Ananta Thai Food Pub

Restaurant | Saffron Walden | England | United Kingdom

The "Ananta Thai Food Pub" is located in the picturesque "Coach and Horses" pub in the quiet village of Wicken Bonhunt, near Saffron Walden in Essex. The decor combines traditional elements with modern accents, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The owners, Sergio and Ananta, have created a harmonious fusion of cultures that allows guests to enjoy authentic Thai cuisine in a cozy setting.

Menu and Specialties

The menu offers a wide selection of Thai dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. Particularly noteworthy is the "Pad Thai", a traditional noodle dish with a balanced blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Another highlight is the "Massaman Curry", a mild curry with tender meat and a creamy coconut base. For seafood lovers, the "Pla Rad Prik" is recommended, a crispy baked fish served with a spicy chili sauce. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, including the "Tofu Satay" and the "Pad See Ew" with vegetables.

Service and Ambience

The restaurant places great emphasis on excellent service and a friendly atmosphere. The staff is known for their attentiveness and helpfulness, contributing to an overall successful visit. The establishment is child-friendly and offers a special children's menu. There is also a take-away service, with advanced ordering recommended on Fridays and Saturdays to reduce wait times.

Additional Offerings

For special occasions or private celebrations, the "Ananta Thai Food Pub" offers customized menus and event spaces that cater to the individual needs of guests. The friendly staff ensures that every event runs smoothly and that guests feel completely comfortable.

Overall, the "Ananta Thai Food Pub" offers authentic Thai cuisine in a pleasant environment suitable for both a relaxed dinner and special occasions.

Contact details

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Address
B1038
Wicken Bonhunt
CB11 3UG Saffron Walden

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Opening hours

Sunday--
Monday--
Tuesday18:00 - 23:00
Wednesday18:00 - 23:00
Thursday18:00 - 23:00
Friday18:00 - 23:00
Saturday17:00 - 23:00

Reviews

176 Reviews

Dynamic Counselling
01.02.2025

I can’t believe how good the food was here… I’m speechless!!! The bill arrived and they’d missed off the wine… but there was no way we were not paying for the whole experience! Stunning food, great service and at the age of 59 to find the best food you’ve eaten… well done!
Claire Harding
13.01.2025

Stopped off for a coffee with a group of people. Lovely warm open fire to greet us on a cold day. Landlord was wonderful and welcoming. A 'must return to' place ... they do Tapas on a Sunday lunchtime so I'm going to plan a visit.
Jamie Bowles
04.12.2024

We ate there last Sunday for the spanish tapas. The food was outstanding and the staff so friendly. We will definitely be going back both to try the Thai menu and to enjoy the tapas again!!
Charlotte Hoole
03.12.2024

The food is incredible. I especially love the sweetcorn fritters! Sergio is a great host and Ananta makes the most delicious fresh food. Very accommodating with dietary requirements
Sucheta Banerjee
19.10.2024

Ananta is one of our local pubs/restaurant and is truly a hidden gem. Definitely recommend the place if you're after some authentic Thai food with a twist of Spainsh taste but be prepared to wait. Sergio and the other staff are very welcoming. Ananta is an excellent chef. Every time we eat in there we are never disappointed. The flavours are fresh and your senses are completely blown with how tasty each dish is. Definitely try food of their mains board and highly recommended. If you don't want to wait then it's best to give Sergio a heads up before you arrive. Ananta does all the cooking from scratch which takes a little longer than any other franchised restaurant where food is mass cooked and frozen. You'll definitely notice the difference in the taste. We love visiting this place, old countryside, rustic vibes. You'll not be disappointed. Thank you Sergio, Ananta and other staff for making every experience so amazing.
robert jackson
13.10.2024

Great food nice country pub so nice to see old friends
Terry Deamer
09.09.2024

Old pub with a lovely snug bar, decent ales and superb Thai food. Sergio is an excellent landlord with a great sense of humour and work ethic. His wife, Ananta is the Thai chef producing superb dishes with a beaming smile. Absolutely quintessential thatched English pub with a twist.
Steffen Kalve
26.06.2024

Doesn't update their Maps profile unfortunately
Neil Milne
06.06.2024

Amazing Thai food. Particular shout out to the fish cakes, the chicken satay, the panang and yellow curries! Lovely mocktails too
Andrei Munteanu
24.02.2024

I recommend this place for a fine dining experience, lovely staff, and great atmosphere.
Tom Bob
08.09.2023

Lovely place to stop in and have a beer and some authentic Thai food 🍱 I had the Tom Ka soup which I haven’t had before and it was absolutely delicious, the flavours were so creamy yet spicy, I could eat nothing but that for the rest of my Life. They also had a great selection of specials, I went for the sea bass curry with some stir fry noodles on the side and again it was very tasty indeed. Admittedly, I was incredibly filled up with food and not a bad price either! I think next time I will try the spring rolls, the dumplings and also a Thai green curry. Thank you so much 🙏😌
Paul Steinhausen
02.09.2023

