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Service was great for take away. I ordered 3 items- chicken wings, drunken noodles, and ginger stir fry. The chicken wings had a nice crunch and some good, light flavor. The drunken noodles was good. I've never had drunken noodles with minced chicken before but the texture difference it added was nice. The noodles had a nice texture that was firm and chewy. The ginger stir fry was different. The vegetables were barely cooked and were fresh and crunchy. In my opinion, it could've been cooked a bit more. The chicken pieces were indescribable. It didn't look like nor taste like chicken. The texture was weird. After trying a bite of the chicken, we left the chicken and just ate the vegetables. The ginger was great and had a kick to it.
We came here on a weeknight and there was a steady stream of customers. We were greeted and seated when we got in. We ordered the egg rolls, pad Thai, massaman curry, and a side of rice. Everything we ordered was pretty good. However, the rice was a little old and less fluffy. The egg rolls didn't have the best flavor, though they were crunchy. However, there weren't that many egg rolls. The massaman curry with tofu probably had the best flavor and what we enjoyed most. The pad Thai with chicken was good, but it could have had a little more flavor overall. There also was a lot of chicken in the curry. The service was good and we would recommend this place for Thai food for those visiting London.
The food itself was all really good. But the service was kind of bad lol. Once we were seated, no one came to get our order or bring us any drinks. And it was so hard to flag a waiter down. Once we did get their attention, we ordered and asked for water. The food came out and we asked for water again, but we still didn't get it. Until near the end of the meal, when almost all our food was gone, we finally flagged down a server again to get our water. It also took a while to flag down a waiter to get the bill when our plates were clearly empty. Quite frustrating because they would not look in our direction at all, yet we could see them checking in on other tables. And it wasn't even that busy in the restaurant.
Tasty Thai food in the Victoria area of London. I was staying at a local hotel and didn't want to go too far for dinner. This place was a good choice. We tried the shrimp appetizer Pad Thai, and Pad see ewe. Everything was prepared well. As far as the atmosphere, the restaurant is small. I actually prefer going there for an early dinner because it's a compact space and can get pretty loud. Overall, I think this place is a great choice for Thai. 4 Stars
I was craving some basic thai food, went there quickly before watching the Wicked musical, told them about it and they were really accommodating! Food came out really quick and it was delicious and satisfied my craving. Thank you!
Came here for an early dinner after landing in London- close walk from our hotel. We were seated right away. Had the Love you long time drink- very refreshing! Husband had the Mad Cat it was an original beer from restaurant. He enjoyed it. We ordered the wings which were very tasty as starter. I had the chicken and cashew stir fry and my husband had beef stir fry- with side of brown garlic rice. Mine was spicy for me- but still enjoyable- I'm a chicken when it comes to spicy and you are able to tell them less spice. Food was very fresh tasting and I'm happy we stumbled upon it. Definitely worth trying.
Saddest food experience of my life. Can I please get a refund? I spent the day walking London and just wanted a nice, healthy meal in my hotel room. I saw an ad for Deliveroo on the back of London TimeOut and thought I'd give it a try. I love Thai food and Rosa's menu looked great. I ordered the pad thai with tofu and mixed vegetables and when it arrived 45 minutes later, it was the dark brown color of food that had simmered too long. Every bite was drenched with juicy sodium and I didn't feel good eating it. Look at the packaging. When the order arrived, I got a square cube in a box. This looks exactly like main cabin food on an airplane. I feel so bad leaving this review for people I don't even know, but I tried to handle this directly with the business, and they treated me like a reject. The lady who answered was unkind. She asked for my order number and when I gave the # on my receipt, she said the order didn't exist. I told her it's the only order # on the receipt. She claimed there's multiple Rosa's and I'd have to call the other cafe. The same address that's on my receipt is the same number I called. What can I do?
