Kiln in City of London, Westminster

Upon arrival Rob welcomed myself and Rich as if we were old friends. And the service and food that followed didn’t disappoint. Thank you to the team. You’re amazing. 100% Will be back again.

If you want to drink fish sauce from your plate, come here

The atmosphere of the place is great, you have to wait about 1.5 hours for a table, but after signing up in the queue you receive a text message when a place becomes available. Unfortunately, the minuses were a weak starter (boiled chicken - medium) and a very spicy curry, which the service lady did not adequately inform us about. I know that food in Asia is spicy, but even when I was in Thailand, I was told it would be spicy and I advised you to be careful. I asked the waitress which curry she recommended, she said one was very spicy and the other was spicy. I took the less spicy one and yet I think it took away from the pleasure of eating. Normally, being informed about the high severity scale would have saved the matter and the experience. The pasta from the 3rd photo is very tasty. The menu changes often so I will definitely come back :)

Very delicious Thai food in London! They only do walk-ins now, definitely recommend getting there early to secure your place in the queue. We got there at 5.30pm on a Friday and were called in at about 6pm. All the seats are around the bar which creates a really immersive experience and vinyls are played on their record player which creates a nice atmosphere. The food was really delicious. We started with the grilled chicken and lamb skewers which we had to order seconds for because they were so good. For mains we had the glass noodles and pork curry which were very nicely spiced and super comforting in the typical British cold weather. Well worth a visit!

Probably the best/most interesting meal I’ve had in London this year. All the dishes were chock-full of flavour, with top quality ingredients shining through the red-hot chilli punch that most dishes here seem to pack. Almost every dish was a hit and there were only minor disappointments: the Cull Yaw skewer was ‘sold out’ within 15 mins of opening, which made it feel like a marketing ploy rather than an actual feature of the menu. The cocktails were also a let-down. Full of flavour, yes but not nearly boozy enough for the price paid (the one glass of wine we had would not have been much to drink by itself but paired brilliantly with the food). Lastly I need to address the issue of the Jungle Curry dish. This was the most challenging dish I’ve eaten in a long time: seriously chilli-laden and full of vegetables I was unable to identify. The smoked fish with the deeply umami-infused broth was a revelation and this could just be the best dish being served in central London at the moment BUT it felt like very poor value for £14 given that it’s essentially a soup with a miserly piece kipper on top. Overall though, I would highly recommend this place if you want to get away from the endless variations on ‘brown’ plates of food served up in many of London’s eateries. The flavours here are seriously forward and impressive and the chefs are doing a top job with high quality ingredients. Just go (and arrive early to snag a seat!).

I am certainly glad I tried it after so many months of hearing the hype of it and seeing it be one of the most sort after restaurants in London. And I see how they are appealing to “foodies” and those who want to be part of the scene. Would I go again anytime soon? No. Not at least for a year. We had some nice dishes, including the rump cap, autumn greens, chicken and soy. Cooked very well. The shrimp relish was far too spicy, I saw other customers complain about it too. You couldn’t even tell if it was shrimp, it just felt like soggy breadcrumbs (or something like shredded paper) inundated with chilli, and some bitter greens with it that didn’t help counteract anything- the balance was really off. The sour curry was ok, but balance was off and it was really watery. Sticky rice, dry and like cardboard, and I’ve had far better at my local Thai places. Clay pot noodles, fine, but again just not sure what was particularly unique outside of glass noodles with some sauce and char based on the fire cooking. Good ambience and staff make an effort, but outside of people desperately wanting to be part of the scene, I’d say try once, tick it off, but find much more interesting and authentic Thai places where you don’t have to stand outside in the cold for an hour.

OMG this place is amazing. 2 Australians with spice and heat appreciation dined and can't wait to go back.

Fav Thai place in London with a modern twist. Can be a little expensive, but tastes great.

I can see the hype of this place. Not many places in London can replicate Southeast Asian street food, charcoal grill and all, and capture its simplicity yet tough execution. Our mackarel was amazingly tasty, as with the glass noodles; and the grilled chicken was sheer joy, which I can easily have everyday with some sticky rice. That said, Kiln isn't perfect either. I didn't know wtf heap of mess that duck laap was supposed to be. Unbalanced and disgusting texture. The old sheep cumin satay was slightly tough, and frankly, it wasn't up to par to an avg tokyo yakitori bar and not what one would expect. Kiln has some chinks in its armour, but still a nice place to head to when you can't get to Vientiane and sit by the Mekong. Service was laid back. Weird cacophony trying to be cool music from cheap speakers achingly agitates the ambiance. Try to sit upstairs instead and watch the show.

