Dined in with a friend; tables are close - so don't expect much privacy. I enjoyed the veggie sampler and veggie green curry stir fry with a side of coconut rice - although I would have liked strong spice. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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Does the word "square" translate properly here in the UK? Cause if so, Thai Boring pretty much sums this place up perfectly. There was Thai food There were tables There were waitresses There were menus There were forks... just not enough for all of us all at once Aaaaand, that's about all I've got for ya. Looking for simple, easy, safe Thai food that won't offend in any way shape or form? This is your spot. (...Ya square!) read more

We were in a hurry to find a restaurant prior to attending to another event and didn't realize Thai Square was a chain because at the time there were two separate entries for this location on Yelp. One was called Thai Sqaure and the other Thai Square. The entry we looked at had 4.5 stars. Although I don't generally have problems with chains in the UK (Nando's is one of my favourite chains in the world), we have noticed that most chains in the UK don't do Asian food well. We should have known better regardless though, when we noticed that there was a picture of a fancy cocktail on Yelp: that this place is likely not the spicy amazing party in your mouth type of Thai food cooked by Thai Restaurant veterans. But hey, you never know right? At first, when we walked in, the fact that the server told us to sit at the door to wait for a seat and then disappeared without indicating how long the wait was (15 minutes) made me feel like this must be a real South-East Asian ran restaurant. However, when we got seated and noticed the lack of Asian patrons in the restaurant on a Saturday night - not a single one - I was a bit worried, but at this point it was too late. We ordered a fancy cocktail at 8 quid, some prawn crackers for 2.50, which arrived right away and we wolfed down. Then we waited. And then we waited. And then we waited. Everyone around us got their food, even those who came after us. Our server, who was super nice, came up to us, without prompting, that she has no idea why we have not gotten our food yet and she would check. After a few minutes she came up to tell us the situation is a bit messy but we should get it soon. We waited, and then waited, and then the food came. The yellow curry served in a big bowl was bland. It was clear that curry sauce was pre-made and they threw in white chicken breast squares in there and heated up. No flavour whatsoever. The Drunken Noodle tasted like a very bland version of the Cantonese stir-fried beef ho-fun with basil. The beef was jerky and the noodle lacked in sauce. You can easily tell it's pre-made sauce, pre-cooked beef, tossed together with some flat noodles and vegetables. We left about half of our meal uneaten. They charged us 12.5% gratuity that a part of me really wanted to ask to be opted out because the food was so terrible and we waited for so long (1.5 hr ordeal and we took 10 minutes to wolf down some of our food). However, our server was nice so we left it as is. She also saved this review from being a one-star. I can't imagine why anyone would want to go to any of the locations for this chain. read more

Thai Square - Drunken noodle - Thai Near Me - London, XGL

After all the so so reviews I expected this place to be a lot worse. However I found everything to be really tasty. My Pad Thai was a more than decent portion - I didn't need starters or dessert and I was stuffed. The chicken green curry was lovely, but quite spicy so watch out if you're not a fan of spice. Service was attentive and friendly. I'll admit the food wasn't mind blowing but it was more than nice enough! read more

Thai Square - Thai Near Me - London, XGL

"Erm, excuse me but could I have a fork...?" ... ... "Errr hello, hi, yeah I did ask for a fork a while ago. Everyone has their food but you seem to have missed me out when it comes to a fork. Oh thanks, you're getting one." .... .... "I'm really hungry and would like to eat, oh yes and CAN I HAVE A FORK PLEASE" ... ... 3 forks arrive Okay, okay so I was unlucky, but this branch of Thai Square is painfully average, in fact it may have been the decor but there was something actually uncomfortable about this place. It's not terrible, just not somewhere you'd take your Mum. read more

I've yet to find incredible delivery food. Someone help me!? What am I doing wrong!? I ordered from Thai Square on a recent Sunday night. I wanted soup. And curry to clear my sinuses. Delivered to my bed. And. It was...fine. I mean a little less than fine. The curry was pretty bland (green), the Tom Kha soup with mushrooms was inedible though. It arrived lukewarm. Can you imagine a white soup with HUGE mushroom slices floating in it, lukewarm? Not pretty. Taste to match. Delivery took 1h15m. The only saving grace were the appetizer "golden pockets" which were little fried dumplings with shrimp, veggies, etc and sweet/sour sauce. Those were good. That's about all I can say about it though, I was disappointed with the food entirely and wouldn't order again. Good Thai in London? Someone please enlighten me! Please! read more

