What it's like
Thai By Thai and Poon Poon are Chester Market counters for Thai street food, pad Thai, green curry, rice and noodle boxes, quick lunches, families and mixed-group meals.
Thai By Thai and Poon Poon sit inside Chester Market, which changes the whole expectation: counter ordering, buzzers, shared tables and everyone in the group free to wander towards a different stall if necessary.
The draw is fast Thai comfort rather than restaurant ceremony: pad Thai, green curry, duck, rice boxes, noodle bowls, soup, spring rolls and the kind of lunch that can survive a mixed group. At busy times you may queue; at quiet times it can be one of the easier wins in the market.
Worth knowing
This is one of the better uses of Chester Market when you want Thai food without booking a restaurant. It is quick, flexible and often very tasty, but food-hall queues, shared seating and variable spice levels are part of the bargain.
Plan your visit
- Address
- Unit A12, Chester Indoor Market, Abbey Square, Chester CH1 2HU.
- Hours
- Currently listed as closed Monday, open Tuesday to Sunday, with later hours Friday and Saturday. Market-wide hours and trader hours can differ, so check before making a special trip.
- Food
- Thai street-food dishes, curries, pad Thai, noodle bowls, rice boxes and quick counter meals.
- Booking
- No booking. Order at the counter and use the communal market seating.
- Kids
- Currently listed as child-friendly, and the market setting helps with mixed family groups.
- Vegetarian
- Vegetarian options are listed. Ask at the counter for vegan, gluten-free and allergy detail.
- Takeaway
- Takeaway is listed if the market seating is full or you are heading elsewhere.
- Access
- The market entrance is listed as wheelchair accessible. Check direct for stall queue space and current seating arrangements if access matters.
How to use it
- Order at the counter and choose for the setting: pad Thai, green curry, rice boxes and quick noodle dishes make most sense.
- Use the buzzer or collection system, then find shared seating rather than expecting a reserved table.
- If the queue is huge, decide whether fresh-made food is worth the wait before everyone gets hungry and theatrical.
- Avoid Monday, be realistic about Saturday crowds, and ask allergen questions before paying.
What's on and practical notes
No separate event angle needed. The draw is Chester Market: useful food, shared seating and a flexible city-centre meal.
No checked TTDC event listings for this place right now. Check its own listings before building a visit around an event.
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FAQ
What is Thai By Thai and Poon Poon best for?
Thai market food, rice and noodle boxes, quick lunches, families and mixed groups in Chester Market.
Where is Thai By Thai and Poon Poon?
It is in Chester Indoor Market at Abbey Square.
Can you book Thai By Thai and Poon Poon?
No. Order at the counter and use the shared market seating.
Is Thai By Thai and Poon Poon good for children?
Yes, it is currently listed as child-friendly and the market setting helps mixed family groups.
Is Thai By Thai and Poon Poon open on Mondays?
It is currently listed as closed on Monday. Check direct before making a special trip.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
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The Fresh Pasta Kitchen The Fresh Pasta Kitchen is the Chester Market Italian counter for pasta, lunch and dinner without a full restaurant production. It is useful when you want something warm, quick and properly food-focused while the rest of the group considers every other trader twice. The Market does the seating; the pasta does the point. 
Vegan House Vegan House is one of Chester Market's most useful food stalls, especially if your group includes vegans, vegetarians or someone who claims they do not eat vegan food while eating chips. It leans into burgers, kebabs, loaded fries and plant-based comfort food rather than worthy salad punishment.