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Wang Thai The Sanctuary Somerset West
Shop G27, The Sanctuary Shopping Centre c/o R44 &, De Beers Ave, Firgrove Rural, 7130, South Africa
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Wang Thai The Sanctuary Somerset West

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Ke
Review №1

The food is always good and full of flavour. Staff is warm and welcoming. The combo starter platter is great for the table especially since you get to taste a variety of starters. My favourite and go to dish is the Green Curry and also the Hot Tempura Prawn Sushi Roll. I also always end off with the Chocolate Spring Rolls for dessert - yum! Theres really so much more to try on the menu. Will definitely be back.

Sh
Review №2

Beautiful setting. Wonderful staff and the Manager is amazing and friendly and also from Phuket. We really enjoyed starters, mains and desert. Definitely highly recommended, peaceful environment and modern. Food is tasty and delicious!!! 10/10 for Wang Thai ❤🥂🥳

Fr
Review №3

Tried phoning, as I wanted to book a table. No answer after several attempts. Will rather book somewhere else then......

Mi
Review №4

I have always enjoyed the food at Wang Thai and the quality has not declined over the years. This was my first visit to their new space at The Sanctuary and it is lovely! I was just catching up with friends, but it makes for a great date night restaurant too. Not really child friendly, as in, they do not have a kiddies menu or kiddie size drinks, but they will try and accommodate where possible.

Ni
Review №5

Closest Thai experience you will ever get in South Africa. This remains one of my top favourite restaurant. Nice variety of dishes to choose from, clean and super-friendly staff.

Ca
Review №6

Every time we visit Wang Thai it is an amazing experience! Love the food,atmosphere and constant friendly service! Will see you next week!

Bo
Review №7

Here you can enjoy the best Thai foods that you haven’t experienced ever.The atmosphere is so luxurious.During your supper, you can see the most beautiful sunset in the world.I don’t need to say about the food, literally best! You will never regret anything!The staffs are super friendly. They always make eye contact with the customers, so that they always what we need.DO NOT MISS OUT!

Ra
Review №8

Pleasant staff, good service (Hedwick, Monty and the young maitred)Good food. Medium is spicy and I am familiar with hot food.Sushi was 50pct off before 18h00Curry special served with jasmine rice and a glass of vinoChocolate spring rolls were shared.2 coffeesR461Wish we had taken a pic of the sushi. It was very good!Go, it was the only place at the Sanctuary that was full on a Wednesday evening by 18h30.

Ke
Review №9

Had a great evening here. Service was excellent with friendly staff. Food was top quality as well. Was busy even though places around it were quiet which is always a good sign. Would definitely god back and recommend to friends.

ma
Review №10

Extremely attentive servive. Lovely waitress and owner. Food was devine! I will definitely recomend going!

Ja
Review №11

Good service. Food is delicious.

Al
Review №12

Food, service, staff absolutely the best. Been before and does not disappoint. Highly recommend and the chef is fantastic, the best in Thai cooking. Extremely flavourful dishes. Thank you for this wonderful experience will be back soon.

ci
Review №13

Very good and fast service. Well priced and good sushi. Only wished they could serve Aloe Vera juice, its my favorite paired with sushi. But overall it was a pleasant experience.

La
Review №14

Lovely place to meet... Sunset is tricky though depending on where you sit.... You could be directly looking into the sun. Thats no fun

Re
Review №15

Tasted Thailand 🇹🇭 at its best!

Ma
Review №16

Great food and service from Hedwick. Sushi is great and I enjoyed the crispy lemon chicken.

An
Review №17

The curry festival is the reason I decided to pop in...I was greeted by a friendly Japanese lady. She kindly explained the menu. I enjoyed the 2 curries with Roti and Rice.

Ch
Review №18

The service,food and hospitality was amazing. Would recommend

Je
Review №19

Absolutely awesome. Best Thai food in somerset west.

Pi
Review №20

Very friendly service!! Huge portions of veggies!! Food was very tasty!!

Be
Review №21

Although rather quiet, we had great service. The food was delicious. Good wine list. Knowledgable staff. Definitely return

Wi
Review №22

Week night dinner, quiet but good food.

