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    KIN

    4.1 (80 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pork bun noodles
    Kevin L.

    Having now enjoyed two evening repasts at Kin, I believe it's well-deserving of an upgrade in star rating. The space is still open and airy, the staff is still sweet and personable, but I've discovered the key to a good meal: stick to the Thai dishes. Whilst the pork bun noodles were quite filling, they lacked a certain satisfying flavour. Noticeably, the fish sauce provided smelled and tasted less pungent than what I recall from other eateries. However, the green curry had the appropriate consistency and richness of any of the better Thai restaurants I've been to in London. Similarly, the daily special recently featuring ground meat with peppers and chillies served with a friend egg and rice was excellent. By way of entertainment, keeping an eye on the electronic dumbwaiter is somewhat like engaging in dinner and a show. Every time the device beeps and the light turns green, a new set of steaming delicacies emerge to be whisked off to their destinations. Or... I could just be easily amused. What I'd really -love- to see from Kin is a properly respectable spicy pad khee mao. That's the one Thai dish that I crave, and it's absurdly difficult to find around this area in London. If they added it their menu, I'd undoubtedly be back on a regular basis.

    Salt and pepper tofu
    Heath P.

    Delightful dinner last night at Kin. I arrived for with a friend at 7:30, and I'd made a reservation, but it didn't seem necessary as the place was only sparsely populated. But as our dinner carried on, the restaurant got more and more full until it was pretty packed, around 8:30/9pm - so reservations might be in order later in the evening. We took advantage of the check in deal, which is now 20% off (rather than the former 30%) if you order a starter+main, or main+dessert, from the a la carte menu. We decided to share a starter, have two mains, and share a dessert: - salt and pepper tofu, £4 - pad kee mao (drunken noodles) with prawns £8.3 - wonton dumpling soup noodles with pork, £7.2 - banana fritters with coconut ice cream, £3.8 Everything was lovely. We were really satisfied with our choices. The salt and pepper tofu is a great way to start because it's flavor-packed, but light and airy, leaving room for mains! The pad kee mao, while advertised as super-spicy, was not hot at all to my desensitized palate, but was super-tasty. I asked for extra chilis on the side and was obliged :) The dumplings in the soup were perfectly cooked and the broth was really flavorful while the ramen noodles in the soup were a pleasant balance of soft and chewy. And oh, the dessert! Amazing. Since I'm lactose intolerant, they were happy to serve the ice cream and the fritters separate, so I had the fritters (and a tiny nibble of ice cream - a match made in heaven to have the two together) and my friend had the ice cream and a few bites of the fritters. There's optional golden syrup to go on top - opt in for that, definitely! Delicious dinner, totally cute ambience, accessible location, and friendly, attentive service all added up to a great dining experience!

    Arun D.

    Absolutely love love love everything about this place. Great food -- lovely staff -- well price -- relaxed ambience It's my go to for a nice catch up meal that casual and relaxed. The menu has a good range of mild to super spicy which makes it a great choice for a group. Loads of vegetarian options including the decadent Khan so I noodles which used to be a special and has been added to their permanent menu (thank goodness!). All the items I've tried have been delicious and for the price it's really worth it! I would definitely get a reservation if going since they can get filled up. Also be warned that it's quite the rush at lunch! P.S. don't miss their lovely Thai iced coffee

    Edamame
    Nida K.

    Before I got to London, I had the expectation that all Thai food would be crap, but surprisingly the Thai places I've eaten at so far aren't half bad. Kin is located right near my school so I came strolling in there one day after class. The decor is light, woody, and relatively casual. The servers are very nice and if you check in on Yelp it's 30% off if everyone in your party orders 2 courses. As I looked over the menu, I noticed they have all the usual Thai dishes with a few fusion ones as well. I was feeling noodle-ly so I ordered the Pad Thai and I must say it was quite delicious. The noodles were still sticky which was great because I hate it when they're soggy. The flavor was right on the money and I nearly demolished the whole plate. My friend ordered the Green Curry with Chicken and I tried a bit of it and a part of me wish I ordered that as well. Next time perhaps, since I don't have multiple stomachs. I topped off my noodles with some banana fritters and black sesame ice cream and it was the 'cherry on top' of my meal. All in all, a very nice casual restaurant that serves up some great food with friendly service.

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    Colleen C.

