How are you supposed to order when you want basically everything on the menu? We rolled in with a party of 6 at 10:20pm -- right before closing -- and they still welcomed us in and didn't rush us at all. The vibe was great, a little chaotic in a fun way, and the staff was genuinely kind and fun to be around. Honestly, this place is a must try. The food was so good I didn't even take pictures, but I recommend the chicken wings, tom yum, and ORDER ROTI! But everything was amazing. read more

This restaurant had some of the best Thai food I've had in my life (and I'm from New York and have been to Thailand). The portions are decently sized but I highly recommend going with a group and trying a little bit of everything. Regrettably, they don't have desserts, but our waitress was so sweet and put a candle in a shot glass of pina colada for our birthday girl. She gave us great service and recommendations all night. The restaurant itself was very lowkey and trendy. You can dress casually or dress up if you're feeling it. read more

Smoking Goat - Fried chicken skin, pad see ew, white rice, octopus - Thai Near Me - London, XGL

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Food is really good, we found the service slow and not particularly warm or friendly. But the place was packed and people were having fun!

When a dinner is so phenomenal you forget to take any pictures! Wow this meal was amazing. Went in a group of four which I felt like was just right to be able to try as much of the menu as we wanted. Felt like we were close to trying almost the whole menu :D. Love the sharing family style small plates, though they were actually bigger than I was expecting! Fair warning for those who can't handle spicy food - they do turn up the heat in this kitchen! It gets properly Thai food spicy with very little warning. I LOVED this though. Standouts... there was a Tom Yum noodles soup that was such a punch of deep, salty, spicy, sour, savory flavor. Also really loved a bright, vinegary, crunchy daikon radish dish a lot. If there's pork belly on the menu, get it. The one was got was SOOO tender and melted in my mouth, with an excellent slightly caramelized grilled flavor. Very buzzy, vibey spot as well. Great with friends, on a date, etc. read more

Fried chicken was undercooked. Pink on the inside. Had to finish at home lol/ Most expensive dish on the menu - curry crab was a mess and the curry flavor was just average. It was served with claws and legs uncracked and the restaurant didn't have crackers. I had to take it home and use a hammer to break the shells. Grilled calamari app tasted below avg a rando hole in the wall Thai place anywhere. Just not great flavor. pork noodles were tasteless. overall the food quality is way downhill. Service is slow. read more

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The food is pretty good albeit pricey given the portion sizes. Highlights were the chicken wings, sea trout and fried chicken. The curries were also tasty but I found them slightly salty. They could up the spice levels too. Everything was flavoursome but could have used more heat. A few minor tweaks could make the dining experience better. The tables are narrow which makes for a crowded dining experience when you're sharing dishes and the mostly stool seating is uncomfortable. The beer comes in cold glasses (great!) but the condensation it leaves on the tables means a watery mess as they don't have coasters. The burning incense also seems unnecessary and doesn't go well with an eating experience. Overall, a lovely restaurant with tasty food. read more

cute little neighborhood Thai restaurant . the vibe is ery divey. They have tapas size of some fusion Thai food. I wouldnt say they are authentic, but they definitely have some innovated dishes that's based on some traditional thai dishes. they also have very good homemake soda, very refreshing. fish sauce chili wing is very good with crispy skin. squid and Salted duck egg is a must have, great to go with rice. read more

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This was on a list of top places to eat in London and it was near our hotel so we gave it a try. The wait was about 45 mins and we popped next door to grab a drink. We got seated by the door and got to ordering. The place was quite busy and loud. 4/5 Nahm prik pao mussels - very good and dip the meat in the sauce! 2/5 Moo hong braised belly - this tasted very rubbery and fatty and hard to chew, not my fave 4/5 Celeraic som Tom - very unique version of this classic dish. Very spicy and very good 4/5 Monk fish laab - you can make laab out of anything and normally the meat is minced. However this version is very chunky but also very good Lovely atmosphere and very trendy read more

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I had a recommendation for this place and absolutely loved my decision. The vibe is great, the costumer services is exceptional! Grace and Lucy took great care of us! Grace even explained to detail the menu, she was fantastic! Made our night!. 100 point for Smoking Goat. Highly recommended! read more

Smoking Goat - Thai Near Me - London, XGL

Some of the very best Thai food I've ever had. Warm and cozy atmosphere with an open kitchen where you can watch the meal prep. We walked in on a sunday night with no reservations and despite being full, the host managed to get us bar seats in less time than it takes to have a drink. Definitely recommend! read more

