Restaurant · Brighton
A busy Thai spot where the practical bits are handled — buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu and vegan dishes — so you're not negotiating a doorway with one hand on a pram. The cooking is what brings people back: crispy squid, flat noodles, chicken satay with a satay sauce worth mopping up, and a chicken massaman curry that regulars single out above everything else. Staff generally explain dishes patiently and make a fuss of families, and the owners are often on the floor. Two honest snags: when it fills up on weekend evenings the kitchen can fall well behind, with waits stretching past an hour and tickets occasionally going astray, and you may be seated in the basement, which is darker and less appealing than upstairs. Call ahead, ask for an upstairs table, and go early with hungry children.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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