Diners' Choice: Thai restaurants in London

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Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Thai cuisine in London? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Nipa Thai

4.7

4.7 (634)

£41 and over

Thai

Bayswater

About the restaurant

In the Royal Lancaster Hotel, the Nipa Thai restaurant has been named after the original Nipa Restaurant in the Landmark Hotel in Bangkok. Lots of teak panelling, traditional Thai furnishings and artefacts lend an authentic air. All the staff dressed in traditional Thai costume are from Thailand - even the lady chefs. This authentic Thai restaurant is one of the first 15 recipients of the 'Thai Select' award - this award has been described as being the first ever Michelin-style award for Thai restaurants proven to be performing to the highest standards of quality and cuisine, and is awarded by the Thai Government. We think this award sums up Nipa Thai rather nicely. What's cooking? Kai Haw Bai Toey - deep fried marinated chicken in pandanus leaves, Kaeng Kiew Warn Kai - chicken in green curry soup, also recommended the Nipa platter - a selection of the chef's special Thai starters.

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Sunny

Dined 7 days ago

The food was tasty and staffs were kind!! It was a pleasant experience.

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Experience

Kin Khao six course set menu for celebrations

Experience

Nok Noi (Early Bird) discounted offer

Phakoon Thai

4.8

4.8 (43)

£25 and under

Thai

Earlsfield

About the restaurant

Welcome to Phakoon Thai.
We look forward to seeing you shortly.

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Paibul

Dined 5 days ago

A little gem. Great authentic Thai food. Do not forget to ask for their special Thai menu for Thais too.

Farang London

4.7

4.7 (714)

£26 to £40

Thai

Highbury/Islington

About the restaurant

Chef Sebby Holmes launched Farang back in 2016 after trading at street food markets throughout London. A year later he took up temporary residency in Farang's current home in Highbury & Islington. After excellent reviews, he took on the space permanently after his step-father retired and since, has gone from strength to strength.
Farang was recently inducted into the National Restaurant Awards top 100 and awarded a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, which we have kept four years running. We also received the Thai select award from the UK Thai Embassy which certifies authenticity and the freshness of our ingredients.
We’re a young team of enthusiastic individuals, who over the last few years have bought our passion and skills to the table.
Parties of six and larger, kindly contact the restaurant directly for reservations. These larger groups will be offered the shared feasting menu only and a deposit of £10 per head needs to be taken to confirm the booking, which will be deducted from your bill.

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Stephen

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous- this is a wonderful spot. Gonna keep coming. Great flavours, nice staff, easy atmosphere, but above all- great great food. Cmon!

KIN

4.5

4.5 (827)

£25 and under

Thai

Farringdon

About the restaurant

Stripped-back Pan-Asian/Thai restaurant celebrating 10 years on Leather Lane, in Clerkenwell. Our name comes from the Thai word for ‘eat’. Our menu, though, are inspired by travels across South-East Asia and show cases street food dishes across the region, with a strong emphasis on Thai food. To complement the food, we’ve carefully selected drinks that deliver on quality - from a range of award-winning artisan oriental teas to superb wines and craft beers brewed in London.

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Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Fast, efficient yet friendly service. Food excellent - had a perfect prawn pad thai. Only slight gripe was how quick we were turfed out but to be fair it was a busy lunch time so most people are on a tight schedule at lunch. Plus some of our party were late which delayed our ordering. We didn't hold it against them - lovely team. I'll be back for sure!

Raitakrai Thai - Richmond

4.5

4.5 (85)

£25 and under

Thai

Brentford

About the restaurant

Take yourself on a culinary journey at Raitakrai Thai in Richmond. We stay true to our roots while elevating each of our dishes with modern touches. With finely selected ingredients, mouth-watering spices, complex flavors, and artful presentation, we make sure that dining with us is an experience to remember.

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AndreaVIP

Dined on 1 Mar 2025

Food was really good, friendly service and great choice of drinks.

