Had an excellent meal here. It is a takeaway with a few tables rather than a restaurant but the standard of flavours and good quality was awesome. The owner was happy for us to bring our own wine and eat in. Would recommend. Thanks for a lovely meal ππππ
Although I know the Thai owner/chef from her other food outlet, this was our first takeaway from the Rak Thai in Melrose, and it did not disappoint. We ordered the 'Banquet for two' and it was, without question, the best takeaway Thai food we have eaten since leaving Thailand almost 3 years ago. For starters, we ordered both the crispy chicken spring rolls with sour plum dip and the chicken satay. For mains, we had a deliciously creamy Massaman (beef) and the spicy Pad Grarpao (prawn). It all came with a generous portion of egg fried rice. There were generous portions of everything, and there was plenty of leftover mains for us to warm up for lunch next day. An added bonus (and an important consideration for me) is that the food came packaged in biodegradable containers and was ready for collection in a paper carrier bag. Definitely FIVE STARS from us!
Quite simply the best meal I have ever had!
Takeaway food (well, except we sat in at one of the cosy tables for two) at restaurant standard but so much more than that. I was doing my best Somebody Feed Phil impression with every single mouthful.
It was absolutely delicious and at an absolutely bargain price too.
Pak Choop (tempura veg) as starter to share - a (delicious) and massive meal on it's own! Followed up with Pad See Eww with veg for me (noodle heaven) and Gaeng Saparot red curry with chicken for my wife - the sauce was was amazing, I ate much of it as a soup, just to help her you know.
We received a very warm and friendly welcome from the host, and was great to hear him giving recommendations to others coming and going too.
The Rak Thai goes straight to the top of my must come back to list without doubt.
First meal from this wonderful place. We are staying at the caravan site in the town and fancied a treat meal. This didn't dissapoint.
The tempura prawns and the spring rolls were delicious and fresh.
The egg fried rice so so freshly made (which is a huge plus for me). Red Thai curry also fabulous.
The huge plus also was all the packaging is biodegradable and compostable. Well done on doing your bit!
When I'm back in Melrose next time (which is frequently) I'll be having a wee treat from your wonderful takeaway.
Update: January 2022
Back in Melrose again and just had the most delicious meal delivered to the site I'm staying at. Meal was on time, hot and the man delivering was very polite.
April 16th 2022
Again as ALWAYS this evening the meal was delicious. We always call at opening for a time to collect in that evening.
Customer service is ALWAYS fabulous. Food fresh and hot. We always get a treat from here when staying in the motorhome in the town.
Delicious Thai food! The chicken satay, pad Thai, and Tom yum have great flavor and really hit the spot.
First time at Rak Thai tonight and weβll most certainly be back. Amazing food which really lives up to the reputation. Service was brilliant and friendly. As vegetarians we felt really well catered for.
We called in last wed whilst on holiday in Melrose , we ate in and were well looked after , we had tempura prawns and a roast duck dish , it was superb π
Stopped in as read the reviews and they are not wrong! Originally was going to takeaway but they kindly accommodated our change to eating in. Remember, this is a takeaway that happens to have some seats (genius idea). Food was spectacular and staff so friendly! 10/10
Since moving up to the boarders been looking a for a decent Thai place and I have definitely found it. The food was amazing and good size portions. We had 3 starters a main curry and a pad Thai and was plenty for 2 people. All takeaway containers bio-degradeable Will be back again very soon.
Absolutely fantastic food. We were in Scotland visiting some friends and thought weβd give this place a try. We were not disappointed. Really lovely fresh and flavoursome food. Would highly recommend! This was also my first experience of Thai takeaway, so so good! :)
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