Ec
Review №23

Best sushi in town.

Ma
Review №24

Food not nice. Combo worked out more expensive than buying individual dishes

La
Review №25

This is one of my favorite places. The food is authentic, flavours are there and service is really friendly. Sushi is one of the best as it is fresh, and I’ve never been disappointed when I chose duck (meat choice that tends to be dry) as my meat option. My only critique would be that it’s a little overpriced, for example when you choose chicken as your meat option (dishes range into above R120) which should be the cheapest meat to stock, and every time I’ve ordered rice, it’s been a little dry and over cooked. I’ve been here a few times. Other than that this branch in particular is still one of the few authentic places to eat at in Somerset West. Will always be back when I can.

Et
Review №26

Terrible! Closing online states 10pm. Got there 9:30pm. Asked to order take out. Were told only for sit down.Then asked if we can sit down. Told kitchen was closed. Told the receptionist they were being rediculous since the website said otherwise. Left. Five seconds later she runs after saying we were rude. Even upset some of the clients. Never going back there. Never recommending. Will report to letting. 😡

Ky
Review №27

Angry duck and hot pot was exceptional. Peanut butter sauce was amazing

Co
Review №28

Great food. Will be back.

Th
Review №29

We were highly impressed by both the ambiance and taste of the foods at this restaurant initially.Recently we have found that there has been a drop in the standards, consistency and sevice.The taste experience as well as staff pleasantness have changed.Our few lasts visits have not been as enjoyable.

Ma
Review №30

Great view. Helpfull and friendly staff. Food excellent.

Ni
Review №31

Very good service and tasty food.

Je
Review №32

This was the most stunning pineapple curry I have ever tasted!! Fresh, big portion of succulent prawns, fish and pineapple, to name just the main ingredients. I had it with egg fried rice and it was all mouth watering!!

Na
Review №33

Definitely one of my favourite places to eat in the Helderberg area. Sushi is AMAZING... The green curry NEVER disappoints! And to wash it all down... the ICE TEA OR MANGO COCONUT DAIQUIRI 😋👌 Very friendly staff 😊

Ch
Review №34

Not bad at all! We went on a weekday evening, and the place was a lot of fun. Not overawed at the regular sushi offerings (the salmon used for the roses was cut far too thick, for example), but some of the more specialty sushi was amazing. A good time to be had here, try it at least once and then go back for seconds.

Ma
Review №35

Home away from home! Loved the meal and the hospitality. Very friendly staff and very respectful and polite. The meal itself got me on a food high. Definitely becoming one of my regular happy places. Oh yes and they currently have the 2 for 1 sushi specials on a Wednesday till 4pm. Their sushi is authentically divine!!!

Ma
Review №36

Delicious sushi but severely overpriced.

Le
Review №37

We always get our Thai fix at Wang Thai, what a great place to bring back the food induced memories from our visit to Thailand.They have a wide variety of foods to choose from, all indigenous to Thailand so you wont be disappointed!Oh and they have Singha beer for those inclined... My pleasure😁

Cl
Review №38

Waiter was great he explained the confusing menu well. The food was great.

Ta
Review №39

Delicious food beautifully presented. Extremely good value for money. Lovely staff. Great setting. A totally recommendable experience!

Da
Review №40

Friendly albeit slow service.Their dim sum is quite exquisite, sushi is good but not great. It is quite affordable too.

Mi
Review №41

Very good food, which was served incredibly promptly on a Saturday at 6. At that time, werent too many people, but it was filling up as we were leaving.I personally had the red curry with ostrich as hot, which I found to be pleasantly spicy, but enough to cause my nose to run (the desired effect) with the flavor still coming through quite well.My wife had the Massaman curry, mild, which she also enjoyed.For foreigners: rice does not come with your order of curry like you might be used to. For both of us the Jasmine curry was prepared excellently.Service was prompt and attentive.Will come again.

Ha
Review №42

Quick nibble, very empty good food

R
Review №43

Waited an hour and half for the main course . One of the starters was no more than chard plus bits of onion. It was not what I thought of as authentic Thai food. Main courses were not well prepared The green curry was watery. I didnt consider it value for money.

