Food, ambiance and service surpassed our expectations. I would definitely recommend and would definitely return!
Nicky Halse
Best place
Nicola Green
The decor is lovely and the booking experience simple. However the service was rather bad, my friend and I got harassed to begin with. I was ignored by one waitress when I asked for an alternative on the starter as they’d run out. Another waitress was chewing gum the entire time. Service was slow, I was given a different drink to the one I ordered. We were given dessert menus and then ignored for 20 minutes and ended up not getting one. A discretionary service charge was added when I was with one other guest. I thought this was rather presumptuous.The food was lovely but very pricey, the service pretty shocking. I wouldn’t go again.
Sheree Murray
We called ahead to ensure no stairs as my mother in law was on crutches (they said no stairs) only to find steps to get into the restaurant!!! Great food but service was very slow. It was quiet and plenty of staff so it definitely let the experience down.
Alison Kelly
We had the best dining experience and the food was wonderful and our server Daniel was so helpful and brilliant!
Bentley
We have dined here a few times now and as a result of the great service and great food decided to have our wedding reception here. Big thanks to Emilia who helped with logistics and everything inbetween, she made the process so easy and smooth which was a huge relief. On the day, the food was perfect and so was the service, despite our large group of 60+ people the food came out hot, orders were accurate and everyone had a great time. A special thanks to Rebekah, Alice and Gertrud for their service (with a smile) on the day. Would definitely recommend this branch to anyone who is interested in a big or small dining experience. Thanks again!
joebudgen
Myself and my lovely Wife love Giggling Squid and one of our first dates was there, but we hadn’t been there for a long time so a visit was long overdue! The food wasn’t as tasty as we remembered, although still pretty good. The flavours just didn’t seem on point and some of the food was slightly lacking that real flavour punch. We were served by Rebekah, who despite only starting working there recently, was very attentive, friendly, competent and did everything with a smile! Service like this is by no means a given, these days, so GS would do well to hang onto her. If she keeps serving customers they way she did us, then she’ll be a real asset to them! I’m a world where people sometimes only leave feedback if it’s negative, it’s great to be able to write about such a positive experience! We’ll come again soon!
Faraz Auckbarally
Have dined here on quite a number of occasions now, and it's a real favourite of ours. Great Thai food - their starters, curries and pad Thai are excellent.The service is brilliant and the staff are always happy to help!Parking: Free parking outside the restaurant and in a local carpark, after 6.30pm or so normally.
Lucy P
Went for dinner with the in-laws, had never been before. The decor of the restaurant was really nice, we were welcomed and asked about allergies on arrival. We all had a starter and a main course which was plenty of food. The food was nicely presented, tasty and there was plenty of options. The restaurant was very careful with the fact I have a nut allergy, made it very clear with stickers what was but free. The service was good. I’d go back
We had a fun dinner at Giggling Squid in Chislehurst. All our food was very tasty .. salt & pepper squid, duck spring rolls, sea bass and lamb shank. The restaurant is popular and gets very busy which unfortunately does mean it also can become too loud. We will return.
Bleanavon
Take away from Giggling Squid. 134 g of egg fried rice for £4.25! Other was 187g. Complete nonsense . £8.50 for the photos attached
Taylor Marshalll
Atmosphere at all the giggling squids is superb. Very light open and great ambience. Unfortunately the service is not the same in all restaurants apparently. Drinks were left empty with no offer of another, when another was requested after 15 minutes of waiting had to go to the bar to get a coke for a child. Food was brilliant except for Pad Kee Mao which was flavourless and had the noodles chopped to pieces. The green curry also had a grainy texture and it never has at other locations. On a table of three service was already on the bill so had to pay for service that we didn’t really receive. Disappointed however the appetisers and atmosphere were still great
J D
The food was lovely and tasty. Service was a little slow at times (longer wait for drinks) and was disappointed they were out of some items, so we couldn't try one of the sharing platters, which they forgot to mention until we ordered.Although it states family-friendly, I was disappointed they would not warm my 19-month-old childs pasta in their microwave for 30 seconds even though it was covered and in its own bowl. Wasn't given any real reason as to why and was offered to warm in hot water but that wouldn't have worked for this meal so we were left with him being unable to have his dinner. Had to let him have snacks and small parts of our meal instead. Small dessert selection, but the lychee yoghurt ice cream was very tasty. Nice place, and I would go back again to try a few other dishes.Parking: There is a car park 3 mins walk from the restaurant. It is operated by Ring-Go but free after 7pm.
floraltribute
We have visited the branch at chislehurst many times before. We chose it for our daughters birthday. Grandchildrens love the food. However having ordered food about 12.40 only one starter arrived eventually. The children were hungry and getting upset. We asked when food would come. The staff were sullen and cdnt look us in the eye. No smiles nor any appearance of being interested in job. Eventually someone came over who we took to be manager but she didn’t introduce herself. She made some excuse but it was so mumbled we couldn’t hear! No one wanted to help and it was now an hour plus since we had ordered. It was horrendous and.a birthday lunch from hell. There were about as many staff as customers but the staff just strolled around as though at garden party. Eventually food arrived but manger said we didn’t need to pay. I suspect they’d lost order as waiter wasn’t v attentive. Others had starters and mains before we got anything! Too many excuses and non action. We have been regular customers since it opened but never again!!!
