Korat Thai Upminster in Havering

Great Food Great Staff Well Priced Definitely a 10/10!!

On my previous visit, I gave 5 stars. Not so good now. The service was poor despite us being the only customers (Tue evening) and the food was overspiced: Massaman should be subtle so the flavours of star anise etc come out. Theirs was more like chilli sauce. The same goes for the pork satay which was mostly chilli sauce and not peanuts.

Literally the best place outside of central London I have eaten at all year. Great service, amazing cocktails, extensive vegan options and they even adapted a Massaman curry to be dairy-free for me. Thank you 💗

Visited with friends for dinner, lovely restaurant, very friendly and efficient staff, food cooked beautifully, presented lovely, our bill was £230 for 4 people, starters and mains plus a mix of soft and alcoholic drinks.

Amazing place, spotlessly clean, great service. Well stocked bar. Plenty of space.

Would never be back there… the duck that ordered and see bass was both with bad smell… we didn’t even eat it … once told to the waitress he can’t even say anything at least sorry or offer something else… paid a lot and left unhappy… you can buy in supermarket something much better and more fresh.

Had a meal for my best friends birthday. Food was out of this world. Will definitely be coming again and again and again lol

Totally disappointed today and would not return. Korat Thai was our favourite Thai restaurant and we would be happy to travel about 16 miles just to have that special dinner. Ordered Vegan but received Chicken, isn't something to be taken lightly but they apologised simply saying their new cook doesn't know English! The dishes tasted below average, nothing compared to what we ate earlier here. They billed us twice for a drink and the staffs were super confused. The owner needs to get a skilled Thai chef and train their staff.

This restaurant is absolutely lovely. Within 2 visits it's become a firm favourite. Lovely, attentive staff. Very clean, comfortable and welcoming. The food is beautifully presented and it's delicious. Highly recommended 👍🏽

Such a beautiful restaurant, the cooking is always first class 😋 and very tasty.my favourite is the weeping tiger with a fried rice dish and nice Leo beer to go with it.its a good friendly restaurant which serves top quality food. Been here many times since it first open,the staff,the food,still as good as ever ,thank you Dang and your team for doing such a great job 🙏

korat Thai Restaurant is a gem! The warm welcome and cozy, authentic decor made for a great first impression. The chicken Pad Thai was delicious with perfectly cooked noodles and a tangy sauce. The service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Thai food!

I really like the food. I been suprisse for the quality. The experience was wonderful. I recomend for Everbody want to fell this experience😀😀😀😀

Amazing please. Service and quality of the food are awesome.

Pleasant atmosphere staff are friendly

Good presence of social media, found through TikTok love cocktails ❤️

Lovely food and great portion sizes. Massaman Curry was very nice but not quite as spicy as I'd normally like. It was quite expensive though and I think locally there are very similar Thai restaurants that are slightly cheaper. 2 people had shared mixed starter, rice, noodles and 2 mains (1 chicken, 1 salmon) 1 beer 1 wine. £104 with added gratuity.

Proper Thai food.Excellent! The food is delicious and all the staff are so lovely, We highly recommend this place.

It is one of the best restaurants in this area, I very like the Sweet and sour pork-King prawn tempura. It is highly recommended

Good place to hang out. very good cocktails had here

Good Prosecco lunch menu for £20.99. Service was pretty good, just a bit rushed.

Ambiance is amazing, the moment I entered restaurant I treated with respect and hospitality. I recommend my friends for sure

Food is so delicious I will come with my family next time I love this place

I love ambience, staff here very friendly and food is amazing

Great experience , lovely Hospitality I will surely visit regularly with my family

Ah, Korat Thai Restaurant - where the greeting is as brief as your dining experience! Upon arrival, we were swiftly informed of our two-hour time limit with all the warmth of a distant relative at a family reunion. A simple "hello" would've sufficed, but alas, pleasantries seemed to be on the menu elsewhere. Seated and handed menus quicker than you can say "Pad Thai," we dove into ordering, only to find our dishes arriving with the speed of a Formula 1 pit stop. Clearly, the phrase "freshly prepared" wasn't in their culinary dictionary. The calamari and king prawn tempura were disappointingly reminiscent of leftovers from a medieval feast - chewy, tasteless, and accompanied by a sweet chili sauce that screamed "mass-produced." As for the mains, the Chicken Pad Thai was drowning in a sea of grease, while the Chilli fish and egg fried rice seemed to have taken a dip in a vat of sauce concocted by an enthusiastic but misguided home economics student. And don't get me started on the noisy ambience, courtesy of some rowdy patrons who seemed to mistake the restaurant for a karaoke bar. But the pièce de résistance? The bill. For the princely sum of over £100, we had the pleasure of experiencing a culinary journey that left us feeling more robbed than satisfied. Needless to say, we won't be rushing back for seconds. In conclusion, if you're in the mood for Thai cuisine, I'd suggest looking elsewhere unless you have a penchant for disappointment and an empty wallet. As for Korat Thai Restaurant, they've succeeded in achieving the unthinkable - they've managed to put us off Thai food altogether. Bravo, Korat, bravo.

