Temple Thai, The

Thai food with western touches may have many takers, but if you've lived in Thailand and love to taste some authentic cuisine, minus the frills, then step in to The Thai Temple. Situated in the lovely Lake District market town of Ulverston, the contemporary styling is not a break from all things Thai, thanks to the statuettes of two pretty Thai ladies with their hand clasped in a welcoming gesture, and a miniature banana tree at the entrance.

The wok-fried fillet of haddock topped with a sweet and spicy sauce, and tiger prawns in a yellow curry with spring onions, celery and bell pepper are a house speciality, while the deep-fried marinated chicken wings and spicy Thai fish cakes vie for your attention in the starters section. For desserts there are slices of fresh mango served with sticky rice and topped with a sweet coconut sauce, and banana fritters with vanilla ice cream.