We went here on a Tuesday night for dinner at about 9:30pm and got sat right away. To start off, our server was very inviting and polite! I also found the ambiance of the restaurant to be very trendy and comfortable. I ordered the fried egg rice noodles + lardo as well as a glass of red wine. I definitely appreciate the honesty of our server and the recommendations he provided. I do think that it's best to get multiple entrees for the table and share them, as I found the dishes to be a good size for shareables. The only reason I give this place 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish the menu offered a bit more, and my friends found the food to be pretty spicy and the meats to have a tough texture, although the server did warn that many people find the dishes to be spicy. Overall a good experience at this restaurant! Keep up the good work :) read more

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Delicious and fun vibe. Friendly excellent service. Nice to Americans. Good mixed drinks

A pub with a southeast Asian bbq fusion cuisine? Say less fam! Came here a few months ago with the wife and while I forgot to take pictures, I do remember that this place has some of the best wings I've had in London. They were also super nice because I also recall getting that built up spice from one of the entrees, the server noticed and promptly offered us a chilled shot to cool it down. Truly dreaming of those wings and now I need to plan another visit! read more

TLDR: busy restaurant, great food On the trendy side, but great food. Really enjoyed the drinks here as well. Restaurant is loud, but a good time. read more

Came here on a recommendation and wasn't disappointed. This place is like a thai/lao tapas place so be prepared to order many dishes for the table to share. The portions are smaller for the price (tapas aspect I guess) and most had a ton of flavor. One of our dishes was forgotten though and actually was our least favorite (drunken noodles). I like that the spicy items are actually spicy as well. Service was great. Our favs were the sausage, mussels, crispy pork belly, garlic rice, and steak. read more

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Truly a wonderful experience. The staff was so kind when we came in on a Saturday night and gave us great recommendations. The chicken wings and fried chicken were excellent, as was the pork belly and everything else I tried. Also, the coldest, most refreshing cocktails and beers which were the cherry on top of this fabulous and delicious meal! read more

I made a reservation three weeks ahead for this spot. The space is quite small. The restaurant's atmosphere was very lively and busy. Our server was accommodating as we had one vegan person in our group. She was also very fast, attentive in taking our order, and giving recommendations. We ordered: 1. Fried chicken with jaew tamarid and smoked chili sauce. This was delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection with a nice crunch. make sure to order sauce because it doesnt come with it. 2. 12 hr short rib: wow this was the show stopper, make sure to order this dish. I wish we ordered two! 3. Smoked cabbage: was yummy but was just cabbage with a char taste. 4. Smoked Aubergine, no egg: too many aromatics in this dish. Was not my favorite For cocktails, I ordered the beware dub. The cocktail was delicious! A nice sweet and spicy taste. Overall, I would come back for the lively ambiance. I would order the ribs, fried chicken, and cocktails. read more

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One of the best restaurants in London. Every dish is delicious, the service is always great, and the vibes are perfect every time.

Cozy and cute spot for delicious eats and cocktails. Minus one star for repeated reminders to vacate table within 10mins. I get the place is popular with busy foot traffic but I found the rush a bit rude. We had no chance to order a final round of food or drinks. read more

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Amazing food! Everything was an absolute hit to do sharing style. Fried chicken app & beef massaman curry were my favorites. They quickly fit us in as a walk in and all of the waiters recs were amazing. read more

What a find of a place. I'm already upset with myself for all the meals I've had in this neighborhood that were not here! I will be returning for sure. It was super busy, even on a Tuesday, but they were so welcoming and gave me a cozy spot at the bar. Food is served in small, shareable portions that are very well priced. Great for a tasting with friends, or in my case as a single diner, great to be able try multiple things. I loved everything I had and still looked longingly upon my neighbors plates. Im excited to try more next time! Here's what I enjoyed today: Chili Wings The award winning, delightfully spicy, perfectly sweet and the crispiest chicken wing I've ever had. I will order this every single time I am here and if you visit and fail to order this, you've made an error. Fried Chicken Skins (chicken cracklins where I'm from) Who needs chips when these exist? Crispy and wonderfully seasoned Pad See Ew As a lover of kuetiau, the wide rice noodle typical for pad kee mao and pad see ew, I'm sadly often disappointed in what many restaurants offer in both texture and shape...not here! This is the most authentic example I've had in a long time. Perfectly and powerfully seasoned with mushrooms onion and peppers cooked with a lightly spicy, smoky and sweet fish sauce. Incredible! I only just had it, I'm still full, and I already crave it again! Cocktail of the night: Most Things Haven't Worked Out. A fresh drink featuring rum, a wee bit of spice and basil. So refreshing I had 3. Shoutout to Anna, my bartender, who made the recommendation for everything I had. She is a delightful human! Thanks, Anna! I spent £56- £33 on drinks, £16 on food. read more

