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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Thai restaurants in Central London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Thai by neighbourhood
5 restaurants
Southern Thai · ££ · King's Cross
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Yum Hoa Plee
A 'well-dressed, piquant salad' of banana flowers and prawns that 'tap dances out into the limelight,' served elegantly in the 'canoe embrace of a purple and white petal.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Northern Thai · ££ · Fitzrovia
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Moo Ping
These grilled pork belly skewers are served with an egg for dipping and benefit from a genuine charcoal grill; critics say the dish is 'just as good as it sounds.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Thai · ££ · Chinatown
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Chicken Skins with Zaep Seasoning
These 'irresistible salty-sour' snacks are 'shaken up with zeap seasoning in a cocktail shaker to order' for a moreish, punchy start to the meal.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Thai · ££ · Soho
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Aged Lamb & Cumin Skewers
These "charred, cumin-dusted" skewers are the essential way to start the meal, with critics noting they "always order on arrival" and suggesting "it’s worth having two."
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Thai · ££ · Marylebone
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Pad Thai
It is described as delicious with a distinct 'sour tang from tamarind' and avoids being 'overly sweet' like many other versions.
Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.