I pretty much have an undying love for kiln. I discovered them over the summer and have been going back constantly ever since. I love the rotating menu but truly what I can't get enough of are their sausages. Definitely worth a stop if you want good Thai food in Soho read more

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Very small place on the west end. They don't take reservations so you are better off going during off hours but still you'll have to wait 15 minutes. There's seating like right in front where they are cooking and while it's very lively it's also very uncomfortable because you can't interact with your party and you feel rushed and pressured to order because you can see people standing and waiting for a table The staff is mostly friendly but the waitress behind the counter was short tempered and rude. On to the food ; don't expect traditional Thai food. This is a spin. You'll see neck of beef curry , haddock , fried mackerel with mushrooms and crispy kale. I mean , it's interesting but i was not fully satisfied. The portions are tiny and there are a few really bad dishes. Very complicated and salty. Get two orders of larb , 3 orders of mushroom salad. Skip the lamb and the haddock. Prices are high for the portions and the uncomfortable setting. read more

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Out of everything we ordered, my favorite dish was definitely the clay pot glass noodles. The sour and tangy dipping sauce it came with was unreal. Next would be the lamb skewer, which were excellently spiced. The langoustines were fresh and tasty, but quite small in portion size. The beef neck curry was probably the most ordinary, although still worth ordering. read more

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There always seems to a line here, even for 1 or 2 people. I was quoted 45 min for 1 person on a weeknight around 8 pm and then another night got lucky and got a seat at the bar right away. If you have a party of 4, you can make a reservation online, so you won't have to deal with the wait. This is not your traditional pad thai and curry restaurant. Instead, think freshly grilled meat/fish/poultry, and more upscale, interesting Thai food with dishes that would be hard to find elsewhere. Most of the dishes have meat, so it's not very vegetarian friendly. I got to sit at the bar and watch their chefs work their magic on the grill and the clay pots, which was really cool. The dishes are pretty decent in size, I was full with the 3 things that I got. I wished I could have eaten with more people to try more things, but I'll be back for more. Here's what I got: Slow Grilled Chicken & Soy (£4.50) - Perfectly grilled with that smoky/charred flavor, and the texture was great. I would definitely recommend this as a starter. The size was good too, almost the size of a full chicken breast. Clay-Pot Glass Noodles (£6.75) - This was really unique and I had never had anything like this. It had fish sauce, soy sauce, spices/herbs, all tossed with the glass noodles and roasted in a clay pot over hot coals. The pork belly and small pieces of crab (although I'm not sure where the crab was, it was either very shredded or mixed in) were also delicious. This is one of their signature dishes, don't miss it - everyone gets it. Sour Turmeric Curry of Pollock (£8) - This was my least favorite of the 3 but probably because I should have eaten rice to eat with this). All 3 dishes were served separately and this was last. I thought maybe I could use the noodles as the starch to eat this with, but the flavors would have clashed. The curry was more watery/soup-like than a thick curry, but it was still tasty. If you like sour + spicy combinations, you'll like this, but make sure you get rice to eat with it. Overall, one of the best meals I had during my week in London and I'll definitely be coming back to try more things. Worth the wait if you have to put your name down in the queue, and try to get a seat at the bar so you can watch them cook everything! 5 stars for some of the best Thai food I've found. read more

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This place looked great, the concept is awesome, and food well priced, but the service was very lacking given how busy a restaurant it is and the food was too overpowering in flavor and saltiness that it did not make for a good experience. I ordered the steak tartare-like appetizer and found the flavor a bit too strong - similarly the beef curry was way too overpowering and lacked balance. I wanted to order more items but it was impossible to flag down a waiter. The ambiance is super cool but so packed and with such a long wait given the popularity of the place. read more