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I'm not a big reviewer on here but just had to say, the wings here are on another level. The flavors, the texture, the crispiness... wow. Delicious. I also got the plum salad - very very spicy, wasn't expecting that. The short rib is also delicious, so tender and the flavors are like nothing you've tasted before; it's also on the spicier side. Service was great and friendly. The place is pretty loud and lively, great vibes. Only reason this doesn't get 5 stars is because I wasn't expecting everything to be so spicy, my fault for the lack of research. And I'm just not someone who can handle heavy spice. If you don't like spicy, not sure this is your place Otherwise, really great spot read more

Smoking Goat - Thai Near Me - London, XGL

I personally love drunken noodles and was a bit disappointed to not see it on the menu. However the items that we did order all exceeded expectations. First off, the chili fish sauce wings were amazing. It was flavorful, crispy, and juicy. They only come 3 to a plate so you may have to fight for the last piece. That's how good they are. The papaya salad was good but not amazing. It was more carrots than anything. The lardo fried rice was very delicious. Add that to the bone marrow massaman and wow, pure gluttony. The portions are not huge here but the richness of the dishes will get you feeling full. Let's talk service. The place is popular and gets busy quickly. Chances are you'll sit at a communal table or bar. The utensils are cheap yes, but have you been to Thailand? There's spoons in the containers, you just have to dig for them. The waitstaff is not the most attentive and you'll have to hail them down if you want something. Overall the food is great here and you should come. Ignore all the other reviews about it being spicy. If you think this is spicy, you must not be eating out much. Stick to your tuna fish sandwiches, this food is not for you. Otherwise, come and enjoy the flavors. read more

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Very nice restaurant from the same team behind Kiln. I shared many dishes and the highlights were definitely the smoked oxtail laab and the red sambal mackerel. Service is nice and friendly and prices are fair given the quality. This restaurant is more BBQ oriented than Kiln and I liked the latter the most. Nevertheless, it is definitely worth to try. read more

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Do not go if you can't handle spiciness! Almost everything on the menu was extremely spicy, and I'm not usually sensitive to heat. I wish they labeled the levels of spiciness on their menu to give patrons a heads-up before ordering. After eating at Smoking Goat, I stayed up all night dealing with the aftermath. read more

HOLY FLAVOR BOMB! Seriously, this spot is next level when it comes hitting on all the elements of your taste buds. You get to take your mouth on a bit of a journey and it will thank you. The service was the only thing that was a little bit lackluster. It took a long time to order drinks. We got some of our food before we got our cocktails back. It was difficult to keep ordering them as well. And then our food completely came out dish by dish, without any warning it would be served that way. I'm all for times that they make it more family style, and it come out as ready, but that's not what was presented to us, so some folks ate and completely outpaced others and it just was a poor experience. We would have planned differently, made things much more a shared experience, but that wasn't the case. So definitely level set with guests that things are going to come out as they are ready and that you may want to ensure that there are a healthy number of dishes folks can split. The food though was awesome! So I highly recommend going and getting you palette ready for a bit of a sour, tart, savory, salty, bitter, spicy journey! read more

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Very lucky to have found this place as we originally were going to a nearby restaurant but it was closed. The server recommended a few dishes (it is sharing style modern Thai cuisine) and I thought he did a good job offering honest recommendations and did not try to get us to order too much (which is not very difficult with me). Everything was packed with flavor, some great contrasts and nice sized servings. The real standout for me was the Massaman short rib, which was incredible, both in terms of tender meat and great flavor. Another great dish was the chicken wings, so unlike wings almost anywhere also with interesting and complex flavors. The citrus salad with pork was also very interesting ad a nice contrast to the other dishes. I found the duck a little underwhelming but primarily because everything else was so great. As someone who tries to watch their carbs, the cabbage is a good option to avoid rice. Dying to go back. read more

Best meal I've had in the last year. Food was excellent. Came for lunch as a recommendation from the staff at another restaurant nearby. Chill atmosphere and the food was so so tasty. read more

