Mon Experience

I had the som tam (Thai green papaya salad), phad grapow moo sap (minced pork with Thai holy basil) with rice. I ordered these from the special lunch menu which is £13.99 for 2 courses . I also had a Thai style lemon iced tea. The total was £17.94. I asked for the som tam to be served alongside the phad grapow, which is how this very typical Thai meal would be served in Thailand. The friendly and courteous woman who served me (whom I presume is the business owner)asked how spicy I'd like it and I requested medium. I have no doubt if you asked for it spicy it would be Thai level spicy which would be too much for the average Western palate! Medium was perfect for me. I have spent a lot of time in south east Asia and it was so nice to talk about the time I spent in Myanmar with the Burmese owner and also speak some Thai! The food here is authentic and delicious, it's also very reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend this place to those that have spent time in south east Asia or those wishing to try authentic food from that part of the world. I look forward to returning and trying different items from the menu!

We ordered the set menu for two, priced at £45, which included two starters, two mains, and two desserts. We also added two drinks for £8.45. No exaggeration, we were absolutely stuffed and practically had to roll ourselves home. For starters, we had the tempura king prawns and the teriyaki grilled beef. Both were excellent. The prawns were crispy, juicy, and incredibly fresh, while the beef was tender and packed with flavour. Honestly, the portion sizes were so generous they could’ve passed as mains. For our mains, we chose the “pad cha” with seafood and the “Mon pork belly curry”. Both dishes automatically come with jasmine rice, which is a great touch since you don’t need to order it separately. The Mon pork belly curry wasn’t quite a hit for us (we’d give it a 6/10). It wasn’t bad at all. The seasoning was decent and the flavours were mild but pleasant. However, it didn’t really stand out. The pad cha, on the other hand, was outstanding. A solid 10/10. From the first bite, it was bursting with flavour. The seafood was fresh, the spice level just right, and it paired perfectly with the jasmine rice. For dessert, we had the mango sticky rice and the mochi ice cream, both absolute must-tries. The sticky rice was soft and rich with coconut milk, and tasted amazing. The mochi ice cream (we had the mango flavour, which varies by day) came topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, whipped cream, and mango syrup. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and such a refreshing way to end a flavour-heavy meal. We also tried the mango smoothie and Thai milk tea. Both were tasty and not overly sweet. They definitely helped cool things down after the spicy dishes. The staff were lovely, friendly, helpful, and very polite. They even offered us mints at the end of the meal. All in all, this was a fantastic dining experience. We’ve tried nearly every Thai restaurant in Norwich, and this family-run spot is right up there among the best. They definitely deserve more recognition, and I’d happily recommend them to anyone.

Oh WOW! Finally, a decent Thai/Japanese in Norwich. I only write reviews when it's either exceptional/exceeding expectations or it's awful. Mon Experience is exceptional. I'm a huge fan of Sushi, anything Thai or Japanese cuisine and Norwich is definitely lacking on decent Thai food. For reference, Giggling Squid is not bad, although it's a chain (can’t match the quality or experience of independents). Rosa's Thai is awful. And all other Thai restaurants in Norwich are somewhere in the middle. So, what was special Mon Experience? I was a bit skeptical with the location but very surprised once inside. A table upstairs with a view of the castle - very nice. It's clean with a lovely decor. Service was outstanding. Subtle yet attentive. We had a selection of starters (I had Tom Yum soup). For mains we had Pad Thai, Masaman Curry and the Futomaki Roll. The Tom Yum soup was just out of this world. Absolutely stunning. The Masaman curry was by far the best I've had in Norwich, such incredible flavours and beautifully fragrant. The Pad Thai (I was told) was amazing. And finally, the Futomaki roll, which my son had but I tried. This was the winner I think! As far as Sushi rolls go, this was the best I've had by a mile. Unbelievable flavours and cooked/presented to perfection. I could have eaten that all night. I'll definitely be going back here. The staff were fantastic. The food was exceptional. The chef deserves a medal. I can't rate it any higher!

Had some lovely Thai food here recently! We went on a Saturday evening and they were busy, I recommend calling ahead. There was a bit of a wait because they were super busy and only had one staff member serving, but the food was worth it. I had the prawn pad Thai and it was delicious, we also shared a tempura vegetable starter. Food was really reasonable, coming up at £60 for 3 people and drinks, and a tip. Would recommend and would go again.

This was hands down the best Thai food I’ve ever eaten - and I’ve been to Thailand! Every single dish was a full-on sensory experience. They don’t hold back on the spice, but the flavors were absolutely incredible. Vibe & Service: The place is intimate and pretty, with a warm atmosphere - perfect for a family dinner or a date night. The staff were incredibly sweet and friendly, and the service was excellent. The food took a little longer than expected, but since they’ve just opened, that’s totally understandable! Food: We were so excited to dig in that we forgot to take pictures of the starters, but they were unreal. We had the Tom Yum soup, papaya salad, and seafood salad, and every bite was bursting with fresh, bold flavours. For mains, we shared some hand-rolled sushi, which was so fresh and came with real, straight-from-the-root wasabi. I also had the best Massaman curry I’ve ever eaten, so rich and fragrant. Dessert did not disappoint either. We had Japanese mochi ice cream (way better than Little Moons) and mango sticky rice! Menu & Options: I didn’t get a picture of the menu, but they have pretty much every Thai dish you can think of, plus some Mon Thai specialties and a great sushi selection. We didn’t try the cocktails, but they looked amazing, and there was a great variety of alcoholic and soft drinks. As vegetarians, my sister and I were spoiled for choice - the vegetarian and vegan options were fantastic! Plus, the menu is gluten-aware. If you love Thai food, run, don’t walk to this place. It’s a gem!