Giggling Squid - Bracknell Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Giggling Squid - Bracknell, your destination for authentic Thai cuisine nestled in the vibrant Lexicon shopping area. This charming venue offers a delightful menu that celebrates the rich flavors and textures of Thailand, providing a modern yet welcoming atmosphere.

Start your culinary adventure with tempting starters such as the Crispy Slow Cooked Beef or the One Bite Salmon, each bursting with flavor. The Lamb Shank Massaman stands out among the mouthwatering curries, featuring tender lamb in a fragrant coconut base. For a sharing experience, dive into the Nibbles & Sharing Platter, perfect for sampling a variety of dishes.

With its commitment to quality and authenticity, Giggling Squid promises a delightful experience that keeps you coming back for more.

All Day - NIBBLES & SHARING PLATTERS

Prawn Crackers

Spicy and hard to stop eating! 222kcal

$£3.95

Isaan

Sharing platter which includes Spring Rolls, Thai-rancini , Bamboo & Goldenberry Salad, Tamarind Mushrooms & Greens. Calories per serving.

Chiang Mai

Sharing platter which includes Hawker-Style Moo Ping, Salt & Pepper Squid, Spring Rolls, Giggling Wings. Calories per serving.

Bangkok

Sharing platter which includes Yummy Duck Spring Rolls, Golden Money Bags, Crispy Slow Cooked Beef, Spicy Thai Herb Sausage. Calories per serving.

Golden Money Bags

Crispy pastry parcels of Thai-spiced chicken, herbs and vegetables. Dunk in homemade sweet chilli sauce.345kcal

$£7.50

Pork Dumplings

Steamed dumplings filled with tender pork and served with a gingery light soy and rice vinegar dip.284kcal

$£6.99

Samui Zingy Prawns

Zingy, citrusy and fresh is how we describe the sauce drizzled on the grilled, butterfly prawns.146kcal

$£8.25

Yummy Duck Spring Rolls

Shredded duck mixed with carrot, celery, leeks and spring onion wrapped in Thai pastry.343kcal

$£8.25

Veg Spring Rolls

Crispy spring rolls filled with shredded vegetables and served with homemade sweet chilli sauce! 285kcal

$£6.50

Chicken Satay

Chicken skewers steeped in coconut milk, lemongrass and fresh turmeric then grilled until golden. Served with A-jard pickled vegetables and peanut sauce.423kcal

$£7.50

Grilled Squid & Crisped Thai Garlic

Turmeric-grilled squid sprinkled with crunchy fried Thai garlic. Inspired by a visit to a Rayong beach market with my 3 kids! 451kcal

$£7.50

Giggling Wings

Sweet sticky chicken wings, crispy fried with a gentle spicy kick. Lick your fingers after. No judgement.809kcal

$£7.50

Salt & Pepper Squid

A bestseller! A hint of sweetness from the fresh squid and a touch of salt and pepper in the light, crispy coating.391kcal

$£8.50

One Bite Salmon

We can’t capture the deliciousness of this dish in a name but you must try it. Crispy-edged salmon with lemongrass, lime, ginger, chilli, toasted coconut flakes and fried shallots, drizzled with salty-sweet dressing and nestled on a betel leaf. Wrap each one and devour in one mouthful. 382kcal

$£7.99

Crispy Slow Cooked Beef

Tender cubes of slow cooked beef finished on a flame to give crispy edges. Served with a Thai salad of star fruit, coriander, carrot, jicama, lemongrass and dill.267kcal

$£8.50

Hawker-Style Moo Ping

Cumin and coriander marinated pork skewers with that juicy, chargrilled texture of barbequed street food. Enjoy with spicy tamarind sauce.366kcal

$£7.25

Thai-rancini

Flavoursome red curry spiced rice balls with a mushroom and sweet water chestnut filling. Served with fresh, fragrant Thai salsa of oranges, jicama, chillies, lemongrass, coriander and mint.302kcal

$£6.25

Som Tam Papaya Salad

Green papaya is white (despite the name!) with a satisfying crunch – we add fresh chilli, cherry tomatoes, fine beans, carrots, dried shrimp, Thai garlic and fish sauce to the clay mortar for a simple but vibrant flavour.188kcal

$£7.50

All Day - STARTERS

All Day - CURRIES

Thai Red Curry

Paneang is another kind of red curry. Thickened with coconut milk and fragranced with finely sliced lime leaves.

