The place is a little gem. Small but definitely not cramped. Decoration is simple and comfortable…read more We popped in late and the place was kind of empty, their staff were all friendly and helpful. I've ordered the coconut creamy soup and it tasted clean and fresh. The satay chicken skewers were so tender too! All in all, fast and friendly service!

The food here is fantastic!!! I love Thai food so I know a good Thai restaurant when I see one!…read moreThis one is on the top of my list. I had coconut rice Thai red curry and prawn grilled skewers. I think I paid £12 for everything and to be honest with you I would have paid more. The staff are pretty friendly and the food comes in good time and it is very fresh. I mean Thai food is fresh anyway, much fresher than indian food but this is what you call fresh. I will be going back there when I am in Temple Fortune, or I might just order over the phone or online.They always bring the food within 30 minutes, fresh and hot to your door!

Patara is probably one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever dined at. It is classy in a…read morebeautiful setting and decor. We had made a reservation for 5 and were promptly seated. The staff were all very professional, helpful and friendly. At the same time it was not stuffy and didn't make you feel uneasy. We tried the sampler platter for appetizer which was delicious. It was a good array of the their wonderful cuisine. The fried appetizers were not greasy and cooked just right. Loved the chicken/nuts dumpling, very unique and full of flavor and spices. For entree we tried the Lamb curry, sea bass curry, meat curry and pad Thai. They were all a hit, but the sea bass was the winner as far as we were concerned. The sauce and flavor was the perfect combination. Since it was a birthday celebration, we had the molten chocolate cake and the mango cheesecake, an amazing experience trying both (served with vanilla ice cream). This is a great place for any celebration

Superb Thai cuisine. I have eaten here on a number of…read moreoccasions now when in London and have found Patara to be amongst the best Thai restaurants I have ever dined at. In addition to the eclectic and very creative menu, the sheer delight, taste, and presentation of the wonderfully prepared food is an experience in itself. Without a doubt, this restaurant has great ambiance, fist class service and is amongst the best in Hampstead.

Just moved into the area and went here for dinner on our first night. Couldn't have picked a better…read morespot. Bier is a great host, the food is fantastic, and the decor is very atmospheric. Definitely going back!

This place came highly recommended and is regarded by many as one of the best Thai restaurants in…read morethe area. It's a small, family run place; the staff are generally friendly and accomodating and the food is okay but not great. The food is relatively cheap but the downside is that it also tastes it. The vegetables have a tendency to be overcooked and the only flavouring they seem to use in any of the dishes seems to be either chilli or basil.

Definitely a place to check out at least once. A quintessential English pub…read more It does get super crowded so you may not find a seat but the vibes are good! The place music and there are people eating and drinking all around. Food: N/A Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5

My favorite pub on the trip. Even though I didn't get food it looked great. The inside and outside…read moreare so cute. The service was quick. It is busy all the time though due to the popularity so just be ready for that. If it's nice outside you can get a drink and stand outside though!

I thought this was a very solid lunch option around my office. I visited not too long ago and the…read morefirst day I tried the Chicken Pad Thai, which was delicious. Extremely flavorful, and a huge portion in a take out carton. I thoroughly enjoyed it, so much so that I came back the next day and got the Chicken Pad Sew. It's a bit of a different dish with more of a savory soy sauce and thick rice noodles. It was pretty good but I would say I enjoyed the Pad Thai better. The service was quick and efficient and there are a few tables inside if you'd like to sit and enjoy a quick lunch but most probably just do the take out option.

I've been to Thai Express a few times. It isn't spectacular but it's good enough (and convenient…read moreenough!) for me to keep going back. And I have a loyalty card. It's simple - pick a dish (rice with a variety of sauces, or a noodle dish), pick a protein and pick a level of heat. They then cook it up fresh for you. If you take away they put it in an adorable little takeaway box. I'm a sucker for good presentation. The food is decent. It takes fresh, and is well cooked. I find a lot of the sauces quite samey though which is disappointing. Not exactly authentic Thai food but it makes a decent lunch. And portion sizes are good. Maybe slightly overpriced for what it is.

amazing food, super friendly staff, awesome atmosphere. The owner was delightful to talk to.read more

So I happen to stop at Westfield to go to Sephora. Stopped here to grab a bite. The Food was good,…read moreway better than I expected based on there being only 1 person eating at the restaurant. My order - Green chicken curry, I added beef. 7/10 It was good green curry, nothing special veggies were a bit overcooked but overall good. -Drunken noodles with shrimp & Beef 8/10. This was very good, only issue it wasn't drunken, a bit dry, not saucy at all. Others I've gad elsewhere have been saucy. - side of egg fried rice 6-10. A bit bland - Jasmine tea 3/10. Tea pot was dirty, tea wasn't great. Service was 10/10. Gave four stars mainly off the service. Would return.

