Giggling Squid - Leicester

Giggling Squid - Leicester Giggling Squid is all about the spirit of Thai mealtimes – lots of delicious dishes to share with your favourite people.
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Giggling Squid is a Thai restaurant in Leicester and is all about the spirit of Thai mealtimes - plentiful dishes, exotic ingredients and bold flavours to be enjoyed with your favourite people. Set amongst the boutiques of Leicester's upmarket Lanes area, our Giggling Squid Thai restaurant is within easy walking distance of the High Cross shopping centre, Leicester's famous covered market, Cathedral and Richard III museum. From our iconic lunch Thai Tapas Sets to classic Thai curries and spicy stir fries, we’ve got a dish to match your appetite alongside an extensive list of Thai-inspired tipples and cocktails. With our vibrant, botanical interiors we offer a feast for your eyes as well as your tastebuds. We’re open every day from 12noon to 22.30pm and our Thai feasts are also available for delivery and click & collect for when you prefer to ‘Giggle at Home’.

09/10/2026

Curry lovers, this one's for you! 🍛💕

Order 2 curries and the second one's on us! 🦑
Choose from our Red, Green, Massaman or Paneang curries, with chicken or veg options. Dine in only.

📅 9th–11th October only! At your local Giggling Squid.
To claim, simply book your table and add CURRYWEEK to your booking request.
https://www.gigglingsquid.com/book
The cheaper curry is free. T&Cs apply.

Who's your curry partner? 👀💕

We’ve been cooking up a little something behind the scenes 👀
07/10/2026

We’ve been cooking up a little something behind the scenes 👀

✨ The Most Wonderful Thai of the Year ✨Christmas is coming, and this year it tastes of fresh lime leaf, sticky pork bell...
23/09/2026

✨ The Most Wonderful Thai of the Year ✨

Christmas is coming, and this year it tastes of fresh lime leaf, sticky pork belly🤤🎄

From 23rd November, the baubles go up and our biggest-ever festive menu comes out.

Think Southern Thai Crispy Duck Curry, fragrant Salmon Ginger Curry, festive cocktails and Melting Chocolate Pudding, gloriously gooey in the middle.

2 courses £34.95 | 3 courses £39.95

Plus, there’s a little festive surprise waiting when you arrive 💛

Gather your favourite people. We’d love to celebrate with you.

Festive bookings are now open. Link in bio ✨

Big things are coming to Bath 🌺 We’ve now closed for a little refurbishment before reopening in late October, looking be...
22/09/2026

Big things are coming to Bath 🌺

We’ve now closed for a little refurbishment before reopening in late October, looking better than ever.

Until then, you can enjoy your favourite local Thai in our Bristol restaurant

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Christmas party plans? We’ve got you. 🎄🥂Festive bookings are officially open at Giggling Squid!And there’s a little extr...
22/09/2026

Christmas party plans? We’ve got you. 🎄🥂

Festive bookings are officially open at Giggling Squid!

And there’s a little extra for those getting organised early…

Book a festive table of 9+ by Sunday 18th October and:
🥂 Everyone gets a chilled glass of bubbles
🎁 The organiser gets a £60 Giggling Squid gift card – because sorting the Christmas party deserves a reward too!

Whether it’s the office party, friends getting together or the annual family feast, make this Christmas one to giggle about. 🦑🎄

Book your festive table now!

Who’s joining us? 🌶️ We’ve still got a few spaces left for our Papaya Salad Masterclass this Thursday at Giggling Squid ...
08/09/2026

Who’s joining us? 🌶️

We’ve still got a few spaces left for our Papaya Salad Masterclass this Thursday at Giggling Squid Leicester.

Learn how to make Som Tam, our signature Papaya Salad, from scratch with Head Chef Wat.

£10 per person includes welcome nibbles, a glass of prosecco and your own Papaya Salad to enjoy.

Thursday 10th September | 6:30pm

A few seats left. Who’s joining us? Book here: https://www.gigglingsquid.com/restaurant/leicester/

Fancy learning the secrets behind one of Thailand’s most iconic dishes? 🌶️🥗Join us at Giggling Squid Leicester for a han...
28/08/2026

Fancy learning the secrets behind one of Thailand’s most iconic dishes? 🌶️🥗

Join us at Giggling Squid Leicester for a hands-on Papaya Salad Masterclass – learn how to create the perfect balance of Thai flavours from our Head Chef, then enjoy your creation with light nibbles and a welcome drink.