I would give this 2 to 2.5 stars. They have a wide assortment of noodles, curries and appetizers, but some of the dishes are so spicy they are almost inedible, the portions are a bit on the small side and the quality of the food is so-so. On the plus side, the food comes out really quickly so if you're in a hurry, this is a decent choice. Seafood Glass Noodle Salad - This is extremely spicy, almost to the point of being inedible. It will either burn your tastebuds off your tongue or you'll have regret after eating this the next day, or both. Not sure if they just dumped an entire jar of chilis in this dish or what. Order and eat at your own risk - this is definitely not for the faint of heart. I didn't find the seafood particularly fresh in this dish either - the shrimp was okay but the mussels didn't seem that fresh. I'd skip this. Red Curry Paste Stir-Fry (£9.50) - We got this with chicken, but the sauce was really watery, so it's more like a curry than a stirfry. Becareful of what you're eating because the chili peppers look like red peppers, and the green chilis look very similar to the green beans. Other than chicken and green beans, and a lot of chilis, there's not much else going on here. It could use some more vegetables and the pieces of chicken were really thin and small. Pass on this too. Mixed Vegetables (£7.50) - This was our favorite dish of the night, the variety of vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and tofu) were nice and the sauce was also good and not overly salty. I'd recommend this dish. Overall, the meal was a bit expensive and just so-so for the quality and portion-size. I'm sure you can find better Thai food in London. We came here because it was late and we wanted something fast, so it was fine, but I wouldn't come back here.
Great little Thai spot not far from our hotel by the Victoria rail station. It was quite busy when we arrived at 6:30pm, but we didn't have to wait for a table. They did a steady business the entire time we were there, a testament to how well a job they do. Hubs and I started with an order of fried spring rolls, which were delish, and also the shrimp chips, which were fried perfectly and also had a delightful little kick to them, and for mains, I got the prawns fried rice while he had the pad see euw with chicken. I think they must put Maggy sauce in their fried rice, because it was delish, with an added dash of umami to it that was quite addictive! If we stay in this area again, we will definitely come back to this place! Service was excellent to boot!
5 months ago
This was and is the best Thai food I have ever eaten in my life. The flavors of the food were incredible. We didn't have reservations, but they were friendly and got us a table quickly! The restaurant is set up very neat. I loved the decor of the place. The thai tea was not overly sweet or bitter. We also had veggie spring rolls that were so crispy! The pad thai and the pad see ewe had perfectly cooked noodles and the sauce was so flavorful. The coconut rice was delicious. We have been back in the US now for 2 weeks and we are still talking about this place! Can't wait for our next trip to London so we can visit again! read more
9 months ago
This review is for the Kings Cross location which I can't seem to find on Yelp. This was a second visit to the location with our first visit back in 2023. It was exactly what we remembered. Excellent atmosphere and speedy quick service. Everything was as delicious as we could hope for after a long international flight. You can never go wrong with the classic platter. The Thai fried chicken (TFC) was super crispy and yummy. Pork skewers were super tender and tasty. Tom Yum Seafood hot pot was well balanced and the slight tang from the vinegar added to the broth was spot on. The squid rings were a bit tough, maybe a bit overcooked, but the rest was excellent. The ginger stir fry was fabulous. The fresh veggies and delicious sauce really hit the spot. With a bit of heat to it, it was nothing short of amazing. We will definitely return again on our next trip to London. read more
Service was great for take away. I ordered 3 items- chicken wings, drunken noodles, and ginger stir fry. The chicken wings had a nice crunch and some good, light flavor. The drunken noodles was good. I've never had drunken noodles with minced chicken before but the texture difference it added was nice. The noodles had a nice texture that was firm and chewy. The ginger stir fry was different. The vegetables were barely cooked and were fresh and crunchy. In my opinion, it could've been cooked a bit more. The chicken pieces were indescribable. It didn't look like nor taste like chicken. The texture was weird. After trying a bite of the chicken, we left the chicken and just ate the vegetables. The ginger was great and had a kick to it. read more
We came here on a weeknight and there was a steady stream of customers. We were greeted and seated when we got in. We ordered the egg rolls, pad Thai, massaman curry, and a side of rice. Everything we ordered was pretty good. However, the rice was a little old and less fluffy. The egg rolls didn't have the best flavor, though they were crunchy. However, there weren't that many egg rolls. The massaman curry with tofu probably had the best flavor and what we enjoyed most. The pad Thai with chicken was good, but it could have had a little more flavor overall. There also was a lot of chicken in the curry. The service was good and we would recommend this place for Thai food for those visiting London. read more
