在荃灣的Kopitiam by Saya，第一印象就是「有好態度! 有快速到! 有泰味道!」。餐廳以新派泰菜為主打，環境揉合輕奢華麗的泰國風情與西方餐酒吧格調，場內播放柔揚英文歌，氛圍既時尚又舒適。未到中午已大排長龍，全場爆滿，除非未開門前預早排位，午市更設有 75 分鐘用餐時限，對慢食客如我而言或許是挑戰，但幸好出菜速度極快，讓人不至於感到壓迫。
雖然外觀像高級餐廳，門前大餐牌價格屬中上水平。菜式味道水準不俗，但辣度明顯調低，或是為迎合本地口味。值得留意的是，餐牌選項看似豐富，卻缺少一些經典泰菜如海南雞、大蝦炒金邊粉等，反映餐廳在泰菜中融入西式烹飪，但創意並不算突出。食材普遍平凡，稍具吸引力的菜式多在百元以上，性價比見仁見智？!
當日午餐點體驗:
[Brunch Set 午餐套餐]
主食：
Green curry chicken with jasmine rice青咖哩燒鷄飯：
雖然沒有紅咖哩，但青咖哩清幽暗辣，燒鷄皮脆嫩滑，
令人滿意。
Tom Yum Fishball noodle soup
傳統冬蔭清湯魚蛋河[炸雲吞皮，泰國魚蛋，魚片,豬肉碎]：
餐廳招牌菜，炸雲吞皮酥脆，魚蛋大顆彈牙，魚片爽滑。雖然是清湯版本而非紅冬蔭濃湯，但加入肉碎與辣椒醬後香辣度提升，果然名不虛傳。不過近 90 元一碗魚蛋河，午餐價位稍高。
Add-on 追加小食 ［額外加錢］
Thai Style Chicken feet salad泰式酸辣鳳爪:
酸辣鳳爪滋味正宗，開胃必點。
Prawm sashimi生蝦刺身：生蝦刺身稍失望，蝦身偏小，鮮味不足，即使配上酸辣醬汁也難以提升。
Mango pamelo salad芒果柚子沙律：清新爽口，但份量偏少。
Drinks 餐飲 :
Young coconut新鮮椰青：
清甜潤澤，瞬間有置身泰國的感覺。
Thai milk tea泰式凍奶茶：香濃獨特，泰菜必備。
服務與氛圍:
全場爆滿下，店員需快手傳菜與收碗，但仍保持禮貌周到。尤其泰國女主管最後以泰文致謝，令人感到窩心。餐廳亦貼心提醒：午市 12-4pm，最後落單時間為 3:30pm。
總結：
Kopitiam by Saya 在氛圍、服務與出菜速度上表現出色，菜式味道高水準但偏向本地化，辣度不重，食材不算特別，缺少部分經典泰菜，創意亦有限, 相對以言價位就稍高。
不過若追求舒適環境與良好服務，這裡仍是值得一試的泰菜新派選擇。
Kopitiam by Saya in Tsuen Wan immediately struck me as "great service! Fast service! Authentic Thai flavor!" The restaurant specializes in modern Thai cuisine, blending understated luxury with a Western bar ambiance. Soft English music plays throughout, creating a stylish yet comfortable atmosphere. Even before noon, a long queue had formed, and the restaurant was packed. The 75-minute lunch time limit might be a challenge for a slow eater like myself, but thankfully the food came out incredibly quickly, preventing any feeling of pressure.
While the exterior resembles a high-end restaurant, the prices on the large menu outside are above average. The food is of decent quality, but the spiciness has been noticeably reduced, perhaps to cater to local tastes. It's worth noting that while the menu appears extensive, it lacks some classic Thai dishes like Hainanese chicken and stir-fried vermicelli with prawns, reflecting the restaurant's attempt to incorporate Western cooking techniques into Thai cuisine, but the creativity isn't particularly outstanding. The ingredients are generally ordinary, and most of the more appealing dishes are over HK$100, making the value for money a matter of personal opinion.
