Kiln in City of London, Westminster

I would like to say that this is a very good restaurant with delicious food.with a nice environment. If you visit this restaurant, you won't regret it.

We had a splendid time and delicious food beyond our imagination. Thanks a lot! pickle de winkel and friends

Authentic food from south east of Asia! The wok, the marmite, the firewood, the busy cook… The only thing to be careful is that you have to prepare for at least 3 hours for dinner ( including 2 for waiting a table).

Excellent food. Not traditional Thai food but still good. The only downside is the waiting time

Kiln has been my favourite London restaurant for years, I must have eaten there 50+ times. The food is consistently delicious, service at the counter watching the vinyls changing always entertaining, wine list interesting and ever-evolving, and the tamarind soda is the best alcohol alternative around. Love it

We went there on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. We sat at the bar, which was nice but unfortunately it was really loud in there. The food was not great. The chicken came out half cooked and still on the bone. The glass noodles were bland and the rest of the food really salty and spicy. The portions were also small for the price. I don’t recommend this place and no idea why people are queuing there for hours

We went on a weekday at 6:30PM and had to queue for over 2.5 hours—way too long. Honestly, the experience wasn’t worth it at all. The food is overpriced for Thai cuisine, and it doesn’t seem like they use authentic ingredients or seasonings. Definitely not worth it.

Do yourself a favor and just go eat here. Wait the hour and order everything on the menu. Be prepared for a spicy experience!

I came here because it was popular. But it seems like only the atmosphere is good. I waited for the meat for over 30 minutes, but it came out cold. And all the food is really individual, individual, individual, and very salty. It's not that I like it or dislike it, it's just not that good.

fav restaurant in london lots of GF options

A great experience with delicious food. Loads of flavour in an entertaining atmosphere

The put us right in front of the grill and wok fire. My friend was melting and dehydrating, but I really enjoyed watching the chefs work. I'm amazed at how all the cooking, washing, plating happens in such a narrow strip of kitchen right in front of the diners. It's incredible and gave me a new found respect for chefs. I've always loved their glass noodles and keep coming back for it. The pork belly melts in your mouth and releases the most heavenly of flavours.

Food can only taste spicy. I ordered a beer and the thing in the picture, and it came to 45 pounds... It's too expensive for the food. Even if tip is included There seems to be a slight difference between the price shown on the menu and the price on the bill.

7th time here, one of my fav restaurants in London. But First time having a bad experience, they forgot about our order 2 times, came in at 7.30pm left 10.45pm, it took for ever to bring the pork chop, and ordered an extra chicken because we where still hungry and had to wait way too long, because the order didnt get too the kitchen, waiters apologized 2 times. Asked specifically if the salad dish was spicy, they said it wasnt, and the first bite of out dinner conditioned all the experience, as it was extra spicy, they apollogized again. There is a normal wait of 30-40min on peak times. Food is delicious, generally worth the wait, but this time was too expensive 220£ 2 pers for the service we received.

I have been to many places in my life but I think this is one of the worst ever...terrible food and you can't taste the food you eat. Highly recommended

I used to enjoy Kilin, but my recent experience was really disappointing. I got diarrhea after eating the beef curry — instead of proper beef meat, it was mostly just diced beef fat with spices. That’s not what beef curry should be. The chicken, which used to be great, was served half-cooked and still on the bone — unsafe and unappetizing. Everything was also far saltier than before. The quality has really gone downhill, and I hope they address these serious issues.

Quite disappointing. The service was not very attentive and out food took a long time between each dish to arrive, to the point where we think some or the order was forgot about. The Gai chicken and rump steak were tasty but I thought the glass noodles were very dry and the brisket curry was about 70% fat and was over seasoned and overly salty.

So so yummy!!! Def coming back asap!!!

I'm honestly confused why this place is so popular. The restaurant is tiny and the food was disappointing—bland and not worth the hype. The staff accidentally spilled soup on my shoes and didn’t even say sorry, just carried on as if nothing happened. Later, they also dropped and shattered a glass bottle right near us, which was loud and quite rude. Overall, it was a very unpleasant experience. Definitely not coming back.

Try the Gai Yan!! Try the Glass Noodles! Be wary of the Shrimp Relish, she said it would be spicy… and it was 😮‍💨 still tasty tho. Small dishes so treat yourself to a few. Great environment, we sat downstairs, a little loud but created a nice atmosphere. Food was quick and service was exquisite. Waited a year to come and it was worth it!