The food was delicious, the decor very nice, and the waiter gave us great advice. Remember to come early, because it is very popular: arriving at 5:30 p.m., we ate at 6:30 p.m. I highly recommend!

Food and drinks are decent. Especially skewers and slow grilled chicken. Keep taking to my friend how delicious they are when eating. The service was great until the very last moment when I encountered a series of rude behaviors while making the payment. I noticed an error on the bill, and after it was corrected, the revised bill was rudely handed just in front of my face. I attempted to tap “tap area” twice, but the card machine didn’t respond. My phone was then rudely taken away without permission to tap quickly. So far I was still trying to be considerate. Then the payment failed and I was about to switch to another card. When I just reached out to the receipt, the card machine was taken away quickly again. Throughout the entire process, there was no communication or explanation and it all happened so quickly with bad manners. Can’t tell if these are his intention. But I am sorry, I have to say those behaviors continuously ruined the whole experience.

This place is definitely worth it, it’s small with only counter seating so the wait may be long, but the food is awesome. I found this place online with many people recommending it and they weren’t wrong. I ordered the kebab, sausage, and clay pot; all were excellent. Definitely would recommend for great Thai food while in London.

We’ve always been a fan of this Thai-Asian fusion restaurant. The open kitchen adds to the vibrant atmosphere, and the menu is designed to encourage us to order tapas-style, perfect for sharing with a friend. Among the many dishes, the glass noodles are our absolute favorite. The menu is constantly evolving with the changing seasons, and the prices are very reasonable.

A restaurant fantasy. I warn you that if you don't like intense flavors, spices and daring food, this is not your place. For everyone else, it is your ideal place. A very creative and delicious meal. Well priced and very friendly staff.

Southeast Asian restaurants recommended by KILN Michelin The main one was so spicy that it made me cry, but it was so refreshing. It felt like the chili peppers were all spicy from millet, and it was so spicy that it hit my forehead. The main dish is pork and it is half-cooked pork. I personally don’t like pork, let alone half-cooked pork, but his family is still good at making it. It doesn’t taste like pork. If you want spicy food to satisfy your craving, this is a good choice.

Awesome experience and service. Very tasty and flavorsome Northern Thai dishes. The sausage and clay pot noodles are a must try.

Glass noodles and the John Dory, what a glory

Winter evening, cold and rain. With 2 children. They made us wait inside and immediately freed a table. Excellent service, exquisite food with solutions suitable for the little ones. Really top.

Kiln, nestled in the heart of Soho, is an unmissable destination for those craving bold, smoky flavors and an authentic taste of regional Thai cuisine with a modern twist. Known for its live fire cooking and commitment to quality ingredients, this Michelin-starred hotspot delivers an unforgettable dining experience. Ambience The atmosphere at Kiln is warm, bustling, and refreshingly casual. The open kitchen is the star of the show, with chefs expertly working over clay pots and grills, creating an enticing aroma that fills the room. Seating is predominantly counter-style, giving diners a front-row view of the action, which adds to the immersive and energetic vibe. Food & Drinks Kiln’s menu is designed to share, offering dishes that pack a punch in terms of flavor and spice. Start with the Northern Thai-style Sausage, a juicy, herbaceous delight, or the Aged Lamb & Cumin Skewers, perfectly charred and deeply satisfying. The standout mains include the Clay Pot-Baked Glass Noodles with Tamworth Pork Belly, a smoky, umami-rich dish that’s both comforting and complex, and the Jungle Curry of Aged Beef, which delivers a fiery kick balanced by layers of fragrant spices. For sides, the Stir-Fried Greens with Soy and Garlic provide a refreshing counterpoint to the richness of the mains. Pair the meal with one of their natural wines or a house-made cocktail to round out the experience. Service The staff at Kiln are attentive and knowledgeable, eager to guide you through the menu and accommodate dietary preferences. The service strikes a perfect balance between friendly and professional, enhancing the overall dining experience. Value Kiln offers exceptional value for the quality of food and craftsmanship on display. While it’s a popular spot with limited seating, the vibrant flavors and unique cooking techniques make it worth any wait. Final Thoughts Kiln is a masterclass in marrying tradition with innovation, bringing the bold flavors of Thailand’s rural kitchens to the heart of London. It’s an ideal spot for adventurous food lovers seeking a casual yet elevated dining experience. Whether you’re a spice enthusiast or simply appreciate great cooking, Kiln is a must-visit gem in Soho.