Had a fantastic meal, would absolutely recommend the duck. Staff were friendly and welcoming 10/10 will definitely coming back!!

Fabulous service ,well know staff menu was briefly explained definitely coming back thank you.

Most awful restaurant ever. The service was rude and grotesque. We had to wait two hours for the food, it arrived cold and uncooked. But the worst thing is that it was my friend's 60th birthday. We left the cake in the kitchen and when they brought it to the table they had thrown away the candles...and after this and much more, they didn't even apologise. shameful!! What a horrible place!

5 star food 5 star service Exceptional food quality and variety We've been retuning here for some time now and having visited other thai food restaurants I cab safely say this is by far one of the best I've been to

We've been coming here since they opened and the food quality and portions have been consistent ever since. The service is warm and friendly and the ambience is nice and relaxed. Really glad to finally have a good Thai restaurant in Upminster.

Visited Korat and was immediately impressed by its warm ambiance and authentic Thai flavors. The Pad Thai and green curry were standout dishes, perfectly spiced and delicious. Staff were friendly and the prices reasonable. Highly recommend for a genuine Thai experience

Lovely meal, great service and good atmosphere! Weeping Tiger was very nice!

Me and my partner are huge foodies and have been to many restaurants locally and in London and I must say this one is unforgettable. The food was outstanding and the cocktails were perfect. It is pricey but you pay for what you get, but we did order a lot! The quality of food, taste and flavour was impeccable. I highly recommended the Korat Sharing soup if you like a Tom Yum. The decor was stunning and staff were amazing. Will be back again most definitely and already looking forward to out next visit! I wish I took more photos of our food but managed to get one to share. Thank you Korat!

Ram & Somkiet were great. Food was amazing and drinks were nice and strong. Will defo be back

The waiter immediately recognised that I was unhappy with a dish. After discussion he suggested that it was recooked. It was. It was then perfect. Customer service as it was meant to be!

Super authentic Thai with great staff/service. We will be back! Many thanks....

Service was excellent and food was really tasty. We were there on a Tuesday, so not much of an atmosphere per se, but it’s a lovely restaurant, so all good.

Then portion sizes for the prices are ridiculous!! The picure I have have shared is suppose to be a platter to share for 2 people for almost £30.. it tasted decent but nothingyl you couldn't get at a more reasonable price.

Food here is great. Would highly recommend Tom kha soup, the broth is one of the best I’ve had outside of Thailand. Green chicken curry was also very good, the chicken was very tender. Only thing that let this place down was one of the waiters, he was eating at the bar between the meal and when we wanted to order desserts. Didn’t seem appropriate. Other waiter was great though and would say thank you, etc in Thai which made it a nice Thai dining experience for us.

Exceptional service, delicious food, great value for money

Food was amazing. Restaurant was lovely. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Many better Thais just down the road in Hornchurch, Pork satay average at best, The pork had no flavour, The only thing weeping was me at the price of the weeping tiger when it tasted no better than a tesco basics steak, coconut rice tasted more like butter than coconut, the sticky rice was stuck! Other than the food it was great! The waiters were good and one waiter was humorous! However the Whiskey sour was nice and the best thing I had. Spent less in Central London the weekend for better food.

Very tasty food, lovely waiting staff

I love this restaurant! The food tasting amazing and all good coming with nice decoration! The staff are very polite and friendly! The Restaurant itself is nice place to be! I totally recommend this restaurant!

First class as always, they have a Thai nationals menu now, which takes it to another level & keeps my Mrs happy 😊

100% recommend! Food was so delicious, the service was great! We had the platter to share for starters, and then the chicken massaman curry and tamarind duck for main. I cannot fault the food. 2 for 1 cocktails from 5pm - 8pm, which were delicious!! You get what you pay for, the restaurant is so lovely and updated. Can’t wait to return and try the other dishes! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Accepted my uber order then cancelled it an hour later!!!

