Thai cooking, under the glass roof of Queens Arcade.
An independent kitchen in the heart of Leeds city centre, where herbs and spices carried from Thailand meet the freshest local meat, fish and vegetables. Chef Non cooks the classics properly — and the regional dishes most Thai menus in this city leave off.
Open today 12:00–21:00 · 16 Queens Arcade, Briggate
The olive doesn't fall far from the tree.
Olive & Thai opened in spring 2023 as the sister venue to Olive & Rye, and it inherited the same idea: a room you can drop into for coffee and cake mid-shop, sit down in for a good-value lunch, or fill with friends for dinner.
Food plays a massive part in Thai culture and is considered a social occasion in itself. Our award-winning head chef, Non Kratklang, owner Anna and the team bring together classic Thai signature dishes and specials of the day — including vegan and gluten-free options — all crafted to capture the essence of Thai cuisine.
Dishes worth crossing the arcade for.
Four from the menu that regulars come back for — two of them regional, from the north and the deep south of Thailand.
Khao Soi
Chiang Mai Curried Noodles with slow-cooked chicken leg or Prawns. Most famous noodles dish in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Rich and Creamy coconut curry egg noodles soup. Topped with fried crispy noodles side of fresh lime, red onions, and coriander. Served with a boiled egg. Mild.
£14.00
Massaman Curry (Gaeng Massaman)
Royal Massaman curry, coconut milk, potatoes, carrots, onions, crispy shallots and toasted cashew nuts. Mild. Nuts.
£13.95
Red Curry Duck
Roast duck in red curry paste, coconut milk, cherry tomatoes, pineapple and basil.
£15.50
Khua Kling
The most famous dish from the south of Thailand. Dry stir fried mince pork or chicken with southern stir fried chilli paste finished with a touch of coconut cream.
£14.50
Cooked, plated and photographed in the room.
Herbs and spices from Thailand, combined with local meat, fish, seafood and vegetables — prepared to share, and to satisfy all appetites.
Unit 16, between Briggate and Lands Lane.
Queens Arcade is a Grade II Listed Victorian arcade running between Briggate and Lands Lane, a short walk from the Victoria Quarter. It means we are two minutes from wherever you are shopping, and that the room fills with daylight through the arcade roof rather than facing a main road.
Whatever the occasion — coffee and cake whilst shopping, a great-value lunch, or drinks and dinner with family and friends — stop by when you are in Leeds and say Sawad Dee to us.