I just wanted to add my vote to this great Thai restaurant. The food is very good, and the prices…read moreare very reasonable for London. It does have a cozy and friendly atmosphere. I just wanted to clarify a few points that were raised above but not fully discussed: 1) This restaurant does NOT serve any alcohol at all. Consequently, they do allow you to bring your own wine (which is great for saving money). So be sure to stop into one of the local shops on your way there and buy a bottle of wine. 2) Space is VERY limited. The restaurant is basically the dining room of an old house that's been converted into a restaurant. So it can get very crowded. Be sure to call first and make a reservation. I've seen people waiting outside this place for 30-40 minutes to get a table otherwise, and the first thing the waiter asks to in-coming customers is "Do you have a reservation?" And it can get crowded on week-days as well as weekends.

It can be hard to get a table but it's worth the wait. The restaurant is justoff Lordship Lane so…read morethere are plenty of pubs and bars to hang out in before hand if you're queuing for a table. Take out is also a great option as the restaurant works pretty quickly, you just have to make sure you have cash as the restaurant is not registered on just eat or hungry house. The dishes are great value for money. My all time favourites are the massaman and yellow curry with coconut rice. Pad thai and pad see eew are amongst the best I've had in London. A diverse menu that would please a big group. They also have a selection of delectable starters and tasty salads that will make sure you don't leave hungry. They also allow bring your own so it's a great cheap and cheerful night out catching up wih friends.

We ordered a Gaeng Pa Gai; See-iew gai; and a Monsoon Valley(aka Thai Wine)…read more The Gaeng Pa Gai is not spicy although my waitress said it is spicy. The chicken is tasteless. The sauce is too watery. The chicken in the See-Iew Gai is fresh and soft but it is not spicy and tastsless. The Monsoon Valley red wine is a Thailand wine. It was Just OK. I ordered the wine because I have never tried Thailand wine. I do not recommend this Thai restaurant.

We had the two course fixed menu option- wow was there a lot of food. We likely could have fed…read moreanother 3-4 people with the quantity! Everything was excellent- the curry was a tad spicy for many, but was so flavorful. The place was packed, and was far too stuffy and hot, but I would return!!!

I spent my last night in London in New Cross since I had to get to Gatwick easily the next morning…read moreand came here for dinner. I had their spicy ground beef larb with coconut rice and was impressed, it WAS spicy and hot. Most Thai places play down the spice factor but they sure don't here. It doesn't look like much from the outside and I was here on a Saturday night and the place was empty. Nonetheless the girl here was really friendly the food was perfectly fine and the prices are beyond reasonable. I love finding places off the tourist radar.

What a pleasant surprise - there were highs and lows throughout the evening BUT both my friend and…read moremyself left with smiles on our faces and very full tummies and that's why I've given it a 4 star... I LOVE Thai food and when I saw a 4.5* spot just round the corner called Thailand, it just had to be investigated! We arrived and straight away noticed the great offer of a 3 course meal and a glass of wine for just £12.95 served throughout the week. Impressive! We were feeling flush and decided to choose off the a la carte menu but I'd definitely return to give the offer a whirl. We chose to share the mixed starter, and the crispy duck and pancakes to start, and then chicken penang, prawn pad thai and sticky rice for mains. Service throughout was polite and well timed, our waitress was in fact the owners daughter and shared some stories about her father and the two restaurants they own. She was wonderful! Now to the food - the mixed starter was a bit of a disappointment, there was just way too much deep fried vegetables rather than the good quality products like chicken satay and prawn toast. We actually had to leave the majority which was a shame. Now to the duck... NOM. Perfectly cooked and crispy, plenty of pancakes to share, plum sauce think a flavoursome and when put together with cucumber and spring onion, just perfection! Now to the best part - their Thai food is authentic, packed with a punch and truly delicious! The pad Thai had lots of large and juicy king prawns, the Penang was in a thick and creamy sauce - the best I'd ever had! All I will say is we would have like a little more veg (in both dishes) but this didn't take away from flavours of food, really great quality food! We really did enjoy the evening and we'll definitely be back for another girlie night soon! Highly recommended if in the area and a lover of Thai!

You'll be hard-pressed to find any oriental restaurants in Blackheath, with the exception of…read moreLaicram, which is tucked away in a side street behind Barclays. Don't be fooled by the decor - the food does not disappoint, and is well priced!!! A definite recommendation for those tired of eating Indian food in Blackheath, and looking for something different. This restaurant is small, and finding free seating between 7PM and 9PM is tricky. In fact I've only been able to find seating after 9:30PM.

