This food is amazing and I couldn't recommend it enough.
Angus Kennedy
I went there last night 27th March 2024 with a party of 7 with my son for an 18th birthday party- it was fairly empty not many people around and there were two staff serving us.The drinks came fairly quickly but then we had at least half an hour wait before they even asked us what food we wanted.The food was extremely expensive most of the dishes around £20 each and the servings were small. If you’re hungry I can certainly recommend other places - I wouldn’t go here if you want a decent meal.The service was appalling not once did they come over and ask us if the food was okay… we had to go up to or three times to the staff to get things done.The waiter was unengaging and had an air - couldn’t be bothered with us - didn’t smile or anything. Considering I was paying £32 ahead I didn’t think the service matched the priceThe service was extremely slow it took at least an hour for the food to come out we were really fed up and I couldn’t wait to get out - this is a really really awful restaurant don’t bother.Oh and on top of that the Prosecco was very acidic and just simply undrinkable but we drank it anyway - to add to it all there was an added 10% service fee onto an already large bill of £32 a head - so the whole place was a rip-off.I would like to be more positive about this place but all I can say is give it a miss if you want to have a good time and a nice mealKid-friendliness: Unfriendly
Alan Asseter
Excellent Thai food with ood service. Spacious restaurant near to Fremlin Centre car park. The entrance is set back from road so it can be missed .
Paige Dorothy
If I could leave 0 stars I would, food is totally overated and so expensive for what it is, giggling squid have got a great way of making the menu dishes all sound incredible as well as beautiful presented dishes but the actual taste of the food is shocking, we just shared a sharing starter, calamari was blatantly frozen squid and so tough when trying to eat, followed by the king crab curry again the crab was totally inedible, then the pad Thai was an even more shock, noodles bland, full of bean sprouts and only 4 large king prawns in a whole pad Thai for approx £17, the only thing which was half enjoyable was the penang chicken curry but even then the chicken was so fatty. We told two members of staff how appalled we with the quality and how we wouldn’t be returning but they all just shrugged and said sorry to hear that, there was nothing offered at all. The food is so tasteless and vile I would recommend Thai orchard in Maidstone anyday over this over priced chain restaurant
Vincent Osei
Fantastic food and decor... we loved
Ryan Covill
Great food and atmosphere and Katrina our server was lovely!
Scotty The Dog
Yet another amazing meal at the Squid. Was busy, but booking was easy. Food was divine and very filling. Great atmosphere sphere too.
jade dobson
Worse thai, we ever had,we eat a lot of Thai, wouldn't call this Thai food, very bland, cuts of steak on the special menu fatty,left most of the meal, waste of money, don't see how it as busy as was with quality an bland taste of food, very disappointing. Won't be eating there again...
Barbara Green
Lovely lovely flavours. How Thai should be but a bit on the expensive size but that could be because of the two bottles of wine. Highly
Ankita
Nice interior, food was tasty however service let it down. Stone faced woman greeted us at the door, noodles came out without chicken and had to go back and coffee was forgotten with desserts. Young girl serving us was polite and helpful and male server was also friendly.
Lovely food and very pleasant and efficient service from two service staff -from Emma and another waiter (sorry we didn’t get the name!).
maidstoneViv
Casual dining with good flavours but substantially over priced. Additionally more than surprised that my sticky rice arrived inside a pot in a plastic bag!!! Once I managed to remove it from the bag I actually has a sticky brick
172antonyw
Lovely food, particularly the delicious pork belly starter! Szilard the waiter was a credit to the restaurant, friendly and chatty. amazing experience all in all
PeterCoop967
Great service from Szilard! Always an amazing visit to Giggling Squid - best spot in Maidstone. Thank you to all the staff, especially our server.
Jack M
Really nice food, restaurant was spacious and great service from Szilard! Definitely would recommend and would come again
This food is amazing and I couldn't recommend it enough.
I went there last night 27th March 2024 with a party of 7 with my son for an 18th birthday party- it was fairly empty not many people around and there were two staff serving us.The drinks came fairly quickly but then we had at least half an hour wait before they even asked us what food we wanted.The food was extremely expensive most of the dishes around £20 each and the servings were small. If you’re hungry I can certainly recommend other places - I wouldn’t go here if you want a decent meal.The service was appalling not once did they come over and ask us if the food was okay… we had to go up to or three times to the staff to get things done.The waiter was unengaging and had an air - couldn’t be bothered with us - didn’t smile or anything. Considering I was paying £32 ahead I didn’t think the service matched the priceThe service was extremely slow it took at least an hour for the food to come out we were really fed up and I couldn’t wait to get out - this is a really really awful restaurant don’t bother.Oh and on top of that the Prosecco was very acidic and just simply undrinkable but we drank it anyway - to add to it all there was an added 10% service fee onto an already large bill of £32 a head - so the whole place was a rip-off.I would like to be more positive about this place but all I can say is give it a miss if you want to have a good time and a nice mealKid-friendliness: Unfriendly
Excellent Thai food with ood service. Spacious restaurant near to Fremlin Centre car park. The entrance is set back from road so it can be missed .
If I could leave 0 stars I would, food is totally overated and so expensive for what it is, giggling squid have got a great way of making the menu dishes all sound incredible as well as beautiful presented dishes but the actual taste of the food is shocking, we just shared a sharing starter, calamari was blatantly frozen squid and so tough when trying to eat, followed by the king crab curry again the crab was totally inedible, then the pad Thai was an even more shock, noodles bland, full of bean sprouts and only 4 large king prawns in a whole pad Thai for approx £17, the only thing which was half enjoyable was the penang chicken curry but even then the chicken was so fatty. We told two members of staff how appalled we with the quality and how we wouldn’t be returning but they all just shrugged and said sorry to hear that, there was nothing offered at all. The food is so tasteless and vile I would recommend Thai orchard in Maidstone anyday over this over priced chain restaurant
Fantastic food and decor... we loved
Great food and atmosphere and Katrina our server was lovely!
Yet another amazing meal at the Squid. Was busy, but booking was easy. Food was divine and very filling. Great atmosphere sphere too.
Worse thai, we ever had,we eat a lot of Thai, wouldn't call this Thai food, very bland, cuts of steak on the special menu fatty,left most of the meal, waste of money, don't see how it as busy as was with quality an bland taste of food, very disappointing. Won't be eating there again...
Lovely lovely flavours. How Thai should be but a bit on the expensive size but that could be because of the two bottles of wine. Highly
Nice interior, food was tasty however service let it down. Stone faced woman greeted us at the door, noodles came out without chicken and had to go back and coffee was forgotten with desserts. Young girl serving us was polite and helpful and male server was also friendly.
Restaurantji Recommends
Lovely food and very pleasant and efficient service from two service staff -from Emma and another waiter (sorry we didn’t get the name!).
Casual dining with good flavours but substantially over priced. Additionally more than surprised that my sticky rice arrived inside a pot in a plastic bag!!! Once I managed to remove it from the bag I actually has a sticky brick
Lovely food, particularly the delicious pork belly starter! Szilard the waiter was a credit to the restaurant, friendly and chatty. amazing experience all in all
Great service from Szilard! Always an amazing visit to Giggling Squid - best spot in Maidstone. Thank you to all the staff, especially our server.
Really nice food, restaurant was spacious and great service from Szilard! Definitely would recommend and would come again