Singburi in Waltham Forest

The food didn’t live up to the hype of it being booked 3-6 months in advance. The service was good. It was very hot inside as they had heaters running. Almost all the food lacked flavours were used to for Thai food. The egg fried rice, the chicken stir fry and the pork special were the only good dishes. There are better Thai places in London. They only take cash. We paid £90 for 4 people.

I was a bit skeptical about this place because of the mixed reviews. In my opinion Singburi is one of the best Thai restaurants in London and is definitely worth the trip. The place is small and cozy and it has a very nice homely atmosphere. There are many pictures of patrons on the walls as well. The staff was very friendly which was nice to see after reading several bad reviews that claimed the service here is bad. If you like hot spicy food with contrasting and balanced flavours then this place will be heaven for you. All the food from the specials board is a safe bet. I loved the contrast of sweetness - spiciness and textures of the guava and the pineapple salad. The clams were tasty (I wish there was more sauce to dip in) and so was the Tom Yung Guong with its notes of lime. The Moo Krob is sensational and a must-order. I was disappointed with the portions for the Tilapia and the duck curry. The duck curry had four cuts of meat at the most, and it was not as flavoursome as the other dishes of the meal. The Tilapia was very good, but for that price I expected more quantity on the plate. Overall I had a great experience at Singburi and I would strongly recommend trying it. I would definitely come back.

No asian was there...terrible services and unpresentable quality of duck and prawn. They smells. One of the most overated Asian places in London.

We heard about this place, and it didn't sound real, 1-year waiting list, apparently, for a family-run Thai restaurant in Leytonstone. Really? So we called up and tried to book, and the lady said nothing for 6 months but to try our luck and wait outside from 6 pm. We had to see for ourselves. So we turned up on Sunday at 5.30, and it was tipping it down and thought there had to be cancellations; lucky for us, 1 table was free from 6.30. The food - having been to Thailand 4 times and reading the reviews I had high expectations. I can say it just felt like you were in a small family-run food hut on the side of the road in Bangkok; the owner was engaging, funny, warm and welcoming. We tried to order everything on the specials menu - everything was just beautiful, authentic and real Thai flavours. Highly recommend to try, price is super reasonable. Just remember they only take cash! Hope to go back again soon. They also do takeaway, which we'll try, but you have to order the day before. They are not on any of the delivery apps.

Generally food was good but I feel like the hype has set the expectations too high for this place, I mean it's pretty standard Thai cafe style food very similar to you would get in Thailand however there are also various other places in London which have a similar offering but you can walk in rather than wait 2 months from booking. Too many food bloggers overhypping things nowadays.

We have been trying to visit Singburi for the best part of 2 years. Singburi has a lot of London hype, and whilst based less central, it is very popular. Check the instagram to understand the booking process at that time. We booked in May(!) via the phone for a booking in September. When we arrived promptly, we were told our table didn’t exist. Apparently our booking was cancelled, even though we definitely didn’t cancel. They didn’t tell us to wait outside or anything just, no you can’t come in. We waited until 6.25, and there were 5 tables that had no shows, so the three of us squeezed onto one small table. Singburi has cash only and bring your own booze policy, so many sure you come prepared. There is a Tesco close by if you need. There is a specials board which mirrors the one from their Instagram account, and a regular menu. The dishes are decent size b it between three, 4-5 curries / stir-fries was enough with a few other sides. We tried: chicken green curry, fish cakes, crispy pork belly with chilli, duck curry with pineapple and grapes, coconut rice, egg fried rice, pork rib and duck feet. Everything was delicious, full of flavour and authentic to Thai cuisine. Our only issue it took an hour from ordering to get our food. Overall, singburi is tasty. If you have to Thailand it feels more like food you will have experienced there. However, the service and experience wasn’t great. Unless I lived local, I wouldn’t rush back or craved really great Thai. I definitely recommend turning up and looking to take a no-show.

-very homey atmosphere -service is very bad, the elderly women is very rude. -don’t answer phone call for booking -the food is cook to match British ppl taste, the food isn’t spice at all and some of the soup is more creamy cause they probably add more coconut milk.

