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DokMali

Thai restaurant

👍👍 Good services and nice food. Always want to come back People often mention Thai, time, service, nice, good, staff, restaurant, friendly, great, Great,


Address

121 Chorley Rd, Swinton, Manchester M27 4AA, United Kingdom

Website

www.dokmali-swinton.co.uk

Contact

+44 161 794 5091

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (123 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Thai (17) time (14) service (14) nice (10) good (10) staff (9) restaurant (8) friendly (8) great (8) Great (6)
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  • 5/5 brinda vihari s. 5 years ago on Google
    We went to this restaurant for the first time. We have been to several Thai restaurants in Manchester in the past but this is the best one we have ever been. The starters and curries were very authentic and tasty at a reasonable price. Very friendly and helpful staff. My son felt it was the best birthday gift for him !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M L. 1 year ago on Google
    Good services and nice food. Always want to come back
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 scc 4 years ago on Google
    Great veggie options!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 S R. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered through uber eats, I went for the Pad see ew noodles and chicken satay, unfortunate it was the most disappointing meal I've had in ages. The noodles were so dry, overcooked and they must've been cooked a long time ago. The chicken was so dry and the peanut sauce was very runny. I had food from Dok Mali before and it was lovely, but not this one. Everything was overcooked and very bland, I won't be ordering again. One star is for the the delivery which was on time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris B. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food and very polite staff in this lovely restaurant. Will be returning soon, and trying out their takeaways too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian B. 2 years ago on Google
    This place has superb service as well as delicious food. One of my favourite spots in the area. The food arrived fast and the rates were inexpensive. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jen E. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing! Had a fabulous evening, party of 9 and all of our food came at the same time. Service was excellent, attentive but not intrusive. Lovely experience and will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrew S. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was very nice and prices are reasonable. The ambience is welcoming and quite intimate as it's only small. I prefer places to be small.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ian M. 4 years ago on Google
    Genuine Thai Food. Fantastic food and great friendly service. Best Thai restaurant outside Manchester
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sue E. 5 years ago on Google
    Consistently awesome

  • 5/5 David M. 2 years ago on Google
    We have visited Dok Mali a few times now and have always had a great time. Lovely layout where you're not just cramped in, great service and the food... Absolutely beautiful! Definitely try the duck pancakes and the sizzling sirloin steak!

  • 5/5 Adam W. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful little hidden gem in Swinton. Great food. Great service.

  • 5/5 Faye D. 1 year ago on Google
    Tonight I tried DokMali and I must say I was very impressed! I only got the Gaeng Panang with rice but I must say it was absolutely delicious and has a good kick to it! Will be ordering from here again very soon! D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!

  • 4/5 Lynne W. 5 years ago on Google
    Food delicious very casual and relaxed atmosphere xx

  • 5/5 Gary k W. 5 years ago on Google
    Hidden Gem without doubt..!!!Every time I return to Manchester/Uk I go here..every single time the food is amazing and staff pleasant and extremely helpful..I am a Vegan ..a restaurants nightmare, but they always cater to me....without hesitation ...simply wonderful....and extremely cheap for those who are a bit tight.....

  • 2/5 Tape Q. 5 years ago on Google
    Looked good. Were kept waiting (as were all the other guests). Managed to get two starters served before we gave up the ghost and left. The spring rolls were nice, the calamari (recommended on the menu) was like rubber in a greasy batter. A good dust would help a lot too. Sat next to some locals who said it is normally better, which was scant consolation. On the upside, the waiter was really cute, so got an extra star for that

  • 5/5 Steve F. 5 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food

  • 5/5 Craig W. 5 years ago on Google
    Love this place #amazingthailand. Outstanding food every time nd service with a smile. ขอขอบคุณ

  • 4/5 Lilian J. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely place lovely food nice friendly staff. Always had good experience. Would recommend anyone to visit.

