Giggling Squid - Leicester

Award Winning Thai Restaurants. Serving our Thai Tapas Lunch sets, extensive evening menu, vegan and

Set amongst the boutiques of Leicester's upmarket Lanes area, our Giggling Squid Thai restaurant is within easy walking distance of the High Cross shopping centre, Leicester's famous covered market, Cathedral and Richard III museum. Giggling Squid is all about the spirit of Thai mealtimes – lots of delicious dishes to share with your favourite people. From our iconic lunch Thai Tapas Sets to class

15/10/2024

We’re embracing the change of season with an offer on our ultimate comfort food – the iconic Pad Thai! Enjoy your choice of Pad Thai plus a drink – either a Chang beer or a soft option* – for just £10 at any Giggling Squid from midday – 6.30pm until 17th November. 🍜🍺

Excluding Portsmouth and Cambridge

09/10/2024

Our Bangkok Bites are a game-changer!

Enjoy the crunch of Duck Spring Rolls, the juicy, chicken filled Golden Money Bags, the melt-in-your-mouth Slow-Cooked Beef, and the kick of Thai Herb Sausage.

Deliciousness on a plate! What are you biting into first?!

04/10/2024

📢 Hey, students! Need a study break?

Enjoy 20% off your Giggling Squid faves on Deliveroo – perfect for fuelling those late-night study sessions or chilling after a long day of lectures.

Hurry though, this deal is only valid until October 13th! All you need to do is create a Deliveroo account with your university email, hit pause on the books, and treat yourself without blowing the budget. 🤑

11/09/2024

Our Bangkok Bites are a game-changer!

Enjoy the crunch of Duck Spring Rolls, the richness of golden Money Bags, the melt-in-your-mouth Slow-Cooked Beef, and the kick of Thai Herb Sausage.

Deliciousness on a plate!

Photos from Giggling Squid's post 11/09/2024

Congratulations to our master mixologist Bogdan Tripon, who is a finalist in The Classic Cocktail Competition 🎉🍸. Bogdan is one of 15 elite bartenders that will be making six different classic cocktails, in their own signature style on 14th October in London.

26/08/2024

Playful plates for playful kids!

Enjoy the bank holiday with our delicious kids menu 🍽️😋

21/08/2024

Celebrate National Coconut Week with a feast🥥
Here’s some our dishes for you to Indulge in:

One Bite Salmon with Coconut Flakes
Red Curry simmered in rich coconut sauce🍛
Green Curry in silky coconut sauce
Pad Kee Mao with coconut tips🍜
Lamb Shank Massaman in a rich coconut milk base

So…what are you waiting for!

19/08/2024

Sip, Sip, Hooray!

Celebrate the sun with our limited edition cocktails. Our Hugo, Sweet Jungle Colada and Aperol Spritz are the tastiest way to beat the heat.

13/08/2024

Looking to cool down in the sun? 🍹

Sip back and relax with our new Summer cocktails, available for a limited time only.

09/08/2024

Happy Book Lover's Day! 📚

Add some spice to your meals and your bookshelf with our beautiful Giggling Squid cookbook, filled with colourful mouthwatering recipes.

Grab a copy at your local restaurant or on .

08/08/2024

Don't forget to find us at Leicester food festival this weekend. We will be serving all your Thai favourites to tickle your tastebuds 🦑

06/08/2024

Enjoy our Family Summer Saver on Deliveroo and dive into a family-friendly feast at home! ☀

Indulge in Prawn Crackers to share, 2 Starters, 2 Adult Mains, and 2 Kids Mains in the garden or the comfort of your living room, making the most of quality family time, whatever the weather.

All for just £59.95! 🏍️Order for delivery - https://ow.ly/WpTa50SRQcW

Photos from Giggling Squid's post 06/08/2024

Our Summer menu is giving you new, sizzling Thai flavours you have to try! 🌞 🍽️

The catch? It’s only here till August 31st. Don't miss out!

31/07/2024

Kick back and watch the Olympics with our delicious Thai dishes!

Order now on Deliveroo and turn your home into the ultimate sports fan zone 🏋️‍♀️

Whether you’re dining solo or feasting with friends, discover our saver bundles for 1, 2 and 4 Gigglers! 🏍️ Order for delivery - https://ow.ly/sYRt50SOkoM.

Photos from Giggling Squid's post 30/07/2024

Hey Portsmouth, ready to feast by the sea?🦑

We've just landed in your lovely city, bringing breathtaking views and scrumptious Thai cuisine to the Waterfront outlet shopping centre at ! Whether you're here for a leisurely lunch or a lively dinner, we've got the perfect spot for you! Enjoy unbeatable bargains and an unforgettable Thai feast all in one place.

