Giggling Squid - Esher

Authentic Thai Flavours Delight Diners' Palates

Walking into Giggling Squid as a first-time guest felt like stepping into a vibrant tapestry of charm and flavor, the very walls decked with delicacies waiting to be discovered. This place, a beloved hub in the heart of Esher, is dressed to impress; from the fine decor subtly nodding to Thailand’s lush foliage, to staff so warm and hospitable that they could remonstrate with their Asian roots for robbing you of grins at every turn. It hums along nicely on vibes reminiscent of forgotten islands—relaxed, yet providing a delightful zing akin to freshly-grated lemongrass sneaking into your dish. As plates circulated through our intimate setting, one couldn't help but fall under the spell of meticulously crafted small bites like the Fisherman's Feast, bursting with succulence and seasoned to the exact Apollonian medium.

Gastronomy here holds its own against chitter-chatter and the clattering of cutlery. Remarkably, the menu ensures every prawn, peppercorn, and shallot sauteed isn’t just an ingredient—it's an enigma craving revelation. However, unless Sabotage by sugar comes naturally, glance past overly saccharine territorial dishes—it might lead to an unraveled plot ending not as warmhearted as other African poise cuisines do. Yet, true heroes don’t always wear aprons bursting into overt praise! Oh, please, tread your shoed-footsteps towards tamarind mushrooms, championing whisper-able signature permits which redefine savor within deep-fried spells. Your palette will kindle like embers begging reunion with an oaked Bourbon—staying for The Grand Revisit. A nod too to those surprising mocktails which balance sweet thwacks with righteous, spicy finesse! For rebels or traditionalists of gustation alike, let me laud Giggling Squid, promising more than mere meals—a voyage meticulous in places sought for sanctuaries never sitting selfish. Suggest: villainize hands muddled from this marveled delight, en route ensuring your departure sings unbidden to chords of culinary paradise. — Milo Tastemaker