Top chefs, food bloggers, Topjaw etc hang your respective heads in shame. The hype I've been hearing about Singburi over the last circa 2 years meant I made it a life's mission to visit this place. Slow forward 2 years later and a near 2 hour drive having not had a reservation but I'm from Brixton so we seldom take no for an answer, I arrived with no booking but having used my charm offensive I was seated by the wonderfully rude owner (she who will shall not be named). I really really really thought I'd then go on to experience one of the culinary delights of my life after hearing all the hype from the aforementioned social media dons. Fast forward an hour later and this was pound for pound one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Bland food, overcooked, chewy, zero depth of flavour I could go on, myself and my missus stared at each other in disbelief but respectfully kept our council, afterall nobody forced us to come here, least of all (she who cannot be named). My one take from this whole experience was how people on social media are sheep and refuse to tell the truth and get caught up in the hype. Even as we queued before dining the people outside were telling us just how amazing this place is. Thankfully I have ticked Singburi off my list and will not return but this place that is apparently booked up for the next year won't miss me. Lesson learned on my part but I'm glad I did it as it reaffirmed that the woke community that hypes almost everything just to fit in are most certainly fast asleep. For those of you who had a similar experience to me and I know you are many. Go the an incredible Asian fusion experience in Tooting called Bobochacha. This will fix everything and rekindle your culinary faith in humanity.

Booked out 4 months in advance. Don't bother trying to book on the phone. They never pick up. Used to go for more than 20 years but loyalty doesn't count for trying to book.

What a joke I've been trying for months to ring this place for a booking. Multiple times on different days and times. The phone line always busy and when it eventually goes through there is a constant ringing and nobody picks up. Giving up now. Get a better booking service or maybe answer your phone line.

Divine flavours, friendly service, “hole in the wall” atmosphere. The real deal.

The hype currently surrounding Singburi has reached stratospheric levels, and even though it is quite a trek from home I thought it had to be tested out. Following their Instagram account is key to finding out about the release of reservation slots. I had to book around 3 months in advance for a Saturday evening, and at the time bookings could only be made via the phone on Wednesdays. According to my iPhone, it took 28 attempts on the day before managing to get through to them and secure my booking. Hyped up indeed! Fast forward to the day - we arrived on time to a very frosty welcome from who I think was the person in charge of things. She also was the one who took our order and barked at me when I had any questions about menu items. Anyhow, the 3 of us focused our ordering on items from the specials board, which seems to be the unwritten rule. We tried the clams, whole crab curry, crispy tilapia, chicken and liver curry, beef massaman, and the salt fish rice. The food was very nice and we enjoyed the spice levels in some of the dishes. Service continued to be quite unfriendly and robotic but fairly speedy. The bill for our meal came to a very reasonable £110 for the 3 of us. The conclusion - a nice authentic Thai meal but I didn’t see what all the fuss was about. The comparison that popped to my mind was 101 Thai Kitchen, another hole in the wall casual spot which is close to where I live and in this case very easy to book - perhaps the food at Singburi was one notch better but it wasn’t much of a difference, certainly not enough to justify jumping through hoops to get a booking. I’m glad I crossed it off my list but I doubt I would return. Note: it is BYOB. They do provide a wine bottle opener and glasses if needed. Also note it’s cash only, there is a Tesco just a minute away which offers up to £50 cash back.

It's a big fat yes from me! This is not a modern chic West end restaurant, it's local feeling, chilled, family style. The plates don't match and no-one fills up your water, but so what? The food is great and if you're really in to food and not aesthetics, come here, cash in hand and get stuck in. A group of 3 is perfect, order tonnes, and share everything. I'd say their curries are not their strong point, but the pork bean stir fry, the clams, the moo krab, the pork fat cabbage and the morning glory were all excellent. Can't wait to come back!

I had a good time at Singburi but I won’t go back in a hurry. The food is above average and reasonably authentic, but the red curry lacked flavour and salt - the delivery of mae ploy curry paste midway through our meal might be related… The aubergine and holy basil stir fry was very good though and my favourite dish overall. It’s a nice family run restaurant with a casual atmosphere. On to the bad stuff - service was terrible, we were a table of 2 and first to be seated but it took over an hour for any of our food to come and we were the last ones served. We were about to leave but the food arrived just before we stood up. By this time they had run out of one of the menu items we ordered which was disappointing. We also ordered 2 portions of coconut rice for £9 which came in a single smallish bowl - complete rip off for the amount you get. Overall the prices have noticeably gone up quite a lot in the last year and now I’m not convinced it’s amazing value anymore. Coupled with the terrible service and use of branded curry pastes I don’t see a reason to go back

Tried to reserve a table multiple times via phone calls but we were always greeted by someone who clearly can’t speak english. On their Instagram they welcome you to try to come and get a table at around 7pm. Don’t, I tried this and was greeted by the same person. Very rude and not friendly. Please be nicer to your potential customers and have clear communications on the phone. Also, the place is extremely hot.