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Unfortunately we had to cancel our reservation on Fathers Day as our little one didn’t feel well. So we ordered in through Uber and we absolutely loved it! The Korat Fried Noodles, the Pad Thai and the Korat Pineapple Fried Rice! Very good portion sizes as well! Our little one loved the Pineapple Fried Rice!

I visited last week Great food😘,nice place to hangout and cocktails was delicious 😋 friendly staff ,see you again korat

We love Thai cuisine and this 'discovery' was very pleasant. Shique minimalistic yet cosy interior was complimented by very tasty food. I know pretty much every Thai restaurant In East London and this one is definitely one of the best I've been to.

I’ve had better but this is probably the best you’ll get in Upminster, bit on the expensive side and the servers tried to say they were fully booked until closing but then gave us a table when we came back 10 mins later Decor and vibe is pretty good, would recommend if you’re in the area I got the chicken pad Thai for £14.90, there is no service charge

AMAZING food! Generous portions and lots of flavour. Highly recommend the cocktails as they are tasty and quite strong! Wine is lovely too.

Amazing food, great service. Will definitely be eating here again!

The best ! Honestly the classic of dishes done to perfection and with a freshness and quality taste you don’t really find elsewhere unless home cooked

Great Service, Delicious food very big portions. Good Ambiance.. maybe shouldn't of kissed everyone goodbye... was probably one of the best Thai restaurant I've been. Will definitely come back and we'll recommended.

Really lovely restaurant amazing food very friendly staff best restaurant in town I would definitely go there again

The best Thai restaurant in Essex food is amazing service is brilliant prices are reasonable definitely I will recommend to anyone to visit

Servers were pleasant and the food was tasty. The portions were good including some that could be shared.

We came to Korat Thai for my friend's baby shower and had the whole restaurant to ourselves, so that made for a lovely bubbly atmosphere. I think the menu was a special set menu for this type of occasion. I wasn't sure what to expect, I thought it was going to to be tiny tapas sized dishes but I was pleasantly surprised at the portions and the flavours were fantastic. Such beautiful tasty fresh food with a nice amount of chili heat. Absolutely beautiful. I would love to go back again for an evening meal - the menu is a bit pricey from what I have seen but if the food is as good as what I've had already, probably worth it for a special occasion!

Top notch! 👌 food and service lovely

Visited here with a friend around Christmas time, catching up after a couple of years and with myself living in Berlin now. Firstly, the restaurant decor is impeccable (I will take that blue colour and try to use it somewhere in my home) and the service very good - apologies if our dinner table conversation was a little rudimentary! The waiter suggested the Massaman Curry and they were able to do it as a vegetarian meal, it was extremely good. I only really have one suggestion and that's that if regular main dishes could be done as vegan or vegetarian options with Tofu then maybe consider taking the completely separate vegan/veggie section off of the back of the menu? I spent a bit of time looking through the middle at first and finding nothing for me until turning it over, and I would've personally preferred any of the main dishes with Tofu over the options on the back. It's very common for it to be like this in the many Thai and Vietnamese restaurants we have in Berlin. It might also save you money in having to have many different dishes ready to prepare when you could instead just adapt a couple with tofu. But no complaints, I'd really love to see this restaurant doing even better. Go book, now!!

Amazing meal at Korat last night. Worth the price, big portions, child friendly and great service. Can’t fault it

Excellent experience. Venue, service and food is all Exceptional

Went to Korat Thai with girlfriends for a Sunday brunch. Brilliant food presented well and tastes so good, great ambience and friendly staff. Not to forget such good value for money on the brunch menu as well. Will be going back again.

A fantastic experience at Korat Thai, from service and interior but most of all, the food. Best and most authentic Thai food I've had in London to date. I've been here twice since and it has been very consistent. I personally opt for the spring rolls, which are delicious. For something that is usually considered basic, Korat upgrades them. Otherwise the Thai spare ribs are also recommended. For main course I treated myself to Panaeng dry red curry, massaman chicken and pad kra phao for each of the visits. All delicious and no complaints. The only thing I can comment on are the prices but the portions sizes are so good that you definitely get your value for money. Whenever I am in Upminster I am sure to visit Korat Thai. Thanks again!

Yummy!! Testy foods, Good amount, friendly staff. I would recommend this place .