Heard lots of good stuff about Kiln and finally got a chance to visit. There’s no booking but we managed to get our seats pretty quickly. Love sitting at the counter and watching the chefs cooking with woks, grilling and the clay pots over charcoal. The highlights of the night were the glass noodles in clay pot and curry chicken livers. They are so good! My friend wasn’t a fan of chicken livers but she enjoyed the dish a lot. The John Dorry was alright, was expecting it to be more flavourful. Overall good service and would love to come back to try other stuff on the menu.

Never disappoints. A legendary restaurant in London with dishes/flavors you can’t find anywhere else in town. Getting in for weekday lunch before 1pm isn’t too much of a challenge, and the service is always quick and on point.

Incredible food and atmosphere… Been here time and time again. Back again later today 🥳🥳

Well made delicious fresh and really tasty. Food was great and I really enjoyed the simpleness of each plate. Staff were attentive very friendly and always present. So appreciated! Location was great, central London. Place was cozy ~ bar sitting only. Where I sat it was close to the grill, my face was very warm but no complaints since it was rainy and chilly outside. Enjoy myself.

⭐ Kiln Soho – A Thai Culinary Paradise ⭐ I can’t recommend Kiln highly enough! Having visited twice in one week, this restaurant has solidified its place as my favourite Thai dining spot in London. First Visit: A few years back, I first visited Kiln on a friend’s recommendation – her Thai fiancée, a doctor, had called it her favourite Thai restaurant. She wasn’t wrong! We were seated downstairs after a short wait, and the food was nothing short of spectacular. The Thai sausage was irresistible, the service was impeccable, and the team were attentive, well-mannered, and fun. It was an experience that stayed with me. Lunch Visit – Years Later: Fast forward to a few days ago: after a morning meeting, I couldn’t resist stopping by for lunch. This time, I was seated upstairs at the bar, directly facing the kilns and the grill. Watching the chefs in action was a highlight of my meal! I ordered: • Northern Thai Herbed Sausage – Still as incredible as I remembered. • Radish, Beetroot & Carrot Salad – Freshly prepared and vibrant. • Pounded BBQ Beef with Todoli Citrus – Absolutely sublime. Annalise, my host, was brilliant, helping me select the dishes. I also had the pleasure of watching Hartley’s first day on the grill – his skill was incredible. He even recommended his favourite – the BBQ beef. Second Visit That Week – Dinner with a Friend: A few days later, I returned with a friend. We arrived around 9:30 PM and waited about 45 minutes for a table. The wait, however, was enjoyable as we caught up over a glass of chilled white wine recommended by Patrick (I think that was his name). Once seated, the food was again phenomenal, with the same depth and layers of flavour that Kiln is renowned for. However, the sticky rice was slightly overdone and quite hard – something the lady seated next to me pointed out, and I had to agree. A minor hiccup in an otherwise exceptional dining experience. Kiln is more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of passion for cooking and dedication to excellence. The chefs take immense pride in their craft, and it shows in every dish. Must-Tries: • Northern Thai Herbed Sausage • Grilled Bavette with Smoked Chilli Glaze • Slow Grilled Mackerel The ambiance, the food, and the team’s warmth make Kiln a truly memorable experience. If you’re in Soho and love Thai food, this is the place to go. Enjoy your culinary adventure!

I don’t think it is authentic at all and the taste was not as good as expected. It was so crowded inside and the seating was not comfortable at all. If you are looking for authentic Thai food, I won’t recommend you to this restaurant!

Genuinely a great place. The staff never stopped moving and were attentive. Yes you have to queue to even get on the list to sit at the bat, but we were lucky and there for an early dinner so did nit have to wait the 2 hrs some people were, by the time we left! Great vibe, tasty, interesting food, and I would go again.

I decided to go Kiln because i had a recommendation from a friend. It was a first date dinner and the person i met has been so mamy times to Kiln and she used to love it. My experience was a nightmare. The waiter was so nice and professional and she suggested to have a drink before our spot was ready for us, 10/10 experience. Once we sat, we ordered dishes and something to drink. The wine was really and so it's the beer i ordered but the tap water was not even close to be drinkable, it tasted like chemicals. I like spicy food but the first meal we got was not eatable! Not even for native Thai! The other plates were just ok, and we even left food on the plate. My expectations were so high but i felt so dissapointed, i usually don't give such low stars rating but this time i really need to rate Kiln with 2*. I attach the few pics i took because after the second dish i lost interest in taking pics and our mood was ruined. Maybe it was just my experience, i hope guys who work there will improve the food and expecially the tap water!