2 months ago
The food itself was all really good. But the service was kind of bad lol. Once we were seated, no one came to get our order or bring us any drinks. And it was so hard to flag a waiter down. Once we did get their attention, we ordered and asked for water. The food came out and we asked for water again, but we still didn't get it. Until near the end of the meal, when almost all our food was gone, we finally flagged down a server again to get our water. It also took a while to flag down a waiter to get the bill when our plates were clearly empty. Quite frustrating because they would not look in our direction at all, yet we could see them checking in on other tables. And it wasn't even that busy in the restaurant. read more
2 years ago
Tasty Thai food in the Victoria area of London. I was staying at a local hotel and didn't want to go too far for dinner. This place was a good choice. We tried the shrimp appetizer Pad Thai, and Pad see ewe. Everything was prepared well. As far as the atmosphere, the restaurant is small. I actually prefer going there for an early dinner because it's a compact space and can get pretty loud. Overall, I think this place is a great choice for Thai. 4 Stars read more
I was craving some basic thai food, went there quickly before watching the Wicked musical, told them about it and they were really accommodating! Food came out really quick and it was delicious and satisfied my craving. Thank you! read more
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Came here for an early dinner after landing in London- close walk from our hotel. We were seated right away. Had the Love you long time drink- very refreshing! Husband had the Mad Cat it was an original beer from restaurant. He enjoyed it. We ordered the wings which were very tasty as starter. I had the chicken and cashew stir fry and my husband had beef stir fry- with side of brown garlic rice. Mine was spicy for me- but still enjoyable- I'm a chicken when it comes to spicy and you are able to tell them less spice. Food was very fresh tasting and I'm happy we stumbled upon it. Definitely worth trying. read more
Saddest food experience of my life. Can I please get a refund? I spent the day walking London and just wanted a nice, healthy meal in my hotel room. I saw an ad for Deliveroo on the back of London TimeOut and thought I'd give it a try. I love Thai food and Rosa's menu looked great. I ordered the pad thai with tofu and mixed vegetables and when it arrived 45 minutes later, it was the dark brown color of food that had simmered too long. Every bite was drenched with juicy sodium and I didn't feel good eating it. Look at the packaging. When the order arrived, I got a square cube in a box. This looks exactly like main cabin food on an airplane. I feel so bad leaving this review for people I don't even know, but I tried to handle this directly with the business, and they treated me like a reject. The lady who answered was unkind. She asked for my order number and when I gave the # on my receipt, she said the order didn't exist. I told her it's the only order # on the receipt. She claimed there's multiple Rosa's and I'd have to call the other cafe. The same address that's on my receipt is the same number I called. What can I do? read more
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I would give this 2 to 2.5 stars. They have a wide assortment of noodles, curries and appetizers, but some of the dishes are so spicy they are almost inedible, the portions are a bit on the small side and the quality of the food is so-so. On the plus side, the food comes out really quickly so if you're in a hurry, this is a decent choice. Seafood Glass Noodle Salad - This is extremely spicy, almost to the point of being inedible. It will either burn your tastebuds off your tongue or you'll have regret after eating this the next day, or both. Not sure if they just dumped an entire jar of chilis in this dish or what. Order and eat at your own risk - this is definitely not for the faint of heart. I didn't find the seafood particularly fresh in this dish either - the shrimp was okay but the mussels didn't seem that fresh. I'd skip this. Red Curry Paste Stir-Fry (£9.50) - We got this with chicken, but the sauce was really watery, so it's more like a curry than a stirfry. Becareful of what you're eating because the chili peppers look like red peppers, and the green chilis look very similar to the green beans. Other than chicken and green beans, and a lot of chilis, there's not much else going on here. It could use some more vegetables and the pieces of chicken were really thin and small. Pass on this too. Mixed Vegetables (£7.50) - This was our favorite dish of the night, the variety of vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and tofu) were nice and the sauce was also good and not overly salty. I'd recommend this dish. Overall, the meal was a bit expensive and just so-so for the quality and portion-size. I'm sure you can find better Thai food in London. We came here because it was late and we wanted something fast, so it was fine, but I wouldn't come back here. read more
