Thai Venue

Thai Venue's blue frontage beckons the eye among all the shops, offices and restaurants on Brighton Road in Surrey. Inside, the sight of a white leather sofa prompts diners - typically locals and local businesspeople - to sit down and take in the relaxed atmosphere of this modern Thai with its multicoloured walls and contemporary art interspersed with seven-inch TV screens showing informative programmes about Thai culture. The menu spans classic favourites (green curry, pad thai noodles, spicy beef salad) to fiery chef's specials such as volcano chicken, soaked in brandy at your table and set alight. It's a talking point alright! At weekends, Thai Venue's polite and helpful staff swap their black uniforms for traditional Thai costume.