A popular restaurant in Swansea has announced it will close next month. Bangkok, located along Uplands Crescent in Uplands, will have its last day of service on Sunday, November 3, it has been announced. The restaurant is run by talented chefs April and Chris Napier who previously ran Bangkok Express takeaway in Walter Road for more than five years. It opened in Uplands in 2022, and has been a popular fixture in the area.
Among the most popular dishes, diners can choose from stir fries, soups, and Thai salads, as well as sharing platters, and starters and snacks like prawn tempura, chicken satay, grilled pork, and dim sum. A statement addressed to its “valued customers” read: “It is with a heavy heart and this may come as a shock that we announce the closing of our restaurant. Our last day of service will be Sunday, November 3. Please note, any vouchers purchased must be used by this date, as no refunds will be available thereafter.
“As much as we have loved serving you over the years (five years in the takeaway and two years in the restaurant), we have made the difficult decision to step away as we have sacrificed a lot of family times and now we would love to focus on our family/work life balance. However, this is not the end! We plan to return with pop-ups in the near future and can’t wait to share more meals and moments with you.
Thank you so much for your incredible support to our little family business and for being a part of our journey. We can honestly say we’ve made lots of great memories and achieved so much during the years as well as some customers that we’ve come to be friends with. These will be treasured forever.”
The closure announcement has come as a surprise to many patrons who have enjoyed the restaurant over the years. Despite the news of the closure, the Napiers express their gratitude for the support and friendships cultivated through their establishment. The restaurant plans to explore alternative dining experiences in the future, promising to keep the culinary journey alive.
Bangkok’s loyal customers have been left saddened by the impending closure but have shown understanding and support for the Napiers’ decision to prioritise their family and personal well-being. As the restaurant prepares to bid farewell, diners are cherishing the memories and flavours that Bangkok has brought to the Swansea community.
In a parting message, Bangkok reminds customers to redeem any vouchers before the final service date and encourages them to stay connected for future dining opportunities. The Napiers express hope for reunions through upcoming pop-up events, keeping the spirit of Bangkok alive in the hearts and taste buds of their patrons.