Chaophraya, founded by partners in life and in business, Kim and Martin, has been awarded Best World Restaurant at the Yorkshire Evening Post Oliver Awards 2023.
Kim, the real inspiration and beating heart of Chaophraya, grew up in rural Khiri Mat, a village in the Sukhothai province of Thailand where her love for cooking stemmed from cooking with her mum.
At the age of just 15 with big dreams, Kim left her village for the busy streets of Bangkok. In 1993, she set up her first Pad Thai cart. Through pure dedication, she expanded the business to run several street food stalls and won awards for the delicious flavours of her Pad Thai recipe. This very recipe is still proudly used in the restaurant today.
Our goal is simple: to allow everyone to experience a true Taste of Thailand – from the flavours and sounds, to the kind-hearted culture and exciting traditions. We pride themselves on their values and every morning, a L.O.V.E (Live Our Values Everyday) candle is lit by the person who opens the restaurant and blown out by the last person to leave – reinforcing a sense of togetherness.
If you want to experience a true Taste of Thailand, we are located on Swinegate. Expect carefully crafted set menus, designed to share featuring some of the very best flavours of Thailand, topped off with incredible five star service. Our menu features a wide range of Thai classics, including Thai Green Curry, and Pad Thai, as well as plenty of fine dining and vegan options.
What most people don’t know about us is that our bar is almost as good as the food. The cocktail menu is sure to impress with a mix of twists on classic cocktails, plus some innovative new flavours too. Plus, we offer 2-4-1 cocktails between 4 – 8pm on Monday – Friday and on the last Friday of every month there’s live music, usually in the form of a DJ and saxophonist. It’s the perfect spot for after work drinks!
Chaophraya is a must when you’re next in Leeds. Book online via our website.
Kim says, “We’re delighted to have been awarded this prestigious award and want to thank everyone who has supported us since 2004. As a family-owned business, we are proud to say that everything we do, is done from the heart. At Chaophraya, it is more than the food, it’s the feeling.”
Family run since 2004, Thai Leisure Group has restaurants spanning the UK from Aberdeen down to Southampton. The competition was run across all our Chaophraya sites to encourage feedback from our customers so they can tell us what they think.
Our open channel of communication with our diners means that we are constantly evolving into the best brand for fine dining Thai food that we can be. We offer both formal and street food style dining options so people can choose to grab a quick bite or celebrate their special days with us.
We are proud to be rich in flavour and in history. We offer traditional Thai dishes alongside our signature sharing platters for couples and groups, including vegetarian and vegan options, so that everyone can enjoy an authentic taste of Thailand.
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