    I'm quite pleased I returned to give KIN a second shot... You see, my first visit left me feeling quite low about the whole affair. Back in mid-October of last year we attended for dinner with a group of around 10. Unfortunately, all went well except for my dish and a colleague's...which arrived 30 minutes after the rest of the table. Womp, womp. You can see why I wasn't quick to return, even though the food was quite tasty. I made a mental note to return. Last weekend I finally made it. After a few cocktails at J + A Cafe (yes, they have a bar at night, and you should go) we walked over to KIN. I was able to make a reservation online, but what's this? I didn't need one...it was just us and one other couple in the whole restaurant. Meaning, my dishes all arrived quite promptly :) The Singapore noodles were solid, the spring rolls fresh and fragrant and my relationship with KIN repaired. It's a great play on SE Asian street food, friendly staff, affordable, and tucked away on Leather Lane. Gets busy during midweek lunch with the office dwellers, but if you are seeking a nice dinner out that won't break the bank and has a casual vibe, I highly recommend KIN. Would be great for a group too -- I suppose, they have a few areas that communal tables can be sorted. I think that first visit was a fluke, so 4 stars for the Singapore noodles and second chances!

    Pork Krapow with a fried egg
    Jing Shyang Y.

    Awesome joint. Despite it being super busy, the staff were great at helping me find a table, even whilst in the middle of other tasks. Note this place doesn't take reservations at lunch for groups smaller than 6, and even then it's best to book in advance online or by phone. Once seated, staff came by twice to take drinks orders then again for food. Shortly after, maybe 10 minutes our food came out and portions were spot on. I was worried they would be a little on the smaller side based on some of the pictures I've seen, but I shouldn't have worried. These portions will fill you up, but not to bursting, meaning you will still be able to have that dessert you were eyeing up, or leave you content to go without. I had a delicious pork Krapow which came with rice and a fried egg. It was delicious and the egg was perfectly fried so that the egg yolk was still runny. Mmmm. Luckily this place is on my work doorstep so it will be the place of choice for many a foodie occasion! It won't be long till I've tried everything on the menu. And I can reassure you, that's no bad thing.

    Stephanie O.

    Given the reviews of this place, we thought we'd give it a try. My conclusion...There's better out there. The starters of spring rolls and salt and pepper squid were amazing but the mains were so average. Both mains were lacking depth of flavour. We were pretty disappointed. To top it off we waited such a long time we had to ask twice where our mains were. We got a small apology from the waitress. The place is so cool inside, the food just doesn't match up unfortunately.

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    Julia D.

    I came to KIN with Lisa O., who I met at the photo yelp event. Full circle! We didn't have a reservation and they seated us right away. I ordered tofu pad thai. It was a really large portion. The only thing was that it was pretty spicy. I've never had spicy pad Thai. I would have said not spicy, but didn't feel I needed to. I was a little disappointed. I might come back again!

    Lisa O.

    KIN has been on my list for months and I finally got a chance to try it on Thursday. Walking into a mostly empty restaurant on a Thursday would normally send up a red flag, but I figured it's location on Leather Lane made it more of a lunch place. Needless to say, we immediately were seated at a nice table and received superb service. My companion had the Nasi Goreng, while I had the Singapore Noodles with tofu. We both enjoyed our meals and my portion was huge. It's great that they offer a vegan option for many of their dishes -- meaning I have lots of dishes to go back and try. They also had a list of delicious sounding cocktails that I will be back for! The decor was nice, with a very comfortable feel. I enjoyed my food more at Bintang, but the ambiance, location and service wins at KIN! Once I try the other options at KIN, I may have to revise that statement!

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    order a nasi goreng, a pad thai or anything from the menu (it's not that long anyway!) and enjoy your asian food!

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    Siam Central - Prawn red curry,egg fried rice & chicken satay

    Siam Central

    3.9(85 reviews)
    1.1 miFitzrovia
    ££

    Decent Thai for a good price in Bloomsbury. Fun area with a lot of restaurants and pubs. The…read moreservice was nice. Cute little restaurant. The food was tasty and fresh. I didn't like the fish cakes, too pungent for my taste. Liked the noodles I had, although I'd go for another meat choice besides beef. Wasn't to my liking. Too gamey and did not enhance the overall flavor. The vegetables in the dish were great. Order the garlic chili crunch sauce to complement any dish. House made and delicious.