Hmmm...I didn't have the missing fork problems of the other diners, and I definitely didn't think Thai square was terrible...it just wasn't nearly as good as other Thai places I have been to in London. We arrived in time for the 'early bird menu.' I must have eyes that are bigger than my stomach as my first thought was that the portions were quite small. However I was completely stuffed after a starter and a main course...so no problems on that front! We ordered 2 starters and 2 mains to share. One of each was good, and one of each was 'meh.' The only thing that was really terrible was the rice! It was sort of crunchy as if it had been made hours in advance. *cringes* read more

Previous reviewers have really said all that needs to be said about this place: it's solid and safe. The food is consistently tasty and the portion sizes are good. Pad Si-euw was pretty bland, although pad si-euw is meant to be really, but it came with good chunks of bok choi and once i poured some extra red curry sauce on it it was brilliant! The shared starter is good but expensive. Oh, the weeping tiger dish is fantastic - it's steak, after all. And they have Chang. For a unplanned 10pm-on-a-friday dinner stop, it was just about perfect. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back but wouldn't be upset if I found myself here again. And Thai food in London can be so bad, that it's handy to have a solid option. read more

It's not so bad... Yes, it's a chain. The food won't blow your mind. But the service is quick, efficient, and friendly. They have a pretty drinkable cocktail which is an Asian variation on the long island ice tea. Worth trying. No specific food item worth recommending but the red curry is decent. Everything else is meh. read more

It's funny, I am a massive Thai Fan (have done the cookery course in Thailand too) and I actually don't mind this place. It's a safe option, food is always tasty, decor is bearable and I can't fault the staff. I do think it's more westernised than alot of places (the salads are like the premix bags you can buy in the supermarket and the food is not overly spicy) but overall, I have found the food tasty, they use good Thai ingredients and have nice condiments at the table. Portions are good sized and the price is pretty standard. Safe place to take someone for a meal as you know it will be tasty and fine. read more

The food is very good here. The spicy sea bass, chicken pad, and weeping tiger were excellent. The green chicken curry was good but too thick. The ginger creme' brûlée was tasty. The servers were very attentive. I recommend. read more

Like Lizzie G. and Laura N., I have to say that Thai Square is nothing too exciting. I had eaten there once before and decided to return because my mother was visiting and craving Thai food. She was visiting from Michigan and isn't someone I would consider an adventurous diner, so Thai Square seemed a good option. We popped in for a late lunch and perhaps because we were one of only four occupied tables we had great service. Our water glasses never went empty and when my mom asked for something off menu, the waitress kindly and patiently explained to my mother that Thai Square doesn't have lettuce wraps like my mother's local Thai restaurant does. My mom satisfied her craving for greens with the Chicken Bang Bang and couldn't stop telling me how good it was. I ordered the Pad Kee Mao and asked for it to be extra spicy. The chef gave it just enough heat. My nose started running, but I could still taste all the flavors in the dish. Unfortunately it was also extremely greasy. When I went to the gym four hours later I could still feel it in my stomach like a rock. Just thinking about it makes me a little queasy. read more

I love thai food. Love love love it. Unfortunately, this Thai food was the worst I have experienced. I took my girlfriend here when she was visiting. We got some chicken Satay (which was decent, but you can't really mess up chicken satay, the peanut sauce is too good. Seriously, you show me a food you can't stand and I'll show you your new favorite dish after I put some peanut sauce on it). Then we ordered a noodle dish and a seafood dish. The chef there seems to love fennel. I am not really sure why. I mean, I don't dislike fennel, but the they put so much fennel in that I couldn't taste anything else. Even worse, the food was also so greasy that I felt queasy throughout the meal. On top of that, a meal for two with a bottle of wine cost me over £60. So yah, no thanks. read more

I always try different Thai restaurants in traveling. Most of the time I leave disappointed. While the chicken satay here left something to be desired the pia raad prik (deep fried sea bass) was one of the best Thai dishes I've ever had. read more

Thai Square - Just had the pia raad prik, extra hot. Oh so very very good. - Thai Near Me - London, XGL

Sit down. Br not handicap accessible down stairs. Bit noises. Clean. Good menu. Prix fix and aka carte as well Just up the street from Angel Station. It is a sit down restaurant, nicely decorated, but quite crowded and noisey. The bathrooms(/or toilets in the UK) are downstairs and quite clean. The restaurant had a good menu, and items were available either as Prix fixe for ala carte. Quality of food was certainly okay, but nothing spectacular. read more

I loved it, quite simply. Beautiful déco, walls and furniture, extremely attentionate staff, delicious food, very clean toilets... My favourite dishes there will remain the armoatic duck for starters (go wild on the stuffing !!), the Mussaman Lamb curry, and the Weeping Tiger (one of the few true medium rare steaks I've had in London, besides the steakhouses...) To be honest, I don't understand the bad reviews on the right, although it is true that we had to ask for a knife twice... Still a good place though ! read more

