Royal Outpost Thai & Asian Restaurant Carlisle
Elegant Tudor-style restaurant offering authentic Thai and Malaysian cuisine with flavorful small plates and fresh ingredients.
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Royal Outpost Thai & Asian Restaurant Carlisle
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Elegant Tudor-style restaurant offering authentic Thai and Malaysian cuisine with flavorful small plates and fresh ingredients.
"Experience delicious Thai and Asian fusion food in a beautiful, unique setting at reasonable prices."
Try the Small Plates
Recommended to try the bao buns, crispy pork bites, or chicken dumplings for a flavorful experience.
Visit During Lunch
Consider lunch for quick service and a less busy atmosphere. The tapas-style lunch menu offers great value.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Thai, Malaysian, Asian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1228 818448
Address
11 Warwick Rd, Carlisle, CA1 1DH, United Kingdom
Website
royaloutpost.co.uk/Highlights
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Tapas-Style Small Plates
Explore a diverse range of small plates, perfect for sharing and trying multiple flavors. From bao buns to crispy pork bites, it's a culinary adventure.
Authentic Thai & Malaysian Flavors
Experience beautifully presented, authentic Thai and Asian cuisine. Dishes are crafted with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices.
Elegant Tudor-Style Ambiance
Dine in a unique and elegant setting with oak-paneled walls, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
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Try the Small Plates
Recommended to try the bao buns, crispy pork bites, or chicken dumplings for a flavorful experience.
Visit During Lunch
Consider lunch for quick service and a less busy atmosphere. The tapas-style lunch menu offers great value.
Ask for Staff Recommendations
Staff are helpful in making choices; don't hesitate to ask for their suggestions.
Avoid Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, visit during off-peak hours or make reservations for busy times.
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Try the Small Plates
Recommended to try the bao buns, crispy pork bites, or chicken dumplings for a flavorful experience.
Visit During Lunch
Consider lunch for quick service and a less busy atmosphere. The tapas-style lunch menu offers great value.
Ask for Staff Recommendations
Staff are helpful in making choices; don't hesitate to ask for their suggestions.
Avoid Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, visit during off-peak hours or make reservations for busy times.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Royal Outpost is praised for its authentic Thai and Asian cuisine, particularly the tapas-style small plates like bao buns and crispy pork belly. Diners highlight the fresh, flavorful food and reasonable prices. However, some reviewers found the main courses, like Pad Thai and ramen, to be bland, and noted issues with noise levels and service consistency during busy periods.
"Absolutely loved this place! The food was fresh, flavourful and authentically Thai-especially the Katsu curry and the oriental beef starter. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone craving delicious Thai cuisine!"
James MAUGHAN
"This place is okay but for the price I was expecting a lot higher quality than what we got.
The starters of duck bao bun and the Korean ribs were tasty but the main course really let the place down 😕
The ramen is served in a deep pasta bowl NOT suitable for ramen.
The Pad Thai was bland. Pad Thai is notorious for being a harmonious combination of sour, spicy and fresh flavours but this dish didn't have any flavour at all. The dish is was served with a lime wedge "dipped" in chilli flakes that you're meant to squeeze onto the dish but a tiny lime wedge does nothing when the rest is so dull.
Such a shame because this place has so much potential and is nicely decorated. 😔"
Laina
"Amazing food. Went for 3 small plates. Sriracha Bao Buns, Chicken dumplings, Pork belly. Super fresh, loads of flavour. Decent wine and beer selection. Staff were great. Really looking forward to going back."
Neil McEwan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Must-try dishes include bao buns, crispy belly pork bites, chicken dumplings, and red curry salmon.
Yes, lunch is recommended for quick service and the value of the tapas-style menu.
Yes, the restaurant notes that vegetarian options are available and guests should speak to their server.
The restaurant features elegant, Tudor-style decor with oak-paneled walls, creating a comfortable ambiance, though it can get noisy.
Reservations are recommended, especially if visiting during peak times, for a more relaxed dining experience.
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