My friend introduced me to this restaurant and within a month I went back bringing someone else along with me. Excellent food and cocktails, reasonable price for the quality of food and given the location. I recommend the crab noodles, cull yaw skewers, pounded beef with blood orange, som tam, and cacao and mezcal

Recommended! Tasty food, nice atmosphere! Refined cuisine. Original combinations. The open kitchen is an experience to see. So eating at the counter is great. Definitely worth the wait

had a disappointing experience. I asked one of the staff members (a man with his hair tied back) whether they still offered a dish I enjoyed on a previous visit (Som Tum). His response was abrupt and dismissive, simply saying, “It’s not on the menu!” without any further explanation or effort to assist. It left me feeling unwelcome and disappointed, especially compared to the positive experience I had before. I hope the service can be improved for future guests.

Our group was served by the wonderful Wandia! Amazing service accompanied by delicious food. Wandia provided lots of knowledge about the menu , food and spice levels 😅. Would highly recommend. Lovely atmosphere and if you have the pleasure of being served by Wandia you’ll have a fantastic experience

I came here because I heard it was Thai food, but I didn't really feel the atmosphere of Thai food. However, all the rice was excellent. First, I recommend sitting at the counter. I also highly recommend grilled chicken and Cray Pot noodles. It was my first time visiting, and everything about the charcoal grilled food was amazing. Also, the beer is super cold!

Amazing open fires and delicious tasting food!

Me encantan las especias atrevidas y la increíble comida tailandesa, nada más como esto en Londres. Los fideos de olla de barro son una necesidad. Siempre está lleno, pero por una buena razón. Para un ambiente más tranquilo, pruebe el almuerzo entre semana o el domingo por la noche. Siempre una gran experiencia.

Me and my boy Kash came here and couldn’t believe how good it was. Great staff and service, food impeccable! Must visit!

Decidimos comer aquí, ya que cada vez que pasamos por este lugar de camino a Bancone por la pasta, había una larga cola afuera, que pensamos que indicaba que es un restaurante que vale la pena hacer cola. Decidimos pedir 2 platos a £ 12 + cada uno , que supusimos que eran mains , ya que no había indicación en el menú en absoluto que eran porciones del tamaño de tapas, y parecía en el rango de precios para un plato principal , dado el entorno informal del restaurante también (estuvimos sentados en una mesa de bar , no era buena comida ) . Luego nos aconsejó la camarera que se recomendó para 2 personas pedir 6 platos para compartir. Sugerí que pidamos un tazón de fideos y arroz pegajoso además de los 2 platos que seleccionamos, y que pediremos más si sentimos hambre. La camarera entonces parecía enojada y dijo que lo que pedimos eran porciones muy pequeñas y que era poco probable que fuera suficiente. Hice caso omiso de sus advertencias, ya que en este punto, tuve la sensación de que estábamos siendo estafados ya que no había indicación en el menú sobre lo pequeñas que serían las porciones. Si la comida fuera increíble (lo que yo esperaría que fuera , dado que 2 rodajas de carne de res asada en un plato diminuto costaban £ 12 +) , pediría más , y si no , me iría a otro lugar después de terminar mis porciones diminutas . Me alegro de no haberla escuchado, ya que la comida era promedio en el mejor de los casos y definitivamente no merece la estrella Michelin. Rápidamente terminamos nuestra comida, que costó un total de £ 50 para 2 personas, incluido el cargo por servicio . Luego nos preguntó de nuevo la camarera si estábamos realmente seguros de que era comida suficiente para los dos , a lo que mentimos y dijimos que sí ya que no podíamos esperar a irnos y dirigirnos a otro restaurante con porciones más grandes , a precios más razonables . Tuve la tentación de pedir que se eliminara el cargo por servicio discrecional , dado que el servicio era promedio y si bien la comida era una estafa completa , todavía nos hicieron sentir malos / tacaños por la camarera por pedir solo 4 de sus pequeños platos de tapas. Pero yo pagué el cargo por el servicio a pesar de todo, ya que no tenía ganas de crear una situación incómoda . Como seguíamos sintiéndonos picoteados después de nuestra comida rip -off de 50 libras esterlinas , nos apresuramos a ir a Bancone (que estaba a la vuelta de la esquina ) para un “segundo almuerzo” , donde comimos sabrosa pasta por un precio mucho más razonable y porciones decentes.