The food is the reason to come here. Definitely don't mind the basic service and atmosphere. Bring your own booze too which is another bonus.

Best Thai food I've had outside of Thailand. Can't wait to go back if I can get a table! We had quite a few of their specials (mango + fish salad and the crispy pork we ordered another round because it was so good). Staff there were so lovely and I hope they open somewhere bigger soon!

We had to reserve 1.5 months in advanced. Authentic and spicy thai food at an affordable price point. Recommend the Green Mango Nam Prik, Pork belly and Salted fish fried rice. It’s BOYB and cash only

The food is spectacular... if you can get a table. And you never can. I understand that part of the charm of it is that you have to look at a chalkboard every day if you want to order for takeaway but it does make it tedious. As it's grown in popularity, you'd have thought it might grow in sophistication but it's not evolved at all.

By all means, BOOK and go! Worth every penny. Make sure to give the old lady a hug at the end. Favourites were the Pork Belly, the Aubergines and Eggs, Pad Thai, and Clams.

Been Coming Here For Years Before They Where So Popular Always Always Great Fresh And Good Food, It's Rustic And Homely. It's All About The Food. Must Book In Advance

The food was excellent and incredibly flavourful, so it definitely lives up to the hype. I got a booking surpringly very easily over the phone and we came as a group of 4 for the 6pm seating. We ordered most of the specials board like the clams (nice flavour), crispy pork belly (good), tilapia with green mango (one of my favourites), jungle red curry with snapper (nice), stir fried beef curry (super spicy but good), southern curry pork ribs with cashew nuts (really loved the flavour), salted fish rice (great to have with the curries) and we also got the som tum and morning glory off the normal menu. Everything was delicious so stick to the specials board and you can't go wrong. I've already booked for August so I can't wait to go back!

It was such a pleasure to eat here. After a long wait, we got a table and had the best Thai food ever outside of Thailand! Everything was sooooo good like beyond imagination good! Dont have any photos or anything unfortunately but whatever they say, it’s true: food is magical here. You eat something and you cannot figure out how is a basic dish could taste this different. My favourites and must tries are; pork belly ( never had this style, it was sooo crunch), egg salad, egg rice, fishcake, fish salad, pad thai, massamun curry, chilli papaya salad and some dishes i dont know their name….

Have heard and known about this joint, but it was always quite difficult to book! Lucky to have experienced it with some friends tonight and we mainly tried all their dishes from the specials board. Highly recommend their pork belly, clams, stir fried chicken/prawns/squid, jungle curry and pair them with rice. Authentic Thai with delicious flavours - it’s the type of spice mixed with a level of sourness that makes it moorish. BYOB too. Staff were all so lovely - thank you for such a brilliant and down to earth experience!

The pork belly bites are unbelievable. Everything is tbh but I can’t not order them when I go

Calling to check for any cancellation/walk in - lady on the phone telling me to check Instagram for opening times instead. I told her it’s open today (Thurs) - she said a hundred and one excuses, ending up to her saying I don’t know when we’ll be open. Atrociously wicked. No food is worth trying when costumer service is this vile.

The food is DE-LI-CIOUS! I can’t wait to go back and try out more plate. The restaurant itself isn’t great but the food was incredible, 5*. We had a great time and the booking wait was worthy. Tips: bring cash & select some items on the blackboard (not just the menu).

Popped in on the of chance and what a wonderful place. Often, consider it but always seemed very busy...now I know why!

