ADVERTORIAL
THAI RESTAURANT ,
GIGGLING SQUID ,
OPENS ITS THIRD RESTAURANT IN KENT ON EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE
GIGGLING SQUID IS ALL ABOUT BOLD FLAVOURS AND EXOTIC INGREDIENTS , COOKED BY EXPERT THAI CHEFS AND SHARED WITH WARMTH AND GENEROSITY . AT ITS HEART LIES THE SPIRIT OF THAI MEALTIMES – LIVELY AND INFORMAL WITH A FEAST OF DISHES TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY .
EXAMPLES OF GIGGLING SQUID INTERIORS
Founded by husband and wife team , Andy and Pranee , in a tiny fisherman ’ s cottage in Brighton , Giggling Squid was inspired by Pranee ’ s food memories of growing up in Thailand . Her passion for fresh , exotic ingredients comes from visiting food markets as a child and being awed by stacks of vibrant spices , herbs and vegetables , and barrels of live seafood . When Pranee moved to the UK to study , she waitressed at a Thai restaurant where she fell in love with hospitality and dreamt of opening her own place with a unique approach .
“ I wanted to create a different Thai vibe ,” says Pranee . “ Not like the rest of the Thai restaurants full of carved wood like a temple . I wanted to set my own trend and not just follow what other people had done .”
With its unique décor of vibrant colours , cosy banquettes and stunning murals inspired by Thailand ’ s abundance of ingredients from the sea and land , Giggling Squid is as much known for its beautiful interiors as its food , offering a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds .
Twenty years have passed since Andy and Pranee opened their first restaurant but their original Thai tapas are still a hit . Alongside old favourites , new dishes are always being created and there ’ s something for everyone on the lunch and dinner menus including luscious curries , stir fries and vegan options served alongside an extensive list of cocktails , bubbles and exotic spirits .
And the question they always get asked – Giggling Squid was the nickname for one of their three kids !
www . gigglingsquid . com / restaurant / maidstone
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