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Discover the best Thai restaurant in Bedford, serving fresh, authentic Thai food in a stylish and welcoming setting. At Rice Thai, our chefs bring the vibrant flavours of Thailand to your table with traditional recipes and the freshest ingredients. Every dish is cooked to order, from classic Pad Thai and fragrant green curries to innovative specials you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or takeaway, we’re proud to be Bedford’s favourite spot for Thai cuisine. Experience true Thai hospitality and taste the difference.
Hours
| Tuesday | 5–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5–11 PM |
| Friday | 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 1–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 5–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 39 St Cuthbert’s St, Bedford MK40 3JG, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1234 272053
Website: http://www.ricethairestaurant.co.uk/
Order and Reservations
Reservations: ricethairestaurant.co.uk
Order: Order online
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Brining authentic Thai flavours to the heart of Bedford. Enjoy fresh curries, noodles and vegan options in a warm, modern setting.
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Olivia
I visited Rice a few years ago and went back yesterday. The new dining room is absolutely lovely — warm, inviting, and beautifully decorated. It has a really welcoming atmosphere.
We started with a generous portion of chicken satay. Personally, I think it would have been better if the chicken had been coated in the satay sauce rather than served separately. I’ve travelled quite a bit across Southeast Asia and spent a lot of time in Thailand, so I’m used to satay being served in a sticky, rich peanut sauce with crushed peanuts. Dipping it into a tiny bowl felt a bit awkward, and it just didn’t have the same flavour or texture you’d expect from an authentic Thai-style satay.
The mini spring rolls were a bit underwhelming. From my experiences in Thailand, I was expecting one or two larger, handmade rolls filled with fresh vegetables like carrots and cabbage. Instead, these felt more like the small, frozen party-style rolls you might find in a supermarket. The white vinaigrette-style dipping sauce didn’t really complement them either — a sweet chilli sauce would have been much better.
The tempura vegetables were also disappointing. I’ve made tempura myself and had it many times in London, and across Asia, and it should be very light, crisp, and airy. Unfortunately, the batter here was thick and heavy — more like what you’d use for fish and chips. The vegetables were hard and crunchy, and the cauliflower even had raw batter inside, which made it quite unpleasant. Traditional tempura should have that delicate, crisp texture that melts in your mouth, and this just didn’t have that.
For drinks, I found myself waiting quite a while. I think it would be a nice touch if tap water were brought to the table straight away, especially since Thai food tends to be sweet and you naturally want water alongside your meal. I also had to ask a few times for a gin and tonic. The green plastic stirrers felt quite dated and unnecessary — they looked a bit gimmicky, and since they’re single-use, they’re not great for the environment either. Switching to reusable or biodegradable options would be a small but meaningful improvement.
That said, the main courses were lovely. The Pad Thai was delicious, and everyone at the table really enjoyed the Thai curries. The flavours there were spot on. Overall, the experience was good — there’s clearly a lot of care in the food and presentation. My comments are just meant as constructive feedback, as the restaurant itself is wonderful, and I’d love to see it continue improving.
… moreWe started with a generous portion of chicken satay. Personally, I think it would have been better if the chicken had been coated in the satay sauce rather than served separately. I’ve travelled quite a bit across Southeast Asia and spent a lot of time in Thailand, so I’m used to satay being served in a sticky, rich peanut sauce with crushed peanuts. Dipping it into a tiny bowl felt a bit awkward, and it just didn’t have the same flavour or texture you’d expect from an authentic Thai-style satay.
The mini spring rolls were a bit underwhelming. From my experiences in Thailand, I was expecting one or two larger, handmade rolls filled with fresh vegetables like carrots and cabbage. Instead, these felt more like the small, frozen party-style rolls you might find in a supermarket. The white vinaigrette-style dipping sauce didn’t really complement them either — a sweet chilli sauce would have been much better.
The tempura vegetables were also disappointing. I’ve made tempura myself and had it many times in London, and across Asia, and it should be very light, crisp, and airy. Unfortunately, the batter here was thick and heavy — more like what you’d use for fish and chips. The vegetables were hard and crunchy, and the cauliflower even had raw batter inside, which made it quite unpleasant. Traditional tempura should have that delicate, crisp texture that melts in your mouth, and this just didn’t have that.
For drinks, I found myself waiting quite a while. I think it would be a nice touch if tap water were brought to the table straight away, especially since Thai food tends to be sweet and you naturally want water alongside your meal. I also had to ask a few times for a gin and tonic. The green plastic stirrers felt quite dated and unnecessary — they looked a bit gimmicky, and since they’re single-use, they’re not great for the environment either. Switching to reusable or biodegradable options would be a small but meaningful improvement.
That said, the main courses were lovely. The Pad Thai was delicious, and everyone at the table really enjoyed the Thai curries. The flavours there were spot on. Overall, the experience was good — there’s clearly a lot of care in the food and presentation. My comments are just meant as constructive feedback, as the restaurant itself is wonderful, and I’d love to see it continue improving.
Rafa Lobo
This has been our first time visiting this restaurant as we wanted to try more Thai food as we find it particularly tasty and healthy.
