Phansa Thai Restaurant & Takeaway — Restaurant in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Some friends of ours (who have been regular's to Dang's) rave about this place, so we thought we'd go for an evening meal with them to try it out.

My initial reaction was that the décor was very dated and is in need of modernisation, although that aside we was pleasantly greeted by what appeared to be the owner / manager and the only waitress working whilst we were there. It was relatively quite with only two other tables occupied.

We was shown to our table and ordered drinks followed by ordering our food, which considering other reviews and what our friends had said I thought the food was average at best.

It was a nice evening catching up with our friends, trying somewhere new for food, and all was fine until the other two tables left, leaving us (a table of four) chatting for around 20 - 30 minutes after finishing our food. It was at this point the waitress clearly started to get impatient and wanted us to leave, whereby she proceeded to continually walk loudly past our table and lean against a wall near to us tapping her finger nails on the wall in a manner to which came across as 'hurry up and get out'. We continued trying to catch up with our friends knowing we wouldn't be too much longer, the waitress then switched off all the lights in the window, collecting the payment card machine on her way from the window to the wall whereby she proceeded to lean against the wall again tapping her finger nails as a hint for us to leave.

At this point we were made to feel extremely awkward and unwelcome so we asked for the bill, by which the waitress abruptly placed it on our table without saying anything and walked back to the wall tapping her finger nails. After about five minutes she again abruptly walked up to our table without asking how we'd like to pay and simply stood by our table with the card machine.

Needless to say, we didn't leave a tip... However, maybe the person from Dang's who is able to react to this review, you could train your waitress in the numerous styles of politely ushering guests / customers from their table without being rude.

We will not be visiting again and our friends even said they will look to go...

We’ve just visited tonight and I had to share how wonderful the food was and how friendly and inviting the staff were.

Being a frequent visitor of Thailand, I’ve eaten a lot of Thai and I have to say this is probably the best I’ve had in the UK. Everything tasted authentic, with loads of flavour which you only get with Thai food and all was well presented.

The staff couldn’t have been more friendly, I speak only a little Thai, but it was enough for them to make my family and I more welcome.

I highly recommend and I can’t wait to come back...

Really lovely atmosphere. Everyone is amazingly friendly. Would come back just to be part of the mix again, but the food makes it a must! Fabulous food. Best glass noodles I’ve ever had (suki yaki). So flavourful and beautiful heat. Deep fried squid cooked perfectly. Soft and unctuous! More please! The corn cakes and chicken wings were delicious. The crispy duck in tamarind sauce had amazing depth. The plain noodles and rice dishes were lovely. We would love to come back soon and try more of the menu. If you’re in the area, you should...