloin Steak and Lamb Massaman Curry, with Riceberry Rice and Ceviche Scallop Chilli and Dressing Nasturniums from the Thai Reimagined choice. When our dishes came, our table was filled with exotic colours and aromas of spice. The taste of the 21-day dry-aged Sirloin Steak falling apart as the black pepper sauce oozed thick, scintillating flavours that smacked my senses into life. Succulent, caramelised, tender large pieces of meat; the slow cooked Lamb Massaman was quite simply the dish of the day. At just the correct spice level for my palate (I asked for it hotter than usual) it was curry at its finest. My mouth is salivating thinking back to it. Thailand’s own superfood, Riceberry Rice was a major surprise. Unique, deep purple, organic rice full of goodness – it was the best rice I’ve ever had. Resting on a trio of leafy beds, the Scallop was beautifully presented and was a fresh, tangy addition. Our main event was an extremely delightful revelation. Although we had scoffed so much food, we had to attempt dessert as Chaophraya was going for gold. Again, with excellent options on offer, we decided on a Chocolate Bombe and a Chocolate Box. Yes it was very sweet. Yes it was rich. Yes it was decadent. But can I have another Chocolate Bombe please? When the salted caramel sauce was poured, I was dazzled as the bombe subtly exploded before my eyes. The peanut mousse, peanuts and toffee were perfect fillings for the mesmerising sphere. The Chocolate Box, a dark and white chocolate mousse, came with with a dollop of toasted coconut ice-cream and an intimate dash of berry sauce. The smoothness of the mousse combined with the coconut ice-cream was beautiful. Chaophraya can do desserts. In fact, Chaophraya can do cuisine! In essence: the setting, the location and particularly the food at Chaophraya is top notch – it offers a special, luxurious dining experience. If you’re still deciding what to do today, go and try Chaophraya out – it’ll blow your mind.

Lovely food and very good service. The views are nice. The price may be little bit high but we'll worth it

Authentic, and delicious. You could tell the good quality ingredients, especially the meat (which there was plenty of). The food was cooked fresh to order, and the restaurant itself was lovely, including an outside/rooftop bit, which I will definitely look at next time. The food was expensive, but also definitely worth the price!!! All in all, a lovely meal, and I will definitely be back soon. Also, definitely get the chaophraya starter platter, it is delicious. 👍👍👍

We've chosen Chaophraya for our celebratory dinner after our wedding ceremony about two weeks ago and it was the best decision. Thanks to the kindness of the management we've had the privilege of dining in the private room, the Thai Garden and it was just beautiful. The food and the atmosphere were top notch and the team members looking after us were absolutely amazing, so lovely and professional. We'll be recommending Chaophraya to everyone and we will definitely be back for some more tasty food and lovely views ☺️ Thank you!

We visited Chaophraya for an anniversary. The service was amazing and fast. The staff were friendly and advised on dietary requirements. We ordered the Chaophraya starter selection which was delicious. The chicken tacos and tempura prawns were especially good. The pad ka prao with pork had the perfect level of spice and a lovely rich savory taste. Unfortunately I did not enjoy the pad Thai, I felt it lacked flavor and fell too sweet for me. Despite that I highly recommend this restaurant.

The ambience was top notch with the view from the window seats. Papaya salad and basil fried pork were not bad, but did not stand out as much as I expected in terms of spice/flavour. The pineapple fried rice could do with more wok hei but was otherwise delicious. Waiters did not let us know beforehand that the prawn crackers would be subjected to extra charges, but were very polite. Would still come back again.

Really good experience and absolutely delicious food. They pulled a switcheroo by giving us a bottle of water rather than tap water as requested, but other than that it was top notch

Was so lovely. They went above and beyond decorating the table for our anniversary and giving us a glass of prosecco each. It was a nice surprise. The food was delicious and the service top notch. There was a large vegetarian selection to choose from. The atmosphere is electric. Was a Tuesday evening but still busy. Must be a very popular place. Definitely recommend to eat here especially for celebrating occasions as we also saw other people celebrating special occasions such as birthdays with birthday balloons.

This place blew my taste buds off. Incredible traditional flavours and so much effort in the presentation. I got the Thai basil rove and it was superior to many I've had. Finn and Scott were absolute delights to deal with Scott leading the way to an exclusive feeling experience and Finn hitting me with some tasty sips to keep me going until the food was ready 🤘

We attended the Chaophraya for a celebratory meal and it did not disappoint. On arrival we were met at the entrance with a friendly smile and shown to our table. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We opted for a celebratory set menu. The starters arrived quickly and were made up of chicken tacos, satay, spring rolls, prawns and a duck salad, all of which were delicious. For mains we received sweet and sour crispy chicken, salt and pepper king prawns, beef panang and chicken fried rice. The portions were large allowing us all to have big portions. My son opted for a chicken pad thai which he devoured, so it must of been good. My stand out dish was the beef panang which was mild and creamy with a little bit of a bite. Overall the meal was fantastic. I amended my dessert and opted for some sorbet, three scoops of differing flavours which certainly refreshed my taste buds. The drinks menu is large and as I was driving I chose a lychee no-jito which was really fresh and tasty. The whole experience was well worth it and I would certainly recommend the restaurant and its staff.