Le
Review №44

Its a must visit. Liked the friendly staff, love, lov the food. excellent night out with partner or friends

He
Review №45

We took a large celebration party for lunch. Everyone liked their food. Two of my children are vegan and they said their food was fantastic. I had their roast duck (crispy duck!!!) and it honestly was one of the most delicious meals that I have ever eaten. I had crispy duck in China and that experience was pale in comparison.

Am
Review №46

Best sushi in the west!

Mi
Review №47

Go and Enjoy Sushi at Wang Thai...the best

Ry
Review №48

Great food, great menu, caters for all and very helpful staff. I personally had more then 2 dishes of each category on the menu and it has the same great taste each and every bite. Highly recommend Wang Thai

Na
Review №49

The food is so good. Service was a little slow and didnt remember all of our order but it wasnt a train smash.The problem was the overwhelming heat inside the restaurant. They need more ventilation or something. It really negatively impacted our meal unfortunately.We will not visit again when it has been a hot day...

Al
Review №50

Food is great. Authentic Thai food made by Thai people. Service is excellent. Be hungry when you go. Free 99 minute parking at the Sanctuary also a bonus

Li
Review №51

Always amazing. Excellent service and food. One of our all time favourite eateries

Et
Review №52

Delicious Thai food. Friendly waiters and owners. Efficient service.

Ma
Review №53

Really enjoyed it. If you do not like Thai, you will not appreciate it. Prices are a bit high although servings are generous. Friendly staff. Not too busy. Beautiful setting. Halaal friendly

Di
Review №54

Wonderful Thai food! Enjoyed it very much! Service is good!

Na
Review №55

My hubby and I visited the restaurant for dinner, and we were wowed away for delicious choice. I loved the service and there such an amazing ambiance and vibrancy to that place. Will definately be Back again. .

Gi
Review №56

Good Ambiance.Good Staff.Has an Outdoor seating.Restaurant is open till 10pm but kitchen closes by 9:30pm ....

Wi
Review №57

Decent food but overpriced. Much preferred it at the former location when thre food was better, the prices lower and the atmosphere a lot more welcoming.

Fr
Review №58

Food good nice atmosphere good for a date nightStill want to take my 4 kids with one say to see how it will pan out

Fr
Review №59

My favorite place for Thai foods. Once in a month we always go there to have dinner. Cozy place and the foods are amazingly delish. Staff service is average. Highly recommended for the food.

Ja
Review №60

Brilliant service, really a beautiful restaurant.

Fa
Review №61

Food is very nice. Normally very busy place, call to make a reservation first.Problems: you better come early to eat.On my last visit, we were 8, with a booked table, and arrived at 7:30 PM.Our drinks took 45 minutes to arrive, the starters 1 hour. The main course 1 hour and 30 minute. New drink took another 20 minutes!Yes, the waiter was too busy, because the place gets busy.Eat something small before going !!!!... :-)But previous visits were ok. We all assumed at the table that the very long delay was because we had a late booking.My advise is to book to dine at 6 - 6:30 PM, to be safe and avoid the kitchen to get too busy.In terms of pricing, it is on the once a month or even every two months place to visit. Premium type, if you wish.I do not find is value for money and I found it a bit too much on the expensive side, taking in consideration the food and drinks ordered.Still a great choice to visit. But more expensive than similar range restaurants.

St
Review №62

Value for money and lovely food, all freshly prepared. Very friendly service

An
Review №63

A well appointed Thai restaurant overlooking a little lake. Situated at the small Sanctuary Mall in Somerset West. Excellent food, friendly and efficient staff and lovely ambience. Definitely a repeat.

D.
Review №64

Good Thai cuisine in a nice and quiet waterfront Mall setting. Friendly staff and fresh produce in their dishes.

Sh
Review №65

Love, love, love the sushi. Theyll make you that sushi isnt sushi...isnt sushi...A great cocktail to try is the one with chilli and coriander leaves....I make a special trip to visit them when I am in Somerset...