Served by the wonderful
Food, ambiance and service surpassed our expectations. I would definitely recommend and would definitely return!
Best place
The decor is lovely and the booking experience simple. However the service was rather bad, my friend and I got harassed to begin with. I was ignored by one waitress when I asked for an alternative on the starter as they’d run out. Another waitress was chewing gum the entire time. Service was slow, I was given a different drink to the one I ordered. We were given dessert menus and then ignored for 20 minutes and ended up not getting one. A discretionary service charge was added when I was with one other guest. I thought this was rather presumptuous.The food was lovely but very pricey, the service pretty shocking. I wouldn’t go again.
We called ahead to ensure no stairs as my mother in law was on crutches (they said no stairs) only to find steps to get into the restaurant!!! Great food but service was very slow. It was quiet and plenty of staff so it definitely let the experience down.
We had the best dining experience and the food was wonderful and our server Daniel was so helpful and brilliant!
We have dined here a few times now and as a result of the great service and great food decided to have our wedding reception here. Big thanks to Emilia who helped with logistics and everything inbetween, she made the process so easy and smooth which was a huge relief. On the day, the food was perfect and so was the service, despite our large group of 60+ people the food came out hot, orders were accurate and everyone had a great time. A special thanks to Rebekah, Alice and Gertrud for their service (with a smile) on the day. Would definitely recommend this branch to anyone who is interested in a big or small dining experience. Thanks again!
Myself and my lovely Wife love Giggling Squid and one of our first dates was there, but we hadn’t been there for a long time so a visit was long overdue! The food wasn’t as tasty as we remembered, although still pretty good. The flavours just didn’t seem on point and some of the food was slightly lacking that real flavour punch. We were served by Rebekah, who despite only starting working there recently, was very attentive, friendly, competent and did everything with a smile! Service like this is by no means a given, these days, so GS would do well to hang onto her. If she keeps serving customers they way she did us, then she’ll be a real asset to them! I’m a world where people sometimes only leave feedback if it’s negative, it’s great to be able to write about such a positive experience! We’ll come again soon!
Have dined here on quite a number of occasions now, and it's a real favourite of ours. Great Thai food - their starters, curries and pad Thai are excellent.The service is brilliant and the staff are always happy to help!Parking: Free parking outside the restaurant and in a local carpark, after 6.30pm or so normally.
Went for dinner with the in-laws, had never been before. The decor of the restaurant was really nice, we were welcomed and asked about allergies on arrival. We all had a starter and a main course which was plenty of food. The food was nicely presented, tasty and there was plenty of options. The restaurant was very careful with the fact I have a nut allergy, made it very clear with stickers what was but free. The service was good. I’d go back
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a fun dinner at Giggling Squid in Chislehurst. All our food was very tasty .. salt & pepper squid, duck spring rolls, sea bass and lamb shank. The restaurant is popular and gets very busy which unfortunately does mean it also can become too loud. We will return.
Take away from Giggling Squid. 134 g of egg fried rice for £4.25! Other was 187g. Complete nonsense . £8.50 for the photos attached
Atmosphere at all the giggling squids is superb. Very light open and great ambience. Unfortunately the service is not the same in all restaurants apparently. Drinks were left empty with no offer of another, when another was requested after 15 minutes of waiting had to go to the bar to get a coke for a child. Food was brilliant except for Pad Kee Mao which was flavourless and had the noodles chopped to pieces. The green curry also had a grainy texture and it never has at other locations. On a table of three service was already on the bill so had to pay for service that we didn’t really receive. Disappointed however the appetisers and atmosphere were still great
The food was lovely and tasty. Service was a little slow at times (longer wait for drinks) and was disappointed they were out of some items, so we couldn't try one of the sharing platters, which they forgot to mention until we ordered.Although it states family-friendly, I was disappointed they would not warm my 19-month-old childs pasta in their microwave for 30 seconds even though it was covered and in its own bowl. Wasn't given any real reason as to why and was offered to warm in hot water but that wouldn't have worked for this meal so we were left with him being unable to have his dinner. Had to let him have snacks and small parts of our meal instead. Small dessert selection, but the lychee yoghurt ice cream was very tasty. Nice place, and I would go back again to try a few other dishes.Parking: There is a car park 3 mins walk from the restaurant. It is operated by Ring-Go but free after 7pm.
We have visited the branch at chislehurst many times before. We chose it for our daughters birthday. Grandchildrens love the food. However having ordered food about 12.40 only one starter arrived eventually. The children were hungry and getting upset. We asked when food would come. The staff were sullen and cdnt look us in the eye. No smiles nor any appearance of being interested in job. Eventually someone came over who we took to be manager but she didn’t introduce herself. She made some excuse but it was so mumbled we couldn’t hear! No one wanted to help and it was now an hour plus since we had ordered. It was horrendous and.a birthday lunch from hell. There were about as many staff as customers but the staff just strolled around as though at garden party. Eventually food arrived but manger said we didn’t need to pay. I suspect they’d lost order as waiter wasn’t v attentive. Others had starters and mains before we got anything! Too many excuses and non action. We have been regular customers since it opened but never again!!!