Lunchtime visit in the basement. Skewers, chicken and soy, and sardines to start all very good with a couple of Pale Ales. Then chicken livers which were spicy hot, pad ped cull yaw which were very spicy with greens and sticky rice. With service £94. Food came promptly, was tasty, waiting staff did warn the pad ped cull yaw was very hot and it was!!! All In all tasted and looked very authentic and we'll stick a pin in to go again.

Came here recently for dinner on a Saturday night—had reservations so we were seated right away downstairs. The restaurant is fairly small. Our table was shared with another party. Food was just okay, nothing really “wow” us. Tried the Jin Toob with Miyagawa (meat was too tough), Slow Grilled Chicken & Soy (too bland), Laap Sausage, Slow Grilled John Dory (no flavor), Mackerel Salad, Sticky Rice, Three Pepper Jowl, and Radish Salad. Prices are reasonable but portions are on the smaller side.

Came here recently for dinner on a Saturday night—had reservations so we were seated right away downstairs. The restaurant is fairly small. Our table was shared with another party. Food was just okay, nothing really “wow” us. Tried the Jin Toob with Miyagawa (meat was too tough), Slow Grilled Chicken & Soy (too bland), Laap Sausage, Slow Grilled John Dory (no flavor), Mackerel Salad, Sticky Rice, Three Pepper Jowl, and Radish Salad. Prices are reasonable but portions are on the smaller side.

Really really good in terms of almost everything! The foods are very delicious and professionally cooked. How they use spices and how they cook are well mastered. Ingredients are very fresh and clean. The logistics and organisations are in a good manner. Services are very friendly. And it’s really good for the value. Highly recommend.

Everyone that hyped up this restaurant… is lying. We ordered the soy chicken, thai sausage, clay pot noodle, red curry monkfish, and sautéed soy vegetables. the first three dishes ranged from decent to good, and we were happy to pay the price for those that we ordered. Our gripe really comes down to the last to dishes. The monkfish is £24 for two golf ball size pieces of meat. Understandably, monkfish is an expensive ingredient, however transparency is much appreciated when you are that comfortable charging your customers for that amount. The large gap in pricing also mislead us to believe it would be more substantial compared to the rest of the menu. the red curry seasoning was bold and vibrant but the monkfish was oversalted. This leads to my next point about the soy sautéed vegetables. It felt like these leaves were washed in salt water, marinated in brine, and cooked in reduced soy sauce. The salt was so infiltrated in every cell that even diluting the dish with fresh water couldn’t solve the issue. Although we didn’t eat this with rice, rice would not have helped either. I also suspect that the leaves were overcooked and limp. As an Asian person, I have had my fair share of sautéed vegetables, so it feels weird for trained chefs to mess up something so basic and ubiquitous to Asian cuisine. I think whoever designed the menu that made the dish to be this salty is egregious. We know this decision was intentional, as the staff had to warn other tables that this dish is salty. I feel like enough people had to complain about this issue for staff to become aware, and instead of listening to customer feedback, you still chose to serve bad food. I cannot in good faith recommend this restaurant to neither food lovers who are willing to pay the price for a novel culinary experience nor to those who are just looking for a decent meal at a good value, because Kiln is neither of those things.

10/10 experience. what more can you ask for; banging authentic Thai food, chat with the chefs whilst they prepare your food and casual warm settings cosy with the blaze of the fires. I mean there are highlights but all the dishes were on point. Cull Yaw cumin skewers, slow grilled chicken Soy, claypot noodles and that fiery laab stood out from my continuous visits there.

Wonderful experience at Kiln the other night. The claypot noodles and monk fish curry were delightful (as was everything else). Love the youthful vibe inside too.

No reservations taken. Food came out 'when ready', 1 hour between the first dish and the last dish coming which is absurd. The flavours were underwhelming, the glass noodles had no flavour and minimal meat. No chopsticks which was odd. Over rated eatery.

I honestly don’t understand the hype surrounding Kiln. The food was far from what I’d call authentic Thai, and nothing we tried was cooked properly. Every dish we ordered was either underwhelming or poorly executed. It felt like they were trying too hard to be “innovative” at the expense of delivering proper flavours. To make matters worse, the staff were too arrogant to address our concerns. They seemed uninterested in finding out why we were dissatisfied, which made the experience all the more frustrating. Given the reputation this place has, I expected much more. Sadly, we left feeling disappointed and like we’d wasted our time and money.

