This has got to be one of the best Thai restaurants around. The place is usually busy with a lot of takeaway as well - which means that the food will be fresh. The staff are great and always friendly.

Prices are also good - around $50-$52 for 2 people for starters, main and rice. The restaurant is BYO and there is only corkage on wine ($2 per person drinking) which is very reasonable.

The food is always fresh and beautifully cooked and portions are well sized as well.

After recently dining at a couple of the more 'up market' Thai restaurants around Brisbane I would rank the Thai Manola up there with the best for food quality, service and value.

Approximate cost: $17