  • 5/5 Greg G. 5 months ago on Google
    Absolutely superb Thai food, well priced in a very attractive setting. The staff were lovely 😊😊👍

  • 4/5 Lidia M. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered food through Just Eat. the lady who did the transport could not get to the place at the WHOLE address indicated. she screamed on the phone that she had entered the post code and here it is. I explained her calmly to turn off the navigation and use the map and look at her if she is on the right street, but she didn't understand. so I had to leave the house and walk 400 meters to pick up the food…. we often order deliverers and people call and ask for directions. this lady called but did not want to hear any clue ... it is not professional and I will not order more when this lady will go for delivery….. while the food was very tasty 🤤😍 and if it weren't for this lady, she would have ordered more often, but now I'm afraid of eating cold by not listening to the directions ... I think people should talk less and learn to listen… I know that there is an option to eat meals insidd and I will certainly do it in the near future🥰

  • 5/5 Faye H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great meal here this evening on a bit of a whim. The service was excellent and the food was some of the best Thai food I've ever had. I'd definitely recommend and will be returning!

  • 5/5 Jamina W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had 2 takeaways from here now. Been pretty consistently good. Will keep ordering. Fresh ingredients, flavoursome and fast arrival.

  • 3/5 Elsie 11 months ago on Google
    4 years ago this was the best place, it's slowly gone down hill. Just ordered a take out for two. And we got barely anything for £30, the starter was awfully dry, the chicken wings was oily and rubberly and the stir fry, well I can't comment as it looked and smelt awful (my partner as thought given its a stir fry there woyld be noodles but nope) Don't think I'll be ordering from here again which is sad because like I said it use to be really good.

  • 1/5 rebecca b. 1 year ago on Google
    Really wanted to find a new spot in Swinton! Been meaning to try for a while but what a disappointment. £6.50 for 4 wings, FOUR! Four singular not double wings. Prawns and dumplings were dry, overcooked and rubbery. Thai green curry was watery. Over £30 for 2 and almost inedible, honestly such a shame

  • 3/5 V L. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered takeaway from here, recently moved to the area. The deep fried squid was very yummy but there wasn't enough pieces I thought for the price. The Pad Thai was very oily in my opinion and the chicken didn't taste nice. And the duck pancakes used very fatty cuts of duck. Everything edible, just not the nicest Thai I've had. If they could just use less oil and nicer cuts of meat I would order again.

  • 5/5 M. G. 11 months ago on Google
    Delicious real Thai food! The best I have found in Manchester with a extensive menu cooked by a Thai chef with many dishes you can usually only find in Thailand. It is freshly made so you can ask for your desired level of spicy (the authentic version is usually very spicy here, as if you were in Thailand). My favorite was the papaya salad, the pork stir fry, and the duck masaman.

  • 2/5 Paul T. 9 months ago on Google
    Food is good, not very well set out menu ordered a pad Thai last and it came out like a soup.. Rang up and she replied.. What do want me to do about it... No wonder why it's empty all the time in there over priced no people skills.. Defo in the wrong game these lot!!!

  • 5/5 PRK G. 8 months ago on Google
    Only place in uk i had a pad kra pow (forgot how to spell)like thailand. Even then packaging was like thai land was happy was food

  • 5/5 Joanne R. 9 months ago on Google
    The food is amazing. Always fresh and always very tasty.

  • 5/5 Gail C. 6 months ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous food..service and atmosphere. First time at DokMali...but now our favourite place...see you next week

  • 5/5 Craig A. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is my favorite site. Of all restaurants I know I love it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to this restaurant. everytime I want to go to a delicious lunch, this is the place that comes first to my mind. extremely good and food and a rich menu.helpful team, and good spirit. Not less important, the bill is honest. I praise this restaurant with no hesitation.

  • 4/5 Mark C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good selection of starters and mains and tasted great. Staff were really friendly. Recommend

  • 5/5 Bruno C. 3 years ago on Google
    Exceptional spot to buy something when in a hurry. The customer service is quick, rates are fair, fantastic ambience. Will come visit again

  • 5/5 Brian 3 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately my last visit to a great resteraunt, made very welcome food excellent highly recommended

  • 5/5 Milan M. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a superb in this spot. We loved the nice vibes and the meals. The staff were very affable. I’m happy we finally decided to try this place.