Kiln is one of my favorite finds since moving to London! They specialize in Thai food with influences from bordering countries, Burma, Laos and Yunnan. Everything on the menu sounds delicious and thoughtfully curated but I've narrowed it down to three things you have to try. Most items are quite spicy so definitely get a drink with your meal as well! To start, get the Aged Lamb & Cumin Skewer. It's super tender and well seasoned. The fat to meat ratio is also perfect. Each order comes with only one skewer so definitely order more to share. My friend and I both loved the Clay Pot Baked Glass Noodles. It comes with crab meat and pork belly. This is also one of their signature dishes and it's definitely worth trying. Their menu features quite a few curry options but what you need to try is the Sour Turmeric Curry of Turbot. This curry isn't like the conventional curry. It's more like a fish soup but you can still taste the many layers of flavor and freshness. We also got the Wild Ginger & Beef Neck Curry, and Raw Beef Larb and these were pretty good too. Overall, one of the best Asian restaurants I've found in London so far. Excited to come back again! read more

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For our first meal in London, we walked to Kiln and were blown away by the reasonable prices and delicious, flavorful food. Our favorite dishes were the pork larb, chicken breast, lamb skewer, and glass noodles. Incredible spice in the larb, and so much flavor in all of the dishes. We would recommend 3 mains and two of the small starters for a party of two people. Incredibly friendly and attentive service. Sitting at the bar was perfect. Important to note - this place is popular! We wandered in around 5:15pm and were seated at 5:25. By 6pm, the wait for a party of two was up to one hour. Great neighborhood for wandering though, and the restaurant will call you when your table is ready. read more

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http://www.varunmurali.com/blog/kiln Kiln is easily in my top five meals in London so far. The short, limited menu is absolutely perfect for sharing tapas style dishes. The restaurant is basically one long bar. Half of it faces the actual bar while the other half faces the tiny kitchen where all the cooking, smoking, searing, and grilling is done. The all female kitchen is more than happy to have a chat with you to explain what they're cooking and where their ingredients are sourced from. It's a super fun place to have a drink and eat delicious food! You need to get here early! The place gets crowded pretty damn fast. We thought we could go for a quick meal the night before our final exam at Le Cordon Bleu, but we got rekt. We ended up waiting almost two hours for a table for three people. There was also a mixup with their waitlist system which made the wait even longer than usual, but the host was very apologetic and gave us a couple dishes on the house while we waited for our table! Favorite Dishes: Lamb and Cumin Skewers, Slow Grilled Chicken, Stir Fried Cornish Greens, Clay Pot Glass Noodles with Pork Belly and Crab Dishes Classic Lamb and Cumin Skewers. Nothing wrong here at all. You get everything you expect and more. Super juicy, extremely tender, and full of that cuminy goodness. Mouth watering! The Slow Grilled Chicken was everything you would dream a chicken thigh would be. It was soooo tender and absolutely delicious! Another extremely juicy dish. It was marinated in a spicy soy marinade, grilled over a wood fire and then kept to rest on the upper racks so all the smoke gives it an extra layer of complexity. The Stir Fried Cornish Greens took me by complete surprise. I was actually against ordering it but my friends thought it would be good and the waitress recommended it too. It was incredible! Bright and saucy, every bite just burst with flavor. The mix of greens and peppers were perfect, not too spicy. The stir fry was a great way to cut through the fattiness of the other dishes and refresh your palette. The Glass Noodles were pretty good. It was a nicely flavored sweet and spicy noodle dish. There was a subtle seafood flavor from the crabs with bits of pork belly scattered through it. Don't expect a ton of pork belly or anything, it's more of a suggestion. The noodles themselves were perfectly cooked and went well with the rest of the dishes. The Monkfish Liver Curry was interesting. It was definitely not bad, but I think I hoped for a little more. Most of my experiences with monkfish liver have been with sushi, where the flavor and texture is really able to stand out. Here I feel it was a bit masked by the curry which itself was not anything extraordinary. I measure how much I like a curry by how willing I am to completely clean out the bowl even past the point of fullness. This bowl remained unfinished by all of us. I didn't really like the Raw Shorthorn Beef. It was very heavily seasoned with Indian/ Asian spices like coriander seeds, cumin, etc. You literally couldn't taste the beef. It also felt like the spices were thrown in raw as well instead of roasted. Roasting spices develops more flavor and reduces the harshness of it. So this dish was pretty in your face and to me it just wasn't good. The only dish at Kiln that I would not order again. Great vibes, great food, great drinks! Definitely check out Kiln! read more

