Montien in Richmond upon Thames

We enjoyed excellent food as always. We had fish, pad thai and the tamarind prawns - all very good. Very welcoming and friendly

We enjoyed a fabulous meal, with superb service and delicious food at this restaurant. The meal was served with charm and great attention to detail. We ordered prawn toasts, duck pancakes and spring rolls as our appetisers and had Thai green chicken curry, chicken with chilli and basil, crispy fried fish and stir fried prawns with vegetables as our mains with egg fried rice and noodles. Each dish was tasty and flavoursome and really enjoyable. We would definitely go back when we next come to Kew.

Really enjoyed everything about our visit. Staff were so friendly Food was beautiful Reasonably priced Nice quiet surroundings Couldn’t fault the experience, we would def recommend.

Lovely evening meal the owners A husband and wife team made us very welcome the food was fantastic very authentic

Lovely little family-run restaurant, I almost don't want to tell TripAdvisor about it cos I'd like to keep it all to myself.

Great, authentic menu, prepared carefully and with love, bringing out tremendous flavours which other Thai restaurants miss. Sadly, post COVID, seating option no longer available but takeaway worth the wait and walk. I will be back again and again.

I've eaten here 10 times or more. I spent three years working in Bangkok and have good Thai friends so I am relatively clear on what I want from a Thai restaurant. I don't think and Thai restaurant in London can be 100% authentic but this is close. It is run by a charming Thai family and they do all of the favourites very well. Som Tam is spicy and mainly green papaya which is one of my tells for a good restaurant. Poor restaurants or anglicised ones serve it bland, with cabbage and carrot or not at all. I don't think I have had a bad dish here. The only issue can be that upstairs is better ambience but v small. However, downstairs is fine. And they close for quite long holidays.

We had a very enjoyable evening at Montien after a day out at Kew Gardens. The red duck curry was absolutely fantastic and the stand out dish of the evening! The sweet and sour was also excellent.We were a bit disappointed by the noodles however. Service was great. We booked last minute on a Saturday night and the owner kindly squeezed us in.

Have been coming to this little gem of a restaurant for over 20 years and the food is consistently amazing; the best Thai food we have ever eaten. It is always cooked to order; fresh and authentic and beautifully presented. A family affair with Anna in the kitchen, daughter Karen serving always with a smile and dad too! It’s our go to restaurant for perfect food and excellent service and never fails. Our daughters love it too 😋 thank you

We chose a variety of dishes and all were beautifully presented and tasty. Special mention for beef with chilli and the fish. Good service.

I made it clear that I am a vegetarian and ordered accordingly. My vegetarian spring rolls arrived on the same plate as the chicken satay and I should have realised then but as I bit into the second one roll , I couldn’t see any vegetables. When I asked the owner he said it was a prawn. When I complained, the reply was it was just one spring roll and he would replace it with another vegetarian roll. When I tried to explain that I am veggie for my beliefs but a lot people are allergic to shell fish, especially prawns he didn’t seem to be concerned about how serious it could be. We cancelled our main course but the owner wasn’t apologetic or bothered at all.

We have eaten at this lovely little restaurant several times. It is a little gem. Superb freshly cooked delicious food prepared and cooked to order by the lady of the house and served by the master and I understand their daughter It is advisable to book this restaurant. They also do takeaways

The restaurant is small, so you will need to book- and you should! The food was excellent. There was a good choice, and the servers are helpful explaining the dishes. Thoroughly recommended.

I love this restaurant and have eaten here many times. They serve up quality Thai food in a nice relaxed setting, it's significant;y better than the average Thai place. The whole steamed fish is delicious.

3 of us had worked up an appetite after walking around Kew Gardens and remembered that Montien had been recommended by an acquaintance. We arrived as they opened at 6.30pm on a Friday and they were soon busy. We couldn't decide what to have as it all sounded lovely so we chose 4 dishes to share. Chicken pad Thai, Massaman curry, mixed veg and chicken with cashew nuts. We also ordered some coconut rice and there honestly wasn't a scrap of food left. It was all so fresh and delicious. For dessert we shared a mango sticky rice. The portion would have been fine for one person, but we only wanted a little sweet taster as we were full. It was great. Friendly staff, fresh tasty food. We look forward to returning.

We visited this family run Tai restaurant because it was 10 mins walk away from the hotel where we stayed and it has got very good review . The restaurant sits in a pure resident area and you might expecting more like the take away...