Thai Green Curry

The slightly more fiery cousin of the red Thai curry with lively green chillies, garlic and lemongrass in a silky coconut sauce.

Massaman

A curry with mythical origins...and legendary flavour! Simmered in coconut milk and perfumed with cardamom, cinnamon and star anise with crunchy cashew nuts.

Paneang

Paneang is another kind of red curry. Thickened with coconut milk and fragranced with finely sliced lime leaves.

Royal Fishing Boat Curry

Fresh mussels, prawns, squid and a salmon fillet. Push the boat out with this red curry showstopper.993kcal

$£17.95

Rising Star Red Duck Curry

Rich red curry with roast duck, juicy star fruit, fresh pineapple and pea aubergines. Husband Andy’s longtime favourite!706kcal

$£17.95

Sea Bass Green Curry

Hearty fillet of sea bass in luscious green curry with fine beans, pea aubergines, coconut tips and fried krachai garnish.1,165kcal

$£17.50

Lamb Shank Massaman

Lamb shank cooked to melting perfection in a rich base of coconut milk, cinnamon, cardamom and star anise 1,089kcal

$£19.95

Salmon Paneang

Salmon fillet in a creamy, red curry sauce with stir fried Tenderstem broccoli and pak choi. Salmon isn’t typically Thai but the flavours won us over.1,022kcal

$£18.25

Giggling Pad Thai

Flavoursome rice noodles with tofu, beansprouts, sliced red onions, Thai chives and crunchy peanuts.

Giant Butterfly King Prawn Pad Thai

Pad Thai with very big prawns in it!1,122kcal

$£16.95

Pad Kee Mao

Richly flavoured, spicy flat noodles with fine green beans, coconut tips, chilli, garlic and green peppercorns. Pad Kee Mao means ‘Drunken Noodles’ because of their supposed cure for a hangover. We couldn’t possibly comment!

Wholesome Cashew Stir Fry

Brimming with delicious flavour - roasted cashew nuts, mushrooms, peppers, onions and chilli.

Chilli & Basil Gra Pao

Iconic hawker stall fare with fiery chillies, garlic, bamboo shoots, green beans and peppers, our house stir fry sauce and peppery Thai holy basil.

All Day - NOODLES & STIR FRIES

All Day - SIDES TO SHARE

Tamarind Mushrooms & Greens

A hearty portion of mixed mushrooms tossed in a gently sweet, tangy tamarind sauce. Sprinkled with sesame seeds, crispy tofu pieces and fresh greens including cucumber, lime leaves, mint and coriander.528kcal

$£10.95

Morning Glory

Morning Glory is a leafy, long-stemmed green, stir-fried with garlic and red chilli.352kcal

$£7.50

Pak Choi & Tenderstems

Fresh greens stir-fried with sliced red chilli, crushed garlic and our house stir fry sauce.222kcal

$£5.65

Vegetable

In Thailand, Pad Thai is always for sharing.1,089kcal

$£12.50

Roti

Light, golden brown roti - the perfect side for moping up Thai curries.528kcal

$£3.50

Garlic Pepper Steamed Noodles

Delicious Thai noodles wok-fried with our secret garlic pepper stir fry sauce.397kcal

$£4.99

Bamboo & Goldenberry Salad

A vibrant salad crammed with fresh veggies and herbs including jicama, goldenberries, bamboo shoots, Thai shallots, puffed rice and pickled ginger.179kcal

$£6.99

Jasmine rice

380kcal

$£3.50

Sticky Rice

510kcal

$£3.75

Egg Fried Rice

413kcal

$£4.25

Coconut Rice

401kcal

$£4.25

Tom Yum Fried Rice

395kcal

$£4.75

All Day - RICE

All Day - THAI SALADS

Lemongrass Chicken & Prawns

Soft shell prawns, minced chicken and fresh herbs including mint, cucumber, lemongrass, sliced red chillies, cherry tomatoes, coriander and sliced ginger, tossed in a delicately sweet coconut sauce.435kcal

$£13.95

Crispy Spiced Seafood

A seafood treat of hake, squid and prawns in a light, crisp batter with a chilli kick and robust flavours of ginger, fried shallot, coriander and pickled radish garnish.763kcal