Food was excellent with the exception of my wife’s but the service extremely poor. I booked and paid for 15 people to celebrate an occasion, it took over 50 minutes to fulfil our first drinks order and then after 1 hour ten minutes we had to ask if they would take our food order. All other tables were attended with people arriving after us and getting their food an hour before us, our order was served spasmodically with some plates served up about 20 minutes before others, we were then rushed out with the waiter clearing our table whilst we were still eating. I felt that we were treated as an inconvenience and I won’t be going back there. I left the above review in September, vowing never to return. Because the management responded in a positive way I decided it was worth a second opportunity and I’m so glad I did. We went in there this evening with friends and I have to say that the food and service was exceptional, we will definitely return. Thank you to all the staff, well done.

Beautiful restaurant, but the female staff was not welcoming at all!!! This place recently opened up, my husband wants to go here to have his 50th birthday party, so Two female friends and I went out to try Thai dessert and this female member of staff gave us a third degree, that this is a restaurant we can’t come here just for desserts and tea! I wanted to walk out with the interrogation, but the other two ladies knew we came here on a mission. There was only one other table occupied and the rest of the place was empty. The food was nice and the the place looked like a nice spa. But don’t expect a service with a smile. But the waiter who served us tea did try to smile. Our bill was under £30 for three dessert and two tea. Reasonable price. But I wouldn’t go back there again, like they say first impression is a lasting impression.

I have been to many thai restaurants within and outside of London, this is definitely ONE OF THE BEST. A cozy restaurant with a great interior. I stumbled across this place by chance. I was greeted by very welcoming and friendly staff. The drinks menu had a wide range of variety, with many cocktails, and the food menu had me lost for words. You could just smell the great flavours from the kitchen. I showed them a picture of a dish from my phone, which was a Thai Salmon Caesar Salad , to see if they had it and unfortunately it wasn’t on the menu. Fortunately, the chef was very kind enough to inform me that they was in the process of making a new menu and this item was to be on it. He told me that he’ll be able to make me a “one-off chef special”. I was delighted to hear that! The Thai Salmon Caesar Salad came out and i must say it was far better than i have ever tasted. The chef is very talented and really makes me feel as if i was back in Thailand. So happy to have came across this place and i have already recommended my family and friends.

For the first time last night I try korat restaurant food. I was not expecting the food is this amazing and stuff was so friendly .I’m so happy and loved I will be back again for sure next time I will bring my family to try it out 🙏👌🤩🤩

Great Thai food in this local restaurant. Clean and modern with friendly staff. Not cheap but you get what you pay for with fresh, quality food with decent sized portions. Highly recommend .

Amazing food, delicious cocktails, the staff there are so welcoming and fun, can't wait to go back need to book in advance this time tho haha

My girls came in to Korat yesterday for dessert for a belated bday and although they were almost closed for the evening, they were happy to serve us still. Amazing service and lovely desserts. You all saved our last minute birthday celebration. Can’t wait to come back for a full night! Thank you!❤️

The food was really nice. Staff paid great attention to us. Very attentive and informative about the menu. Made an effort for someone's birthday with sparklers and cake. Worth a visit.

Unbelievable food! Great atmosphere. Will be back!

WOW! Great food, great atmosphere, great service, great experience all round! Will definitely be recommended to all my friends!! Can’t wait so come back!! See you next weekend!!

My partner and I visited Korat whilst visting Upminster for the first time from Bristol. As we both love Thai food we were excited to have found a Thai restaurant near to where we were staying. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted by a lovely lady and very impressed by the modern decor of the restaurant. I ordered my favourite dish, a Massaman curry for my main course and was blown away with how fresh and just delicious it was. The portion size was very generous, making it also good value for money. We were made to feel so welcome by the staff and the service was quick and attentive. The overall experience was so pleasant that we actually came back on our final day in London for the brunch deal that was being advertised at the time (this was also very lovely). Would highly reccommend! We told the owners of the restuarant that we would be back.

I am a young customer. I showed them my paying method but they obviously thought we were bad customers. They kicked us out thinking we were bad people. Ashamed🤦‍♂️

Visited korat at upminster for brunch today. Had the Phuket tapas which consisted of chicken in green Thai curry. I had eaten a few small pieces of chicken and tried to cut up some larger pieces and as soon as I did this I noticed the chicken inside was completely raw , I cut another piece and that also was raw!! I told the waiter who took it away and replaced it with cooked version but I refused it. He didn’t even changed my cutlery that had cut the raw chicken. I’m at home now waiting for the inevitable!! Check your food whilst visiting this restaurant especially in low light.

