Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Food
    1. I've never eaten Thai food before, can someone help me choose?
    2. Is all Thai food spicy?
    3. Does your menu include English dishes?
    4. Will I have to eat with chopsticks?
    5. I have a food allergy, can you provide a special meal for me?
    6. Can we bring our own birthday cake?
    7. Can I get a copy of the menu?
  2. Take-Away
    1. Do you do take-aways?
    2. Do you do deliver?
    3. Is the menu the same as in the restaurant?
  3. Drink
    1. Are you licensed?
    2. Can I bring my own drink?
  4. Accessibility
    1. Do you have wheelchair access?
    2. Do you have accessible toilets?
  1. Food

    1. Yes, just ask your waiter/waitress and they will be able to recommend dishes to suit your requirements. If you would rather not ask in front of your other guests then please contact the restaurant in advance and we will be happy to recommend dishes for you.

      In order to be able to recommend a suitable selection of dishes please tell your waiter/waitress the type of food you like/don't like to eat, for example "I would like chicken or pork; I like a little bit spicy; but I don't like ginger and I prefer sweeter dishes".

    2. No, we have many dishes that contain no chilli at all. For more details look at the Cuisine Page

    3. No, we have no English meals on our menu, however we can do some English dishes such as battered fish, chips and mixed vegetables or chicken breast chips and mixed vegetables.

      If you have a particular requirement please contact the restaurant in advance.

    4. No, Thai food is traditionally eaten with a fork and spoon and so our tables are laid out in this manner. However, if you prefer to use a knife and fork then please inform your waiter/waitress.

      Chopsticks are also available on request for those who prefer to use them.

    5. We can cater for most food allergies and have produced a guide sheet detailing which of our dishes may cause problems for specific allergies and the available alternatives. If you have an allergy which is not listed or would like to discuss your particular requirements please contact the restaurant.

    6. Yes, you can deliver the cake to the restaurant earlier in the day or bring it with you when you arrive for your meal.

      If you want to deliver the cake earlier in the day, please arrange a time with the restaurant.

      Please Note:
      We can only take delivery of the cake on the day of the booking.
      We cannot accept any responsibility for any damage to cakes left in our possesion.

    7. Yes, you can download copies of all our menus from the Menus Page

  2. Take-Away

    1. Yes, you can order in person or over the phone. Typically a take-away will take between 15 and 25 minutes to prepare however, if ordering on a busy night such as Fridays, Saturdays, New Years Eve etc it is advisable to order early to avoid a long delay.

    2. No, currently we do not offer a delivery service.

    3. Yes, the take-away menu is exactly the same as the restaurant menu, the only difference being there is a 10% discount for take-aways.

  3. Drink

    1. Yes, we are fully licensed and stock a large selection of beers, spirits and wines as well as fruit juices and soft drinks.

    2. We do allow customers to bring their own own wine and champagne but there is a corkage charge per bottle opened.

      We do not allow customers to bring their own spirits, beers or soft drinks.

  4. Accessibility

    1. Yes, for full details and limitations please read our Accessibility Page

    2. No, our toilets are situated on the first floor, for more information please read our Accessibility Page

maekong thai is the trading name of Maekong Thai Ltd
Registration No: 6147712 England and Wales. Registered Office: 18 Woodstock Road, Coventry, CV3 5HQ