Thai Tho - Wimbledon

4.6

4.6 (393)

£25 and under

Thai

Wimbledon

About the restaurant

Found in the heart of Wimbledon Village, Thai Tho is a family friendly, local restaurant providing quality ingredients and freshly cooked traditional Thai dishes. During Wimbledon fortnight you will easily spot the Williams sisters, Maria Sharapova and Andy Murray enjoying their meal here.

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Lucinda

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely food, good choice of menu, pleasant staff, nice ambience.

Thai Tho - Soho

4.5

4.5 (783)

£26 to £40

Thai

Piccadilly

About the restaurant

Nestled just a stone's throw from Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of London's theatre district, Thai Tho Soho stands as a beacon of authentic Thai flavours, drawing both the theatre crowd and notable personalities. Located on Rupert Street, it's the perfect spot for a pre-show bite or a post-show gathering. Business lunches and after-hours cocktails also find their place here.

At Thai Tho Soho, we take pride in our ingredients, sourcing them fresh from Thailand weekly. Whether you're a Pad Thai lover or a curry enthusiast, our menu promises to delight. From our juicy barbecued pork skewers paired with sticky rice to the classic Thai Tom Yum and spicy papaya salad, every dish is a journey to the heart of Thailand.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

The food was delicious and staff welcoming and friendly. We will be going again.

KOYN Thai

4.4

4.4 (78)

£26 to £40

Thai

Mayfair

About the restaurant

A multifaceted Asian dining destination in the heart of Mayfair. Discover our fiery Thai dining and our Izakaya style KOYN bar.

Something exciting is coming to the cosmos of KOYN.
In June, our subterranean dining space will transform into KOYN Thai in collaboration with Bangkok born chef, Rose Chalalai Singh. The new restaurant will celebrate the flavours, spices and cooking techniques of Thailand.

KOYN Thai will sit underneath its Japanese counterpart, in the basement of the Grosvenor Street Residence, offering a menu that captures the essence of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and the central provinces.

Rose, known for her Parisian private dining restaurant, Rose Kitchen, and having catered for
some of the world’s greatest fashion and art talent - from Vogue Paris fashion events to The
Gagosian - will make her London debut at KOYN Thai.

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Furqan

Dined on 14 Feb 2025

A great evening in Valentines. Service was very good. Menu explained and felt comfortable. Decor and setting excellent for a romantic dinner. Would gave gift. 5 star however, the main which we had the Seabass wasn’t as good as the starters. Overall lovely place for a dinner with your partner

Chet's

4.2

4.2 (33)

£25 and under

Thai

Shepherd's Bush

About the restaurant

A Thai-Americana spot combining the fragrant flavours and smoky textures of Thailand and the surrounding region with comforts from the classic American diner.

With a bar slinging American filter coffee, milkshakes and beer plus excellent food that doesn’t take itself too seriously, Chet’s is the place to eat, play and hang all day.

Expect smoky, spicy plates which pack a punch, with a menu from Kris Yenbamroong, Founder of LA Thai hotspot, NIGHT + MARKET

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joseph-benjamin

Dined on 3 Mar 2025

Had a fantastic meal at Chet’s, a Thai-Americana gem in Shepherd’s Bush that blends the bold, smoky flavors of Southeast Asia with the nostalgic comforts of a classic American diner. I went for the BBQ Rice Bowl with Grilled Aubergine (£12)—a deliciously smoky, well-balanced dish that really hit the spot. My friend had the Tuna Melt (£16), and wow, this wasn’t your standard sandwich! The tuna larb filling, packed with mint, coriander, red onion, and Kewpie mayo, was next-level. Add melted American cheese and a crispy, golden bread exterior, and it’s easily one of the best tuna melts I’ve tried. The coffee was great, rounding out the meal nicely, though I wasn’t the biggest fan of the crisps on the side—just a personal preference. Overall, a fantastic spot with unique flavors, a cool vibe, and well-executed dishes. Would I return? Absolutely.

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