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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
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58 Brewer St
58 Brewer St, London W1F 9TL, UK
Kiln is a Thai-inspired restaurant serving dishes cooked over an open fire. With a compact yet cozy setting, this counter dining eatery offers a first-hand view of the chefs at work, enhancing your dining experience. From their spicy claypot noodles to their sour curry mussels, the menu is packed with flavorful options, complemented by a selection of natural wines and Thai-flavored cocktails.
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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
593 High Rd Leytonstone
593 High Rd Leytonstone, London E11 4PA, UK
Singburi is a Southern Thai restaurant renowned for its authentic flavors and daily specials. Known for its seafood dishes and a specials board that never disappoints, it's often regarded as one of the best Thai restaurants in Europe. Keep in mind, this is a cash-only establishment that provides a simple, unpretentious dining experience with bold, finger-licking good Southern Thai cuisine.
Recommended by
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
43A Commercial St
43A Commercial St, London E1 6BD, UK
Som Saa is a Thai restaurant that offers a variety of old-style regional Thai dishes, known for their uncompromising flavours. The restaurant is led by head chef Andy Oliver, who has worked at renowned establishments such as Nahm in London and Bo.Lan in Bangkok. With a focus on seasonal British produce and quality Asian ingredients, Som Saa provides a casual and fun dining experience, with a popular tasting sharing menu and local beer options.
Recommended by
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 & Thai Restaurant
154 King St
154 King St, London W6 0QU, UK
The Salutation & Thai Restaurant is a historical coaching inn located in Hammersmith, known for its famous ceramic tile frontage and an emphasis on quality. It offers a secret Thai menu for those wanting an authentic experience, complemented by a lovely outdoor garden space for dining. Whether you're looking for a homely meal by the fire, a pint with friends during a big match, or a glass of Rioja after work, this restaurant caters to all.
Recommended by
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
64 Shoreditch High St
64 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JJ, UK
Smoking Goat Shoreditch offers a genuine taste of Thai cuisine in an unpretentious and friendly environment. Known for dishes such as their notable Laab salad, sticky rice, and comforting noodle bowls, the establishment holds a dedication to sourcing quality ingredients, akin to renowned places like The Clove Club. Whether you're seeking a meal with friends or a solo dining experience, it promises a satisfying culinary journey.
Recommended by
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
103-105 New Oxford St
103-105 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1DB, UK
Plaza Khao Gaeng delivers a true taste of Southern Thailand's diverse cuisine, offering a range of curries rich with fresh coconut milk, aromatic curry pastes, and fiery stir fries. The menu is inspired by popular Khao Gaeng (curry over rice) restaurants, and the dishes are designed for sharing, allowing you to sample a variety of flavors. Authentic dishes like kua-gling, wok-fried prawns with curry paste, and the spicy seafood gang som (orange curry) are highlights, and the Cha-Yen (Thai milk tea) is a refreshing accompaniment.
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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
168 Bellenden Rd
168 Bellenden Rd, London SE15 4BW, UK
The Begging Bowl is a Thai restaurant that offers a wide range of dishes, exploring the breadth of Thai regional cuisine. The head chef, Jane Alty, is a former employee of Nahm in London and sources ingredients from Bo.lan in Bangkok, ensuring authentic flavors. The restaurant also offers a variety of vegan options, making it a suitable choice for diverse dietary preferences.
Recommended by
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.
Kiln
58 Brewer St
58 Brewer St, London W1F 9TL, UK
Kiln is a Thai-inspired restaurant serving dishes cooked over an open fire. With a compact yet cozy setting, this counter dining eatery offers a first-hand view of the chefs at work, enhancing your dining experience. From their spicy claypot noodles to their sour curry mussels, the menu is packed with flavorful options, complemented by a selection of natural wines and Thai-flavored cocktails.
Recommended by
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
593 High Rd Leytonstone
593 High Rd Leytonstone, London E11 4PA, UK
Singburi is a Southern Thai restaurant renowned for its authentic flavors and daily specials. Known for its seafood dishes and a specials board that never disappoints, it's often regarded as one of the best Thai restaurants in Europe. Keep in mind, this is a cash-only establishment that provides a simple, unpretentious dining experience with bold, finger-licking good Southern Thai cuisine.
Recommended by
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
43A Commercial St
43A Commercial St, London E1 6BD, UK
Som Saa is a Thai restaurant that offers a variety of old-style regional Thai dishes, known for their uncompromising flavours. The restaurant is led by head chef Andy Oliver, who has worked at renowned establishments such as Nahm in London and Bo.Lan in Bangkok. With a focus on seasonal British produce and quality Asian ingredients, Som Saa provides a casual and fun dining experience, with a popular tasting sharing menu and local beer options.
Recommended by
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 & Thai Restaurant
154 King St
154 King St, London W6 0QU, UK
The Salutation & Thai Restaurant is a historical coaching inn located in Hammersmith, known for its famous ceramic tile frontage and an emphasis on quality. It offers a secret Thai menu for those wanting an authentic experience, complemented by a lovely outdoor garden space for dining. Whether you're looking for a homely meal by the fire, a pint with friends during a big match, or a glass of Rioja after work, this restaurant caters to all.
Recommended by
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
64 Shoreditch High St
64 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JJ, UK
Smoking Goat Shoreditch offers a genuine taste of Thai cuisine in an unpretentious and friendly environment. Known for dishes such as their notable Laab salad, sticky rice, and comforting noodle bowls, the establishment holds a dedication to sourcing quality ingredients, akin to renowned places like The Clove Club. Whether you're seeking a meal with friends or a solo dining experience, it promises a satisfying culinary journey.
Recommended by
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
103-105 New Oxford St
103-105 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1DB, UK
Plaza Khao Gaeng delivers a true taste of Southern Thailand's diverse cuisine, offering a range of curries rich with fresh coconut milk, aromatic curry pastes, and fiery stir fries. The menu is inspired by popular Khao Gaeng (curry over rice) restaurants, and the dishes are designed for sharing, allowing you to sample a variety of flavors. Authentic dishes like kua-gling, wok-fried prawns with curry paste, and the spicy seafood gang som (orange curry) are highlights, and the Cha-Yen (Thai milk tea) is a refreshing accompaniment.
Recommended by
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
168 Bellenden Rd
168 Bellenden Rd, London SE15 4BW, UK
The Begging Bowl is a Thai restaurant that offers a wide range of dishes, exploring the breadth of Thai regional cuisine. The head chef, Jane Alty, is a former employee of Nahm in London and sources ingredients from Bo.lan in Bangkok, ensuring authentic flavors. The restaurant also offers a variety of vegan options, making it a suitable choice for diverse dietary preferences.
Recommended by
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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