"Banthai" means Thai house, and this restaurant in St Annes on Sea is designed keeping its name in mind, using lots of wood and Thai crafts to give it a comfortable, informal atmosphere.

The delightful waitresses are from Thailand or other parts of Asia, and add that special touch of class to the service; their chef is also Thai, with many years of experience working in quality restaurants, and guaranteeing an authentic dining experience.

Thai cuisine is a combination of styles and flavours from many regions of Asia. Investigate further by trying starters of moo yang or juicy marinated grilled pork, or flavoursome coconut, mushroom and herb soup, alongside Thai fish cakes.

Among mains, gaeng noh mai or bamboo shoot curry in your choice of red, green, matsuman or phanang paste, and roast duck in red curry with tomatoes, and basil and lime leaves, jostle with nuae kow pord, stir-fried beef with sweet baby corn, and minced chicken salad. Phad Thai and assorted rice dishes accompany the food.