Rosa’s Thai Cafe Manchester

Starting out in a no-frills East End caff already called Rosa’s, Khao Kho-born Saiphin dished up authentic Thai flavours with a friendly smile to create a relaxed atmosphere, which now extends nationwide. While it’s suggested that Rosa’s food is best enjoyed as a Thai-style meal where dishes are shared, it’s not compulsory.

Classics range from the usual chicken satay and tom yum soup to Pad Thai and Thailand’s much-loved green curry, Rosa’s style. Don’t miss the special red sticky rice; it’s made to founder Saiphin’s bespoke blend of white and wholegrain rice.

All dishes can be made gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan on request and there are standalone vegetarian and coeliac-friendly menus.

Dessert choice is limited, but steamed sticky rice with fresh mango, sesame seeds and coconut cream is a sweet full stop, or order a homemade infusion or one of the many loose leaf teas on offer. There’s also Rosa’s own IPA, Chang lager and Thai whisky, European and South American wines, plus cocktails the likes of Love You Long Time and Appe-Thai-Zing.