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Situated on East Hill in Colchester, the Thai 1 Restaurant is the longest established Thai restuarant in Britain’s oldest recorded town.
We pride ourselves on serving only the best in truly authentic Thai dishes, all freshly prepared and cooked from locally sourced suppliers by our highly experienced Bangkok-trained Thai chef’s.
If you’re a fan of traditional Thai cuisine then we have you covered with our wide range of authentic Thai dishes that will send your tastebuds into overdrive.
We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers something different to local and foreign patrons and ensures you enjoy a memorable food experience every time.
Fried rice-noodles with prawns, mixed vegetables in thick peppered sauce.
Sliced banana cooked in sweet coconut milk.
Tasty Banana fried in thin crispy batter – the perfect sweet treat to finish your meal with.
Vegan Beef like no other. Made delicately with chilli and basil leaves. A rich, complex sauce to savour. 100% Vegan.
Gluten free option available.
Choose from strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate (price per scoop).
Freshly cooked chicken mixed with seasoned rice.
Tender Roast Duck in a Thai, medium-spiced red curry sauce made from red peppers, coconut milk, bamboo shoots and Thai basil.
Stir-fried juicy King Prawns with cashew nuts, herbs and vegetables.
This™ Chicken and cashew nuts mixed with herbs and vegetables for a hearty and authentic thai experience. 100% Vegan.
Gluten free option available.
Our signature vegan Pad Thai. Special provincial Thai noodles with mixed vegetables, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts. 100% Vegan.
Gluten free option available.
Thai Yellow Curry made with Seitan Chicken – a comforting milder curry with a rich yellow sauce made from lemongrass, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon with fresh potatoes. 100% Vegan.
Thailand’s famous spicy green curry made with This™ Chicken – packed with fresh basil leaves, aubergine, lemongrass, and chili. 100% Vegan.
Japanese golden egg noodles stir-fried in soya sauces with vegetables and egg.
Gluten free option available
Mixed vegetables stir-fried with fresh chillies and hot basil leaves.
Gluten free option available
Special provincial Thai noodles with egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
Gluten free option available
Sweet and sour mixed vegetables Thai style.
Pak choi leaves stir-fried with garlic and oyster sauce.
Stir-fried vegetables with hot chili and basil leaves.
Mushrooms and bamboo shoots stir-fried with oyster sauce.
Mixed vegetables stir-fried in oyster sauce.
A selection of our vegetable starters. Serves two.
Peanuts in satay sauce, sulphites in sweet chili and plum sauce only
Our special recipe Thai-style spring rolls – vegetables fried and coated in a long crispy batter and served with plum sauce.
Sulphites in plum sauce only
A selection of vegetables coated in light tempura batter and deep-fried served with plum sauce.
Sulphites in plum sauce only
Japanese golden egg noodles stir-fried in soya sauces with vegetables and egg.
Fried rice-noodles with chicken in soya sauce with vegetables and egg.
Special provincial Thai noodles with pork, egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.
Thai style coconut rice with sweet, subtle notes.
A selection of meats mixed with fragrant boiled rice.
Thai Rice fried with fresh, seasoned eggs and vegetables.
Boiled Thai fragrant rice to perfectly compliment any dish.
A rich, mild Beef Curry with a fusion of Thai and Indian flavours. Worldwide famous curry with Muslim origins.
Choice of prawn, beef, chicken, or pork served in a rich coconut milk, Paneng gravy and fresh lemon grass.
Thai Yellow Curry – a comforting milder curry with a rich yellow sauce made from lemongrass, garlic, cumin and cinnamon with fresh potatoes and your choice of beef, chicken or pork.
Thailand’s famous spicy green curry – packed with fresh basil leaves, aubergine, lemongrass and chilli with your choice of beef, chicken or pork.
Thai Red Curry – medium-spiced red curry made with red peppers, coconut milk and bamboo shoots with your choice of beef, chicken or pork.
Succulent fried squid served in a loose ginger sauce that tantalises the taste buds.
Tender Thai style mussels stir-fried with hot chili and basil leaves.
Fresh slices of fried squid with hot chili and spring onions.