Very nice restaurant and charming staff. We had the pad Thai with chicken and prawn, salmon…read morepanang, pad se ue and lamb massaman curry dish. All were freshly cooked and very tasty. I would highly recommend Thai River Cafe.

Although it looks small and unassuming on the outside, this is an amazing restaurant. I have been…read morenumerous times and try to order a new dish each time. I have not been disappointed with any the flavours or freshness of each dish. Using a pad thai as a measure of a Thai restaurant's quality, I can say that this is easily the best pad thai I have found in London. The servers are amazingly friendly and attentive. It's BYO, but if you forget to bring a bottle, there is a shop 2 mins walk away. Great food, great service, great restaurant!

After a very long and arduous journey from the US, my daughter and I stopped in for a bite. The…read morerestaurant was nearly deserted save for the hostess Helena, but the decor and atmosphere were cozy and relaxing. After an aperitif, I enjoyed one of the dinner specials (a concoction of prawns, peppers, coconut milk and spices w rice, while my daughter enjoyed the Pad Kee Mao. Food was delicious and atmosphere was cozy and intimate. All in all, a wonderful little neighborhood jewel in Maida Vale

On a constant mission to find good Thai places in London, we decided to try out this place…read more It's nicer inside than I thought it would be and it felt inviting. Service was pretty attentive and we were seen to quickly. I had the veggie red curry with tofu which was really excellent. Loved it. Coconut rice was good too. The ice cream for dessert was pretty disappointing so I'd avoid that if I were you. The mains were excellent though and I'm sure we'll be back.

I adore this place…read more It doesn't matter how amazing you are if I can't afford you. Food to me will never be worth it. You can drizzle this and foam that, but all I want is a good meal, good service and not to feel like I've been ripped off. On the Mrs recommendation we popped in here for dinner one night. Not having a lot of experience with Thai food at the time (aside from a Thai curry here and there in random pubs - what's with that trend) so I was a bit sceptical. The restaurant is canteen style. Individual tables but with bright simple furniture and accent pieces on the walls. This place is busy, but not overbearingly so. They offer a take away service so there were lots of people ordering at the counter at the back to take away that Thai goodness. We started with Tempura, which was divine. Second best I've ever had after Feng Sushi on the South Bank. We also had a selection of veggie nibbles which were all really interesting. For mains I had Pad Thai and she a red Thai curry. Both were gorgeous. Large, generous portions and simply but pretty presentation. There was a lovely woman serving us. She spoke barely any English but was delightful, attentive and had a warm and welcoming smile. Safe to say she's always had good tips from us. The best thing of all was the bill. Starters, mains and drinks all at around £22. I may be cheap, but the food was not. All fantastic quality and amazing value.

Saw this restaurant the first time when I was in a car and went to XX-XX Noodle Bar thought it was…read moreSilom Village by mistake. Finally went to the right one last night and ordered Yen Ta Fo, couldn't I found this dish (flat rice noodle in pink soup) in London! The food and the drink were good and authentic, very good service as well. One more thing, there were a table of 5 kept making a lot noises, clapping, shouting, laughing... Obviously the manager noticed that and went to their table and pointed to the "no noise" sign, good for him!

We had dinner here last night. I was early and was made to feel very welcome while I waited for the…read moreothers by the friendly and helpful waiting staff. When they eventually arrived, we ordered mixed thai starters for everyone. These were excellent. We then had chicken panang, pork pad kee mow, beef pad thai, and a duck stir fry dish with beans to share between the four of us with rice. The pad kee mow, or drunken noodles (which had been my choice), were fantastic and the panang was pretty special, the other dishes were also good. The bill was £67 for four of us, this is probably a bit less than the average bill for four would be as we only had three beers between us (all me) but still great value.

The best authentic food that I have ever had in London! Warm atmosphere and friendly service!…read moreAbsolutely recommended!