$£15.95

Slow-Cook Chicken

Tender chicken steeped in red curry paste, lemongrass and coconut cream, served with a Thai salad of cucumber, mint, coriander and sliced red chillies.825kcal

$£12.95

Roasted Pork Hock with Roti

On-the-bone succulent, roasted pork with sweet, tangy red curry sauce. Served with pak choi, mixed peppers and fresh roti to mop up the sauce.1,244kcal

$£14.99

Honey-Crisp Seafood

Lightly battered squid, prawns and hake tossed with mussels, krachai (similar to ginger) and green peppercorns and coated with caramelised honey and lime sauce. 917kcal

$£17.95

Soft Shell Pranee Prawns

Sweet, soft shell prawns coated in Thai herbs and garlic with a little chilli kick. Served with fresh jicama and mint salad with sweet vinegary A-jard sauce.1,015kcal

$£16.95

Sticky Chicken

A hearty bowl of crispy fried chicken. Bite-sized, sweet n’ sticky deliciousness. Our daughter’s favourite!668kcal

$£14.50

Thai Melting Beef

Tender beef in a rich, velvety red curry sauce, flavoured with cha plu leaves. Served with fresh green beans and sweetheart cabbage.532kcal

$£18.25

Marinated Steak & Crispy Slow Cooked Beef

A meat feast of thinly sliced sirloin, served pink with grilled edges, dressed in a rich sauce infused with classic Thai flavours of red curry, fried shallots, garlic, lime leaf and sweet basil. Served with a stir fry of mixed peppers, onion and fine beans.793kcal

$£22.50

Chubby Cheek Pork

We treat pork cheek with love - soaked in ginger root, black pepper and palm sugar, then slow-cooked to sweet, tender, perfection. Served with veg relish.574kcal

$£16.25

Thai Garlic Hake

Fillets of mild, white fish marinated in yellow curry, garlic and chilli. Steeped in an aromatic sauce bursting with fresh lime, garlic, coriander and feisty red chillies. Served on a stir fry of cabbage, green beans, sweet basil and sliced lime leaves.762kcal

$£17.25

Duck Confit

Lovely and crispy on the outside and served with sweet, tangy tamarind sauce. I made this for Andy after we picked fresh tamarind along the Mekong River. Very romantic!916kcal

$£18.25

Drunken Ribs

A hearty portion of tender ribs coated in a silky, red curry sauce with flavours of fried shallot and garlic, lime leaves and sweet basil. Served with puffed rice and morning glory greens.1,255kcal

$£19.95

All Day - SIGNATURE DISHES

Lunch - Nibbles

Prawn Crackers

Spicy and hard to stop eating!222kcal

$£3.95

Royal Set

Lamb Massaman Curry, Yummy Duck Spring Rolls, Samui Zingy Prawns, Jasmine Rice.1,151kcal

$£15.25

Showstopper Set

Slow Cooked Beef Green Curry , Pranee Prawns , Stir Fry Vegetables, Pineapple Fried Rice.1,299kcal

$£18.95

Veggie Set

Vegetable Green Curry, Stir Fry Vegetables, Spring Rolls, Jasmine Rice.1,127kcal

$£12.50

Scrummy Set

Chicken Red Curry, Pork Dumplings, Spring Rolls, Jasmine Rice.802kcal

$£13.95

Feasting Set

Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Satay, Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry, Jasmine Rice. 924kcal

$£14.25

Giggling Set

Sleeping Honey Duck, Wholesome Cashew Stir Fry, Spring Rolls, Jasmine Rice.902kcal

$£13.50

Salt & Pepper Set

Chicken Massaman Curry, Salt & Pepper Squid, Giggling Wings , Jasmine Rice.1,395kcal

$£14.75

Hawker Set

Chicken Tom Kha Soup, Minced Chicken Gra Pao , Prawns Wok Fried with Ginger, Special Fried Rice.1,167kcal

$£16.95

Lunch - Lunch Tapas Sets

Lunch - Lunch Tapas

Golden Money Bags

Crispy, golden-brown, parcels of Thai-spiced chicken, herbs and vegetables. Dunk in homemade sweet chilli sauce. Happiness in a mouthful.265kcal

$£5.30

Giggling Wings

Sweet sticky chicken wings, crispy fried with a gentle spicy kick. Lick your fingers after. No judgement.477kcal