A family-run restaurant with really good Thai food.
Tony Pooley
15.08.2023

Great place. Brilliant food. Excellent service. Best Thai food I have had.
Mike Lee
25.07.2023

Excellent freshly cooked food. Heat of dishes can be adapted and gluten free and vegan options available.
Kaye Hosey
09.07.2023

Such a wonderful evening spent here. The food was freshly prepared per order and was delicious. The owner Sergio couldn't have been more welcoming! We were staying at a local hotel and had walked to the restaurant. Sergio insisted that he drop us back to our hotel after dinner. Such a kind gentlemen. Would absolutely recommend this place for a relaxed and enjoyable evening.
Darrell Bracegirdle
04.06.2023

Absolutely a hidden gem, we were in the area for the day and needed to find somewhere for food in the late evening. A quick search and the Ananta Thai pub sounded just want we were looking for. We arrived after 9pm and were unsure if the kitchen would be open but the gentleman checked and said all was fine and seated us in the dining area. The building is very charming but there is not much room for tables. The menu is great and you are able to choose the meat option for the curries and noodle dishes. The staff are very friendly and attentive taking the orders nice a quickly. When the food arrived the dishes were of a good portion and we shared two main dishes between us. The Thai curry was delicious and rich we also enjoyed the Pad Thai. Would highly recommend!
Emily Elles
31.05.2023

I just returned from a dinner this evening that I booked for 6 o clock for two where we had starters and mains. It took over one hour to recieve our starters and another 45 minutes for our mains. The dinner overall took 2 hours for what was a very tasty but standard Thai meal. We were informed that a health inspector had conducted a review that evening and that is what caused the delay, but the two hour timeframe did not feel justified and it appears from other reviews that the waiting time is not a one off. We recieved one free drink each and prawn crackers free of charge, but were still charged service charge in the 85 pound bill. Another gentleman next to us had also been waiting a significant time for his food too (there was only 3 of us in the restaurant up until 7/7.30). The food was very nice and I commend the chef, but I unfortunately will not be returning and would not recommend.
Rafal Michalski
24.05.2023

Expensive and low quality
Mark Oliver
23.05.2023

We booked a table for 5 with one of our party in a wheel chair last Saturday. However nothing was too much trouble for the host and helped us in to our seats. The food was unbelievable and really tasty - definitely the best Thai I have ever had. Excellent value and we will surely be back. And yes freshly made and good food does take time to prepare cook and serve and it was well worth the wait. Thank-you for a really lovely evening.
Philip Payne
19.04.2023

Great food at a great price
Wayne Dean
31.03.2023

Where do I even start! This place is an absolute little gem, the food is quite simply the best Thai food you will ever experience this side of Thailand. Everything is fresh with flavours that are just bursting, what an experience for your taste buds and endorphins. Genuine authentic Thai food that is good enough for royalty. Me and my wife ordered far too much, however we finished everything we ordered from the amazing starters, through to the incredible mains. Our eyes are definitely bigger than our greedy bellies but my goodness it was worth it. Sergio is a great host and his wife is most definitely an extremely talented chef! Purely and truly incredible. Thank you, we will be back very soon 😊
x c
22.03.2023

Consistently brilliant every time I eat there I always order the same thing the special mixed starter followed by venison with green curry. Can't recommend enough. Great service too Sergio is always warm and friendly
Simon Merritt
19.02.2020

Lovely food. Great beers. Very good service
Daniel B
05.01.2023

Perfect place, perfect food, friendly owners. All fresh and made at the moment, so you must be patience waiting time.
vince sambrook
11.12.2022

Lovely fresh food as always in a nice relaxed atmosphere.
justin love
08.11.2022

Never fails, great food.
Lara Plessis
16.10.2022

Les plats sont excellents et l’accueil formidable. Allez y les yeux fermés !
Pluto Isn’t real
05.10.2022

Phenomenal food and lovely staff. Sergio was extremely helpful and accommodating. Many vegan options too if that’s what you’re looking for! Will be returning
Oliver North
02.09.2022

Had a meal here with my girlfriend, the food was brilliant and the service was great. Would definitely recommend!
Janine Phillips
24.07.2022

Fantastic food, lovely friendly service .
Al M
02.06.2022

Excellent Thai food. Delicious and family run. Friendly service. Muy rico. They need to bottle and sell the sauces ! Yum.
matthew smith
13.04.2022

Just perfect if you like Thai food. Properly cooked. One of the nicest places to be.

 

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