Really like clay pot baked glass noodles, Gaiyang with smoked chilli relish and skewers a lot. Authentic Southeast Asian mixed charcoal barbecue cuisine, the taste has maintained a unique style for so many years, the vermicelli pot is great, and pork belly seasoning is added, it must be served per person

Very great steak. Glass noodle is a must.

Downstairs too crowded too hot and takes away from the experience. Go and seat yourself upstairs and get the lamp chops, and the clay pot. All the juices where great and this is a well priced restaurant for the value you get.

Poor service - we usually like this place but we arrived yesterday and understood it was a first come first save basis as you cannot book . The man at the entrance gave someone behind us a seat first even though we had been waiting and tried to cover it up by saying he didn’t think we would want to sit at the at table. He hadn’t asked us and we would have been happy to. We left, they lost the business and we won’t be coming back.

It actually not an authentic but the taste is great. Must try From Thai ppl like me

Love the no booking rule, service was fabulous particular shout out to the Scottish lady and the South African guy. The cull yaw sheep was great and also the mackerel was really amazing.

Always a great experience with amazing food. The team is very welcoming.

Kiln is a Thai food rave. If you like creative, delicious, spicy food and an energetically buzzing setting , then this is a must visit.

Excelente comida, preparada con tanta habilidad y atención al detalle. Todo está cocinado a la perfección y hay un gran ambiente. Me encanta la comida, los cócteles y la música se reproduce en vinilos, lo que solo aumenta la magia. Para añadir a esto, el personal es excepcional y genuinamente aman y se preocupan por lo que hacen. Verlos en el paso haciendo su magia es una delicia experimentar ❤️❤️❤️❤️

It won’t be for everyone (my wife thought the kitchen was emitting too much heat in her face and it was cramped in there) but I loved it - amazing cooking method on the hot coals, spicy, bold flavours, great drinks (natural wine, mezcal cocktail) and very friendly and approachable service. I can see what it’s won all those accolades. Great prices, too. £120 for two with drinks.

Sooo good! … small plates of absolute deliciousness

Rock N Roll Thai. Dynamics to the max. BBQ approach to streetfood. Trendy, good music!, low profile no nonsens service. Seasoning not spot on.

terribly spicy, not tasty at all, don't waste your time on this overhyped place

Impeccable service, delicious food. Perfect for a solo lunch.

I don't like to be led by hype, but thought i'd give it a look in and it didn't disappoint. We were stood for a little while whilst our table became free but the servers made sure we had drinks and kept us informed. Food wise everything we had was delicious, should out Chok Som Sour Curry of Grey Mullet, Glass Noodles with Tamworth belly, cornish greens, chicken, and beef shin curry. I stuck to a nice recommended red all meal, so can't comment on the other drinks. But i guess thats for next time. 5/5

Just perfect, food, music and vibes, Great stuff!!!

First time trying Kiln as i have heard a lot of good things about it. The lamb cumin skewer and the chicken soy were amazing! We also had the crab curry but it was so oily, too spicy and theres not a lot meat. I guess the claypot glassnoodles is the most popular dish! My overall experience was just ok and not worth the hype but i would still like to come back again and try another dishes.

My dining experience at Carl was absolutely fantastic. The immaculate vibe, enhanced by the vinyl records playing in the background, created a cool and relaxed atmosphere. The cuisine was authentic and full of flavor, with perfectly timed service and generous portion sizes. The staff were incredibly friendly, personable, and attentive, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. It was a 10 out of 10 dining experience—I would definitely eat there again! I highly recommend trying the glass noodles; they were absolutely fantastic.

Amazing food experience, must try in London 🫶🏻

Food is just amazing! The sour curry with hake is just awesome! Service very slow at peak hours. Would not recommend the oyster as it was dry. But overall definitely an amazing option in the area

Great concept with cozy vibes! We really enjoyed the glass noodles, really memorable dish and super delicious. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

Very disappointing experience for a place recommended by various sources. We had the noodles (not bad but nothing particularly interesting), the plaice (decent but again, very little to eat and not particularly tasty, and same for the sauce), the pork (not bad but boring and overcooked), the rice and a cocktail, for 100£ for two. In short, boring overpriced food.

