A restaurant doesn't score 5 stars for being perfect - no no, 5 stars are reserved for that ideal…read moremix of great food and feel within its own self-selected category. Siam Eatery has done exactly this, rising to the top of the food chain in the fast-eats Asian category in the busy Covent Garden area. First, the price point is right on with others in their category (think Wasabi and Itsu) at around 8 pounds for a solid meal. You can get away for 5.50 if you're not that hungry and don't want a drink - but then you'll miss out on their stellar Thai Iced Tea. And, might I add, this is the first quick-eats Asian place I've visited that has mastered - let alone even TRIED - Thai Iced Tea. DO IT. Second, mains are wonderful. Customisable and packed with flavour, the curries don't just peg to the meat and veg, there's enough juice in there to create that perfect coated, rich rice base that is why we REALLY love curry. Their everyday special chicken is stunning (think spicy-red curry), while their standard red and green are just as good and full of flavour. The options of red, brown and white rice, or without rice and salad instead, have reached Tortilla-level customisation without having traded options for quality (as Tortilla have done, IMHO). Third, it's crazy fast. Most everything is pre-made, as this category is good at, but they do so well to keep you from knowing it. Everything is kept hot and unpackaged (except for the fridge salads, of course), and made just for you. It really does feel like you've stumbled into a legit curry house here. The spot is busy come lunchtime, though you'll get dinner in 30 seconds flat. And unlike a lot of popular lunch spots around, they're open til 20:00 most nights, making dinner here feasible. There are about 10 seats in this place, but you don't need to eat here. Though it's nice and classy, this is undoubtedly a grab-and-go place. Seriously, though - don't forget your Thai Iced Tea. Would be a shame to miss the cherry atop the sundae at this gem of a curry palace.

Went here on a rainy day to have some Thai food to warm me up. The food definitely was warming, I…read morehad the red Thai veg curry which was super spicy (for me) but very tasty. The cafe is very well positioned for Covent Garden but is off the beaten track so not full of tourists. They have a selection of different warm dishes, varying in spicy-ness and meats. They also sell some lovely looking salads. The price is reasonable for Covent Garden with the veg curry costing £5 and salads £4.80. They also have a few seats inside and they don't charge you extra to eat in which is great! The staff are lovely too and will advise you on what to have if you're not a huge fan of spicy food (I only realised this after fighting my way through the red Thai curry though). I went back again today and had a delicious satay chicken sandwich which was very yummy.

I am Thai and have been to Taste of Siam quite a few times now. The food has been consistently good…read moreand more authentic than a few other Thai restaurants in London I've been to. Good ingredients provided for hot pot. Reasonable & affordable prices. Staff are generally nice and helpful. I only had one negative experience with one staff member (Nirat) who made rather snappy and uncalled for remarks (in Thai, so my non-Thai friends at the table were spared from this unpleasant interaction).

Since the owner has changed, the quality of food and services have plunged. After we arrived, the…read moremanager and female server disappeared, and the customers were left standing at the entrance for 5 minutes. We ordered Chicken Cashew Nuts and Chicken with Ginger. Both were extremely salty and when I asked the manager to replace it, it was just returned with some hot water added and the server just dumped it on the table without any apology. Whilst waiting for the replacement, rice got cold, so I asked the server to change the rice, but she didn't seem to understand English well. So we needed to call the manager. It took them a while to replace it, and again it was just left on the table without a word. My friend refused to pay the service charge, and the manager got abrupt but brought us a new bill which was higher than the original. He went away and returned with another wrong bill twice more. We seriously miss the previous Taste of Siam with great food and services. We will not go back.

We stopped for dinner because of the good reviews and I was very disappointed. We waited about 15…read moremins for a table for three. The staff were very nice but I can't say the same for the food. 3/5 Egg rolls - just average 3/5 Cooked shrimp salad - the sauce was a bit sweet and was just ok 2/5 Thai sausage - too sour for my liking. I didn't like the small nuggets of sausage. I prefer the whole sausage cut into pieces 1/5 Chicken laab - wayyyy too bland 3/5 Lard na - just ok I wouldn't recommend this place. Very disappointed.

This place has decent Thai food but the better option in Earl's Court is Mali Vegan Thai which even…read morehas a cute courtyard. I called in an order to Addie's and it was ready in 10 minutes. The best dish was the pad see ew. The green curry chicken lacked complexity; maybe it was our fault in getting it mild so the daughter could eat it. The chicken with holy basil was fine except it had a slight taste of something I didn't like. Portions were on the small side.

The food, service, and ambiance were spot on! Best sushi I have had in a while! Would definitely…read morerecommend this place!