Went for a quick dinner before catching a show, and it was a treat. I had pad kee mao with Thai iced tea, and everything was solid. With pad kee maos, the blend of rice noodles with seafood and the sauce are two most important things. Whilst I've had better seasonings before, Thai Square made the cut for me with its sufficiently spicy and flavourful yet clean and simple sauce. It also had good portions of veggies and seafood. The Thai iced tea also hit the spot for me. My friend ordered the same dish but with tofu, so make note if you're a vegetarian! read more

After going out with an Agent at Foxton's, hunger pains were demanding food in my belly. The Agent suggested Thai Square which was just around the corner - saying it was delicious! Highlights: - Right on Upper Street. - Near the Angel Underground Station. - The food comes out quickly. - The prices are very reasonable. - I had the Pad Sei Yu [sp?] and it was one of the best I have had! It wasn't too salty and had lots of chicken and egg! My dinner partner had the sea bass, and it was perfect! Lowlights: - The service left a bit to be desired. They weren't unfriendly, just not friendly. - Not enough refills of water. Clearly, I have very few lowlights so my experience was far from being bad! In the mood for Thai and in Islington, head over here! read more

Friendly upon arrival. Food was expensive, nice, but not filling. Service charge was added to the bill, which is only mandatory if it is made clear to you verbally or by written notice before the meal. However I didn't contest it. I wish I did, as the lady that took my payment, hurriedly grabbed my debit card, said nothing to me, prompted me to enter my pin, didn't say please or thank you. These are the kinds of experiences that put me off 2nd visits. Such a shame as it was my first time in a Thai restaurant. read more

This restaurant is one of the best places I have been to. With an excellent lunch and a high-quality dinner, this restaurant has staff and chefs who strive to exceed expectations. Each time I have visited this place, I have had an excellent experience, including trying to accomodate 22 people for dinner at the last minute. The staff helped us work around a fish allergy, a vegetarian and a fussy eater. They brought so many dishes, we all left overstuffed from the fixed menu. Selecting from the main menu is difficult with such a diverse array of excellent dishes on offer. Whether for a casual outing, or a formal business meeting, this restaurant is a safe choice for high quality and excellent service. read more

After an excellent gig at the Clockwork down the road (there was a boy-girl double act who were immeasurably hilarious) we left and looked for somewhere to have dinner. Angel is one of the best spots in London to go looking for somewhere to have dinner as the stretch of road leading to Islington is littered with various pubs and eateries. We ended up here as it looked like a safe bet. It was. Very nicely done out, in natural materials. Excellent service. Pretty good thai food. There was no sticky rice left, which was disappointing, as it's of of my favourite parts of a Thai dinner. Erring on the side of above average for prices, you could get cheaper, but then, you could get a lot more expensive. A very pleasant meal experience. read more

We had lunch there on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was pretty empty, which we didn't see as a bad thing, since it was quiet. The ambiance is nice and the service was prompt and the staff friendly. For starter, we had the mixed starter, an option with different bites of different appetisers, and we really liked it, there was fried shrimp, chicken, some sort of vegetable spring roll, a bun filled with pork meat and other things. We also enjoyed our meals: Red curry chicken and yellow curry chicken. But we agreed that the yellow curry was better. read more

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I've been to this branch of Thai Square a couple of times. Whereas I'm not usually keen on chain restaurants, Thai food is a bit different as the food (especially the stir-frys) need to be freshly prepared. And the food here was lovely. Not taking into account the starters (the usual deep fried mix - tasty nonetheless), I had the chilli & basil with chicken stir fry (not sure of the Thai name) which was amazing. My girlfriend had the seafood stir fry, and that too got top marks. Along with a couple of Singhas on the side, the whole meal was really enjoyable and good value. The staff were really friendly, and managed to fit us in despite not having booked a table, and the layout is just right - they make it seem really spacious despite there being lots of tables. Will no doubt be going back when I find a new excuse read more

I was a tourist. I asked the cashier to change some money for me, they refused me. I pulled out the money and I left about 40 pounds at the counter, I thought I had my all my money, it was very dim light . Later I called the restaurant and asked them my money. They said they didn't have my money. They are dishonest and took my money. I have to give them a poor review. read more

Below average Thai food. The noodle dish I ordered was bland.. such a shame for such a flavorsome cuisine.