A good place to get food with a group of people has a very laid back vibe. We just walked in on a Saturday and were lucky enough to get a table. We ended up getting a bunch of plates to share and we loved everything we got. Some of our favorites were the chilli fish sauce wings and laab beware it was spicy but delicious. The crab fried rice was also another favorite. Ended up trying a decent chunk of the menu as a group and honestly there was nothing that disappointed. read more

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If you're looking for a different Thai experience then you will enjoy this refreshing experience. A hipster bar atmosphere which blends in nicely in Shoreditch. The menu is small without the usual suspects like Pad Thai or Pad Siew. They have two types of chicken which are tasty. The starter chili chicken wings are fried with three large pieces enough for one person as a main or to share. The other is a grilled chicken, a bit smaller but tasty with chili sauce on the side. The papaya salad had less green papaya and more veggies like carrots and tomatoes with chilies. It was fresh and delicious. The Jerusalem artichokes curry was my least favorite. Good curry flavour but the artichokes did not lend well to the dish. Another thing to note is an order of sticky rice is tiny. Half of what you will normally get. Prices were on the high side with dishes being small. However if you're looking to share then 4 dishes is plenty between two people plus rice. Lastly the cold brew Vietnamese coffee is very weak. More milk than coffee and could not see how condensed milk was used as I was told. I enjoyed the different experience here and their creative take on Thai food. Would love if they could offer a Thai iced tea on the drink menu. read more

I really enjoyed my time here after coming here from a friend's recommendation. She mentioned to me that she used to come here all the time when she worked in London and it was her favorite restaurant for lunch. I can see why, the food is delicious. I love when a menu is small because it usually means that they are good at what they make. The dishes taste great and there is actually some spice (which I was not expecting considering Europe's spice tolerance at restaurants tends to be low, but this is London). The food comes out relatively quick and they actually gave us some sticky rice on the house because of one of our dishes. Would recommend. read more

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A MUST TRY when in London, this place was easily one of the best meals I had there. It' worth whatever wait you have to endure I promise. My friend and I were lucky and only waited about 30 minutes on a Friday night around 6pm, and that was because we wanted an actual table not bar seat which they did have available even earlier. Be advised the table aren't much larger than the area you'd get at the bar but a little easier for sharing plates. In general it's a very tight space getting into and out of tables, and please believe you will be all up in the next tables business because they're so close so don't come here trying to have a private convo. As for the food the star of the night were the Fish Sauce Chili Wings. I can't stress enough how amazingly flavorful and delicious these were. Nice and crispy and saucy on the outside but juicy chicken on the inside. And the flavor sooo much better than your run of the mill chili wings. We also ordered the stir fried greens which were as yummy as greens can be, and the lamp ribs with pickles (just okay, would skip this next time), and for dessert the coconut plantain lime ice cream which is another must order item! It sounds like a strange mix of things but in reality is just perfection. For drinks I ordered the 20 Great Jazz funks which was forgettable, but for round two I ordered the "Most Things Haven't Worked Out" and it was AMAZING and everything a well crafted cocktail should be, would highly recommend trying. Highly recommend this place for a fantastic dining experience before a night out in Shoreditch. read more

Well the place is known for its cocktails and wings. The chicken wings are delicious. So are the cocktails. The rest of the menu? We ordered just about everything on there ( party of 7) and everything was way too spicy. Unbearable. Even the plum salad, green tomatoes salad and langoustines. Spicy AF. Every single person at my table agreed. If you go there for dinner i HIGHLY recommend asking for it to be mild. JMO read more

I tried the ever-famous fish chili chicken wings. They were good, still over-hyped - which is why I gave 2 stars. Otherwise, the mutton was flavorless, and not according to the menu description. The cocktail I ordered was incredibly sweet and the wine was mediocre at best. Service was quite slow, I waited on both my main course and my first cocktail and glass of wine for quite some time. Very expensive for what you get. read more

