The new Rosa's Thai restaurant in Oxford has now opened.
It opened in George Street for the first time on Tuesday for its 'soft launch' period which runs until August 14.
During this time diners can get 50 per cent off their bill while the staff team gets started.
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Regular service will begin on August 14 - the restaurant's official opening date.
Rosa’s Thai started out as a market stall in London’s East End in 2007, quickly becoming so popular that co-founder Saiphin Moore opened the first Rosa’s Thai restaurant one year later.
Since then it has become renowned for bringing its fresh, vibrant cooking, signature Thai hospitality and Bangkok café vibes to cities and neighbourhoods across the UK.
The George Street restaurant has 80 seats.
The restaurant’s red exterior pays homage to the first Rosa’s Thai restaurant in London’s East End, while the interiors are inspired by the rich colours and eclectic style of Bangkok.
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The restaurant’s walls are decorated with photographs and artwork that tell the Rosa’s story which, combined with wooden accents and plants, create a warm, welcoming environment for diners.
Customers can enjoy curries, noodles and stir fries, all freshly cooked to Saiphin’s time-honoured recipes using the best of Thai produce, including chilli pastes from the Huai Yod district and rice noodles from a third generation family business that has been making noodles for over 80 years.
The menu includes spring rolls, pad Thai and green curry, as well as Rosa’s cult dishes from rich red duck pineapple curry and fiery drunken noodles, to fragrant chicken larb and papaya salads.
Vegetarian and vegan diners are also well catered for, with popular dishes including spicy and sour Tom ka soup with Asian mushrooms, punchy Jungle curry with tofu and fan-favourite stir-fried aubergine with plenty of sweet basil - these can be enjoyed with Rosa’s bestselling range of bubble teas and Thai-inspired cocktails.
Rosa’s Thai also offers a seasonally-changing menu of specials, a dedicated children’s menu and a varied selection of gluten-free dishes.
Food will be available on Deliveroo for the local area from Monday.
Chief executive Gavin Adair said: “We’ve just celebrated our 15th birthday and what better way to keep the party going than by opening this beautiful restaurant in Oxford."
Rosa's Thai has opened about the same time as the reopening of The Grapes pub, which is just a short distance away.
George Street is one of the city's busiest streets for pubs and restaurants and is also the home of the New Theatre.
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