Went there for a family meal & was not disappointed. The restaurant is only small but the food was fantastic, everything is cooked fresh by the owners wife & their daughter is the waiter/manager. We asked for an unusual dish & they cooked it straight...

I went here with high expectations and was not disappointed! The food was fantastic. Staff so friendly! I ordered a prawn vencilli and it was delicious - so tender with so much taste! I will definitely be going back here!!

We had a lovely meal in friendly comfortable surroundings. Delicious, fresh food. Extremely good value. Staff were so welcoming and very attentive.

Dined for two here one Good Friday evening in April and had a really good meal. Although small in size, this restaurant has a fairly extensive authentic dishes to choose from. I would recommend making table reservation for evenings and weekends seating.Also be prepared to...

Really nice food in a very inviting restaurant. Service was good and the food was absolutely top notch. We found this place and booked up after a rugby match at Twickenham, it was a fair walk but the food really made up for it. Good...

I had dinner here the other night. It's tiny inside and clearly a local favourite. The food and service were wonderful. I would definitely eat here again.

Went in a party of 6. The restaurant is smallish and cosy but you don't feel like you are sitting on top of the next table. There is a good menu and it is unlikely that you will not find something to enjoy. I do...

We lived in Asia for several years and love Thai food. This was the most authentic Thai food that I have eaten in the U.K. I actually think some of the Thai chain restaurants are quite good and do eat at them, but this is...

Came here by chance. Tablecloths, beautifully folded napkins. Some fresh flowers on table even. Owner/waiter asked if he could take our coats. So far so good! Food was equally good, quite subtle (e.g. their light and nicely acidic 'sweet and sour' sauce, which so often...

If a little haphazard...however last meal we had was way under par. On pointing out that a spicy chicken salad (we have been using this restaurant for over 20 years) was made up predominantly of onion, it was way out of balance.. the result was...

A most enjoyable evening. Friendly efficient service, really tasty food - though I felt the portions were small - we cleared every dish and were looking for more. Wasn't too keen on the mango and sticky rice dessert, but that's just personal taste. But at...

What a marvellous little gem down Sandycombe Road. This unassuming, small restaurant is home to brilliant Thai cuisine. Each dish is individually cooked with wonderful fresh ingredients. One of the very best Thai restaurants that we've eaten in. Meal for three, with starters and drinks...

We have eaten there for years and have never been disappointed. The food is freshly cooked and really tasty. It looks small, but there are tables downstairs as well. The staff are so friendly.

We enjoyed this restaurant a lot. We were staying at Kew Gardens hotel and restaurant is just 2-3 minutes walking. We tried Tom Yam soup which was fantastic. Highly recommended. Small restaurant hence booking in advance will help to avoid any disappointment

The food was beautifully cooked with fresh ingredients and friendly and helpful service, this on a midweek evening. Definitely going back. The shared platter is excellent, beautiful sauces too. Advice on how much rice to have was also welcome, everything was good.

Fuimos allí en la noche con mis hijos de 9 y 12 años de edad y era absolutamente fantástico como siempre.Debo tener mi juicio sobre mí cuando está comiendo en el Montien con mis dos hijos porque les encanta la comida que hacen silencio cuando llegue y comer hasta que no hay nada a la izquierda!La comida es muy buena y el servicio excepcional.Bien vale la pena el viaje.

We have eaten here a lot of times and it is always reliable. Lovely freshly prepared Thai food, including the usual favourites and some different choices.

Yo estaba en esta zona durante una semana para una conferencia en el Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Comí en el Montien tres veces sobre aquellos siete días, tratando diversos platos. Todos estaban excelentemente condimentadas. El restaurante es pequeño, con planta baja y asientos en el sótano. Ambos estaban bien servido y elegantemente. El propietario es amable y servicial y obviamente preocupa por su clientela. El Panang curry es el plato que se debe usar para comparar tailandés cookeries. Su era perfecto. Las hojas de lima kaffir, eran perfectas, algo que muchos en el uso de chefs nos erráticamente.. El "calor" era exactamente lo que pedí. Recomendado para todos los amantes de la comida tailandesa en esta zona.

Great food, nice spot away from the city traffic and noise, excellent service, definitely professional people! Very kind staff. All our food was amazing. Can't wait to go back again and order the fish soup!