Snag your table through the link in our bio and get ready to create unforgettable memories🎉

18/07/2024

Sticky Chicken appreciation post. 🫶

16/07/2024

Attention graduates: you did it! 🎓🥂

Gather your loved ones at Giggling Squid for a memorable celebration filled with laughter, great food, and bubbly.

Make your graduation celebration unforgettable with us – you've earned it! Click the link in our bio to book now.

10/07/2024

Happy Piña Colada Day! 🌴🥥

Celebrate with our Virgin Sweet Jungle Colada: a delicious blend of coconut water, pineapple, lime, and mint.

Enjoy a refreshing taste of summer, no matter the weather. Discover our Drinks menu - https://ow.ly/Wge550SyTxq

10/07/2024

Happy Piña Colada Day! 🌴🥥

Celebrate with our Virgin Sweet Jungle Colada: a delicious blend of coconut water, pineapple, lime, and mint.

Enjoy a refreshing taste of summer, no matter the weather. Discover our Drinks menu - https://ow.ly/haCA50SyTwP

08/07/2024

Too soon for Christmas? Probably. But we’re excited anyway.

Secure your festive spot and book before September to enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails all night with parties of 9 or more. 🍹🥂 That’s double the fun, and a whole lot of festive cheer!

Now you just need to decide which of our delicious serves to have first! (T&C's apply)

07/07/2024

It’s and we have not one but two chocolate desserts to dig into!

Choose between our Melting Heart Chocolate Dessert and White Chocolate & Matcha Cheesecake, or… get both, we won’t judge!

Double the chocolate, double the yum!

Photos from Giggling Squid's post 03/07/2024

Muswell Hill, there’s a new Thai in town! 🎉

We're excited to welcome you to our brand new restaurant in Muswell Hill. In need of a go-to lunch spot or somewhere to celebrate? Then look no further because our restaurant is the perfect place for making memories.

If you're a local Muswell Hill Giggler, follow us on Giggling Squid - Muswell Hill for all the latest news!

Grab your table now - https://ow.ly/YG4r50SumJu See you soon! 😊

30/06/2024

Pad Kee Mao is ✨always✨ the answer.

Also known as ‘Drunken Noodles’, this dish might just be the perfect cure for a hangover— but we’ll let you be the judge of that.

27/06/2024

This Pride Month, we’ve been serving two delicious cocktail specials bursting with colour and flavour: the Margarita Blue and the Lush Blush. 🌈

For every delicious Pride cocktail sold, we’re donating £1 to , a dedicated mental health service working tirelessly to support and improve the well-being of LGBTQ+ communities.

Photos from Giggling Squid's post 23/06/2024

Happy ! 💕

Here are some delightful pink touches you'll find on your next visit to Giggling Squid.

Photos from Giggling Squid - Leicester's post 21/06/2024

Thai under the sky. ☀️

Dine al fresco this summer on one of our beautiful terraces, ideal for sipping a glass of wine or a refreshing mocktail. Delight in the freshness of a Thai Salad or indulge in the bold flavours of our signature Chilli & Basil Stir Fry.

Book here - https://ow.ly/xje850SiVJY

14/06/2024

Attention, dancing dads! 🕺

Enjoy a complimentary Chang beer or soft drink alternative, when you dine at any Giggling Squid restaurant this Father’s Day, all you have to do is show off your best “dad dance” moves to our waiting staff!

No need to be a pro - embrace the awkwardness and embarrass the kids.

Offer available on Sunday 16th June only. See full T&Cs here - https://ow.ly/yyU150SiGKU

05/06/2024

Less than a couple of weeks until Father’s Day. 🩷

🎁 Give the gift of Thai cuisine with a Giggling Squid gift card. Available to buy in-restaurant or buy an instant e-voucher here - https://ow.ly/cQA550S9XfY

Photos from Giggling Squid - Leicester's post 01/06/2024

This June, we're celebrating Month with a vibrant twist! 🌈

Introducing two delicious cocktail specials, bursting with colour and flavour: the Margarita Blue and the Lush Blush.

But it doesn't stop there! For every Pride cocktail sold, we'll donate £1 to , a dedicated mental health service working tirelessly to support and improve the well-being of LGBTQ+ communities.

Join us in toasting to love and equality.

Available in-restaurant only until 30th June.

