Hong Thai

Hong Thai’s small army of fans were at a loss in November 2023 when a fire meant their favourite Arndale Food Market lunch spot had to permanently closed. But come summer 2024, they were smiling once more. Hong Thai was back in business – this time in its own standalone restaurant on Oldham Road.

The food, we’re delighted to report, is much the same as it was in its Arndale days. (Though the portion sizes seem to have grown now they’re not restricted by the size of the cardboard boxes).

Favourites such as cuttlefish cakes, Pad Kra Pao, lemongrass chicken and Hong Kong beef buns are still on the menu. The only difference is, now you can eat them when they’re at their best – seconds from the stove – rather than having to squirrel them back to your desk to devour them lukewarm.