Good, clean, well-lighted, and some seriously good, authentic Thai food done with twist. I know many people use the tom yum soup as a "taste test". I did the same. When the soup came out, it was paler than most that I've tried, which made me skeptical at first. But it turned out to be very good, very spicey and had a taste that was very "clean." I have also tried Pla Manow which is a steamed fish in lemon sauce topped with fresh garlic, chili, lime and coriander -- what can I say? it was heavenly. The wish did not taste "overly fishy" (the lemon and spices helped I am sure) and the fish belly was fatty and delicious, as good fish bellies are supposed to go. :)
On another day, I tried the Poeh Tak Talay (which is a seafood soup in lemongrass -- basically the tom yum but with an assortment of seafood like mussels, shrimp, squid). Verdict: to-die-for. The seafood are "just right" (not rubbery for the squid for instance).
Good point also: The refills of hot tea, as Asian restaurants must do. One frustration I have, having come from America, is how in the UK restaurants would charge "per pot" of tea. But in Asia, tea is drunk as water. It should be complimentary in fact, and it should be refillable. I hope some day the business models of restaurants in the UK change particularly in the way they charge drinks.
All, In all, highly recommended. Not overly expensive. But it IS very good food. Shouldn't be this quiet or underrated.
p.s., I know my Asian food. read more