Thai Nam Tip, literally translated in to English, means ‘food and drink of the angels’ and this restaurant will not disappoint. Situated on the popular stretch of drinking and dining venues, Marefair, the restaurant is just a stone’s throw from Gold Street, placing it perfectly in the heart of Northampton town centre.

The restaurant is an intimate affair, seating just 24 covers at any one time. This venue is ideal for couples looking for a romantic evening where they will not be drowned out by large crowds. The décor is tasteful and draws in an eclectic blend of Thai ornaments and artefacts. The staff are warm and friendly and ready to offer advice on dish choices.

On the menu you will find many classic Thai dishes that even first-time Thai triers will have heard of including the classic Thai Green Chicken Curry and Thai Red Curry. You will also find a host of less commonly known, traditional Thai dishes including delicious soups, meat and noodle dishes. The signature dish at Thai Nam Tip is the Jungle Curry, which contains no coconut milk and is therefore suited to people on a low saturated-fat diet. It is a punchy dish, packed with either pork or chicken with Kaffir lime peel and leaves, lemongrass, green peppercorns, galangal, garlic and a hit of chilli.

This restaurant is perfect if you are looking to share an intimate evening with someone special. The authentic, well-cooked food combined with attentive, but not overbearing staff, makes this a small culinary gem in the heart of Northampton.