Giggling Squid - Brentwood

4.4 ( 680 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 10:30 PM See Hours
23 High St, Brentwood CM14 4RG, United Kingdom
+44 1277 203563
Giggling Squid in Brentwood is a delightful Thai restaurant that has successfully impressed its visitors with both atmosphere and cuisine. Located at 23 High St, this establishment boasts a vibrant and well-decorated interior that enhances the dining experience. Customers have consistently praised the high quality of the food, with standout dishes like the Caramelised Pork Belly and Chubby Cheek Pork receiving rave reviews for their rich flavors and tender textures. The menu is diverse, featuring items such as fragrant Chicken Satay and indulgent Drunken Ribs, all of which highlight the authentic Thai culinary techniques and fresh ingredients. Diners have described the service as exceptional, with staff like Adreen ensuring that every visit is memorable. While some patrons experienced minor delays with dish arrivals, most agree that patience is rewarded with exquisite flavors. Sharing platters are strongly recommended to sample various offerings, making the meal an adventurous one. Overall, Giggling Squid in Brentwood stands out as a must-visit destination for lovers of Thai cuisine, offering an impeccable balance of taste, ambiance, and service, earning a solid 10/10 from many satisfied customers.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Serves halal food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid multi-storey car park
    • Paid parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Giggling Squid - Brentwood

Adarsh’s Review
May 12,2025
A very well decorated and clean restaurant. The food we ordered was full of flavours and amazing quality. Adreen’s customer service was brilliant and she made sure we had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. A must try spot 10/10
Chris
Apr 30,2025
Great food, great venue, good price. Quick lunch at the Giggling Squid. Pork belly and sticky chicken was incredible so I'd definitely recommend that! Service was very quick. Staff are very friendly too.
Serena Mahmood
Apr 9,2025
Newly redecorated - looks beautiful. All of the food was very tasty. The only downside was one of the dishes took a long time to come, but when it did it was amazing. I recommend the sharing platters for a starter as you get to try a lot of different dishes. Without a drink it's about 25-30 pp and with it's about 35-40 pp.
Khai
Mar 31,2025
Visited here before, but back then it wasn't overly impressive. This time round, we feel like it is certainly much better and the food is actually quite good. Not bad at all, and probably my go to place in Brentwood.
Michaela Bruwer
Mar 13,2025
I fell in love with this place during my first visit. It's beautifully decorated, and I really like the vibe it gives off; it felt clean and bright. Our group tried three starters, four main dishes, and two desserts, and every plate returned to the kitchen completely empty. Where do I even start? The food was beautifully presented, the meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce tied everything together perfectly. The desserts were amazing as well. Overall, this was an incredible experience, and it definitely won't be my last visit. It was excellent!
Michael Kidd
Mar 10,2025
First time having Thai food at a restaurant and it was perfect! Staff are very friendly and the food was exceptional. We we’re all very hungry from completing our run at Nuclear Races prior, so receiving reasonably-sized portions for the price was a real bonus. Every item ordered tasted brilliant and was very filling. We’ll definitely be back next year after our run!
Jane Lakeman
Feb 25,2025
I travelled with members of my Family from Cambridgeshire to meet my Daughter who lives there. She chose this venue for us to have our reunion, snd we were not disappointed. Lovely staff, nothing was too much trouble for them. I have a garlic allergy and they cooked every course individually for me. Food was very good, service although a little slow was not a problem in such a lovely environment. Would recommend 100%.
Michelle
Feb 17,2025
Amazing food. Started with the sharing platter for 2. Squid beautifully cooked and not tough, chicken wings melt in the mouth and nothing greasy. Massaman Curry and Green Curry both delicious. Full of flavour and meat cooked perfectly. Came away very full, and would return again tomorrow

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