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I walked up without a reservation during the weekend dinner rush and the staff were able to seat me at the bar within 5 minutes. It was extremely warm inside the restaurant but since they are cooking literally right in front of you, that is to be expected. I ordered a margarita which was good; Nothing to write home about but no complaints. The food though, was outstanding. I had a small order of chicken and the clay pot glass noodles. Both were amazing! The staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place 100%! read more

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The food was incredibly good. The cocktails were unique and tasty. I recommend ordering anything that comes in the clay pot -- absolutely delicious. Plus, the location was quite convenient in SOHO and the background music was excellent. Definitely recommend! read more

Amazing mix of Thai, Laos & Burmese food in London at Piccadilly Circus Tube Station. 1. Radish Salad with dried shrimp & fish sauce. 2. Spicy minced pork 3. Juicy chicken and more #london #londonfood read more

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I've heard some really good reviews about the place despite that it's known for a big queue. I decided to try it out after work on a Tuesday and whilst it's not busy if you get there by 6, it gets packed pretty quickly after that. Also you can't sit down without the arrival of full number of guests so you'd probably likely to have to wait like we did at the back. The only thing I didn't like about the waiting area is that it's quite smokey from all the grilling plus the hot air coming out from its heater. I'd recommend to sit near the entrance as you get a bit more breeze that way and not worry about your clothes smelling bad. So the portions are generally quite small so for the three of us we were told to order about 12 dishes but we ended up ordering about 8 which was enough. The starter chicken soy was one my favourite with succulent sauce on the crispy skin. The lamb skewers were alright but a bit on the salty side. We also had steamed sea bass which was very meaty and filling. The glass noodle clay pot was a great healthy option. The pork curry with lemongrass was different from the usual curry as it was very liquid but it went well with the brown rice. With alcohol each the bill came to £32 per person which is pretty good for central London. Service is a bit on the slow side and you have to order everything in one go because it takes time to cook them I'd still recommend it for foodies out there! read more

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Impressive Food!! Great Service! Awful seating. Really enjoyed my meal here- top10 London dining on terms of the food. Came in with my team (we're all culinary folks) and basically ordered everything menu. Plates are small- excerpt for a few items. And they get pretty spicy! I can't remember the names but took a lot of pictures. Very unique Thai experience- The food won't disappoint- but the seating situation was not ideal.. got sat in basement of unventilated room (I'm assuming) - it was hot. Then add to the spicy food, and tight spaces with other groups on communal tables... Thankfully food was good. Come in groups- so you can taste everything or come multiple times with another person to enjoy your meal. read more

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Fabulous meal with an array of curry, greens, and meats for a thoroughly delicious meal. Get the Ginger Margarita too. A great place to order several dishes and share around the table. Downstairs tables are much quieter. You'll n Ed reservations. read more

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Took a group of 14 to Kiln, was worried that it would not support such a large group but all agreed it was a brilliant decision. For a group our size, they seated us downstairs (two tables). Started on a down note as I had orange wine and have to admit did not care for it at all. That was all I didn't care for it as everything else was wonderful. For our size group (our table), waitress suggested we ordered the menu twice, which we did, and it was brilliant. You could not have put together a better tasting menu if you tried. A cacophony of flavors and most of the dishes had multiple layers of flavor, fantastic and interesting. Also a good mix of spice, some dishes very spicy but others offering a nice respite but not getting overwhelmed. Also, nice selection of wine and beer (as long as you avoid the orange wine, IMHO) and friendly and attentive service. Everyone, and we had guests from Canada, Sri Lanka and Isle of Man, was impressed and I think we would all love to go back. read more