Is
Review №66

Food did not disappoint. Also not very busy for a Saturday night in summer.

Le
Review №67

Food was delicious. I had the paneng curry special which included jasmine rice and a glass of Durbanville Hills wine. But it lacks anthentic thai ambience.

ja
Review №68

My go to place for when I feel like bit of Thailand at home again . Food always good from curries,sushi and thai food ... 6 stars always guys for food and friendly staff

Fr
Review №69

A lovely restaurant with authentic Thai cuisine

Da
Review №70

Friendly staff and delicious food which was very tasteful.

Am
Review №71

Good food. Great Service. Good Value for meal portions. Never dissapointed

Ro
Review №72

Food very tasty and clean. Portions generous. service was good

Na
Review №73

Great food,friendly staff. My personal favourite is a waitor called Admire. Hes really great!

Na
Review №74

Great option for a very tasty authentic Thai dish. Not too pricey either and always friendly service.

Ca
Review №75

Menu has many choices, friendly staff, fast and good service, some food is good some are okay. Nice for kuier but overall good time.

Ad
Review №76

Waiters are very pleasant and efficient. Food exceptionally good and plenty off. We ejoyed every time weve been.

LI
Review №77

One of our favourite restaurants. Service and food is consistently good!

Jo
Review №78

Had a lovely meal staff and manager very friendly and good was great

Im
Review №79

Good service, excellent food! And the Winter Specials are welcome. Will definitely return.

Ga
Review №80

Consistently great food, good service and a great atmosphere. Best Asian in the Helderberg.

Jo
Review №81

Warm atmosphere with good service and wide variety of menu items. The restaurant was willing to make items on the menu vegan to accomodate.

Ja
Review №82

Authentic Thai food presented eloquently in lovely surrounds. One looks out over a large pond across the deck from the comfort of the restaurant. Most main courses are ordered with a choice of base ingredient (e.g. beef, chicken, duck, soya, tofu, butternut...) The variegated veggie options allow for all sorts to dine with you. The fried banana with sesame is a must-have dessert for all who do not suffer from sesame-induced anaphylaxis.

Da
Review №83

Amazing sushi. Great view.

An
Review №84

We like Kate and Alice is a delight, amazing food and thai beer. Definitely going back for the seafood pot!!

Ed
Review №85

One of our favourite spots with great service, delicious Thai food and the best sushi in the Helderberg.

ni
Review №86

Really tasty sushi, just keep an eye when taking up the sushi special, as few sushi items are not subject to the special

Gm
Review №87

Very helpfull staff. Family friendly restaurant. We just ate there with two hungry kids (3 & 5) without a problem. Food is excelent!

Da
Review №88

Quick, good service and filling and tasty food.

De
Review №89

Excellent service and food! Good special on sushi at half price.

Al
Review №90

Great food, pheasant atmosphere, friendly service.

Ad
Review №91

Amazing food &great service! The sushi special is awesome, but would love to see it extended to later in the evenings.

Ri
Review №92

Excellent food. Great value for money. A must visit!

Mo
Review №93

Food is really really yummy. And they have a great winter special at the moment.

Mi
Review №94

Wonderful staff & owners. Great food, great service

Pa
Review №95

Nice atmosphere, quick and helpful staff. Good food, all round nice experience

Cl
Review №96

Always excellent and such good value!

Fr
Review №97

Cant go wrong with Wang thai if you like spicy and/or thai food. Staff is always friendly and service is good and quick.

Ma
Review №98

Very good

Li
Review №99

Excellent food, great location and good service. Best fried rice

El
Review №100

Food was amazing as always! 🍤My dishs flavours were spot on! Thank you! Delicious! 😆

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  • Address:Shop G27, The Sanctuary Shopping Centre c/o R44 &, De Beers Ave, Firgrove Rural, 7130, South Africa
  • Phone:+27 21 492 3898
Categories
  • Thai restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12–10PM
  • Tuesday:12–10PM
  • Wednesday:12–10PM
  • Thursday:12–10PM
  • Friday:12–10PM
  • Saturday:12–10PM
  • Sunday:12–10PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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