I recently dined at Singburi (went there all the way from south London) and unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. While I had high hopes for a delightful meal, the overall visit was underwhelming. Firstly, the spiciness level of the green Thai curry I ordered was unbearably high, making it difficult to enjoy the dish. Additionally, the excessive oiliness further detracted from the overall taste. It's disappointing when a signature dish falls short of expectations. Moreover, I was surprised to find out that the restaurant only accepts cash payments. In this day and age, it's quite inconvenient and raises concerns for safety. Operating on a cash-only basis in 2023 seems outdated and potentially risky. In an era where digital transactions provide convenience and security, a business insisting on cash payments could attract unnecessary attention and pose safety risks for both customers and staff. I hope the management takes these aspects into consideration and considers updating their payment methods to ensure a safer and more modern dining experience. Improving the consistency of their dishes, especially the signature ones, would also go a long way in enhancing the overall dining experience for customers. I believe with some adjustments, this place has the potential to regain its charm and attract more patrons.

Absolutely delicious! Not just the best Thai food outside of Thailand, maybe as good as any Thai food I’ve had anywhere! We had Som Tam, Thai fishcakes, southern curry, crispy pork special, egg fried rice and Thai broccoli - all absolutely amazing!!! I really hope I get a table there again sometime soon. The service was great too 10/10 xxx

Never ever pick up the phone calls and they are a bunch of rude people and doesn't understand the value of customer service. Went to get a takeaway and theady was shouting and saying we should have phoned earlier, when they don't even bother to take the calls. We didnt have food as the lady was so rude and unacceptable attitude and behaviour

The food at the restaurant was so-so, but the service was surprisingly poor. I've never been to a restaurant with such bad service. A lady with a notebook was in charge of reservations, and when a friend who couldn't make it this time asked us to book for the next visit, the lady said they were fully booked. I asked, "Are they fully booked for the future? What about in six months or a year?" But the lady just got very angry and said they were fully booked, as if asking a question was wrong. Furthermore, some customers walked in without reservations. I felt like the restaurant owner was selectively treating customers, being welcoming to some but ignoring us. I won't go to this restaurant again.

Had to wait two months until we had a table to dine in at this place. I'll say it was worth it. Nice Thai restaurant in Leytonstone, not a huge amount of seating, though I think that is good as it brings a level of authenticity and good quality as well. There's a standard menu that you get to choose from rice, curry, noodle, soup, sides/starters and then you'll get a specials menu board which they also upload on their Instagram page. Love that the spicy level matches what you get in Asia, though if you can't handle the spice level you can ask it to be a bit more mild with some dishes i.e. the som tum. Couple of things to be aware of. If you like alcohol it is BYOB or wine and they are lovely they'll provide the glasses and bottle opener. It is cash only, and finally, better if you go and book in person.

東倫敦年年得獎的泰式餐廳: Singburi 沒有官方網站，沒有線上訂位 只有20年前的想辦法打電話進去 看幸不幸運有人接電話 然後什麼時候有空位就想辦法填進去。 沒有豪華裝潢，沒有殷殷切切的服務， 就手寫黑板當日特殊菜色， 然後爺爺掌廚，奶奶和太太外場指揮， 並只接受「現金付款」 一切好似回到遙遠的80年代 什麼都沒有，剩的全實力了 倫敦哪裡還吃的到這種爆炒感+ 滿滿火候掌握住的鑊氣感， 正宗泰國菜餚那股熱辣酸香與 大汗淋漓的暢快熱帶風情就在這E11啊！

A not so hidden gem in our neighborhood now thanks to Timeout. BYO. The closest thing we've had to authentic Thai food in the UK. The herbs, veggies and chillies used are the same as the ones you get in Thailand, which give you that unmistakably smack in this face flavour bomb! You can't go wrong ordering from the specials board. The only negative is waiting 3 months for the next booking.

This is definitely the most authentic Thai food I’ve ever eaten, not that I’m an expert in Thai food or anything, but now that London is populated by chain restaurants you can just tell. Great people, great atmosphere, one of few restaurants worth travelling to east London for.

Amazing customer service, very quick and delicious food

Waited a month for a table but so worth it! Rebooted while there tonight and that will be in OCTOBER. Yes it really is that that good 👍

It is so delicious Thai food. I am Thai. When I miss Thai food, I will go to Singburi. All of food that is real Thai taste. It seems like you are eating in Thailand. In my opinion, this restaurant is the best of Thai restaurant in London.(it is hidden gem). Ps. Please book the table before you go! (I booked for 1 month before)There is no alcohol beverage. You need to bring them if you want to drink.