Utterly disappointed from the moment we entered. Poor service, unintelligible waiters and blatant disregard to customers requests On arrival we were told it would be a 5minute wait to be seated, to our dismay we waited 30minutes while there were available seats. Once we were finally seated the waiter went ahead and seated another couple in the seats that were available. The waiters had no knowledge on their own menu, which was minimal with a lack of options. The waiters outdid themselves by recommending us items which turned out not to be on the menu and or lacked the ingredients to make. To our luck the food was better than the service by a mile. However take that with a grain of salt given the shocking low bar set by the people in charge here. The lamb skewers were grilled in front of us to a nicely chargrilled coating and well done in the middle. Although delicious it's was full of fat. If you do order a portion keep in mind that you will only get one skewer, which we only found out once the dish was ready and served. We order a side of greens to go with our main yet they decided to serve it with the skewers as an appetiser. Leaving us with two choice, 1) either them now without the main or 2) wait till the mains come and eat the greens cold given the mains took 15m after the greens came. Kiln continued to surprise us with their stingy approach to serving their food . . . When our main finally arrived (beef curry and rice) we only had 3 baby cutlets in the curry regardless of how deep we dove into the dish. If only their service was good as their food this restaurant would have a fighting my chance to compete with other London restaurants. The nail in the coffin for us was quite frankly the lack of a hygiene policy. Waiters in the Kitchen with heavy beards had no hair nets covering their facial hair while the women had their open, down and frayed. It's not a question if you'll find hair in your foods it's a question of when. Restaurant is average. read more

Perfection! The ambiance from the bar is great. Every dish is light and flavorful. Worth the try!

This restaurant does not take reservations. We walked in and found that the wait was going to be 1hr 20 mins. You put your name and phone number down and then they call you when the seat becomes available. We were way too hungry for this. Luckily though the host was extremely nice and let us snag two seats at the bar which had just become free because we promised to eat fast. The restaurant was small & quaint. A little loud but otherwise loved the ambiance. The bartenders are also the waiters. I thought that they could have been a little more knowledgeable about the menu, when asked what she recommend she didn't really know what to recommend. The portion sizes are pretty small, so if you're hungry get ready to order a lot. For two of us we ordered: - 4 lamb skewers which were AMAZING. The meat was so tender and you could taste that it was cooked over charcoal - the sausage: I thought it was good, but would have preferred ordering another skewer over this - Jungle Curry of Green Mullet: WOULD NEVER ORDER THIS AGAIN. The curry was very watery and lacked much flavor. The fish had the skin on there and usually if cooked right the skin can be great, in this case it was really chewy. We had to order a side of the rice just to throw into the curry to make it soak up the watery-ness. - Southern Style Hogget with Basil: apparently they ran out of hogget and gave regular pork. The flavors were not confusing. It was spicy but then sour, and the dish itself was extremely oiley. - Clay Pot Baked Noodles: apparently there was crab in there but I didn't get any. It was just noodles and then you pour this lime sauce in it and it's great. This and the skewers were the best. The reason for the 3 stars is because I thought the bartenders should have been more knowledgeable about the menu, could have filled the water a little more & also could have been more attentive. We had to flag them down literally by raising our hand each time to order more things. I also thought the curry could have been thicker and their dishes a little more flavorful, especially being a Southeast Asia type restaurant. Side note: if you have a sweet tooth like me, there is no dessert menu!! read more

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To note- this place is not vegetarian (or shellfish allergy) friendly. Or suitable for large groups as the seating is at the bar. That being said, I had an excellent meal! My personal favorites were the clay pot noodles with crabmeat, ground lamb, and the stir fried greens & soy which added some bright veggies to the other dishes. The slow grilled fish was soft and buttery as well. read more

I popped in on a Friday night looking for a table for 1 and was seated within a short 30 minutes. The main floor is all bar seating and there is a section that overlooks the chefs preparing the food. I'd highly recommend calling ahead for larger parties. Downstairs (also where the restrooms are) there are a handful of larger table. I sat on the ground floor right in front of the chefs. There were aromas of lemongrass, chili and fish all throughout the night. After I got seated, I quickly ordered the jungle curry, rice, and then slow grilled chicken. The chicken came out first and was so tender and moist. Unfortunately I had to wait about ~15 minutes for the fish curry but it was well worth the wait. There was a perfect amount of heat in the dish and coupled with the wild rice, it tasted exquisite. I'd recommend coming as a party of two so you can try more dishes but it is definitely a good place to dine alone. I'll be back next time I'm in London for sure! read more

