Indie Pick: Ning’s Thai

Independent Sheffield are all about championing the local legends that make our city special. This month, they are shining the light on Ning’s Thai – a no-frills, family-owned Thai eatery in the heart of Sheffield.

Hello! Tell us a little about Ning’s Thai and how it all began?
Ayup! Well, Ning’s Thai started as a dream between me and the missus, Ning, obviously. We both love proper Thai grub, and Sheffield was missing a bit of that authentic flavour. We started off operating as a vendor in OHM Food Hall and after a lot of grafting, we decided to open up our own little spot right in the city centre and haven’t looked back since!

“Sheffield’s got a proper sense of community, and the support we’ve had from locals is unreal. It means the world to us.”

What can visitors expect from your venue?
A warm welcome and a proper feast, that’s what! We’ve got a menu packed with traditional Thai dishes that’ll transport you to the streets of Nakhon Sawan (where Ning is from). We want folks to experience the real deal when it comes to Thai food. None of that anglicised nonsense and no shortcuts, just like how Ning’s family used to do it back in Thailand. We’re all about that homemade authentic taste.

What makes you special?
Well, apart from Ning’s mad skills in the kitchen, it’s the heart we put into every dish. It’s like visiting your fave Thai auntie in the heart of Sheffield. Oh, and we make sure our ingredients are fresh. From the crisp veggies to the aromatic herbs, everything’s as fresh as a breeze in the Peaks.

What are your best-selling dishes?
At the moment, it’s got to be our new traffic light curry! You get a taster of our red, yellow and green Thai curry and it comes with two servings of heart-shaped rice so you can share with somebody – or not! We don’t judge here. Our regulars also can’t get enough of our mixed starter platter, papaya salads and noodle soups.

“We’ve got a menu packed with traditional Thai dishes that’ll transport you to the streets of Nakhon Sawan, where Ning is from.”

Are there any interesting customer stories or experiences you can share with us?
We’ve had this lovely couple who celebrated their first date here, and now they come back every year for their anniversary. It’s moments like these that make us feel like we’re part of something special.

What’s next in the pipeline?
More special dishes and we’re rolling out some new drinks that you can take away. And with the weather getting a bit warmer soon, we’ll be introducing some icy delights to sip on a sunny Sheffield day.

What do you love about Sheffield?
Sheffield’s got a proper sense of community, and the support we’ve had from locals is unreal. It means the world to us. Ning misses home, but it’s like having a massive extended family right here. So, if you’re after a taste of Thailand and a bit of Sheffield warmth, swing by Ning’s Thai. We’ll have a Thai brew waiting for you!

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