We entered and straight away the decor called my attention, it was sober but classy at the same time, the right mixture, in my humble opinion.
It has been a very nice experience due to the excellent service that deserves praise on its own, we received a warm welcome from the attentive waitress and soon after we were presented with the menus which are extensive and you feel spoilt for choice.
We went for the seafood platter for two as a starter, as we are seafood lovers. It looked impressive, but it paled in comparison with the flavour, a must try.
After it my wife went for duck and I chose lamb, both dishes were flavourful and we accompanied them with two side dishes of rice, garlic for me and coconut for my other half.
The drinks menu is extensive and gives ample choice.
It goes without saying that we will be back for more.
… moreWe entered and straight away the decor called my attention, it was sober but classy at the same time, the right mixture, in my humble opinion.
It has been a very nice experience due to the excellent service that deserves praise on its own, we received a warm welcome from the attentive waitress and soon after we were presented with the menus which are extensive and you feel spoilt for choice.
We went for the seafood platter for two as a starter, as we are seafood lovers. It looked impressive, but it paled in comparison with the flavour, a must try.
After it my wife went for duck and I chose lamb, both dishes were flavourful and we accompanied them with two side dishes of rice, garlic for me and coconut for my other half.
The drinks menu is extensive and gives ample choice.
It goes without saying that we will be back for more.
Steve Wilson
Visited for our friend’s anniversary dinner. Having just returned from Thailand, I can say the food is authentic and delicious. Staff were attentive and helpful. Looking forward to our next visit.
… moreMike Sorbo
A small and cosy Thai restaurant in a central location with nearby parking. Very welcoming and friendly staff. The menu caters to all sorts of different tastes with a wide variety of meats, vegetarian and gluten free options.
The tamarind duck with coconut rice and pad Thai in particular were excellent 10/10 dishes. This was my first time at this restaurant and I’ll certainly be going back, the food was amazing and everyone in my party agreed!
Due to the small size of the restaurant I’d recommend booking in advance, and checking out their menu online.
… moreThe tamarind duck with coconut rice and pad Thai in particular were excellent 10/10 dishes. This was my first time at this restaurant and I’ll certainly be going back, the food was amazing and everyone in my party agreed!
Due to the small size of the restaurant I’d recommend booking in advance, and checking out their menu online.
Nick Z
Rice, Rice, baby !
Another fantastic meal at Rice! The starters of tempura prawns and grilled aubergine were both spot on – light, fresh, and full of flavour. Our mains of red Thai curry and dry meat curry were absolutely delicious, and the side of morning glory was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly cooked.
Loving the new restaurant space – it’s modern, welcoming, and a great reflection of owner Nurul’s passion. It was also lovely to see how the renovations are progressing next door. We’re already looking forward to our next visit.
A big thank you to all the staff for making our anniversary meal feel so special!
… moreAnother fantastic meal at Rice! The starters of tempura prawns and grilled aubergine were both spot on – light, fresh, and full of flavour. Our mains of red Thai curry and dry meat curry were absolutely delicious, and the side of morning glory was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly cooked.
Loving the new restaurant space – it’s modern, welcoming, and a great reflection of owner Nurul’s passion. It was also lovely to see how the renovations are progressing next door. We’re already looking forward to our next visit.
A big thank you to all the staff for making our anniversary meal feel so special!
Nicola
My friend booked a table for five four weeks in advance. On arriving we were given a table for four and then later told by the owner he had over booked but every thing was ok. Due to the lack of space we had to put the water jug on the floor and empty bottles on the floor. My friend sat at the end of the table was subjected to a draught ever time the door opened so spent most of the time with her coat on. Food was good, service was questionable but mainly due to the table layout; passing food across guests is not a good experience. The owner disappeared once we raised our issues. He also dropped the card transaction machine on another customer. Toilet was out of use so had to use the disabled toilet, not great
… moreKerri Ielden
First time visiting and we were all very impressed, the staff all very warm, attentive & friendly. The food was extremely good. We did feel slightly crammed in and unfortunately sat in front of a table where a couple of men had pushed their chairs right out from the table and made no attempt to move their chairs in even though they could see we were struggling to get it and had to move our table to make room. Otherwise it was faultless and will be returning!
… moreMia White
We had a wonderful meal here on New Year’s Eve. It was super easy to reserve a table online even for a large group, the restaurant was beautifully decorated with a lovely intimate atmosphere. The food was incredible with loads of choices on the menu. The staff were welcoming and incredibly accommodating, always making sure we had drinks and our food orders taken quickly. We also had an individual with a peanut allergy and the staff were amazing at catering to this and ensuring they took the allergy seriously. Would throughly recommend- thank you to the wonderful team!
… moreP C
The food was authentic and tasty and the staff were super friendly. We had a lovely time and could not fault the food. Exactly how I remembered it in Thailand!
… moreSimon Norman
My rating is for the delivery side of the business. The quality of the food was ok, nothing special but the portion size was ridiculously small. I spent £60 on a delivery for 1 adult and 2 teenagers and each full size meal came in the smallest tupperware container. It was literally twice as expensive as a normal takeaway meal, Indian, Chinese etc for less food. Never using them again
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