Unexpectedly my favorite meal in London. I've heard great things about Kiln's clay pot noodles, and so one evening while I was wandering SoHo, I stepped into the restaurant as soon as it opened for dinner. I would recommend getting here EARLY or being prepared to wait, because people who came about 30 minutes after me were already waiting for a table. Craziness! I ordered the stir fried cornish greens and the clay pot glass noodles. Everything tasted so unique and unlike anything I've eaten before; I savored each bite of the noodles, which tasted comforting and homey but without being too heavy. A little bit of seafood flavor from the crab, some richness from the pork belly, and a bit of spiciness from the sauces used. The cornish greens were unexpectedly good as well; there was a lot of interesting flavor to it that you wouldn't normally expect from stir fry veggies. Kiln is by no means an elaborate setup, and with its simple menu, it could be just another meal, but for me, the simplicity was what made the execution of the dishes all the more special. I really wish I could come back, as this really ranks as one of the best meals I've had this year. read more

​Excellent kiln-smoked late lunch which is always busy. We started with a very crunchy turnip salad, stir fried cornish greens & soy accompanied by brown jasmine rice. Then we had Monkfish Miang, Slow Grilled Chicken, Mackerel Dry Red Curry and very fresh Langoustines, Kaffir Lime & Sweet Mint. We also had Northern Style Pork Laap, Beef Laap with Makhwaen, Wild Ginger & Beef Cheek Curry from Burma and Guinea Fowl Jungle Curry from Phetchaburi. This was accompanied by Clay Pot Baked Glass Noodles and Tamworth Belly & Brown Crab Meat. Only downside is you can't book, but do come early and you can grab a drink at a local bar while you wait for a table.​ read more

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This review is specifically left as a complaint for the waitress working at the the bar (blonde long hair, thin pale face and wearing a Nike long sleeve shirt) on feb 20th. I asked her to wrap my unfinished food and she told me they don't allow this?! Apparently she was just too lazy to be bothered with wrapping my food up as another waitress actually offered to do this for me later on. I don't know what the deal with the first waitress is, but was absolutely appalled by her total lack of responsibility and respect for customers. I suggest management to investigate this matter as no one would accept this outrageous attitude. read more

Kiln - FYI this is the appalling waitress in my review - Noodles Near Me - London, XGL

Kiln was a real gem. Thank you Eater. We went here after seeing a show and were not disappointed. Thankfully the dinner crowd had died down a little so the wait was only 15 minutes. We sat at the bar and I'm glad we did. I really enjoy watching food preparation and the unique style that the food was prepared here. The food: - The lamb skewers were definitely the highlight. So much cumin. Such tender lamb - The glass noodles (and the broth) were fantastic. I don't know what was in that broth, but I wanted to order a pitcher of it - The greens were greens. Nothing special, but it was nice to get some veggies in - The jungle curry had all kinds of pop. Really enjoyed all the flavors The service was exceptional. Our server at the bar was helpful, pointed out his favorites, and helped navigate just the right amount of food. I'll be back Kiln. read more

This Thai hole-in-the Wall was fantastic. Not only did the host bring me and a date complimentary champagne as we waited, the food was outstanding and authentic. Everyone sits at the bar where you can watch the chefs cook and the bartenders serve drinks but for a party of 4 or more, reservations are available for tables downstairs. Although small, this restaurant packed a punch and was one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever eaten at. read more

Loved this little place. I was in town on business and wanted a tasty spot to sit at the counter by myself and read. Kiln was exactly what I was looking for. The staff was very friendly and the food was terrific. I got the claypot and greens and both were very good. I didn't have to wait at all at 6pm on a Sunday. Plan to go again. read more