Stir-fried king prawn with fresh chillies and sweet basil leaves.
King Prawn cooked with sweet & sour sauce and served with vegetables.
The true taste of Thailand (main) – Giant king prawns, marinated in garlic pepper and butter then chargrilled, and served with our signature hot sour sauce.
King prawn cooked in Thai sweet chili paste with onions and basil leaves.
Gluten free option available
Grilled, succulent salmon with Thai herbs, chili and coconut milk.
Gluten free option available
Our finest fish expertly deep-fried and garnished with fresh sweet chilli sauce.
Gluten free option available
A rich, mild Lamb Curry with a fusion of Thai and Indian flavours. Worldwide famous curry with Muslim origins.
Tender Roast Duck cooked Thai Style – served with sweet honey and zesty tamarind sauce.
Stir-fried beef in oyster sauce and broccoli.
Gluten free option available
Stir-fried beef with ginger, spring onion, and mushrooms.
Gluten free option available
Stir-fried beef cooked in special Thai sweet chilli paste with onions and mushrooms.
Gluten free option available
Stir-fried beef slices with fresh chillies and sweet basil leaves for an abundance of flavour.
Gluten free option available
Stir-fried beef with oyster sauce, mushrooms and spring onions.
Gluten free option available
Marinated sirloin steak, flame-grilled with a spicy sauce.
Gluten free option available
Pork cooked with sweet and sour seasoning and sauce, served with fresh vegetables.
Gluten free option available
Pork slices fried with fresh chillies and sweet basil leaves.
Gluten free option available
Stir-fried pork marinated in garlic and peppercorn
Gluten free option available
Fried pork with ginger, spring onion, and mushrooms.
Gluten free option available
Authentic Thai sweet and sour chicken with vegetables.
Gluten free option available
Stir-fried chicken breast marinated in garlic and peppercorn.
Gluten free option available
Stir-fried chicken with young ginger and spring onions.
Gluten free option available
Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts, herbs and vegetables.
Gluten free option available
Chicken sliced and fried with fresh chillies and sweet basil leaves.
Gluten free option available
Succulent king prawns seasoned with lime juice, garlic dressing and tossed with lemon grass, spring onions, coriander leaves and Thai chili.
A taste of North-Eastern Thai chicken, flavoured with Thai spices tossed in lemon juice and chilli.
Grilled steak seasoned with chilli, galanga root, lemon grass, lime juice and herbs – a Thai-style take on a Western classic.
Chicken soup dressed with coconut milk, lemongrass and galanga root for a hot, smooth and satisfying dish.
The most popular of all Thai soups – a combination of tender king prawns, lemon grass, lime juices, citrus leaves, chili and mushrooms for a flavour sensation.
Deep fried king prawn in crispy, aromatic tempura batter served with sweet chilli sauce.
Sulphites present in sweet chili sauce only
Our special recipe Thai-style spring rolls – vegetables fried and coated in a long crispy batter and served with plum sauce. 100% Vegan.
Sulphites present in plum sauce only
A generous helping of thick-cut chips with a crisp edge.
Specially-prepared crispy duck pancakes served with Hoi Sin dip for a juicy, crunchy bite.
Juicy pork spare ribs marinated in honey, brandy, and soya sauces.
Selection of our spicy and normal prawn crackers.
Sulphites present in sweet chili sauce.
A variety of authentic Thai starters selected by our home chef.
Peanuts present in satay sauce, sulphites present in sweet chili and plum sauce.
Thai corn cakes, made with sweetcorn, chili paste, and herbs for an unforgettable juicy taste. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Sulphites present in sweet chili sauce.
The true taste of Thailand (starter) – Giant king prawns, marinated in garlic pepper and butter then chargrilled, and served with our signature hot sour sauce.
Tender chicken wings cooked with a red honey sauce – garnished with sesame seeds for unrivaled texture and taste.
Thai fish cake, made with locally sourced fish and prawn kneaded with chili paste and herbs for an unforgettable juicy taste. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Sulphites present in sweet chili dip only.
Succulent Thai style marinated chicken grilled & served on a skewer with specially prepared peanut sauce.
