Just moved to the area & decided to try since we’re Thai food fans. Needless to say it did not disappoint. We opted for the sweetcorn fritters, pork belly roti, chicken satay, cucumber salad, Massaman, and yellow chicken curry. It was all unbelievably good. The pork belly roti was absolutely my favourite dish. I could easily order 5 portions of just that. The beef massaman was so good, especially with it being cold outside it had so much warmth and flavour. I grabbed a takeout menu when I left so I can try some of the spicier dishes in the comfort of my own home. They had no spring rolls or wontons today, so I’ll be returning again just to try those.
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- John Opfer and James Robertson
- Opened
- 2023
- Style
- Authentic Thai street food takeaway with a handful of eat-in seats, in the former Julie’s Kopitiam unit on Pollokshaws Road
- Setting
- Shawlands / Pollokshaws Road — compact takeaway-focused unit with minimal seating
- Known for
- Thai street food in Shawlands, tiny eat-in room (about four seats), regional Thai dishes
- Signature dishes
- Beef Massaman with rice (six-hour slow-cooked), Pad Thai, Pad See Eww, Gai Tod Hat Yai, Phrik Khing Gai, Crispy fried pork belly / Moo Grob Makham
- Good for
- takeaway and delivery, BYOB dine-in if you book the few seats, spicy authentic Thai
- Prices
- Mains on Uber Eats around £13–£16 (e.g. Pad Thai about £12.79, Beef Massaman with rice about £15.59)
- Typical spend
- Roughly £15–25pp for a main and a starter or sides, takeaway
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Book ahead for the few eat-in seats; takeaway and delivery need no reservation
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options, vegan options
- Dietary
- Vegetarian and vegan dishes listed (including vegan Pad Thai); a vegan/gluten-free menu was flagged as in the works at launch. No official halal claim found on the restaurant’s own site.
- Outdoor seating
- No
- Drinks
- BYOB for dine-in according to customer reviews; no alcohol list on the official ordering site
- Getting there
- Crossmyloof rail station about 5–6 minutes’ walk; Shawlands station about 10 minutes; Pollokshaws Road bus corridor (e.g. First 3 and 57)
- Also
- Soft launch 6 April 2023 (Glasgow Live); Took over the former Julie’s Kopitiam site at 1109 Pollokshaws Road; Name means “make it a little bit spicy” (Glasgow Times); Evening service only from about 4pm; Instagram: @chawppetnoi
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Chawp Pet Noi - Thai street food
Opening hours
- Monday: 4:00 – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday: 4:00 – 9:30 PM
- Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 4:00 – 9:30 PM
Overview
Chawp Pet Noi is a Thai street-food takeaway and tiny eat-in spot at 1109 Pollokshaws Road in Shawlands, in the unit formerly occupied by Julie’s Kopitiam. Chefs and co-owners John Opfer and James Robertson soft-launched in April 2023 after John spent weeks travelling Thailand learning regional cooking; the name is a Thai phrase meaning “make it a little bit spicy.” The focus is authentic street and regional dishes rather than a long sit-down dining room — there are only about four seats for eat-in, so book ahead if you want to stay, and takeaway or delivery is the main use for most people. The menu leans on Bangkok-style noodles and southern and regional Thai plates: Pad Thai and Pad See Eww are popular among delivery customers, alongside six-hour slow-cooked Beef Massaman with rice, Hat Yai-style fried chicken (Gai Tod Hat Yai), and crispy pork belly. At launch the chefs highlighted Phrik Khing Gai, a dry red curry with kaffir lime that is less common on Glasgow Thai menus. Vegetarian and vegan options (including a vegan Pad Thai) are listed on delivery platforms. Typical mains on Uber Eats sit around £13–£16. Opening is evening-only from the official order site: roughly 4–9:15pm Sunday to Thursday and until about 9:45pm Friday and Saturday (collection times; delivery platforms show similar windows). Order for collection or delivery via order.chawppetnoi.co.uk or third-party apps. Diners who sit in report BYOB is allowed — the venue does not run a drinks list. Reviewers on Google and delivery apps (around 4.7) often praise freshness, spice balance and portions; the small room fills quickly on busy nights. Crossmyloof rail station is about a 5–6 minute walk; Shawlands station is roughly 10 minutes. Pollokshaws Road is a main southside bus corridor (including First services such as the 3 and 57).
Reviews
I have been here three times now. Two sit-ins and one take-away. I can say that this is the best Thai food I've had, including what I had in Thailand. The server behind the till is one of the nicest servers I've ever encountered. She is friendly and gives you the right amount of attention. The food is stunning, the Beef Massamam melts in your mouth and the taste is rich and delicious. The rice is super sticky and soaks up the sauce and just enhances everything about the disk. My wife had the Pad Thai with Chicken, I tasted some and was astounded by the flavour, absolutely gorgeous. I would be here weekly if I lived nearby. Make sure to make a reservation if you are wanting to sit in as the seating is super limited. I have had no issues booking, if you book a bit in advance there are plenty of nice pubs around to wait in.
Read on Google MapsVery good creative Thai food. Small lil spot but can easily take away. Definitely recommend the crispy pork and chicken papaya salad. The portions are very generous too.
Read on Google MapsPhenomenal authentic Thai food. Large portions and very sweet staff. Definitely will be back. Highly recommend. Would be good if they can get more table seating in future 🥳❤️
Read on Google MapsGreat experience at this little Thai cafe. Probably most people would take out but we’re visiting from Canada so opted to sit at the high stools and watch life passing by the window.The fellow who served us had a gentle manner and was friendly and helpful in making sure that gluten and dairy allergies could be accommodated. We ordered the Beef Mussamam Curry which had a rich broth involving star anise and the Pad Kee Mao which had rice noodles with just the right texture. It was possible for us to have the food slightly less spicy.We would definitely eat here again.
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