The food was so nice but a bit too spicy for us.. The beer was so good! It was pretty light so it went well with spicy foods. Claypot noodle was my favourite menu. One waitress made a mistake of serving the food that we didn’t order, and there was a miscommunication when I told her that we didn’t order that menu. She walked away when I apologised and was trying to explain the situation. I’m pretty sure she didn’t intend to do it, but wasn’t a pleasant experience. The atmosphere was really nice but the background music was a bit too loud as we sat right under the speaker. Overall, it was a nice place for dinner!

Food was extremely average, regardless of the long wait. Definitely overhyped. Noodles were very burnt at the bottom, meat fat wasn't fully rendered, and overall not worth the wait. Felt pretty unwell the next day.

We didn't have to queue, 12.30 on Sunday. We took the advice to order 8-10 dishes for our party of 4, to share. The portions were very small, barely enough for a taste of each. Even the rice portions were small. There were about 8 mussels in the mussel dish, tiny pieces of kipper in the kipper dish etc and we were left hungry. One dish was left out altogether as it was not brought to the table and it was possible to miss this as everything came out in random order making it impossible to know how to pace our eating. At £100 for 4 I was pretty disappointed and embarrassed for my guests, especially as the previous time I had visited I had enjoyed the experience.

All my high expectations of trying this place were dashed by the person taking reservations at the door. Once the queue was over (9pm), he informed us that the first available table would be after 1 hour and 45 minutes. When I pointed out that it would be 15 minutes from closing, he smiled at us with superiority. It's a shame, I hope that this negative experience of mine can be of help to others.

Good food, grilled dishes were well executed and seasoned perfectly! Small buzzy restaurant, had to wait about 45mins on a weekday evening for a table. Ordered the grilled rump cap, grilled soy chicken and claypot noodles - all were a hit! Was a good experience watching the chefs prepare the food in that open kitchen service crew were attentive too!

Ate here a few times. Best if you can get a table downstairs. Some of the curries are super spicy though so make sure you ask the waiter if your spice tolerance isn’t very high. The clay pot noodles are a must have!

My favourite restaurant. Never known anywhere with a vibe like Kiln. Always 10/10. Will always try and come to this restaurant when I’m in London. Love it so much.

Sit upstairs and watch the chefs work! Amazing kitchen. The menu changes every day. Well priced cocktails. Such creatively full of flavour and spicy food. Lovely staff go and enjoy this gem

Crazy amazing food with incredible vibes. The energy in here is next level, everyone is having a good time. You enter into a dark space, and light and warmth coming from the kitchen of coals and grills. They really KNOW spice. We were a group of 4 asians and it was spicyyyyy, BUT a good spice. FLAVOURFUL. Also the meat was cooked to perfection. A gorgeous sear yet so tender. Cocktails were quite nice but would be better if it could have a little more attention, a little more depth to better match the journey that the food can take you on. We sat at the basement which was a little quieter and easier to talk. It’s a very loud space.

Over powering flavour all the dishes we ordered.

We went on the weekday at 6pm, queued over 1.5hrs to be seated. Overall experience was not worth for queue at all, it’s not about the amounts of portions, I’ve been to Laos , Thai, Yuannan multi time and what they got inspired from are well too basic, I couldn’t feel any connections from these places at all, they are not known to use the ingredients and seasonings for the dishes , most of the food are flat tasted. We came with pretty high expectations and what we had was insanely disappointed.

The person on the door was extremely rude to us. We arrived and there was a long line at the door. It was our first time there, and so we weren’t sure id the people were waiting to get their tables or to give their names. Someone from our group went to the front to ask the person if we should wait at the back of the queue or whether we give our names and come back later. The person responded something to the effect “you are wasting my time with this question, just stand in the line”. After our meal we mentioned that we found his behaviour very odd and rude to which he responded that he doesn’t care. His name is Rob and he claims he is the manager. The food was okay, but not worth the 2 hour wait. We were rushed to leave after 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Really flavorful north Thai dishes, I recommend the clay pot noodles. The staff were lovely, in particular Miranda who gave recommendations, seated us downstairs very quickly and was super attentive to our needs! Would defiantly come again!

The food is extremely spicy, and the waiters do not warn you. restaurant atmosphere is great

Not worth the wait or the cost. Disappointed that there were no glass noodles on the menu. After waiting 30 minutes for a seat and another 40 minutes for the food, the grilled whole fish was decent, but the sautéed greens were overly salty. The seating area was extremely noisy and crowded, with people constantly standing behind me, waiting for tables and frequently bumping into my seat. This made the entire dining experience uncomfortable, and the stools added to the discomfort by straining my lower back. Service was great and friendly. Be aware that a 12% service charge and a $1 donation will be added to the bill without prior verbal notice or consent.

