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The Best Thai Restaurants in London
Discover the best Thai restaurants in London, recommended by World of Mouth experts.
Craving Pad Thai or Green Curry while in London? You came to the right place. In this guide, we've chosen the best Thai restaurants in London, from grilled Thai seafood at Kiln, old-style Thai food at Som saa, and regional Thai food at The Begging Bowl. To guarantee that we only spotlight the best, all selections are based on World of Mouth expert recommendations, such as restaurateur Jonathan Alphandery, chef Isaac McHale and sommelier Jean-Trésor Vets. Dive in and experience the best Thai cuisine in London.
Kiln in Soho offers Thai-inspired cooking prepared over an open fire, giving you a front-row seat to the action at the kitchen counter. The atmosphere is cozy yet lively, with fresh ingredients and bold flavors at the heart of everything they do.
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Tasty Thai food in the heart of Soho! Make sure to be on time and ask for a table at the kitchen counter and enjoy the ride.
Singburi is a casual Thai spot in Leytonstone known for its bold Southern Thai flavors and a simple, family-run feel. Locals appreciate the frequently changing blackboard specials and straightforward approach that lets the food shine. It’s a down-to-earth place many people say is well worth the trip if you enjoy lively, unfussy cooking.
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Southern Thai dishes and many specials on the black board. Possibly the best Thai in Europe.Singburi is possibly the best Thai restaurant in Europe. Very legit flavours. Prepare to queue though! Southern Thai dishes and many specials on the black board. Located in Leytonstone in the North east of London.
Som Saa is a casual London restaurant serving old-style regional Thai food inspired by its chef’s experience at respected kitchens in London and Bangkok. They use seasonal British produce and Asian ingredients to create dishes packed with bold flavor. It’s a relaxed spot that welcomes anyone looking for genuine Thai cooking in the city.
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Som Saa serves super tasty old-style regional Thai foodSom Saa serves super tasty old-style regional Thai food. The food is really tasty and spicy, the service was good and the place is looking nice. Som Saa restaurant and bar uses seasonal British produce and quality Asian ingredients to create flavour-packed regional dishes from across Thailand. The restaurant is run by head chef Andy Oliver having previously worked at Nahm in London (one of the restaurants owned by famous chef David Thompson) and then at the “Bo.Lan” in Bangkok for two years.
The Salutation is located in London’s Hammersmith area and offers a Thai menu, including a lesser-known selection you can ask about. It also has a pleasant outdoor garden space where guests can enjoy their meals in a relaxed setting.
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A little hidden gem in the Hammersmith area of London, there are lots of very good Thai places here but this new one has a secret Thai menu you can ask about for the real deal! Lovely outdoor garden space to eat too.
Smoking Goat Shoreditch is a relaxed spot in London that focuses on Thai-inspired cooking using British ingredients. Its unpretentious vibe makes it welcoming for both solo dining and casual get-togethers. The menu stays true to straightforward flavors, making it a simple yet satisfying place to visit.
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Quirky, friendly, unpretentious and delicious Thai food made with great produce.Love what they have created here - quirky, friendly, unpretentious and delicious Thai food using the same great suppliers we use at The Clove Club. Located in Shoreditch.
Plaza Khao Gaeng is Lukie Farrell’s flagship restaurant in JKS’ Arcade Foodhall, serving authentic Southern Thai food in central London. It has a casual, welcoming atmosphere and smaller portions that encourage trying different flavors. It’s a comfortable spot for both locals and visitors to get a genuine taste of Thai cooking.
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Tasty, authentic Southern Thai food in central London. Lukie Farrell’s flagship restaurant in JKS’ Arcade Foodhall serves up super tasty and probably one of the most authentic renditions of Southern Thai cooking in London. Think fiery, fragrant kua-gling, wok fried prawns with curry paste and sato beans, and sour and spicy seafood gang som (orange curry) that will make you sweat as though you’re sitting at a real road-side “Khao gaeng” shop in Phuket. Small-ish portions mean you can try lots of different dishes - the way it should be! - even just between two. Dont forget to order a jug of Cha-Yen (Thai milk tea) which is deliciously fragrant, refreshing and not so easy to find outside of Thailand.
The Begging Bowl is a relaxed Thai spot in Peckham led by a chef who once worked at Nahm. It focuses on regional Thai cooking and embraces a sense of community, aiming to bring people together. Many diners praise its consistently tasty dishes, giving it a well-deserved local following.
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Buzzy neighbourhood Thai from an ex Nahm chefThis busy spot in Peckham, South London is up there with any Thai restaurant in the city, in my opinion. Head chef Jane Alty used to work with David Thompson at Nahm in London, so it's hardly a surprise; they even source ingredients from fellow Nahm alumni Bo.lan in Bangkok. The menu explores the breadth of Thai regional cuisine and the cooking is consistently delicious. Deserves to be talked about much, much more.
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