$£5.55

Lamb Massaman Curry

461kcal

$£5.95

Prawns Wok Fried with Ginger

304kcal

$£5.50

Hawker Style Moo Ping

237kcal

$£5.50

Sleeping Honey Duck

320kcal

$£5.75

Crispy Duck Jicama

354kcal

$£6.50

Salt & Pepper Squid

A bestseller! A hint of sweetness from the fresh squid and a touch of salt and pepper in the light, crispy coating.263kcal

$£5.75

Spring Rolls

Crispy spring rolls filled with shredded vegetables and served with homemade sweet chilli sauce!191kcal

$£4.75

Butterfly Prawns with Green and Zingy Satay

103kcal

$£6.95

Sticky Chicken

A hearty bowl of crispy fried chicken. Bite-sized, sweet n’ sticky deliciousness. Our daughter’s favourite!350kcal

$£7.25

Chicken Satay

Chicken skewers grilled until golden, drizzled with satay sauce and crushed peanuts and sprinkled with crispy shallots, spring onion and red chilli. Served with sweet-vinegary A-jard dipping sauce with fine-sliced cucumber, Thai shallots and coriander.217kcal

$£5.30

Pork Dumplings

Steamed pork dumplings filled with tender pork and served with a gingery light soy and rice vinegar dip.227kcal

$£4.95

Crispy Garlic Prawns

159kcal

$£6.50

Crispy Slow Cooked Beef

Tender cubes of slow cooked beef finished on a flame to give crispy edges. Served with a Thai salad of star fruit, coriander, carrot, jicama, lemongrass and dill.190kcal

$£5.95

Thai-rancini

Flavoursome red curry spiced rice balls with a mushroom and sweet water chestnut filling.165kcal

$£4.95

One Bite Salmon

We can’t capture the deliciousness of this dish in a name but you must try it. Crispy-edged salmon with lemongrass, lime, ginger, chilli and shredded coconut, drizzled with salty-sweet dressing and nestled on a betel leaf. Wrap each one and devour in one mouthful.155kcal

$£5.95

Minced Chicken Gra Pao

304kcal

$£6.00

Grilled Squid Skewers with Jaew Sauce

112kcal

$£6.50

Sweetcorn & Coconut Tip Fritters

349kcal

$£5.25

Thai Red Curry

Includes Jasmine rice. Aromatic blend of iconic Thai spices - red chillies, lemongrass, lime leaf and galangal - simmered in rich coconut sauce.

Thai Green Curry

Includes Jasmine rice. The slightly more fiery cousin of the red Thai curry with lively green chillies, garlic and lemongrass in a silky coconut sauce.

Giggling Pad Thai

Flavoursome rice noodles with tofu, beansprouts, sliced red onions, Thai chives and crunchy peanuts.

Lunch - Quick Lunch Classics

Dessert - DESSERTS

Caramelised Mango Cake

Warm and rich, served with vanilla ice cream.400kcal

$£7.25

Melting Heart Chocolate Dessert

Sometimes only chocolate can hit the spot! Served warm, with a molten chocolate core and a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.626kcal

$£7.25

Sweet Heavens Above Trio

Why limit yourself when you can have it all? Salted Caramel Soufflé, Mini Melting Heart Chocolate Dessert and Pineapple & Coconut Finger.409kcal

$£7.75

Jasmine & Toasted Rice Ice Cream

You simply have to try this. It came out even better than we imagined! Incredible flavour and texture.203kcal

$£4.95

Black Sesame Ice Cream

Unique to Giggling Squid, the flavour is subtle but exquisite.219kcal

$£4.95

Pineapple, Coconut & Mekhong Sorbet

The ice-cream version of a Thai Pina Colada with a dash of Mekhong (a favourite Thai spirit - bit like a whisky and rum combined!)147kcal

$£4.95

Lychee Yoghurt Ice Cream

Delicate, fresh and light. Lovely.209kcal

$£4.95

Dessert - ICE CREAM & SORBET

Kids

Little Tapas

Mix and match small plates.

Roti with Condensed Milk

320kcal

$£1.99

Caramel and Chocolate Lollipop

63kcal

$£1.99

Tropical Fruity Ice Lolly

Organic and quite simply YUM. 20kcal

$£1.99

Berry Fruit Ice Lolly

A berry special lolly for berry special people! Crammed with organic-only goodness. No nasties or compromise!16kcal

$£1.99

Kids - Pudding