Amazing food, staff are friendly and helpful. Very enjoyable evening.

Cannot say anything bad about this place. Nice decor, lovely food , great waitress. Will be returning. Thanks for a great evening.

Amazing restaurant, great atmosphere, such friendly and helpful staff and the food tastes amazing. Highly recommend!

From the moment you walk into this little gem of a find you are welcomed and delighted... the food is absolutely delicious and freshly prepared, the décor is beautiful and the staff are very friendly and attentive, you can see the thought and detail that has gone into creating this restaurant and the menu.. just lovely and well worth a visit ..or two...

My first authentic experience of Thai food and I was very pleasantly surprised! The recommendations from the owner for vegetarian options were stunning! The presentation of the food has really been thought about and looks and tastes delicious. Beautiful surroundings, great cocktails and nice vibe… I’ve already been recommending this lovely place to everyone! Many stars from me!

We was told to visit this thai restaurant by friends of ours and the Korat certainly didnt disappoint. Lovely friendly staff, making you feel welcome, food was incredible and came out on time, we even asked if they could wait to bring out the main course which they did. would highly recommend.

ONE WORD: WOW!! This place has got it just right! I’m not usually one to leave a review however after a recent visit here I felt compelled to. I cannot find fault with this place, the food is of an outstanding quality! Hot, tasty and presented beautifully. The service was outstanding and I was greeted and served with a smile, nothing seems to be too much trouble for the staff here. Although the place was busy and buzzing the food was served in a timely manner and we were checked on frequently by the staff. The atmosphere and setting was superb, myself and my family felt completely relaxed the moment we stepped in the door. I have a thing for interior design and this restaurant has nailed it, the decor is to die for! Not only is the food amazing but they also had a huge selection of drinks including my favourite.. cocktails! I tried a few from the vast selection and each and everyone was amazing! It’s great to see the cocktails being made fresh in front of your eyes! Fantastic! What a talent the bar staff have! We have been back several times since our first visit and will continue to do so! It’s our favourite new spot! Highly recommend!! 10/10!! Thanks to all your fantastic staff! We will be back again very soon.

Very nice atmosphere and great food!

A beautiful place with excellent traditional food served white style and professionalism by wonderful people. An amazing experience! Thank you!

Everything was amazing !!! Thank you 😁

Nice meal still a little expensive

Amazing food, really top quality service and will return time & time again!

Absolutely beautiful surroundings food excellent and service would recommend it

This is a restuarant I visit frequently. The staff are incredibly friendly and will give personal recommendations and the beef masaman is up there for me. The salt squid on the starters and also the lamb chops, the portions are really generous and they will also put the remainder in take away containers for you so you can enjoy the leftovers at home. I think the food is more than reasonably priced for the quality and service provided for the restaurant. There is a really nice authentic feel to this Thai restaurant and you are comfortably seated so you aren't on top of other people and can enjoy the company you are in. Definitely add to your list if you really enjoy Thai food. If you are concerned about food being too spicy you can request for yours to be made milder, they will take good care of you in there.

OMG this place!!! Such authentic flavours! I was taken straight back to South East Asia; Vietnam, Langkawi, Malaysia, Thailand (of course) and beyond! Not only that, I mentioned my favourite Asian comfort food; Mango, sticky rice and coconut cream /milk and BOOM! They went off menu and made it for me 😭😭😭 These guys are amazing, please go and check them out for yourself! Thank you again guys! Xxx

Customer service was excellent. Waiting time was short. The meal was well prepared and steak was on point. U need to try this place if u reading this

Food was excellent, delicious and value for money. So was the Service. Plan to visit again. Nicky the manager was friendly too.

Excellent all round, ambience, service, menu, food was almost like being in Thailand! Authentic, modern and a must visit restaurant! Tried convincing the owner to add Thai style crab curry to the menu and I think we succeed, once it's an option we might end up in there every week!!! Cannot recommend enough, could do with a Mocktail menu but I'm just fishing for faults now. Great experience!

Amazing food - just the right balance of flavor and spices - chicken satay was scrumptious. And then - my friend had mentioned to one of the staff that I was visiting her for my birthday - definitely not planned but the lights went down, I was presented with a gorgeous dessert and the whole restaurant sang happy birthday. Such a wonderful, thoughtful gesture - thank you ❤️

Miserable blunt waiter Poor service