This visit was my first here and was a brilliant experience. The food was so light and tasty and the service perfect. I would encourage anyone who loves Thai food to come here - just lovely. Enjoy!

Un lugar muy bueno y popular local. Pequeñas, modestamente concurrido restaurante amueblado con clientela para llevar en una noche de sábado (pero no). Las materias primas son alimentos bastante básico pero son condimentado con y condimentadas de manera auténtica cocina tailandesa. No grasientas o aceitosas desagradable como muchos comprada en Londres. Los precios son muy razonables. Sin embargo, este es mucho y me gustó por la gente de la zona y su popularidad es totalmente merecida. También amable. Una comida muy agradable, Ganga tailandesa.

The food is excellent and the service is friendly and helpful. The prices are very reasonable and you know what you will be getting (unless they are on holiday in Thailand, in which case it will be closed).

Este agradable restaurante tailandés, escondido en Kew Gardens, ofrece auténtica cocina tailandesa en un ambiente relajado y elegante entorno. los ingredientes son frescos y bien preparada y servida caliente. esperar un poco espera entre platos -- cada plato (incluyendo las sopas) es preparados individualmente. Un plato destacado son los langostinos Tamarind -- perfectamente preparado con una ligera dulzura mezclado con un toque de especias caliente. Servido con arroz de coco, un plato muy agradable. El Bow único para gustos ingleses es un defecto que extravía expedientes de su variedad en el lado de suave. Dicho esto, no dudaría en volver. El servicio es amable y atento y los precios son muy razonables.

Fantástico, fresca comida y servicio amable. Que atendían a nuestro gusto y dietéticas específicas solicitudes; una persona solicitado sin gluten y uno de nuestro grupo es alérgico a nueces.Yo personalmente recomiendo el curry de gambas de Panang, satay (la salsa de cacahuate es increíble y se sirve por separado) de pollo y arroz de coco.Sin duda volveremos para las frituras de banana y helado de coco, como las que se dan en la playa en Ko Samui.

Been a few times, always good. Lovely prawns in coconut and great chicken satay.Only issue is the parking you have to feel sorry for these little restaurants they rely so much on local trade. We will revisit

Fuimos a este restaurante después de un viaje a Kew Gardens, que parecía ser uno de los restaurantes tailandeses sólo cerca. Basado en las críticas en gran medida muy positivas de este lugar, estaba deseando una comida tailandesa increíble!Quizás debido a las altas expectativas, la comida era bastante normal y no nos impresionó tanto como otros parecía ser. La comida estaba bastante bien, especialmente el curry Massaman y té helado. El servicio era bueno, también, y estaban encantados de satisfacer nuestras peticiones para el té y arroz de coco helado tailandés a pesar de que no estar en el menú.

Disfrutamos de una noche con mi marido aquí el sábado por la noche. Tuvimos una mesa abajo, que era muy agradable y lleno, así que un buen ambiente en el restaurante. No esperábamos una buena oferta ya que está un poco lejos del centro de la ciudad y estar en Kew nunca nos aventuramos aquí. El servicio era fantástico y teníamos un gran camarero para atendernos. Happy Hour para ayudar a elegir platos y sugerir ideas y el servicio fue muy rápido. Cada uno de nosotros tenía el plato mixto de elección de los chefs de Montien lo cual fue fenomenal! un montón de comida y estaba delicioso, con pequeñas porciones individuales pero con un montón de opciones. Para los platos principales que tuvimos el pescado frito con ajo y Chile y un plato de gambas. Tanto la gran especialmente el pescado que era luz y muy bien hecho. Pasamos una noche fantástica y sin duda volveremos otra vez.

Este lugar está al final de la calle, así que nos visita una vez cada dos meses. La comida es excelente - muy vinos frescos y las raciones el tamaño de las porciones.Teníamos las costillas esta vez que eran excelentes y seguido este con nuestras opciones favoritas de curry Massaman y krapao gai. Excelente cocina tailandesa con un servicio amable.

En realidad nunca he comido en el restaurante pero he tenido llevar desde allí muchas veces. Muy buena comida. Realmente sabrosos curry de Massaman. Buenos precios y buen tamaño de porción (no te sientes que estás demasiado lleno después de estas comidas, la cantidad que te dan es justo). También llamada 5 minutos antes de la comida está listo para recoger lo que es muy bonito.Sería realmente geniales si nos trajeron como sólo hacer colección. Recomendado.