We were limited on time so I ordered a mixed starter to arrive at the same time as our mains. It consisted of a spring roll, a piece of chicken satay and a piece of pork (both slightly dry but tasty), a crunchy, spicy ball of fragile rice noodles that were an ASMR delight to crush, and a sweet corn fritter in a frying pan incredibly light dough. They were served with a spicy sauce and a clear sweet and sour sauce, which together made for an interesting starter that wasn’t over the top.

I ordered Chicken Panang Curry (£12.95) with Jasmine Rice (£4), which reminded me why I always used to order it at The Fry Inn. Generally, Thai green curry has my heart, so I’ll just fool it with this particular head chef’s sweet and savory Panang.

The sauce is packed with so much flavor that if you don’t temper it with some rice, you could launch into interdimensional travel with a scream, possibly leaving your panties behind (not sure why) and no one wants that on a school night. .

If you’re normally Team Green Curry, try Thai End’s Panang. But don’t just buy one in the refrigerator aisle of a supermarket and then blame me because it’s not as good as I promised you, you adorable bunch of loose cannons.

The chef’s evening took a dark turn when he had to start making The Scouser’s tea. The creator of Fourth Dimensional Panang was asked to cook something without vegetables, without heat or too much flavor… the equivalent of asking Michelangelo to draw something pretty and handing him a beige crayon.

What came out of the kitchen was exactly what had been ordered. It was a pile of noodles and chicken, tasty without heat, and it went down a storm. I tried it and it was surprisingly tasty considering what had been left out, which again is a testament to the chef’s skill as well as an example of the effort the staff and manager will go to ensure their customers are happy.

It wasn’t the most photogenic plate of food, but there was no way to embellish it without ignoring our order. It costs £13.95, which could be considered expensive for chicken and noodles alone, but when you consider the generous amount of chicken breast, along with the big deal we made by ordering something totally off the menu with heavy restrictions, it cost The Team of the restaurant put in more time, imagination and skill, which was worth every penny.

The mixed starter, two main courses, a side of rice and two pints of beer cost £46.80. The Scouser could use more noodles with his chicken, but I took home what I couldn’t eat, which was more than enough for another meal.

I hope my photo of the chicken noodles doesn’t discourage anyone from going to Thai Ends, because it’s an example of a true gem of a restaurant that goes out of its way to serve everyone. Sensitivities to the taste, texture, smell, and appearance of certain foods can make it nearly impossible for some neurodivergent people to enjoy a meal at a restaurant, so it’s wonderful to find a chef who is willing to make those adjustments.

Have you ever been taken to another dimension without your panties? Let us know what else happened in the comments..

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