Muay Thai Tapas is a restaurant in Ancoats, Manchester. Rated 4.9 stars from 215 Google reviews. Known for authentic cooking and attentive service. Best for groups and lunch. Price range: £20–30.
Muay Thai Tapas
Across 115 rated reviews, 97% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.9★ |
| Reviews | 215 |
| 1-star share | 0.0% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“It’s egg noodles with curry sauce, ribeye and crispy noodle on top of it.”
“I had Tom yum soup, upper crust soup, . . duck in honey.”
“Amazing food, excellent staff and service.”
216 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Muay Thai Tapas delivers authentic Thai cooking with care, staff who know what they're doing, and pricing that rewards regulars.
You want authentic Thai cooking where the staff know the menu and the room feels genuinely welcoming.
About Muay Thai Tapas
Rare in Ancoats to find Thai cooking that a Thai diner will call the best in the UK — that's the kind of endorsement Muay Thai Tapas keeps earning. The small-plates format means a table of two can move through five dishes comfortably, and the khao soi, duck, drunken noodles and mango sticky rice are the ones reviewers keep circling back to. The massaman slow-cooked beef and the Pad Ga chicken have both drawn strong praise recently, and the Som Tam Thai gets a specific recommendation from a local who knows their papaya salad. The decor is interesting enough to spark conversation, the room feels cosy rather than cramped, and the service is genuinely attentive — Choppa got a name-check, and one of the chefs came out of the kitchen to check on a table, which is not something that happens often at this price point.
In the last 90 days, Muay Thai Tapas has drawn 8 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Authentic cooking
A Thai reviewer notes it ranks among the best Thai restaurants in the U.K.; khao soi is described as tasting like it came from Chiang Mai, and pad kra pow as 'just like what we had in Thailand'.
Attentive service
A chef comes out of the kitchen to check on tables; servers guide diners through the menu; staff are consistently described as friendly and welcoming.
Portion sizes and value
Reviewers note portions are correct for a single person and the value is exceptional, especially at lunch; a table of two can order five dishes and leave satisfied.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Muay Thai Tapas
Muay Thai Tapas in Ancoats is known for khao soi, masaman beef, pad Thai, drunken noodles, and crispy chicken. Reviewers single out the masaman as slow-cooked and tender, the pad kra pow as authentic to Thailand, and the khao soi as exceptional. The mango sticky rice and papaya salad are also popular.
Muay Thai Tapas welcomes solo diners and is popular for lunch and dinner. Portion sizes are calibrated for a single person, and the casual atmosphere and attentive staff make it comfortable to eat alone at the bar or a table.
Dogs are welcome at Muay Thai Tapas in Ancoats—both inside the restaurant and outside, making it a pet-friendly option for dining with your dog.
Muay Thai Tapas accepts reservations, though it also welcomes walk-ins. The restaurant is equally suited to planned group outings and last-minute visits.
Muay Thai Tapas in Ancoats operates at £20–30 per person. Reviewers consistently note exceptional value, especially for lunch, and portions are generous enough that a table of two can order five dishes and leave satisfied.
Muay Thai Tapas offers delivery and takeout in addition to dine-in service. The same quality and care apply to takeaway orders, with careful packaging that keeps dishes separate and fresh.
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Hot Score: 71/100 · ranked October 2026
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