Giggling Squid - Harborne

You'll find yourself on one of Harborne's busiest stretches, where this place has quietly become the neighbourhood's go-to for Thai that actually tastes like Thailand. The kitchen doesn't mess about with oversweetened compromises—their curries have real depth, the larb's got proper kick, and their pad thai won't put you to sleep. It's the sort of spot where locals pile in on a Friday night, families bring their kids midweek, and you're never quite sure if you'll get a table without booking ahead. The room buzzes without being chaotic, and the staff know their stuff when it comes to matching dishes with heat levels.