Loved everything about this restaurant from the service to the food. Came on a Tuesday night for a…read moredate night with my husband. We made a reservation however, it being a Tuesday night I don't think it was necessary. The atmosphere is quaint and has a romantic feel to it especially with the dim lighting which we liked. There were a couple of large parties which made for a very loud noise level but it did not bother us. The sampler appetizer was our favorite thing since it had a little of everything. The ribs in the sampler stuck out in flavor and I wish I ordered them for my entree. We also ordered tamarind duck with a side of fried rice and shrimp pad Thai. Everything was great and we left satisfied and stuffed.

Amazing Thai in Pimlico! Had the veg spring rolls and Pad See Ew. Absolutely hit the spot.read more

We had early reservations before seeing Hamilton in London, we selected this spot due to Yelp…read morereviews plus it's a favorite of some in the know in our hotel. It is very low key restaurant, easy to walk right by, but we are glad we didn't. A simple spot without much decoration, we were promptly seated at a table in the front room. It was kind of funny, we wanted rum and they didn't know it they had any, anyway they went out and purchased a bottle for us as theirs was almost empty ! It was our waitresses first week, she was so nervous but very very good. She repeated our order, chicken satay, spring rolls, tempura vegetables, chicken pad thai and pork fried rice. Everything was really fresh and excellent, except they delivered chicken rather than pork fried rice. I didn't complain, the young lady was so sweet and sincere I didn't want her to feel bad. The food was as fresh and tasty, really nice ingredients, we liked it very much. If back in London we would definitely go again.

After leaving the Science Museum, we visited Thai Square for a quick lunch…read more This location is super small but the service was very fast and the workers were courteous. With just the two of us, we got a table right away but a larger group may have issues. The tables are close together, so if you want to have a private conversation, this is not the place. You will get to know the folks at the table beside you, whether you want to or not. We're pretty chill and fine with that though! We split an order of Shrimp Pad Thai and also had spring rolls. We do this to avoid leftovers or wasting food. The Pad Thai had lots of peanuts which gave it crunch. The spring rolls were piping hot, and I only wished I had more dipping sauce for them. London in general is more expensive than a lot of European cities, so lunch wasn't cheap, but it was about what we expected for the location.

Is there a zero rating? Over priced food just because it is located in South Kensington…read more Disappointing and an embarrassment to Thai cuisine. They charge for everything from rice, chilli sauce, crackers which came out of a bag and they serve it with a bottled sweet chilli. Ordered duck and it came as 1 piece of leg and even the duck was like "hey where's the other leg?". The portion is for a mouse. The worst 75 quid I've ever spent. The waitress was rude at the beginning and I can tell that she tried to be nice but boy that food sucked. Imagine paying 5 quid for a small bowl of rice. Unless England has a rice shortage, this price is absurd. The flavors are not even authentically Thai. I stopped eating half way and just paid and left. This place is nothing but a tourist trap.

Came here for lunch with colleagues, and we split an appetizer (the City Mix) and I got a red curry…read morewith duck. To my delight, at happy hour cocktails were two for £15.00, so I got a Kyiv Mule with the appetizer and another with the curry. Curry was delicious, serving size generous, and it had a nice burn. Near perfect. The only thing to note is that what the menu labels as hot is, "hot for British people (i.e., mildly spicy by American standards).

Came here for a quick lunch and I've got to say, probably one of the better Thai foods in London…read moreespecially with its cheap prices. I ordered the Drunken Noodle with Tofu and the flavors were great. There were a ton of ingredients inside besides the noodles, I especially appreciate the peppers, and the soy sauce flavor wasn't too overwhelming. I will say that it was a little bit too spicy for my taste palate and had to bring home a large chunk of it and mix it with more vegetables to mellow it out. Overall, solid Thai restaurant in the Bloomsbury area. I will say that after 12:30, the restaurant does begin to fill with more people so just keep that in mind when you go.

Decent Thai for a good price in Bloomsbury. Fun area with a lot of restaurants and pubs. The…read moreservice was nice. Cute little restaurant. The food was tasty and fresh. I didn't like the fish cakes, too pungent for my taste. Liked the noodles I had, although I'd go for another meat choice besides beef. Wasn't to my liking. Too gamey and did not enhance the overall flavor. The vegetables in the dish were great. Order the garlic chili crunch sauce to complement any dish. House made and delicious.

Rocked up by pure Chance & what a find! Wasn't sure if we…read morecould get a table,but upon entry was greeted with two smiles & a "Hi,sure come in" Clearly people that enjoy what they are doing,always a good start. We were seated in the middle of the restaurant which was running at full pelt,friendly atmosphere with people clearly enjoying each others company & the food. Having seen the reviews of people queuing up at the weekends to get in,I knew we'd found a winner, & so it proved,fresh ingredients cooked well (sounds basic,but trust me so many places get them wrong). Siam Central covers the lot,great customer service,delivers on food quality texture & flavours,my son had duck mee goreng & I had the prawn red curry with chicken satay on the side with a couple of beers - magical Highly recommend & great value for money in the heart London