✨ £10 per person
📅 Thursday 10th September, 6.30pm

Spaces are limited – email [email protected] to book your place. 🦑💚

Hey Bermondsey, Giggling Squid is now available in your neighbourhood 💗Pad Thai, Chicken Satay, Caramelised Pork Belly a...
25/08/2026

Hey Bermondsey, Giggling Squid is now available in your neighbourhood 💗

Pad Thai, Chicken Satay, Caramelised Pork Belly and plenty more, cooked fresh by our expert Thai chefs and now delivered across your neighbourhood.

**SO, BERMONDSEY… WHAT ARE YOU ORDERING FIRST? 👀**

Order now on Deliveroo

PSST, BATTERSEA… 🦑We’re your new local Thai, and we’re now available across your neighbourhood 💗Generous portions, cooke...
24/08/2026

PSST, BATTERSEA… 🦑

We’re your new local Thai, and we’re now available across your neighbourhood 💗

Generous portions, cooked fresh, by our expert Thai chefs.

Our iconic crispy, golden Salt & Pepper Squid. Sweet and sticky chicken. Or fragrant Green Curry.

Order now on Deliveroo and let us make it the best part of your day 🛵

22/08/2026

GCSE results are in 👀

There’s still time to celebrate with FREE Sticky Chicken at Giggling Squid.

Show us your results, order a main, and Sticky Chicken’s on us.

Ends 23 August 💗

Ts & Cs apply.

Thai flavours don't stop at the food 🍸 And Thursday's calling for a round of cocktails. No occasion needed ...
23/07/2026

Thai flavours don't stop at the food 🍸
And Thursday's calling for a round of cocktails. No occasion needed

Thai flavours don't stop at the food 🍸 And Thursday's calling for a round of cocktails. No occasion needed ...
23/07/2026

Thai flavours don't stop at the food 🍸
And Thursday's calling for a round of cocktails. No occasion needed

03/07/2026

Your Favourite Thai is best enjoyed on our sunny terrace ☀️

Or grab a table inside our air-conditioned restaurant and cool off with a chilled Chang or a fruity Raspberry Siam Fizz.

Every dish is prepared fresh by our Thai chefs. Discover our zingy Papaya Salad, sweet and crispy Tamarind Duck Confit and flaky Thai Garlic Hake. Bold and fragrant flavours, best enjoyed in the sun.

Escape the heat in our air-conditioned restaurant restaurant with a chilled Chang or a fruity Raspberry Siam Fizz.Every ...
03/07/2026

Escape the heat in our air-conditioned restaurant restaurant with a chilled Chang or a fruity Raspberry Siam Fizz.

Every dish is freshly prepared by our Thai chefs, from our zingy Papaya Salad to our sweet and crispy Tamarind Duck Confit and flaky Thai Garlic Hake. Bold, fragrant flavours that are perfect for any occasion.

The longest day deserves the longest lunch. Outdoor Thai tapas, anyone? 🌞🦑📷
21/06/2026

The longest day deserves the longest lunch. Outdoor Thai tapas, anyone? 🌞🦑

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11/06/2026

Dad jokes 🤝 Thai feasts
Best shared, even better with a drink, and impossible to resist.

This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a spread that lands better than his punchlines with our Giggling Squid Father’s Day Feast 🤤
A generous sharing feast for the whole table, available Friday 19th – Sunday 21st June only.

Book your table and bring your best/worst dad jokes and we’ll bring the flavour 😉

30/05/2026

A Thai Tapas for every day of the week because one is never enough 🍜

Freshly steamed sea bass 🤝fiery green sauce 🔥 just one of the delicious dishes in our Sea Breeze Thai Tapas Lunch Set 🌊 ...
27/05/2026

Freshly steamed sea bass 🤝fiery green sauce 🔥 just one of the delicious dishes in our Sea Breeze Thai Tapas Lunch Set 🌊 📸

Address

3-5 Saint Martins Square
Leicester
LE15DF

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10:30pm
Friday 12pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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