Rara vez me motiva escribir reseñas, pero Kiln fue una experiencia tan pobre que merece que otros sean advertidos. En realidad teníamos una mesa reservada en lugar de haber tenido que hacer cola, así que me compadezco de los pobres que esperaron 1 - 1. 5 horas para experimentar un servicio pésimo y comida mediocre. Servicio snooty, tan oscuro que no podía leer menús ni ver comida, literalmente una luz de té iluminando la mesa. Encendió la función de antorcha en un IPhone para leer el menú solo para que el servidor lo apague para iluminar la mesa vecina. No podíamos leer el menú de otra manera. No pudimos ver la comida, estaba bien, no más. Odio ser mala con los restaurantes, pero este lugar era terrible y molesto.

Buen concepto, buenos sabores. Teníamos una reserva y tomamos una mesa en el sótano Lugar muy pequeño y servicio muy lento

Llevaba años queriendo probar este lugar pero cada vez que no había disponibilidad o había una cola masiva fuera: reservado con mucha antelación para entrar y después del scrum de incluso intentar entrar por la puerta principal debido a una abundancia de chanceros que no tenían una reserva bloqueando la puerta y / o tratando de empujar delante una vez que entré , finalmente nos sentamos abajo. Tengo que luchar para recordar estar tan decepcionado en un restaurante, la habitación de abajo era como un trastero convertido, sentado en bancos viejos, el menú era difícilmente legible, parecía una fotocopia de una fotocopia y la lista de reproducción de drum & bass no hizo nada en absoluto para el ambiente y para ser franco, todo generalmente parecía soso y no descriptivo, y el servicio faltaba con el personal de espera desapareciendo durante grandes tramos antes de reaparecer con la factura y decirnos que nuestro tiempo había terminado. Lo mejor que puedo decir al respecto fue que no era demasiado caro, probablemente por eso siempre hay una cola para entrar, pero eso fue un recordatorio de que la popularidad no significa calidad.

Bu hao chi, liáng xiǎo picking baskets, don't believe xhs.

Report to eat. The portion is also very small. The price is not low either. There was none on the same day as the vermicelli pot. Don't come.

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. The amount of food was too small. Besides, what really stood out was the extremely poor service. The staff was rude and unhelpful, making the entire experience unpleasant. Bad Bad Bad.

I liked the place. Food was really good and ambience was cool too. Service is a mixed bag, the female waitress was amazing, the male ones didn’t care much.

Nice place. Kind of hyped but the food was good and a very nice wine bar atmosphere. Some spicy stuff was reaaally spicy, and nobody thought of warning us about that, so careful.

WOW. Kiln was extraordinarily brilliant. I have been trying to get in for months and tonight was our moment! We had the best evening. The food is exceptional, so are the drinks, but for me it's the whole package : the music, the vibe, the design, the lighting, the staff. it's all 10/10 brilliant. It's the perfect autumnal/wintery restaurant to hunker down in and fill up on warming dishes in a really energising, casual, sexy atmosphere. My new favourite spot without a doubt. Will be back for noodles!

The food was decent, but extremely overpriced for what they are, even for a central london spot. Considering the price, it is very much underwhelming. The bar floor also blasts music to a point where you have to shout at your friends, if you like that you like that I guess. Wouldn’t recommend.

Delicious and authentic Korean restaurant

My favourite place in London. Amazing food at reasonable prices, and always innovating to offer flavours you wouldn't find anywhere else!

This is an expensive novelty experience. Food is pretty authentic. Spicy. You'll be going somewhere else afterwards however to get a proper meal as you'll still be hungry unless u r prepared to spend £70+ each or have the appetite of a sparrow. £6+ for 1 small sausage as an example. Go for an experience not if you actually want a meal. Jollibee is good afterwards.

It's completely OK to have a walk in policy. However, if you have to policy to text back for a table, then you have to do that. We get your a busy, popular restrant. But, leaving people hanging and not texting to say you won't get a table is polite, and ensures the people that want to eat at your restrant don't ruin there night. I went back to the restrant to ask how things are going with the queue, and couldn't get any details on if the booking would happen and when (in time to change my plans) Pretty rude really. Also very embarrassing because I ruined the whole night for all my friends because I said we should go to kiln. Restrant looked cool tho...

I guess it's fine to sit in the second half of the restaurant, but the first half, by the door, is just not pleasant. You have people standing behind you waiting for a table, the door constantly opening, and people screaming because the music is just too loud. It's almost like they make it unpleasant in order to favour the turnover.