Superb! This restaurant is Authentic Thai! No corkage! And you need to book in advance perhaps a couple of months before! The best Thai restaurant in the world.

Messed me around. Unprofessional. Clearly the fame has gone to their heads.

Authentic delicious food! Highly recommend.

Everything was very flavoursome, the fish and beef dish was outstandingly tasty will def be back, though we did have to book over a month in advance, and we did see people turned away at the door so most likely needs a reservation!

Really didn't get the magic. Starters are way overpriced, my main was charcoaled and quasi inedible with smoke coming out of the kitchen. They don't recycle glass bottles but toss everything on the curb...

Nice place to have ur vegans foods with great service.

Recently moved into the area and had high hopes for this place as I was told “Best Thai food in London”.. Only if you have never been to Thailand would you say this. Food was over cooked and mushy. Would have been great if I have no teeth or was on a liquid diet but sadly I am not. Too much lime and salt in every dish we had. I think it was the owner and her son who served us because only owners would have got away with being so rude to me and my family . Asked her for some recommendations and was told obviously everything is good..okay. When I ask for some water, the son made a walking gesture with his fingers which according to him, meant get it yourself. Other staff where friendly but unfortunately, this couldn’t make up for the food. I’ll try somewhere else….

Top notch, if not the best Thai food I had in London town. Well worth the 2 months wait and immediately booked the next available table during our visit!

Really hard to get a table or even to order but worth the ordeal for amazing Thai food. Ordered to collect and was not disappointed. Order from the daily specials menu (posted on socials)

I had waited to try Singburi for so long, and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and excellent value for money. The stress of securing a table was worth it! I hope I make it back someday…

One of my favourite Thai spots in London, fun atmosphere, super delicious food, great place to order lots and share with a group

My god… my god! No words cannot describe how amazing this place is. EVERYTHING could not be faulted. Food, service and place. Am drowning in my own drool just thinking about what I’ve just had! If you don’t go, something is wrong with you. Enjoy.

The food i had was the best i ever tasted in my life in London. Absolutely fantastic food and service by a fantastic family run Restaurant. Paul

Amazing food and such a genuine atmosphere. Well worth the trek from north London!

Wow amazing taste and good service of humanity such a nice staff God bless you best wishes.

Amazing, amazing place with unbelievable food and the best service. Wanted to leave a review to say they are very allergen friendly, if you're coeliac or gluten free you can feel safe here 😊

The food makes up for the lack of all forms of organisation.

Such a humble simple authentic Thai resturent a hidden gem! Cheap and cheerful and super tasty! Highly recons this place! Loved every dish

It’s probably the best thing you will find at this part of London. The food is nothing short of amazing. The place is quite dodgy, the service is sub standard/borderline rude at times (apart from two smily ladies) but you come here to stuff yourself with the most delicious and well cooked Thai food. Bring your own is another highlight. It almost feels like a tacky bar but just concentrate on the food and forget about everything else. It’s totally worth it! Also very affordable. Good luck with booking a table though…

Very very poor service. It’s also cash only fyi

Back from their winter break, excellent food, service and a warm welcome. Plus, some new treats for 2015, and still top in 2022!!! Update - Still fabulous in 2023 - Yam Pla was the best, but one of my favourites is now off the menu.

Always a great experience. The food is great, but highly recommend ordering off the specials board. Salt fish rice and pork belly is a must

Really lived up to expectations. Superb and interesting menu.

Work on your customer service lads. You’re popular now but won’t be forever.

The food was super authentic and outstandingly delicious. However, the staff was very rude to the customers. There was one elderly lady who shouted at me and my boyfriend. We just asked her about the rice which was supposed to come with the main dishes. She should have talked to us more politely instead of saying “OMG can you wait!” Bad customer services definitely ruined our entire experiences despite the good and delicate taste of the Thai food.

by far the best Thai food I've had in London, well worth the trek to Leytonstone if you are not local. we got super lucky and got a cancellation space as a walk in but otherwise its a 2 month wait for reservations but so worth it!