I had known about this place for years and I was excited to finally try it. However, it has been a typical experience of an overrated, hyped Soho restaurant that doesn't deliver on quality and still overcharges you. The fish was completely tasteless, the chop was overcooked, and I don't even want to comment on the sticky rice... It has been a very disappointing experience. The waiter that attended us was very nice, and the cocktail we had was yummy, but I really suggest you save your money and go somewhere else.

Fresh hot and spicy Thai food with lots of fresh herbs and ingredients prepared in front of a bar where all the seating was. Portion size pretty small, but rich and feeling, especially if you have rice to go along with it. The staff will explain the dishes to you and we’re super friendly if you have questions. Good for small parties and eating solo. Not super accessible if you need space.

A hot, coal fired blast. On point level of hotness, all dishes have been a joy. We left well satisfied with around 7 plates, without being too stuffed. The sour curry had a nice punch of bitterness. I really enjoyed the savory beetroot and fish sauce cocktail. The venison laab slapped, juicy, fatty, creamy. Everything was sent at a fast pace, which suited our plans perfectly well. Service was engaged, open for a bit of banter but always quick and present.

Really good. Food fantastic and every team member great

I sat at the bar on my own and had the most delightful meal. The staff was so lovely, and they brought me an extra oxtail that had been fired by mistake, it was my favorite dish of the evening! Spicy and bright, lots of acid and heat. The clay pot noodles were not to be missed, warm and filling, very comforting. The ambiance was also great, the vinyl made a great sound track to an intimate meal. I will surely be back if given the opportunity!! (I would note that as a party of 1 I was seated with only a 5 minute wait at 530pm, but larger parties later on in the evening waited 1+ hours)

What is wrong with these people? We were waiting to be seated while waiting for a friend of ours to join (2 to 3). They literally will not seat us unless our friend would come because they were thinking that they would lose the spot. There was place for three people but they were seating companies of two and letting the place empty. Literally zero logic

Me and my wife. The two of us had a very wonderful experience at KILN Soho two years ago when we visited London. Love the foods and service back then so much. So, we've waited 2 years to visit this establishment again. And we did visited KILN Soho again on March18 this year. And this time, we've spent over 500Pounds for lunch and dinner. But during our dinner, we got rushing every 20 minutes by the staffs to get our seats for the other guests. And asked us to go have our drinks at the small space behind the bar seats. I don't think so. So we just asked for the bill. We surely deserve a lot better experience than this. This is totally different kind of service compared to 2023. But if this is how they run business now, then good luck. They won't see us no more. This will be the last time for us to ever set foot in this restaurant again. Just to let you know that this is really a huge disappointment for us. The staffs should learn much more about servicing the paying customers. Thanks for nothing to KILN Soho's staffs. Worst team ever. Hope that we won't see each other again. Bye.

The best restaurant I know in London in terms of quality and price

Authentic Thai food, felt transported back to Phuket. If you have leftovers, they trash them instead of giving a takeaway box. Even for a full bowl of curry! Was horrified at the food waste.

Buen sitio. Cerca de la Plaza Leicester, hotel, oficina y transporte. Animado, ocupado, buena selección de tipo de platos de tapas, etc. acogedor, agradable y sabroso. Precio moderado. No lo habría encontrado de no haber sido por ser acogido.

Excelente comida. El problema era que nos llevaron abajo y el ruido era terrible. Mucha gente metida en un espacio pequeño. Tuve que gritarle a mi marido para que me escuchara. No es mi tipo de comida. No me importa un poco el ruido, pero todos se gritaban unos a otros. Entiendo que los alquileres son altos y a los jóvenes no les importa esto. Sin embargo no es lo que me gusta. El servicio también fue un poco lento a veces tuve que pedir más arroz tres veces antes de que llegara. Tardaron bastante en tomar nuestra orden. Entiendo que el personal está ocupado, pero nos sentamos a esperar el arroz para comer con nuestro curry de la selva. Gran servicio de agua y como dije la comida era increíble.

Lovely food ,friendly staff,nice atmosphere,

Kiln in Soho is a must-visit for Thai-inspired, fire-cooked dishes bursting with bold flavors. Standout plates include the Aged Lamb & Cumin Skewer, Clay Pot Baked Glass Noodles with Tamworth Belly & Brown Crab, and the deeply flavorful Wild Ginger & Beef Cheek Curry. With its open kitchen and energetic atmosphere, Kiln offers an unforgettable dining experience—no reservations, just great food worth waiting for.

