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SoPa Thai : Fresh Ingredients, Authentic Thai with a Twist. It is a new Thai Restaurant and Thai Food Market. It has recently changed ownership from 20th April 2018. The new owner is Nat SoPa who has a background in Hospitality Management from Melbourne Australia and has worked in the hotel and restaurant industry for a number of years. Her last job was a business management lecturer both in Thailand and the UK. SoPa Thai is a combination of a relaxing place to eat, a friendly atmosphere to shop for Thai fresh Produces and a good place to hangout for drinks. We have Fresh Produce from Thailand to our restaurant once a week. We use these fresh ingredients for both cooking and selling to the public.…
PRICE RANGE
US$4 - US$21
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Thai, Asian, Healthy, Street Food
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer
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Best takeaway in town

Never been let down. The food is fabulous, the price is excellent and the owners are delightful. Will be back soon!

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Best thai takeaway in southend!

I've ordered a few dishes and have always been blown away by the quality and taste! I've tried a few thai places before but have never been overly impressed - until I tried Sopa's food! Great tasting and amazing service from the wonderful staff. They...More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago
CARNIVORES BEWARE !

After looking at the good reviews, I thought we would try here it was the biggest waste of £40 I've ever spent. the food was lacking in meat and so overcooked, The Tom yum soup was £2 more for prawns so £7 for a soup...More

Date of visit: January 2021
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Nat_SoPa, Owner at SoPa Thai, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hello. I sincerely apologise for the issues you had with your takeaway. You should have had 5 prawns with your Tom Yum not 3. I noticed from one of your other reviews that you contacted the restaurant when you had a problem and they dealt...More

Reviewed 30 December 2020 via mobile
Superb

By far and away the best Thai in town and one of the best eateries full stop. Can’t recommend enough.

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 26 December 2020
The best Thai food in Southend!

Can’t fault anything, the food and service are perfect. So many good veggie and vegan options too, can’t wait to order again

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 24 December 2020 via mobile
Beautiful takeaway

Great service on a busy Christmas Eve night. 10/10 would recommend, looking forward to visiting when normality resumes.

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 12 December 2020
What a waste of money - stay away! Terrible food.

Don’t order takeaway from this place... over an hour late, cold and inedible. Been working for 12 hours today and just wanted a tasty treat to end the day. Terrible.More

Date of visit: December 2020
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Nat_SoPa, Owner at SoPa Thai, responded to this reviewResponded 14 December 2020

Hi Jonathan. I will start with an apology, I am sorry for your experience, even though I think telling other customers not to order is totally unfair. I respect your opinion more than you obviously respect my teams hard work. You made the effort to...More

Reviewed 27 November 2020
Superb as always

Great flavours, great menu and a quick and friendly service always. Would highly recommend the tamarind duck! Vegetarian boyfriend loves the tofu Pad Ka Prao! An easy 5*

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 23 November 2020
Mr Wright

Me and my wife have been here a few times before the food and service is always excellent! The staff are friendly, helpful and very welcoming. We ordered are first delivery during lockdown and again I cannot rate the food here more highly, perfectly spiced...More

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 22 November 2020 via mobile
Best Thai by far

I am a big fan of SopaThai and can't thank Sopa and her team enough for all their efforts to produce such wonderful Thai food. The new duck and mango salad is sooooooo nice. All the curries are amazing my personal favourites are the prawn...More

Date of visit: November 2020
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sarahtbaker
23 December 2020|
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Response from Nat S | Property representative |
Hello Sarah, We have quite a few dishes that can be made as gluten free such as PadThai, all curries, all stir fired dishes. Please feel free to call us on 01702 342968 to discuss more or order directly so we will make sure... More
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pandamitcham
15 December 2019|
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Response from Nat S | Property representative |
Hello This year we are closed from 23/12 to 2/1/20. Last day for 3019 is Sunday 22/12 from 1-6pm, after 6pm we are hosting a private function. Best Regards SoPa
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Gary C
3 October 2019|
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Response from Nat S | Property representative |
Helloooo Lunch is on Friday and Saturday 12-3pm at the moment but may extend more days after new year. Dinner 6-10pm Tuesday to Saturday Sunday 1-8:30pm Thanks SoPa
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Frequently Asked Questions about SoPa Thai
    Does SoPa Thai offer takeaway?
    Yes, SoPa Thai offers takeaway services.
    Does SoPa Thai offer delivery?
    Yes, SoPa Thai offers delivery services.
    How is SoPa Thai rated?
    SoPa Thai is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 5
    • Service: 4.5
    • Value: 4.5