Really good food. We went there for my mother in law's birthday and they even brought a delicious…read moredessert with candle as a surprise. It was so thoughtful, she was over the moon. Will definite go back as the food was amazing.

Second time here, on second trip to London. The decor is fabulous, really interesting and full of…read moreThai design. The kitchen is walled in glass so everyone can see what is going on when you enter the restaurant. The food, however, is fantastic. Even my picky teenager gobbled her duck and some of my chicken. Flavorful food! I will come back, as my friend lives a few doors down.

Good thai food. Excellent service and a full bar....what more could you want? Food was fresh and…read moredelish. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The ambiance is pretty cool with wood carvings on the tables and chairs way cool.

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.

This was our third visit to Kin + Deum, we try to visit any time we are visiting London. The dining…read moreroom is elegantly, yet very simply decorated, the service is excellent, but the food is the star here! We ordered the satay and spring rolls to start and My husband ordered Chicken Panang and I had the Bankok's Gra Pow. I asked for it medium spicy and it was perfect. Really fresh, yummy food. Truly the best Thai we have ever eaten. Make a reservation in advance, it's booked out quite far.

This was my first time here. Nice place. I had the Massaman curry with chicken and it was just so…read moregood. Said on the menu it would be a bit spicy but I didn't get any spiciness at all, but it was so flavourful. Chicken was so tender and cooked perfectly I was also impressed with how quickly the food came out. They did not forget about my last dessert order

When I'm in England and get tired of bland English pub food, i always visit Thai Cafe. Great food…read moreand service.

I can't believe I've lived in London since like 2007 and I only found out about Thai Cafe this…read moreyear. I feel like an absolute fucking bellend tbh, spending all my time in fucking yumyums (which has the world's stupidest name and is only fun coz they have those tables that sink into the floor but half the time they don't let you sit in them anyway) when this absolute solid gold TREASURE is one minute round the corner. Anyway, the window seat is right next to some cute fairy lights and flowers and shit. As per usual I embarrassed my dining partner - 2015 Elite Yelper, Luke Y - by announcing that if this was a tinder date he would definitely be getting laid. BE WARNED THOUGH - romantic as it is, that table is draughty as fuck whenever anyone goes out for a cigarette. The food is the most authentic Thai I've had outside of actual Thailand. We ordered like the fat fucks that we are, and had fish cakes, chicken satay, squid and some kind of stir fried pork. I also rate their masaman curry and kanom jeeb dumplings more highly than I can express in words, and their homemade ice creams are fleek af too plus they do cool flavours like coconut and pandan. Your whole experience here is going to be heightened immeasurably by the cuteness of the tiny Thai grandma that serves the food. I just want to kiss her all over her jolly little face. She brings you these little spearmint chewy sweets with your bill that instantly take on the exact texture of pre-chewed chewing gum when you eat them. Maybe they are chewing gum? Either way, I swallow, but that's enough about my personal life LOL. All in all, it's an A+ experience every time. Big up Thai Cafe, I love you.

Nestled between the kebab shops in Charlton is this little gem. The food is a mixture of Thai…read moredishes and Spanish tapasan odd but tasty mix. It's a relatively small place - cosy without feeling claustrophobic. The service is friendly and the general atmosphere is happy and welcoming. I've eaten here for years and not had a single bad experience.

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Excellent Asian fusion sushi - don't come here expecting only "authentic" Japanese rolls, though…read morethere are plenty on offer if that's what you're craving. The atmosphere is very low-key with the primary colour tables bringing some luncheonette vibes, but it's BYOB and the food is amazing, so who cares? For starters, the wasabi mayo prawns are excellent, as is the spicy salt & pepper soft shell crab. Their gyoza is nice too but I've never met a gyoza I didn't like. For sushi, the box sets are a good value - I've tried the Norwegian box and the sushi roll set, and they're both amazing with larger portions than you would expect. Out of the special rolls, the Dragon roll has my heart but the Norwegian roll makes a close second. If you're noticing a trend here, yes, I really love salmon and tobiko. I love this place, definitely my favorite sushi restaurant in London, and it seems to continually exist as a hidden gem that almost always has a free table whenever I drop in... knock on wood.

Was visiting London (Canary Wharf) for work and had a craving for sushi. I was also sick of all of…read morethe food in our area. Found this great little hole in the wall. Go for the sushi and skip the other stuff. Rolls were good. Nigiri (eel and salmon) were actually really fresh. BYOB / BYOW.