Weird place. I've twice tried to order food for takeaway over the phone as we've never been able to get a table reservation. The first time we called, they said that they had no more takeaway for today and that I should call back at 6pm the next day (Friday) for takeaway collection on Saturday. I did that but was told again that they had no more slots for takeaway and I had to book 2 days in advance for takeaway collection. We were flexible on what days we could collect the food so we asked if we could place an order for their next available slot. They did not let me place an order for the future. I called again next week to place an order 2 days in advance and was told again that they were not taking any takeaway order and to try again but did not let me preorder and gave me no indication of when to call up again. Really odd rules and poor customer service. No food is worth that much trouble.

My favourite restaurant in London! Food from the specials board is out of this world delicious! Feel blessed to have it on my doorstep

Best food you will have in london. Cannot overstate how refreshing, authentic, confident and delicious this food is. Just outstanding, every time. Well worth the schlep from wherever you are. Please keep doing what you’re doing.

Brilliant. Always has been. And I hope it always will be.

Nice selection of cakes and good coffee blend for an espresso lover. Service was really friendly and a laid back atmosphere with locals and people working on their laptop or reading. It has a nice outdoor terrace too.

This restaurant is extremely busy with 2 sittings, check out their ever changing specials board on Instagram. Yes it's hard to get through to book but that's as it's so busy, make sure you call on the days when it's open. Noted some negative reviews on fish cakes and red curry - every thai restaurant does that, come here and experiment, thai beef rib green curry, moo krob, larbs, they can ramp up the spice. Been coming here for over 20 years so yes I get good service but when a masterchef finalist says it's one of their faves then it must be good. BYO is a bonus and it did get a Time out winners prize.

Absolutely the best Thai food I’ve had in London! Every single dish was fantastically executed, both creative yet classic and authentic to Thai flavours with that indisputable wok hay. Definitely hard to get a table here, it’s tight inside and you’re not here for the service, but it’s worth it and the food brings out this beautiful cosy vibe in this special little place :).

Amazing food! Had to book a table 3 weeks in advance, but was totally worth it

I want to visit this restaurant but every time i call they keep saying there on holiday and to check instagram for updates. I find this unprofessional considering customers are giving reviews to this place so there clearly open for business

Eaten there a few times and absolutely love the food and the experience. I yearn to visit again!

insanely delicious classy , restaurant

I was there once , delicious dishes

Honestly the best Thai I've had in London and family run small Thai restaurant. Affordable dishes, amazing authentic flavours and wide variety of menu items. Might be hard to get a booking, but you can try your luck with walk-ins if people don't show up for theirs! It was all delicious, but my mouth still salivates thinking about the crab, razor clams and pork!

Rude Will not be going back soon Took me 8 years to go back last time... It's not as good as the hype, it recently got, glad that infestation seams to have gone now!

Only open on weekends, they do not serve you unless you have a reservation and are fully booked for one month. They might as well be closed if it’s this difficult to eat with them.

As a vegetarian the choices are a little limited but the green curry was delicious. You have to book and it's byob.

Delicious A very authentic experience

It’s hard to get a table but it’s worth the effort. Simple decor, curt service and great food - everything I want from Thai street food. All the dishes are great but we especially enjoyed the duck larb, seafood stir fry, pad thai, beef massaman. The salads are always mind blowingly spicy and delicious 🌶🎇😋

One of the best Thai restaurants in London that I tasted so far. It blended in Asian taste and not western at all! Nowonder it is on top 10 Thai place in London!! It is just 10 minutes drive away from my house! Beware, you have to book in advance as there is no walk in! Limited number of tables that gets filled up. My recommendation is the fish cake, pad Thai and the stir fry seafood. Tom yum flavour wasn’t the best and the green curry although wasn’t cooked too sweet, it meets some of the Asian bud flavour but just too oily. This will be a place to come back for sure in the future.

Food overall is decent and fast, but still a bit confused why the food is so hyped (maybe it has somewhat the old grandma-hidden-gem type of narrative?) as it’s a just standard (as in not westernized) Asian restaurant. The stir fried beef we ordered from the fixed menu was a little over cooked hence too chewy. The glass noodle from day menu was pretty amazing though, it has perfect level of wok hay. Fried pork belly is also a highlight, well balanced flavors. Tom Yum Seafood soup was average, I was able to taste the sea food was not too fresh ( can’t complaint too much on this as we were there at 8:30pm) The staff was helpful and friendly, good and quick service.

