Giggling Squid - Guildford

You'll find yourself wedged between High Street shoppers and regulars who've made this their Thursday night spot. Giggling Squid takes up a neat corner on Chapel Street, and what strikes you immediately is that they're not trying to be clever—just honest. The kitchen knows what it's doing with curries that have genuine depth, pad thai that doesn't taste like it came from a packet, and fish sauce that's present and accounted for. Service is genuinely warm without being fussy, which feels increasingly rare. The space buzzes without being overwhelming, and whether you're after a quick weeknight feed or settling in for a proper meal, they make you feel sorted.