A class of its own!! No frills, great service, authentic but with a London twist. The glass noodles changed my life 🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨

Kiln is renowned for its authentic Thai-inspired cuisine, masterfully prepared over open flames. Signature dishes include the Claypot Glass Noodles with Tamworth Belly and Brown Crab Meat, a harmonious blend of rich flavors and textures, and the Wild Ginger and Beef Cheek Curry, a glossy, spice-infused curry with a slow-building heat. Another standout is the Aged Lamb and Cumin Skewer, offering a succulent taste with a hint of smokiness. These dishes exemplify Kiln’s commitment to bold, authentic flavors in a vibrant setting.

good atmosphere n food. beware of the queue thro

Service is a complete disaster.

Gastronomy that gives great hope❤️

Just WOW. Service was up to par with the food and its flavors. I would come back every day!! Thanks, Ruben and the team.

Such amazing food, definitely worth the wait. Staff were lovely, we were served by Miranda who was amazing!

Wait for 3 hours to dine in, not worth it. TikTok place

Service was disaster, saw that manager gave a sits to his friends, and others have to wait for 2 hours!

This was my fourth time at Kilt, and unfortunately, the experience keeps getting worse. The only good food here is the noodles and chicken—everything else is overpriced and not worth it. Service is a complete disaster. Three times now, I’ve seen the manager skip the queue for his friends, while paying customers are left waiting. On top of that, the restaurant is not clean, which makes the whole experience even worse. Definitely not coming back.

Excellent thai cuisine. Be forewarned many plates are spicy, but delicious. Reservations required for dinner. Centrally located in vibrant Soho district.

What a beautiful, delicious restaurant with the most wonderful staff. Absolutely worth the wait, the food is so tasty, its a great atmosphere seeing the chefs at work. Great music and a small but perfect formed menu that changes daily. I don't have any pictures as I was too busy enjoying the whole experience. I had a bit of a funny turn as we arrived where I thought I was going to faint and the staff could not of been more caring and understanding. Jumped straight into getting me some fresh air, a coke and a chair to sit. Continuously, genuinely checking if I was ok after that. I believe our server was called Gerry (or that's the name on our receipt) If so thank you so much! Will definitely recommend and will definitely be back again, hopefully next time less fainty! Thank you!

Probably the best best dining experience of my life. The food was perfect, service and watching skilled people doing their job all added to it. Well worth going and enjoying.

Super Nice welcome and the service was perfect. Food is amazing full of flavour. Be careful it can be a bit spicy if you are very sensitive, just advice them they can guide you. We had a great evening. Thank you!

The atmosphere in the open kitchen is great, watching the chefs juggle and multiple grilling stations and move clay pots and grilled meats around. They are very efficient! The food was good, the vermicelli clay pot was pretty delicious, the Shan broth was a bit too spicy and thick.

I walked in off the street at 9:30 and was seated almost at once—if you go late or early, the wait’s not as bad as they say. They’ve recently replaced the beloved chicken skewer with ‘gai yang’, essentially a more buxom cousin: pieces of bone-in chicken. It’s better than its previous version, if that’s possible. Also ordered a personal favourite, the wok fried greens, which supposedly are seasoned only with oyster sauce, soy bean and sugar. A perfect dish every time; they truly have mastered Wok Hei. And of course the clay pot crab meat noodles, which never, ever disappoint. 3 dishes, at one of London’s most in-vogue restaurants, smack bang in the middle of Soho, all for under £25. And soundtracked by immaculate selections on vinyl. The staff are a fantastic unit; they make diners feel so happy to be there. NOWHERE else does it like Kiln.

Excellent spicy food. Very tasty

The food was enjoyable, however the menu advertised, as well as the one in the window when entering, was almost entirely different. Not a problem for me, but the selections were definitely a step down from the menus that convinced us to go there. The portions were rather small - we got a KFC on the way home. We were told to wait 90 minutes for a table, expecting a walk-in with a wait, and then stood in the restaurant awkwardly squashed with others waiting to be seated. We were there standing for nearly another 90 minutes without being offered a drink, before agreeing we’d leave. Suddenly, seats became available and we sat. The Grilled Rump Cap with Ubon Relish was lovely and the fat was rendered pleasingly. The relish paired well in an unexpected way. The Gai Yang with Smoked Chilli Relish was tender and the relish had a good amount of garlic - a win for me, and favourite of the night. The Som Tam of Radish and Beetroot had balanced flavours, although it lacked a bit of punch. Still a great dish The Jungle Curry was needlessly spicy, which left my girlfriend struggling (she is from Sichuan). We both eat very hot chillis and spice religiously, but these were just carelessly thrown in uncooked near to serving. Unfortunately, it completely took away from the flavours of the dish. Also, we only had one small piece of fish in amongst the bitter and watery curry. I’m sure it’s normally better than this, we must have been unlucky that evening. All in all, would recommend if you don’t mind killing some time waiting for a seat or portions that might leave you hungry if you don’t tend to over order!

