Thai Shanghai

Thai Shanghai is a combined Thai and Chinese takeaway on Cowley Bridge Road in the northern reaches of Exeter's EX4 postcode, away from the denser student and city-centre areas. The kitchen offers both Chinese and Thai dishes from one menu, with reviewers suggesting the Chinese side of the menu is the stronger suit — hot pot in particular drawing a positive mention — while the Thai curry dishes have been described as less convincing by some customers. The address is in a quieter residential zone north of the main university campus, which gives it a more local-trade character than the Sidwell Street or Fore Street strip. The owner is credited in reviews with a genuine warmth towards customers.