This restaurant was mid. After seeing it in multiple different videos, recommended by celebs, and various lists, we decided to check it out. We sat in the basement with no windows, no air con, no fans. We were sweating our nuts off from the moment we sat down. Service: mid. You can’t change anything on the menu if you’re not keen on an ingredient. If you have the 3PM reservation, unlucky, as they will pressure you to make all your decisions as soon as you sit down as the restaurant closes soon. Like don’t offer the reservation if you don’t want people to order more food. Food: it’s the only saving grace but it’s also not AMAZING. Much better places to spend your hard earned cash on in the area

Can't fault the food. The glass noodles and the steak were favourites! Loved the chicken and soy too. However our evening was pretty let down by the 3.5 hour wait. I understand on a Friday night it will be busy and we were totally prepared to wait but they let us wait in the queue for 1 hour before getting to the front to tell us it was another 2 hour wait from there, which turned into 2.5. It wouldn't take much to let people know before they wait for an hour, and I've never been somewhere which is so off with estimating wait times. Good food but have had food just as good with a better system in place. A real shame.

Fantastic restaurant in Soho offering Thai inspired recipes in a unique "open kitchen" setting. I really enjoyed my time here and wish I could have tried the entire menu since it's great for sharing as well. Loved every single dish I tried and definitely recommend it if you like bold and interesting flavours. Wine list is solid as well. Price unbeatable for the quality and location. 5+++

Food took a while to get to us. The pork chop ribs are okay (slightly overpriced). It was cooked with very fatty pork. Half of the pork pieces were just fat with no meat on it, texture-wise it was not quite pleasant to have a mouthful of fat and not meat. I am not sure why this meal is so expensive. I am confused as to why this is rated as the top Thai restaurant in London and why it has a 2 hour wait.

An absolute gem! I’ve returned with numerous different friends for the incredible food and lovely lovely cocktails (personal fav is the tequila ginger lime). highly recommend!

Ok definitely not worth the 2 hr plus wait We were downstairs The chicken and sausage were great The not so positives The ox heart was very chewey The noodles (house special really lacked any flavour and just seemed to have soy sauce in them) The mackerel was nice but it was disappointing to see only one small side of mackerel fillet Sauce was good

Really great food, definitely got a bit of a kick to some of the dishes as you would hope and expect. Sitting at the counter is always a fun experience. Great service once you are seated. There is always a bit of a wait but you can have a drink while waiting. Good cocktails and the tamarind iced tea helps you keep your cool.

Great restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere and good to go with it.

Kiln, you’re really killing me here😂😂😂💯💯💯There was a price of string in our food but they were nice about it at least. For a restaurant of this stature, you’d expect their food to come stringless! Haha!

Food was over hyped and over priced, was really looking forward to the monkfish curry but for £24 we got 2 tiny mouthfuls of monkfish and the curry was quite bland. The pork loin was 75% fat so that was disappointing too. Had high expectations and was disappointed, especially for how much we paid - would not recommend.

Food was alright, there are many better Thai food restaurants in London in my opinion. Waiting time is long if you don’t have a booking and the place always looks busy surprisingly. Nice and cozy vibe

Aweful waiting time outside and at the bar to be seated. Nice food, poor customer management. Letting us wait up by the bar to pay £25+ per mini plate....More options of good value for money experience around

Different, tasty, not quick as all is made on order. Well worth a visit

The food is good, but the service is terrible. One of the waitress on the downstair, she is super super rude and she forgot to order our order and I was waiting for 20mins.

Not sure what the fuss is about. Essentially spicy offal . Amount of fish/ meat in the dishes is very low to non existent . Had jungle curry with smoked mackerel , there was a small piece of mackerel whereas glass noodles supposedly with pork and brown crab meat. Blow me if I could find or taste it. Bit of a rip off. I suspect legions of loyal followers with little epicure have exalted this institution.

Very rushed, also very cramped downstairs (two couples on a four person table which was far too cosy, also this was after a long wait despite booking). Expected some great food, some were really tasty but the fish curry was too bitter to even eat. We were still finishing our cocktail and food when the bill was slammed down. Overall food was worse than expected, for price as well, very disappointing

Was really excited to come here, but the food was very lackluster and inauthentic. Felt like a poor attempt to appear to be Thai food, but just failed.

Top quality ingredients, very friendly and accommodating staff!

