May Thai Treats officially opens store on Barrow Island

Owners behind May Thai Treats officially opened their new takeaway on Anchor Road, Barrow, on Friday after operating from their family home on Knox Street for the past six years.

The family-owned business is run by husband and wife Lawrence and May Torkington.

They set up the business after friends and family, who May used to cook for in Thailand, told her she should turn her skills into a business.

CO-OWNER: May Torkington

May, who moved from Thailand to Barrow 20 years ago before later marrying Laurence in 2004, said they have both enjoyed bringing the Thai culture to the residents of Barrow.

Laurence said: “A few people came in and were excited to try the food. We’ve had some great feedback and everyone has been really friendly.

“We have been operating from home for the past six years but have been really popular so decided to get a separate space and opened the store. It’s been really progressive so more people can come in when they want, place an order and take it away.

“We do have a couple of chairs so people can sit in and enjoy but May wanted to do more of a street food style, which is a cultural thing and traditional to the Thailand region. We are still available on Barrow Eats for delivery or people can phone the store for delivery too.”

FRONT: Outside the takeaway shop on Anchor Road on Barrow island

The couple, who have three children, also distribute lunchboxes, which are available in a number of stores in Barrow, Dalton, Askam and Ulverston.

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Laurence said: “We have a lot of traditional Thai options on offer including the popular favourites Panang curry, green curry and the Massaman curry.

“We also have a special Mays Jungle Curry which is for anyone who loves hot food. It has a kick in it which has proven quite popular with customers.”

YUM: Penang curry

To look at the menu visit: https://maysthaitreats.co.uk.