Hardly any vegetarian options, food way too spicy (and it's pre-made not fresh so they can't change that) and no reason they can't just take bookings like most places in London! Overrated and not worth it at all.

Love the food, always smokey and super fresh and vibrant (always get the sausage!). Also the music selection is always so good!

It's not bad. You can now enter on a first-come, first-served basis without reservation. Because it is salty overall, rice is a must!

Very disappointing. We waited for over two hours, and when we were finally seated, we were told they had run out of several key items on the menu—including the clay noodles. The wine was served in a refillable bottle rather than its original packaging. A very poor service overall, if they can’t provide the full menu and a good service, they shouldn’t be offering tables as late as 11 PM.

The Restaurant is located in the heart of Soho, it is a restaurant that takes Thai cuisine to the next level with a rustic and authentic approach. The restaurant is famous for its open kitchen, where the chefs led by a Head Chef prepare dishes over an open fire, cut meats and vegetables, practically everything next to you, giving us customers an engaging culinary show. The quality of the food is unquestionable. The dishes are deeply inspired by the traditions of northern Thailand, with intense and spicy flavours. Among the most popular specialties are the “Clay Pot Glass Noodles with Tamworth Belly & Brown Crab” and the “Smoked Sausage with Turmeric”. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, creating balanced flavor combinations full of character and once in your mouth, it will give you an explosion of flavors on the palate. However, the portions may be a little smaller compared to the prices. The place is very small (although in my opinion, this makes it more fascinating and unique) and limited, in addition to the counter they have 2/3 tables in the room downstairs, (but I wouldn't recommend it) which may not be ideal for those looking for a relaxed and intimate dinner. The atmosphere is energetic and can get quite noisy, especially during rush hour. The staff is very helpful, but at busy times the service can be slow. Despite this, the waiters are attentive and ready to give advice on dishes and flavor combinations. Reading on the internet, I saw that the klin was awarded the Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide for its excellent value for money, even if some prices are slightly high compared to the size of the portions. (On the plate of chicken and sausage). In conclusion, the Kiln is a perfect destination for lovers of authentic Thai cuisine, with a focus on strong flavors and traditional preparations. It is particularly recommended for those who want a dynamic culinary experience and are not put off by a somewhat chaotic environment. If you are looking for a quiet dinner or generous portions, I recommend wandering around there, the area offers an infinite number of alternatives.

Great vibe. All the fire in the kitchen super nice. Smelled amazing. Waited for 2 hours to get a table. Not a problem. Waiting an hour inside while we were told our table was almost ready also no problem. Helped build the excitement. Once seated got rushed a bit. Most of personel friendly. Food went from insane to mwoa from dish to dish. Chicken insane but was mostly cartilage and bone. Great smokey flavour tho. Sai Oua was great. Greens also great. Smokey and unique. Jungle curry was a bit dissapoiting. Again mostly bones and head. Fookin spicy but thats why i ordered it. Good pricing, but while i ordered one last beer i got the bill shoved in my face and got a cunty remark from the bar guy that kinda pushed us out. After waiting a total of 3 hours we only got to spend 45 min inside. Also got charged for a dish that never came. The build up might have given me a bit of a unrealistic expectation but the bar guy ruined it for me. Rest of personel nice.

Great food , but clearly just another number towards waiters. Asked my wife to move from her seat because they thought she was just drinking(they had forgot her main) then when we finished they couldn’t wait to get us out

We were excited to try the Clay Pot Baked Glass Noodles because we’ve seen so many glowing reviews about it, but they don't do it anymore. Apparently, they change the menu every month, and I wonder why they would remove the popular dish from the menu. We tried their Northem Thai Herbal Soup of Stream Farm Hen which was just not good and super spicy. Their starters are good but everything is very pricey for the quantity you get and the place is very small and full of people.

great quality food at a reasonable price, personally am a fan of the walk in only

Demasiado lleno, demasiado pequeño, demasiado ruidoso. La comida era abrumadora y no estaba a la altura del bombo en absoluto. Al menos el personal era amable y servicial. Un montón de buenos restaurantes en la zona, no volvería a comer aquí.