4 years ago
Great little Thai spot not far from our hotel by the Victoria rail station. It was quite busy when we arrived at 6:30pm, but we didn't have to wait for a table. They did a steady business the entire time we were there, a testament to how well a job they do. Hubs and I started with an order of fried spring rolls, which were delish, and also the shrimp chips, which were fried perfectly and also had a delightful little kick to them, and for mains, I got the prawns fried rice while he had the pad see euw with chicken. I think they must put Maggy sauce in their fried rice, because it was delish, with an added dash of umami to it that was quite addictive! If we stay in this area again, we will definitely come back to this place! Service was excellent to boot! read more
7 years ago
Tasty food, reasonable prices, but service was a bit lacking. We were handed a menu, but the waitstaff didn't come around much to top up our waters and they did take quite a bit of time to get the bill to us. I got the pad kee mao, and it was pretty good! There's also a lot of dishes you could order on the menu. If I'm ever in the area, I might be inclined to try some of the other items. However, would not go out of my way to come back here. read more
3 years ago
Rosa's is right next to the flat I am staying at, I noticed this front as we arrived and I had to come in for at least for starters. Just that alone is bringing me back for mains! Such simple starters but full of great flavor. I honestly can't go back to the US and eat at my Thai restaurant. The mango sticky rice alone blew my mind. I will come back and try and review the mains. read more
This is the new Rosa's Thai, and it is wonderful. Of all of their restaurants, this is the most open and pleasant in terms of feel. This comes largely from the corner location and slew of large windows, though even the basement doesn't feel at all dark or overcrowded. The prices are the same, and the menu is an exact replica. They have a supplementary menu as well, highlighting dishes from Laos, though I've not been to Rosa's SoHo to know if this is taking place at all of their shops. Getting a seat is a breeze - I've never seen a line. And the staff here are the nicest of anywhere I've been. It feels like a nice, pleasant Cafe rather than a busy central Asian food chop shop. Maybe it's the atmosphere, but the food just seems like a bigger portion made with more quality here than in their other shops. Anyways, give it a go. I've been three times and it's wonderful. read more
4 years ago
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Mediocre food + small prices + over priced = not great. I ordered the chicken satay and the pomelo salad, and upon being asked, said I'd like them to come out at the same time. They food came quickly, but the salad was clearly not what I'd ordered (they brought a bamboo salad). It was busy so it took me a good 5 minutes to finally get one of the waiter's attention to tell them they brought the wrong food. By the time I finally got the right salad, I was completely done with the chicken satay. This was irritating, but I was so excited about the pomelo salad I didn't mind too much. Unfortunately the salad was both tiny and not tasty. The pomelo itself was under-ripe and bitter, the salad was over-dressed (with far too much fish sauce), and it appeared they'd added extra heat to account for having virtually no flavor. The only part I even enjoyed was the (slightly overcooked shrimp). I was still quite hungry, but I couldn't finish the salad regardless. The place was full and really loud. The tables were so close together they might as well have been communal style. None of this is a deal breaker per se (I'm assuming other items on the menu are better), but can't give it anything more than 3 stars = meh, ok. read more
7 years ago
My wife and I were in town exploring also hungry for Thai food. Looked up and found this one and it sounded good. I really liked the vibe of the place when we arrived we were greeted and sat at a table for 2 by the window. They took our order and they had a local Craft IPA so I ordered that as well. We had the shrimp crackers with a spicy peanut sauce that was excellent. I have had the crackers before but the peanut sauce was awesome. We also had the spicy beef salad and green curry vegetable and tofu as our main along with sticky rice. Everything was delicious! Definitely a spot I would frequent. Service was also great! read more
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Absolutely delicious! I got the fried spring rolls and tofu pad thai and it was incredible. Highly recommend!! read more
7 years ago
Great, authentic Thai food. The flavors were really good and the food was hot and tasty. Will definitely have to come again. Waitstaff was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave food recommendations. read more
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