Another time we ordered takeaway, but with much more disastrous consequences. I've gotten the pad thai takeaway at Thai Square in the city before, so I thought it was a familiar name that I knew and could be comfortable with. Our starter was the Som Tum papaya salad, which doesn't have obvious peppers in it but is deceptively spicy. Finally we had Pad Kee Mao, another Medium spicy but in fact very very hot. Our last dish was the Gai Pad Krapraw with chicken, which was served with peppercorns and had us breaking out the milk to calm the taste buds. I have never been so mindblown with peppers... my boyfriend has a very high tolerance for spicy but in this case the peppers may have won. If those are what "Medium" dishes are, I fear what Hot may be. Eat with caution. read more

Situated along a bustling stretch of restaurants, bars and shops, Thai Square has an imposing presence. Beautifully styled using natural wood and slate, the restaurant offers an intimate dining experience. There is also a basement bar and mezzanine floor, for larger parties. The food is colourful, authentic, attractively presented and infused with vibrant spices. The wide menu selection caters for all palettes, including vegetarian. A generously-portioned meal for two - starters, main course and coffee - comes in around £25 per head. read more

The food is good. I've had the Thai Green Curry, Red Curry and Pad Thai. All delicious. The trouble with this place is the WC. Not a single stall has toilet paper in it. You have to get it before you go in? That is just ridiculous and disgusting. read more

I've always been satisfied with my orders from Thai Square. Ordered online and through phone, great service and delicious food always. The delivery guys are always nice too, prompt service and food is always hot. When we can't decide what we want to eat, Thai Square is always a great back up. Never disappointed. Definitely recommend. read more

Nice restaurant, service is good as is the atmosphere however the price is high for the quality & portion size of food on offer.

I recently had dinner mid week with my partner after work. I think I was expecting something really quite special and although we both enjoyed the meal we came away a little disappointed. I had sizzling prawns and a thai salad and both were pleasant but not exceptional. The service however was very good. Charming, well presented waitresses, if that is your thing. I wouldn't rush back. read more

This is a nice resteraunt and the decor is lovely. Decent food and great for a night out.

Went in here for lunch, had the duck noodle soup deal and it was delicious. I would definitely go back the next time I'm in Islington.

Was in London for four days for a conference and had two dinners here with friends. Liked the atmosphere and the deco. The duck dish was good but the meat was a bit dry. The Sea Bass tasted like previously frozen. The second time we had tiger prawn and a tofu dish. and if was just so so. But the ambiance is quite nice and the place is packed on a Wednesday and a Friday. read more

I recently ate here mid-week whilst on business. I had no idea that this was a chain and was pleasantly surprised by the meal. I had a full duck meal with the duck rolls (which were lovely - if a little hot temperature wise) and disco duck for main course which was very very tasty! We had a lovely bottle of rose wine and generally the meal was lovely. read more

This is a nice place to find decent Thai food. It won't win any awards but it shouldn't upset or offend either. The food is authentic and tasty, and the staff are welcoming and friendly. The interior is smart, well decorated and is one of the nicer interiors of the chain, much nicer than the one just off Regent Street which is a bit shabby. I've not tried it but there's also a bar downstairs where you can carry on your night till 2am. read more

I ate here with work mates during a recent trip to London. Thai Square is really contemporary and welcoming at the same time. The food is fresh and vibrant but still very authentic. I had the Tom Yum salad starter, it was spicy but seriously delicious. For the main a rather safe Thai Green Chicken Curry. Again it was full of flavour and generously portioned. The sticky rice I had with this worked really well. I would definitely recommend Thai Square. Great food and attentive service. read more

The quality is very average and the food is OVERPRICED. Service is not good (I had to go for my drink myself because they forgot to bring it and when we got it it was not that cold); Food was certainly not freshly made (even though it was Saturday and busy). Rice came in plastic bag (like those cooked rice bags in the stores that you can buy and microwave to use)! Green curry and mango slush were good! The overall experience was TERRIBLE! NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL! read more

This was the only restaurant in London where I felt that I had better in Seattle. Its a pretty space but it was very crowded. The staff was very nice and accommodating. I thought that the food was relatively bland, not bad but not great either. I loved the coconut rice though. The negatives: The place was really hot, (and it was cold outside) I was lucky that I had on a black t-shirt because I had to take off my coat and sweater just to get some comfort and had to walk outside every 10 minutes or so, to get some fresh air. We ordered fresh lemonade with the meal and they brought us some watered down Sprite or some other canned soft drink. Lastly, they brought us the wrong check, charging us 3 times what our bill was. we told the waiter and he was nice enough but he kept screwing it up and had to give us 4 receipts because he kept making mistakes. read more

I have once loved this place, but it seemed to have changed during the last few years, in terms of quality of food. I hope it can be as good as before soon. read more