    Rocked up by pure Chance & what a find! Wasn't sure if we…read morecould get a table,but upon entry was greeted with two smiles & a "Hi,sure come in" Clearly people that enjoy what they are doing,always a good start. We were seated in the middle of the restaurant which was running at full pelt,friendly atmosphere with people clearly enjoying each others company & the food. Having seen the reviews of people queuing up at the weekends to get in,I knew we'd found a winner, & so it proved,fresh ingredients cooked well (sounds basic,but trust me so many places get them wrong). Siam Central covers the lot,great customer service,delivers on food quality texture & flavours,my son had duck mee goreng & I had the prawn red curry with chicken satay on the side with a couple of beers - magical Highly recommend & great value for money in the heart London

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    Fish cakes not for moi

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    Patara - Crab meat store fry

    Patara

    4.1(154 reviews)
    1.0 miBloomsbury
    £££

    Simply said terrible food and setvice not a Turist trap simply an awful experience. We wanted…read moresome good thai food and ended at this restaurant which needs to change the esthetic things. We sat down and ordered our food boring my wife had glutten allergies. After a king disjointed explanation on cross contamination we confirmed our choices The food came swiftly but it contained thd hot peppers we specifically told the waitress my wife did want. They took the plate away and in less than one minute she brought it back " new plate" bs was simply the previous order they took the chilies out. My steak which I requested well done wax rare instead. The food tasted bland and mediocre overall For 90 pounds we had a terrible meal Do not waste your time avoid this place

    Miang PhuketLeaf wrapped appetizer, it's fun to wrap it yourself, shredded coconut, dried shrimp,…read morecashew nuts, chili, chopped onions... I really like this crispy, sweet and sour and refreshing taste (but my hands will be sticky after eating it hahahaGaeng Som PlaSouthern-style sour soup fish, Thai friends said that this dish is a "regular on the table" in their family, the fish is tender and has no fishy smell, but I think the seasoning is a bit too much and a bit heavyMorning GloryThe fried water spinach is very wok-fried, with just the right amount of salty and fragrant, not greasy ~ It tastes very similar to the taste I eat in a street shop in Bangkok!

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    Siam Eatery - Delicious options

    Siam Eatery

    4.5(42 reviews)
    0.8 miStrand, Covent Garden
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    A restaurant doesn't score 5 stars for being perfect - no no, 5 stars are reserved for that ideal…read moremix of great food and feel within its own self-selected category. Siam Eatery has done exactly this, rising to the top of the food chain in the fast-eats Asian category in the busy Covent Garden area. First, the price point is right on with others in their category (think Wasabi and Itsu) at around 8 pounds for a solid meal. You can get away for 5.50 if you're not that hungry and don't want a drink - but then you'll miss out on their stellar Thai Iced Tea. And, might I add, this is the first quick-eats Asian place I've visited that has mastered - let alone even TRIED - Thai Iced Tea. DO IT. Second, mains are wonderful. Customisable and packed with flavour, the curries don't just peg to the meat and veg, there's enough juice in there to create that perfect coated, rich rice base that is why we REALLY love curry. Their everyday special chicken is stunning (think spicy-red curry), while their standard red and green are just as good and full of flavour. The options of red, brown and white rice, or without rice and salad instead, have reached Tortilla-level customisation without having traded options for quality (as Tortilla have done, IMHO). Third, it's crazy fast. Most everything is pre-made, as this category is good at, but they do so well to keep you from knowing it. Everything is kept hot and unpackaged (except for the fridge salads, of course), and made just for you. It really does feel like you've stumbled into a legit curry house here. The spot is busy come lunchtime, though you'll get dinner in 30 seconds flat. And unlike a lot of popular lunch spots around, they're open til 20:00 most nights, making dinner here feasible. There are about 10 seats in this place, but you don't need to eat here. Though it's nice and classy, this is undoubtedly a grab-and-go place. Seriously, though - don't forget your Thai Iced Tea. Would be a shame to miss the cherry atop the sundae at this gem of a curry palace.

    Went here on a rainy day to have some Thai food to warm me up. The food definitely was warming, I…read morehad the red Thai veg curry which was super spicy (for me) but very tasty. The cafe is very well positioned for Covent Garden but is off the beaten track so not full of tourists. They have a selection of different warm dishes, varying in spicy-ness and meats. They also sell some lovely looking salads. The price is reasonable for Covent Garden with the veg curry costing £5 and salads £4.80. They also have a few seats inside and they don't charge you extra to eat in which is great! The staff are lovely too and will advise you on what to have if you're not a huge fan of spicy food (I only realised this after fighting my way through the red Thai curry though). I went back again today and had a delicious satay chicken sandwich which was very yummy.

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    Siam Eatery - Small take-away, but much classier with seating for 10 and a quiet, high-quality feel to it

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