Food is very good, many different flavours. Prices are good. Be prepared to wait 1hr+

Great food and reasonable wine list, but 2 hours in the wait list is outrageous. You are popular and you know it. Why not do reservations?! Forcing people to kill time in Central London is not thoughtful!

If you can’t bear with the spicy, Think twice before ordering brown crab meat curry. It’s over-spicy than most mala hotpot or food you can ever imagine. Also it a bit overpriced consider the portions and the tastes.

Please don’t give into the hype! My friend and I went on Thursday evening and arrived at 6:30pm. We are 5th in line and were absolutely fine with waiting for 30/45min as we knew it was walk ins only. We finally made it to the front and the waitress told us the queue was actually to get your phone number on the waitlist. She then said it was another 1.5h wait (we later found that this wasn’t even the case and it was longer) and that she would text us when the table was ready. As we had already waited and were excited to try this place, we agreed and went away with no complaints. We came back and were told our table still wasn’t ready but that we could wait inside. The restaurant is so horribly cramped and we weren’t even asked if we wanted a drink while waiting when other people were. By that point, the only reason we stayed is because we had wasted so much time already that we felt it should be for something. Food was nice - yes but that’s honestly as far as I’d go. It wasn’t spectacular and it certainly isn’t amazing enough to justify a 3 hour wait time. Service was slow and the atmosphere is cramped, dark and smokey. There’s seriously so many other intimate spots with a nicer vibe THAT TAKE RESERVATIONS.

At the end of your meal if it’s late enough and the staff have a moment they’ll ask you how the it was. The reality is they already know. Nothing comes out at the same time only when it’s ready. You’re met with consistent surprises with every dish. You have never eaten anything like this. Kiln might be the best dining experience in london Highly recommend. If you’re ever in Shoreditch be sure to go to smoking goat

Hugely overrated. The staff were slow and not attentive, the food came out sporadically. The atmosphere was ok but cramped. The food itself was very dissapointing cold rice, curry was tastless other than spice and the crab curry was full of broken shell. I was excited to go here but will not be coming back.

I NEVER leave these but this was such a bizarre experience that i felt the people had to know. This was a frustrating and egregiously underwhelming experience. We had to queue in 4 degrees for 1.5hrs under the assumption that we were queuing for a seat. We got to the front, our bodies frozen , and discovered that this was a queue to put your name down for a CALLBACK. Not one staff member had come outside to explain this to anyone; and upon entering, it took 30secs for the host to take a name and number. We got to the host at 8pm and were told to expect to be seated around 10:30pm, this was after already waiting 1.5hrs outside. Not sure why they removed their reservation system OR why someone didn't just come down the line and take our details on an ipad and send us away so we could wait in a pub/bar or make alternative arrangements. We had already sacrificed so much of our evening to this purgatory that we were determined to eat here. We got back for our callback (which was 15 mins before the estimated time so at least we clawed back some of our evening), and were hoping the food would be the saving grace. NO - the pounded pulled beef was like chewing wires, the jungle curry and pork & mussels curry had an odd medicinal bitterness running though it that made it inedible, the sticky rice was like 2 days old rice warmed up in the sun and had gone hard, and everything was very very spicy (i am indian and can handle heat well). The saving grace was the chicken (though it was mostly bone) but this was actually edible (if you don’t mind taking bone fragments out your mouth); and the cocktails were decent. The staff inside were lovely and service was quick, though dining at 10:30 pm does mean it wasn’t as hectic. Overall, if you have 5hrs to spare of an evening for below average food then this is the spot for you!

Undercooked chicken starter was my main issue, charred skin but totally pink raw looking and totally still attached to the bone inside…. had to send chicken back to be cooked properly…. Sausages were spicy but dry and came with no sauce. Lamb skewers were very good. I should have just ordered 3 of them. Maybe the mains are better, this was a short visit I will go back and try again with a main dish. Menu - totally confusing - unfamiliar names and it offers absolutely no explanation of what any of the dishes are…., Which means the staff spend a lot of time trying to explain the menu to diners …. I liked sitting at the bar. Good vibe. Just wish my chicken hadn’t been undercooked….