Bali Thai Restaurant, located on Newport’s bustling Commercial Street, is an absolute must for lovers of Thai cuisine. Those who have travelled as far as Thailand will love this restaurant and takeaway’s authenticity, while those who don’t know their pad Thai from their gai luuk gao lat will find they are made to feel right at home by the friendly staff, who will be happy to guide you through the extensive menu.

The best way to begin your culinary journey is by ordering a Bali Thai mixed platter, piled high with treats (the rice-paper-wrapped prawns are out of this world), then ask the staff to recommend a main, whether your preference is for seafood, duck, beef or chicken. Vegetarians are far from neglected, and those with smaller appetites can opt for something lighter like crispy aromatic duck with steamed pancakes, spring onions, cucumber and hoi sin sauce.