Food here is authentic and up to my expectations. Service was great, nice vibes and clean. Highly recommended. Visit this restaurant and enjoy authentic Thai food 🥘
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My friend recently moved to Southampton and as she was very fond of Thai food, we decided to meet up at Leelawadee which was just down the road from where she lived. Upon entering, we were immediately welcomed by staff and were sat down. I was very much impressed by the creatively folded serviettes topping each of our plates.
For the mains, I had the duck curry which I found to be quite delicious. The coconut milk based gravy had a perfect blend of spices which created a wonderful concotion of flavours that was accentuated with a slight, subtle creamy sweetness. The curry was perfect once paired with a bowl of coconut rice one can order as a side.
However the papaya green salad was undoubtedly I was most keen on. Beautifully presented, the mixture of freshly cut papaya, carrots, tomatoes, corriander, chili and a spritz of lime made a savoury, sweet, tarty dish packed with a punch (servers will ask you preferred level of spice). Also, my friend offered me some spring rolls she ordered and I found them to be quite tasty as well. It wasn't oily although fried and but was overall light and refreshing.
Although the food was delicious, I found the servings did not reflect the price. This I felt most especially with the coconut rice which was £3+ for an amount you could fit in your palm. There are other Thai restaurants around which are cheaper with similar caliber.
But all in all Leelawadee is a restaurant that's surely worth a visit. Staff were friendly, the service was quick and efficient and my friend and I enjoyed our dining experience whilst having a lovely catch up.
What we liked of the restaurant:
- the food and the taste was very good. We had three types of dishes and all were coocked well with full of taste
- the service is friendly and welcoming
- Thai pankace was an interesting dessert to try. Go for it.
What we did not like:
- the chocolate cake was not great. This is not unexpected as we are in a totally different restaurant and culture.
Had takeaway for a late night arrival in Southampton.
Friendly and very understandable team. We were late for rhe food pick up slot but the food was kept warm.
The food was great. I personally love the generous portion of pad thai which went well with the som tum (green papaya salad)
Curry and Pad Thai are delicious !! Very thailandish eating environment, our server is a very kind and friendly girl.
Best Thai spicy noodles here. Please checkout.
Amazing food and really friendly staff, we had the steamed spicy sea bass, Pa Nang curry, Som Tam (green papaya salad), and coconut rice.
Everything was very delicious, staff were attentive - a must try!
Great little cosy Thai restaurant. Food was delicious and the staff friendly!
Best sit down meal in six years of living in Southampton. Rich, lush, genuine Thai cuisine. Although we didnt go before theatre show, will consider this the best option for when we do. Super friendly staff and the owner complimented us with a duo of on the house jagermeisters. Top bananas.
supertolles kleines Thai-Restaurant mit sehr freundlicher Bedienung. Gästeraum, sowie Toiletten 1 A!
Essen - egal was - krönend lecker mit Serviettenfaltung im Strelitzien-Style...
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Great little Thai restaurant with very friendly service. Guest room and toilets 1 A!
Food - no matter what - crowning delicious with napkin folding in the Strelitzia style...
Amazing find, this Thai restaurant has authentic food, great service and in a central location. Loved that they gave complimentary prawn crackers when we were seated, staff were friendly and efficient, will definitely be back soon!
Amazing Thai food. Mouthwatering and wholesome. The place is a bit crowded, but the overall environment is cosy and homely.
We’ve eaten here a few times when visiting my daughter during her first year at University. We came back for a celebration lunch after her graduation ceremony. We were a party of 6 and arrived an hour early. For this place, no problem. The service was super friendly, the food was as always delicious. The woman who served us deserves a special mention, she was just amazing, super friendly in engaging with us and making us all feel welcome. I’m only sorry that I live so far away, otherwise I by a frequent customer.
I ate here last month whilst in Southampton for the weekend. Even on a busy Friday evening service was speedy and friendly. The food delicious. 2 waitresses kept up with everything. I decided to eat here on Sunday as well as it was so good. It was busy then as well, and the 1 waitress on her own kept on top of all orders and I had another great meal.
Ended up here by chance for a pre-theatre meal. The food was incredible and the service was attentive and friendly.
I have various dietary restrictions but I had the rare luxury of choice and my husband (who eats anything!) was genuinely impressed too.
Surprisingly good value for a Thai meal as well!
Definitely coming back!
Great thai restaurant and very friendly staff. Sure will be visiting again soon
Absolutely wonderful dining experience here. From the lovely service to the flavour-packed dishes, our pre-theatre meal was brilliant and the perfect way to relax before Les Mis!
The spring rolls were crispy and fresh and the satay had so much tasty chicken for starters. Then the chicken & cashew nut stir fry was packed with fragrance and the green curry with tofu was magic. I especially appreciated the tip on how to serve up my sticky rice when it’s cold.
Booking is essential before 7pm as it’s so popular among theatre-goers and we saw several people turned away, but booking was easy enough and it’s worth it.
This was a surprise find, and we were not disappointed. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, the service all night was superb. The food was so delicious, it was clearly freshly (and lovingly) prepared, I would return in a heartbeat!
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