Tampopo’s Pad Thai is No 1 * in Manchester & London
For 28 years, Tampopo has been perfecting Thailand’s national dish since first opening in Albert Square, Manchester, in 1997.
Tampopo Founder David Fox says: “Our original recipe was crafted by our original Manchester Albert Square Thai head chef Patria Weerapan. Patria went on to open her own restaurant and terrify Gordon Ramsay on the F Word – see on YouTube.
Since then, we’ve continued to tweak, test, and travel, including multiple trips to Bangkok, learning from masters at Pip’s Thai Cooking School (www.thaihouse.co.th/thai-cooking-class) and drawing inspiration from the world-famous Thipsamai restaurant. (www.thipsamai.com )”
5 reasons Tampopo’s Pad Thai is No 1
And now we’re serving up our best version yet.
Because if you ask us, there are at least five reasons ours is No 1 in Manchester and London.
Wrapped in a delicate omelette, straight from Bangkok
Inspired by Thipsamai’s famous presentation, our Pad Thai comes beautifully wrapped in a thin golden omelette, locking in the flavours until your first bite.
Crafted with authentic Thai ingredients
Palm sugar for sweetness, fish sauce for depth, and tamarind for that signature tang. Our sauce stays true to Thai tradition, refined through decades of collaboration with Thai chefs.
Vegetarian and vegan options available.
Notes that land clean on the palate
You’ll taste sweet first, then salty, then sour — exactly as the Thais intend. That balance is what makes it hard to stop at one forkful.
Developed with real Thai masters
From Patria to Pip and her daughters at Pip’s Thai Cooking School, we’ve spent years learning the craft of the perfect Pad Thai directly from the people who know it best.
Refined, respected, and loved for 28 years
It’s been in our top five since day one. After every trip to Thailand, we come back with something new to make it sharper. This year, a secret shrimp oil adds a subtle umami glow.