3.9 Month: May 2019 Day and time: Sunday evening Food: 4 stars We ordered the Tamworth skewers, the steamed oysters, the chilli fish sauce wings, the duck laab, the grilled beef salad, and the massaman curry. We had one skewer and one oyster each, and both were satisfying. The wings were spicier than they were saltier and had a delicate crunch, though it was some work to dig out the meat from the gristle. The laab is notoriously hot, and I was struggling from the first mouthful. Ever the masochist, I struggled on because the ground meat was beautifully cooked. The grilled beef salad was light and refreshing, with a lemongrass marinade. The curry was rich, though light on the brisket. The bone marrow dissolved somewhat, thickening the liquid. We ended with the coconut ice cream, which was supremely creamy and topped with condensed milk and lime. It was indulgent and the perfect finish after the heat of the savory dishes. Setting & Atmosphere: 4 stars We turned up without a reservation, and expected a wait. What a pleasant surprise it was to immediately be seated at the bar. The interior of the restaurant features plenty of dark wood, but the early evening light brightened the place up. It felt pub-like, in the best sense. It was the Sunday night before the late May bank holiday, and the restaurant was lively and relaxed. We ordered six plates of food, and our tight allocation at the bar struggled to accommodate. Drink: 4 stars I was at first disappointed to see just the one whisky cocktail on the menu, and a lighter mix at that. I was content with the draft lager, which became an inspired partner to the spicier dishes. My partner went with a couple of the fruitier cocktails, and drank happily. Service: 3 stars We were pleased with the quick seating, but we found the subsequent service much slower. Empty plates sat in front of us for some time. A drink order was forgotten but later charged for. Had we not another appointment after dinner we would have been more allowing of the delays. But with one eye on the clock, we grew a little frustrated. Value: 4-5 stars The dishes are fantastic value for the portion sizes, and we ate and drank our fill for under a ton. Particular mention goes to the laab at an outrageously affordable £6.80. The cocktails are all under £10 - a welcome delight given New York and Chicago prices - and the drafts less than half that. Return: Yes The food was awesome, and I would gladly eat most of our dishes again. We ummed and ahhed over the fish options, ultimately deciding against. Next time I'd be braver. The only wrinkles were on space and service, and both were understandable given the busy holiday weekend and primetime evening slot. read more

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I've been wanting to eat here. Did not disappoint. If you're not a fan of spicy food, you may want to reconsider or order carefully, but it was sooo good! read more

Great food. Ordered 4 plates for me and my husband. Had a long wait time but was able to stand at some tables off to the side and order a couple of drinks while we waited. Food was Thai inspired so if you don't like Thai skip this place, but we personally loved it! read more

I have been to the smoking goat twice. On both occasions I enjoyed the food, however despite the fact that the food was good on both occasions, the taste was very different. The Lardo rice: ( A beautiful combination of ingredients to reflect Thai street food) The first time I visited, the rice was lovely with a twist of pork scratchings. This may be an unusual concept to wrap your head around but it definitely works. If you would prefer not to have the prices of starching, then you may ask that it is excluded or simply pick them out of your meal. it is well complimented with the goat shoulder curry, or for a slightly less full on taste, enjoy it on its own. On my second visit to this restaurant , I again order the Lardo rice, this time it did not have the starching and was unfortunately very greasy. The plate was covered in seasoned red oil and it leaves you feeling like you've grown new pimples on your cheeks. A simple comparison of my two visits to the restaurant shows quite a bit of inconsistency with the quality of food that is being offered. If I had been given greasy rice on my first visit, I most certainly would have been giving this review a "poor" rating. If I had been given greasy rice on a first visit with family or friends. I doubt any one of us would have returned a second time. This is the difference between food that is cooked with the intent to uphold high quality standards and food that is sent out on a whim. I do love smoking goat but I believe there is room for improvement. read more

Fantastic food. Yes we had to wait an hour and a half and that was a long wait, but the food was excellent. We started with the chicken wings which were maybe the highlight of the meal. They came in chili fish sauce which was incredible. Not crazy salty like so many fish sauces but had a good spice to it and really elevated the wings. These are a must-try. I also had one of the tamworth skewers and have to say it was probably the only thing I would not be willing to try again. Even for just 1.60, it was rather bland. I got the northen laab lamb which was super spicy. I really like spicy foods and it was pushing it for me. But soooo good that I was more than happy to deal with the heavy spice. (The guy next do us did not do so well with the spice level of the lamb laab.) Long wait, but look forward to returning. read more

We went to the Smoking Goat based upon recommendations of a friend and a guidebook, so we had high expectations. The vibe was good and the food above average, though I have had better Thai many times. The item rarely mentioned is the ridiculous prices. The oft mentioned wings are around 3 pounds for one wing with both parts. Other prices were hit or miss as to whether they made sense. Additionally their card machine was not working well, which seems to happen a bit there, so we paid cash. Be prepared. Lastly, service was okay though our waiter pushed the over priced wings - glad we ignored him. - and put us in for the 3x priced lard fried rice versus the sticky rice we ordered. Overall an okay experience, but I will not recommend them to friends. read more