**If you don’t have a reservation and are trying to walk in…prepare yourself for a 2 hr wait.** I think this is truthfully a 3.5 star review. Really what brought down the star is the wait and procedure to get seated. We came on a weeknight and put our name down with the host at 7:15 pm. Estimated wait was 1-1.5 hours. We got a text to come back to the restaurant at 8:45 pm, but unfortunately we waited to be seated against the wall of the restaurant until 9:20 pm. God bless the host who was trying to juggle seating, putting people on the wait list, and also bussing tables and bringing orders to those seated. He was trying his best and it was just too much for one person to manage, and it was hard to track him down. not sure if it was just an off night, but the over 2 hour wait with 30 min of standing in a narrow hallway waiting to be seated really killed the dinner mood. On to the food, which was delicious! Most were small plates and meant to be shared. Not ur typical Thai food but an amalgamation of Thai and south Asian flavors and inspirations. The highlights we liked were the clay pot glass noodles and the chicken liver with pickled garlic. Flavors were fantastic and so good we added another chicken liver order. The northern thai sausages were also delicious. The other dishes were good to so so. The jungle curry with mackerel was unfortunately the weakest dish. Watery sauce, salty but lacking in flavor, with mackerel with spines still stewed in the curry…it was not memorable and felt like an afterthought. We also had a dish with cockerels with marinated cucumber and many were not open so harder to eat. Atmosphere: small restaurant with counter seating on the ground floor and table seating below. Casual and you can see directly into the chaotic kitchen where the action happens. I will say sitting by the grill would be much warmer and perhaps difficult in the summer. Not great for families with children and those that need accessibility access. Service: servers were great and took time to make recommendation. Everyone was nice and courteous despite a chaotic night with a lot of diners. All in all, there were standout dishes and perhaps coming for lunch is the way to go. But I’m not sure the food is worth such a long wait. Given we went to the restaurant close to 7 and left the restaurant at 10:45 pm…it is too long of a dining experience

Super friendly, great ambience, very busy but incredibly efficient - and the food was amazing!

Modern take on thai food. The chicken liver was interesting, tasted almost like satay. Som tum with cockles was light and refreshing to cut though all the herbs and spices in the other dishes. Laab sausage was a much better choice than the grilled chicken. Place was quite cramp. I have people brushing again my back the whole night while I was eating cos I was seated near the door. Wait can be quite long, now that they don't do reservations anymore. Go up to the host and leave your number for them to contact you once the table is ready.

An absolutely amazing dining experience. We were lucky to sit at the counter overlooking the chefs weaving their magic - and that was a massive and critical part of the whole night. A number of dishes we selected were simply from watching the chefs in action. Delicious food and a fantastic selection of pairing cocktails kept the evening well fuelled. Loved it !!!!

Nice cozy unfortunately restaurant super small downstairs a couple of tables upstairs only at the bar it’s kind of smelly and full of smoke from the kitchen The food was nice and the Chicken and soy is a must and was amazing Chicken A very ordinary restaurant that does not settle the crowds with small sessions at the bar

I had a really nice meal here. They don't take reservations, so we queued before they opened on Sunday. I highly recommend it to be well prepared before you come in, you may have to queue for a while. The food is stunning and super delicious. It brings me to a street market food place in Thailand. We sit at the bar closely watching them preparing the food. Very good experience here.

Waited over an hour for our food, when asked about it the waitress was so rude

Fantastic food and cocktails. Strongly recommend the soy chicken and the laap sausage. Plan in advance as they don't take reservations and you may be left waiting for quite a long time to get a table.

The food was fine. But the time waiting for it was really long…people who ordered after me got their food ready while I was still waiting for mine.

Wow, what a restaurant. The counter-top is a great experience and the dishes were all fantastic. Only downside is the walk-in wait times. But the food served is really pretty special.

Amazing food in combination to friendly staff and great experience. It enhanced our weekend visit

An excellent, authentic, and flavorful place with a lot of depth. I will definitely be back!

Ended up there for a late lunch. The place has a good vibe and service. Found the food to be a mix of hit and misses. Really enjoyed the glass noodles, stir fry greens, rump. The sour curry was ok and the mutton was just overwhelmingly spicy. I think the recommendation of 6 7 small plates is a little high, I would recommend 4 5.

WARNING!! They pay random ppl to get five star ratings on Google, so don’t fall for these ads & rating. The waiters here are racists.. lol we left even before tasting the food.

Great experience at KILN, foods are fusion Thai style, taste is dominant. Strongly recommended to try, counter upstairs and table downstairs. Wine also good.

perfect restaurant! highly recommend