22/05/2024

Get sipping this with The London Essence Company whether you’re at home or dining with us at our restaurants. 🍹

To whip up a delicious Paloma at home, you’ll need:
50ml El Sueño Tequila Gold
25ml grapefruit juice
12.5ml lime juice
15ml maple syrup / honey / agave
50ml London Essence Pink Grapefruit Soda

Read the full recipe here - https://ow.ly/qnoW50RRspA

20/05/2024

The weather is hotting up and we’ve been sprucing up our outdoor dining area in preparation. You can now book your al fresco table online – there's nothing like ‘Thai under the sky’ and our curries, spicy stir fries and Thai Tapas seem to taste even better in the sunshine or under the stars.

Whilst our al fresco area offers a lovely space to enjoy a long, lingering feast of sharing dishes whilst watching the world go by, they also provide the perfect excuse for a quick early evening drink – a treat after a long day at the desk or if you’re keen to prolong the fun after a day shopping with friends!

13/05/2024

It’s ! 🖍

We are on the hunt for 'Squidlet Critics' to come into one of our restaurants and put our all-new kids' menu through its paces.

Our research shows that the nation's kids are opting for more exotic flavours, with half of kids choosing a spring roll for the perfect snack. We value the next generation's opinion on our menus – what do they like and want to tweak?

To apply on behalf of your little one, all you have to do is share 100 words or less on why they would make the perfect Squidlet Critic, along with the location you are in and send it to [email protected].

We can't wait to hear from you!

T&Cs: The tasting session will be held at a fixed restaurant location w/c 27 May, exact to be decided depending on the highest number of participants who can do a certain date. By entering the competition, entrants agree to be photographed for marketing purposes.

Photos from Giggling Squid - Leicester's post 09/05/2024

What does your go-to Giggling Squid starter say about you?

Scroll to find out. 👀

03/05/2024

A sweet delight for dessert lovers. 🍰

Our Pandan Tres Leches is an ultra light sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with whipped cream flavoured with Pandan leaf - giving it a hint of vanilla and coconut.

Photos from Giggling Squid - Leicester's post 12/04/2024

Experience the famous Giggling Squid Sticky Chicken hype including our new vegan-friendly option!

🌶️ Loaded Sticky Chicken: Our famous dish loaded with veggies and extra chilli and Thai spice.

🌱 Sticky No Chicken: A vegan twist on our iconic dish, featuring a delicious vegan chicken substitute.

Satisfy your cravings with our mouthwatering new Sticky “Chicken” Editions, available exclusively on Deliveroo

🏍️ Order here - https://deliveroo.co.uk/brands/giggling-squid

Photos from Giggling Squid - Leicester's post 27/03/2024

Hop into Giggling Squid this Easter weekend for a memorable family feast. 🐰

Indulge in our authentic Thai cuisine, including delicious options from our kids' menu, perfect for little ones.

Book your table now - www.gigglingsquid.com/restaurant/

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Looking to cool down in the sun? 🍹Sip back and relax with our new Summer cocktails, available for a limited time only.
Enjoy our Family Summer Saver on Deliveroo and dive into a family-friendly feast at home! ☀Indulge in  Prawn Crackers to...
Kick back and watch the Olympics with our delicious Thai dishes!Order now on Deliveroo and turn your home into the ultim...
This Pride Month, we’ve been serving two delicious cocktail specials bursting with colour and flavour: the Margarita Blu...
Attention, dancing dads! 🕺Enjoy a complimentary Chang beer or soft drink alternative, when you dine at any Giggling Squi...
Less than a couple of weeks until Father’s Day. 🩷🎁 Give the gift of Thai cuisine with a Giggling Squid gift card. Availa...
Get sipping this #PalomaDay with The London Essence Company whether you’re at home or dining with us at our restaurants....
Add some spice to Valentine's Day! 🌶Our romantic atmosphere, delicious food, and exceptional service will make for a mem...
Just some of our favourite dishes bundled for your convenience! 🍜Enjoy our Giggling Bundles available for squids dining ...
Today’s the day - it’s the Rugby World Cup final! 🏉Take advantage of our delicious scrum-my Rugby feast for 2 on deliver...
Have your little ones tasted our Squidlets menu? Well now's the time to Thai with our 🦑 Kids Eat FREE 🦑 offer!Our kids m...
Free Giggling Squid delivery for a year? Now there's a reason to Giggle! 🦑We've teamed up with our friends at Deliveroo ...

Address


3-5 Saint Martins Square
Leicester
LE15DF

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 10:30pm
Friday 12pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

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