I feel like I'm missing something. This place came highly recommended and has fantastic reviews, but was straight up mediocre. I've never been to a place that I've had such expectations for that underwhelmed so much. We waited 30 minutes to just receive our drinks and it took 45 minutes to receive our 2 appetizers. The soy chicken was bland grilled chicken thigh and the saap sausage was relatively tasteless with a unnecessary amount of thai chili on it (maybe to save it?). The wok fried greens were fine and the laotian fish soup had little taste beyond ginger. The clay pot noodles were the best thing we had but were pretty good at best. Im genuinely confused. Did we order the wrong things? Was it an off night? I just don't understand the hype because wow, that was mediocre. You're better off going to basically any other random thai place in London read more

Any restaurant with a front man like Alex is going to succeed. He is a joy to behold - knowledgeable, charming and efficient. The industry is crying out for more Alex's. And then of course, there's the food. That's pretty good too. A short menu consisting of small barbecued Thai dishes throughout. We could have ordered the whole lot but our wallets would have felt the strain - it's not cheap for the size of the portions, but it's worth it. The food isn't overly complicated but each dish packs an authentic punch. No chance of anything being overcooked as everything is cooked right there in front of you, to order. I remember eating food like this in Bangkok many moons ago, it's heavenly and I find myself craving more very soon after, so if you can, eat, eat and then eat some more! Start with the chicken and lamb skewers and don't miss the Ginger & Beef cheek curry or the red Mackerel curry. Steamed turbot in white soy and lemongrass was underwhelming but not entirely disappointing. On Alex's recommendation we ordered the Roter Veltliner Fels AM Wagram - a gorgeous Austrian white, wonderfully silky and aromatic. The wine list is short too, but I like that. Small restaurant, short menus - it works and allows them the fast turnover they want as you don't spend unnecessary time scrolling through unnecessary choices. Get there early, pop yourself up at the bar and soak up the cool Soho atmosphere - it's a nice vibe without being pretentious and the crowd's mixed. Don't get too comfy though, they'll hover if you're not going to keep eating, those bar stools are in demand. read more

Hadn't had such a flavorful meal since ages! Arrived by 1.30pm the place was relatively full but I got quickly seated at the bar counter. Started with their chicken and soya appetiser that was smoky and deliciously juicy, then some banana peppers (quite spicy but tasty) and the maquerel dish that was very impressive with such a lot of flavours and the refreshing mint leaves. The piece de résistance was that glass noodle dish ...so delicious that it got me thinking that I should be back very soon to have some more!! This restaurant is hyped but it is for a real reason! A must visit read more

Excellent restaurant all around! I came in with my husband for dinner on a Monday at around 9 PM. Since there were not many people ahead of us for seats, we were able to hang out with a glass of wine, watching the wood-fired grill and clay pot station. These guys don't use any gas or electricity in their cooking - it's all over fire and coals. Working in that kitchen would be a pyromaniac's dream come true. As we were waiting, we ordered a glass of wine. Kiln has a short but well-curated list primarily featuring natural wines and other fun, funky stuff. The guys offered us a few tastes of different wines, which was very kind of them, and we settled on a fun grenache from Languedoc. After a bit, we sat down at the counter (sadly not one of the seats in front of the kitchen, but still). As others have mentioned, it's mostly counter seats here, so it would be tough to go with more than two or three people. They have some tables downstairs that can fit more people, but you really want to be upstairs where the action is. We were hungry, so we ordered most of the menu (don't judge), which changes regularly, but some of the dishes are always on. We started with the grilled smoked sausage and soy sauce chicken. Both were perfect. For mains, we split the beef and wild ginger curry, which is apparently always on the menu and was my favorite. So many layers of flavor. We also had the dry pork curry, which had a nice kick to it, and the grilled sirloin, which was enormous and amazing, and the aubergine curry because everyone needs vegetables. Basically, the dinner was a parade of flavor, and paired wonderfully with the wines they had on offer. We finished up with their house-made turmeric gin and tonic, which was refreshing and made me feel like a health ninja because turmeric is a superfood or something. So yeah, Kiln probably does deserve the award they won for best restaurant in the UK! read more

Not a huge restaurant, but it does have a downstairs area. We made reservations and when we walked in I overheard them say that it is a two hour wait. It's that good! And to be honest, I don't remember exactly what we all had, but everything was great. Last item I do remember was the glass noodles, which I highly recommend. read more