Lunch Experience: [
Brunch Set]
Main Dishes: Green
Curry Chicken with Jasmine Rice : Although
there was no red curry, the green curry was subtly spicy and the chicken skin was crispy and tender,
which was satisfying. Tom Yum Fishball Noodle Soup (Traditional Tom Yum Clear Soup Fishball Noodle Soup [Fried Wonton Skin, Thai Fish Balls, Fish Slices, Minced Pork]) : The restaurant's signature dish, the fried wonton skin was crispy, the fish balls were large and bouncy, and the fish slices were smooth. Although it was a clear soup version rather than a thick red Tom Yum soup, the addition of minced pork and chili sauce enhanced the spiciness, living up to its reputation. However, at nearly 90 yuan a bowl , the price for lunch was a bit high. Add-on Side Dishes [Extra Cost] Thai Style Chicken Feet Salad : The spicy and sour chicken feet were authentic and a must-order appetizer. Prawn Sashimi : The prawn sashimi was a bit disappointing; the prawns were small and lacked freshness, which was not improved even with the spicy and sour sauce. Mango pamelo salad : Refreshing and delicious, but the portion was a bit small. Drinks: Young coconut : Sweet and refreshing, instantly transporting you to Thailand. Thai milk tea : Rich and unique, a must-have for Thai cuisine. Service and atmosphere: Despite the packed restaurant, staff had to quickly serve dishes and clear bowls, but remained polite and attentive. The Thai female manager's thank-you note in Thai at the end was particularly heartwarming. The restaurant also thoughtfully reminded diners that lunch is from 12-4 pm, with the last order at 3:30 pm. Summary: Kopitiam by Saya excels in atmosphere, service, and speed of service. The dishes are of high quality but lean towards local flavors, not very spicy, and the ingredients aren't particularly special. It lacks some classic Thai dishes and has limited creativity, making it relatively expensive. However, if you're looking for a comfortable environment and good service, this is still a worthwhile new-style Thai restaurant to try.
While the exterior resembles a high-end restaurant, the prices on the large menu outside are above average. The food is of decent quality, but the spiciness has been noticeably reduced, perhaps to cater to local tastes. It's worth noting that while the menu appears extensive, it lacks some classic Thai dishes like Hainanese chicken and stir-fried vermicelli with prawns, reflecting the restaurant's attempt to incorporate Western cooking techniques into Thai cuisine, but the creativity isn't particularly outstanding. The ingredients are generally ordinary, and most of the more appealing dishes are over HK$100, making the value for money a matter of personal opinion.
Lunch Experience: [
Brunch Set]
Main Dishes: Green
Curry Chicken with Jasmine Rice : Although
there was no red curry, the green curry was subtly spicy and the chicken skin was crispy and tender,
which was satisfying. Tom Yum Fishball Noodle Soup (Traditional Tom Yum Clear Soup Fishball Noodle Soup [Fried Wonton Skin, Thai Fish Balls, Fish Slices, Minced Pork]) : The restaurant's signature dish, the fried wonton skin was crispy, the fish balls were large and bouncy, and the fish slices were smooth. Although it was a clear soup version rather than a thick red Tom Yum soup, the addition of minced pork and chili sauce enhanced the spiciness, living up to its reputation. However, at nearly 90 yuan a bowl , the price for lunch was a bit high. Add-on Side Dishes [Extra Cost] Thai Style Chicken Feet Salad : The spicy and sour chicken feet were authentic and a must-order appetizer. Prawn Sashimi : The prawn sashimi was a bit disappointing; the prawns were small and lacked freshness, which was not improved even with the spicy and sour sauce. Mango pamelo salad : Refreshing and delicious, but the portion was a bit small. Drinks: Young coconut : Sweet and refreshing, instantly transporting you to Thailand. Thai milk tea : Rich and unique, a must-have for Thai cuisine. Service and atmosphere: Despite the packed restaurant, staff had to quickly serve dishes and clear bowls, but remained polite and attentive. The Thai female manager's thank-you note in Thai at the end was particularly heartwarming. The restaurant also thoughtfully reminded diners that lunch is from 12-4 pm, with the last order at 3:30 pm. Summary: Kopitiam by Saya excels in atmosphere, service, and speed of service. The dishes are of high quality but lean towards local flavors, not very spicy, and the ingredients aren't particularly special. It lacks some classic Thai dishes and has limited creativity, making it relatively expensive. However, if you're looking for a comfortable environment and good service, this is still a worthwhile new-style Thai restaurant to try.
