Sabai Thai Restaurant

I am not sure about this place, whether it’s just too dark for me or something else is missing… but I would rate it for some reason 3 rather than 4. It’s mainly the dark atmosphere that doesn’t make me to come more often, with it’s rather posh look. I think I have to come again to make myself clear about its rating.
One must agree though, that the food presentation is beautiful! But other than the look of the restaurant and the food I think the food could be comparable to other thai places — so here you will mainly pay extra for the look.
Service was pleasant and timing was about right
My friend loves this restaurant though and especially their LUNCH DEAL for £9.95. I don’t deal well with too spicy dishes and I haven’t been lucky so far to get something just right for me.
Lets see if I will come back and it will change my mind :)

I ate here in April 2013 while in Aberdeen.
We were recommended Sabai Thai by the hotel concierge. The restaurant is very nice, downtown location, works well as a romantic dinner or a large group dinner. The food was fantastic — very tasty Thai! Had some great vegetarian and seafood options!
Reasonably priced — would recommend.

Had the green curry. Personally, I like the smaller portions. Perfect for one dinner without being overly stuffed. I had excellent service as well!

Great service and food but the atmosphere makes me feel like i’ve been in Alice in Wonderland tripping on acid. There are bubble walls with changing lights and the ceiling has changing LED’s too.

Interesting décor! A little over priced with relatively small portions.

First thing that will strike you about Sabai is the crazy neon lightshow and weird plasma screens covering the walls. Now these screens weren’t showing the evening footy but displaying Windows style screens saver moving graphics cira 1997 style. Yes it was like being on acid, whilst trying to concentrate on eating the spiciest red curry I’ve ever consumed. Good job I like my chillies and I don’t suffer from acid trip flashbacks, or this could have turned out to be the night from hell.
Have to say food was rather tasty, but the portions were a little small considering the massively expensive prices (£4 for a side of rice, you gotta be having a laugh). I know Aberdeen restaurants are pricey but this does take the biscuit.
One thing I usually don’t complain about is slow service, but it was pretty slow on the night and the waiter did forget about us on a couple of occasions.
Would defo pop in for the wacky light and graphic show but it may may be cheaper to buy some illegal hallucinogens for the same effect.

Had a meal here last night. Food was good as was the service. Décor was a bit crazy with an underwater light show all around you. Only giving 3 stars are it was nothing special.