  • 5/5 Karim W. 4 years ago on Google
    We love going out. Yesterday we found this delicious restaurant which friends told us about. We spent a lovely evening there with great cooking and an experienced crew and a talented chef. We added this venue in our list and we will no doubt come back very soon. We deeply recommend.

  • 5/5 Josh K. 3 years ago on Google
    First time I have left a review for a take away for a LONG time. I am not sure if Dok Mali have only just started doing deliveries but we have never seen it before. After around 3 indifferent take away experiences lately we were up for trying somewhere new. Cannot speak highly enough of the food. Very high quality, not greasy, came earlier than expected. The Thai Papaya salad was incredible and the curries were not over spiced. I would say we spent slightly more than we would on a take away but 100% worth it for the increased quality. Will be ordering again! Thank you team!

  • 5/5 Edward A. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Surprised myself that I hadn't heard about it and been before! Great service as well. Not cheap, but it's worth it!

  • 1/5 Harris P. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered from here twice and the food has been plain and bang average

  • 5/5 JAMES G. 4 years ago on Google
    Don't know why I haven't been here sooner, stunning food, beautiful presentation and great portion sizes. Good value for money. A thumbs up from me 😀

  • 5/5 Another D. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is consistently so good, delicious food beautifully prepared and presented, and yet it's practically empty on several visits over several months now. 5 star hygiene rating as well. Come on you locals use it or lose it!

  • 1/5 Fritz 3 years ago on Google
    Yet another venue that fails to tell its customers that it has a 1 star hygiene rating.

  • 1/5 Joey C. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered via deliveroo. What was brought was different to what we ordered and the quality was exceptionally poor. Watery, tasteless. Ashamed to say we binned most of it but it really was dreadful. We contacted deliveroo who just refunded us.

  • 5/5 Massi N. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! First time me and my fiancé had been here and we were extremely pleased with the food and service of the waiter. Lovely and clean atmosphere. 100% recommend this to anyone who likes Thai food!!

  • 4/5 John T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Thai food in nice surroundings at reasonable prices.

  • 5/5 Firstly L. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service. I've been to Thailand few times and I can tell this restaurant does serve proper Thai dishes that are well prepared with all fresh ingredients so yes, you wait for your order (I've seen someone posted here silly review about waiting time, perhaps they've should have gone to McDonald's instead) but when your food arrives you will be blown away! Well recommended. I will definitely return and will bring my friends!

  • 5/5 Edward T. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was nice and the staff were friendly too. I was surprised they brought me a bowl of prawn crackers even though I was on my own.

  • 5/5 Elle K. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is absolutely beautiful, fantastic service. Staff are friendly and polite. Didn't wait long for food either. Will definitely be going back again.

  • 5/5 Gary M. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing best Thai restaurant ever been to

  • 1/5 Graham R. 4 years ago on Google
    Rubbish resturant they are playing the game the food is a mature although they try. It took ages for us to get our food and there was only three couples in. God knows how long it takes if the place fills up. Give it a miss choose thai paragon in culcheth.

  • 5/5 Suntharee W. 4 years ago on Google
    I like the food is excellent I always keep coming back

  • 5/5 Bray O. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious

  • 5/5 Kris B. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic experience at this restuarant, owners were extremely helpful and friendly and the food was fantastic, both my sister and I highly recommend it if you're in the area. Not long to wait for food or service either, booked the table quickly and easily through their website and will definitely return if in the area again.

  • 5/5 tall p. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 3/5 Cheryl W. 5 years ago on Google
    Ordered a takeaway and for two main dishes, 1 sticky rice (That came in a boil in a bag) prawn crackers and a duck spring roll it came to £41!!! it was ok food but not that nice for the price. Wasn't hot in temp so quite disappointed to be honest.

  • 5/5 paula c. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and service

  • 5/5 Cath M. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and very attentive staff. Our first visit here and we were not disappointed. Worth a visit if you like Thai food. We shall be returning.

  • 5/5 Colin G. 5 years ago on Google
    Really nice food friendly staff never had a bad meal there


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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