Very unique cooking style over clay pots. Looks like this is mostly for show, but there are a few things finished on the grill over the charcoal which imparts nice flavor. Food is tasty. The glass noodles are definitely a must have and develop a nice crust as they sizzle in the pot. The menu is not large, and the plates are pretty small, so between four of us we tried much of the menu. Highlights - glass noodles, beef cheeks, Pork Laap, mackeral, slow grilled chicken, chicken liver curry. read more

Kiln is the best Restaurants. very good southeast asian foods. We got a chance to sit in the kitchen bar to watch the staffs preparing foods, they were very friendly.i enjoyed that read more

Ordered everything on the menu and was not disappointed. My favorite was actually the most simple barbecued chicken skewer but literally divine. The wait was super long and the space is tiny so don't come here with more than 1 person. Service is efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly. Warning: on a hot day, if you're seated at the back near the open grills - you might just sweat to death. read more

Excellent Thai restaurant with unique dishes, good service and decent DJ /wait staff spinning records. Bar seating for 20+ upstairs. Seats in back overlook open air line kitchen - great view - you can feel the heat. Upfront seats are closer door with a little more ventilation. Glass noodles in clay pot with crab was good - you have to mix it up - the crab is on the bottom. We wanted to try the lobster dish, but they were sold out. Had a variety of other meat and veggies dishes. Table seating and restroom downstairs (no windows). Bar seats upstairs are not super comfortable. Service was great and we enjoyed the disc spinning... vintage LPs. No reservations that I'm aware of so you might have to wait a bit - but turnover is brisk... it's all about the food. read more

Kiln is one of those restaurants that has generated so much buzz that I definitely thought it would be much harder to get a table. It's walk in at the counter upstairs but you can make bookings for parties of 4 or more downstairs in the dining room. They have big tables so I think you could get away with larger groups of even 6 or 8. It's also fairly spacious and you can actually have a conversation, which is nice and much better than when I booked with a large group at their sister restaurant, Smoking Goat, where we were right in the middle of things. On Sunday evening it was relatively quiet - I would highly recommend coming at this time, when a lot of other restaurants aren't even open. We were recommended to get at least 12 dishes between 4 people so we ordered most of the menu. From the starters we got both the lamb skewer and the grilled chicken, both of which were great. They recommended that we get 2 skewers to share between 4 people, but 1 order of the grilled chicken was enough. We had all the fish dishes except for the langoustines, but we didn't think the dover sole was worth it as it was twice the price of the other dishes, wasn't exactly the size of "half of dover sole" as described on the menu, actually had no sauce on it, and came with bones. From the meat dishes, our favourite was the beef shortrib curry, but the grilled pork was also spectacular and I would definitely recommend it. We also got both the stir fried greens and the mushroom salad, which were both also very good. The service was ok (they forgot about my wine order, and it always took a long time to get their attention), except for the fact that they liked replacing the water carafe with a fresh one even when not finished so we always had chilled water (thought for some reason I thought they liked room temperature water in this country?). I also liked that they had orange wines on the menu, and I couldn't resist ordering a glass since it's still not often that you see them, especially by the glass. I would probably give a few of the dishes a two-chili grade for spiciness, but most of them were either one or none. I'm not a Thai food expert, but overall I greatly enjoyed the restaurant and would come again! read more

Delicious! Everything on the menu was excellent. Even the cocktails were spot on. Glass noodles with pork and crab was memorable especially. Would definitely come here again when in London. read more

Grilled chicken was really nice But the food we ordered were too salted read more

By far the most unique flavors in London! Great service as well. Can't go wrong here! We highly recommend this place. Thank you for a wonderful dinning experience. read more

So far, my favorite place in London to eat during a 2 week trip. The fusion Thai food was original with lots of flavor and textures. I highly recommend arriving early for a table, it's walk in only for small parties. My favorites include the laab, claypot noodles, and salad. Menu changes depending on locally sourced ingredients. I would go back again if I ever visit London again. read more