Attempted to walk-in once and we were declined and told to book in advance, take away would also require a 1.5hrs wait. Next day, we phoned to book a table two weeks in advance. I gotta say, it’s not a particularly pleasant experience with the phone booking. Fast forward to two weeks, when we walked into the restaurant, we thought they did not book us in for that evening as they couldn’t find our booking. After a bit of miscommunications, we found our booking on their casually handwritten booking log book. What an experience! The food was simply delicious and legit Thai. Order the items on the blackboard, you won’t be disappointed.

Called to book a table, couldn’t get through. Rocked up to do the same but the owner said they were fully booked until end of October. My aunt, her friend and I tried to find somewhere else to eat. We also discussed coming back and booking a table for their next availability. The owner first said that the next time we could book was at the end of October. She then changed her mind and said the next availability wouldn’t be until November and she wasn’t going to take any bookings for that. It was such bad service that I won’t ever be returning regardless of how good the food is. A restaurant we tried to find actually called us back. We traveled to Swasadee on Mare street, Hackney. Food was amazing! My aunts friend is vegetarian; I couldn’t believe the veg menu dedicated to this palette.I’ve loved and worked in south east Asia. The food was excellent; delicious and well balanced plus reasonably priced. Service was quick and superb. We found a little treasure of a place to eat at and will be returning to Swasadee thanks to our poor experience of Singburi. I can’t recommend Swasadee enough for their portion size, price, quality of food and customer service. If you’re in a pickle for a Thai place to eat, try out Swasadee!

Phoned to book a table and told they were fully booked and I said can we come in for a quick dinner at 6pm and they slotted us in. This place fills up quickly so get your order in early as you will have to wait a while if there are large groups in - we waited over an hour for our food but it was worth the wait. They only have a small kitchen and it is all freshly cooked so bring your own booze and relax. Cash only so bring some dosh. Go medium spice as the chillies are spiiiiiiicy. 5 star food but 4 star for the long wait.

My only real complaint was that the famous specials board was hidden in a corner and you had to go looking for it. Instead you were given the regular menu. Also they seemed to forget one of the items we ordered or ran out of it. Definitely go with a trusted cohesive group of friends/ family as you want to max out the experience without hesitation and awkwardness. Maybe appoint one person to do the ordering for the group as you will need to order everything together and between mains and appetisers things quickly become a jumble. The well meaning wait staff aren’t much help tbqh. Mammoth Tap under the Leytonstone High Road overground railway arches is a nice place for a pre-dinner drink.

Easily the best Thai restaurant in London and perhaps the UK. A visit to Singburi is both an educational, and comforting one. The rotating specials on the blackboard present dishes you're unlikely to encounter in any other Thai restaurant in the city. Despite that, simple classics like the moo krob and papaya salad are what keep you coming back time and again to the warm, bustling, and unfussy institution. The service is simple and to the point, just as it is intended to be in South East Asia. Book in advance as walking-in is extremely unlikely and BYOB is a must.

You need to book before you go there or they will turn you away even if there are several empty tables. But even booking is a problem. They do not have a website or email and so their only communication is the one landline. But easier said than done. The landline is virtually never answered and so that makes it almost impossible to book. Over the last four weeks I must have called them over 40 times and NEVER ever received any reply. There is no voicemail on the line. The food is quite good value and quite tasty and you can take your own wine which makes it very popular. But be aware that the clientele tend to be rather younger and can get a little happy from their drinks and the place can become very noisy indeed. Being almost full all the time I suppose makes them reluctant to answer the phone. But they should realise that it is all part of the customer service that they should be giving people. I expect that many people just give up on them and don't bother.

Had two amazing meals here so far, going for a third this evening which we pre booked whilst at the restaurant. A word of advice - don’t try for take-away on a Friday or Saturday night, they get insanely busy and they’re a very small and sassy team, you may wind up being disappointed. Be patient and try calling the restaurant to book on a weds (when they open) and book for a months time! The food really is amazing, it’s BYOB and well, yeah just ignore the people who have tried to get take outs or tables without booking on busy evenings.

This is my favourite London’s restaurant. Not surprised it was rated the best one in Time Out. Incredibly authentic Thai food, beating all central London Thai places. Little gem in Leytonstone, must visit to all foodies.

Very sure of themselves. Dismissed us from the door and recommended takeaway or come back in 30 mins but no reassurance, we went for a drink and came back 30 mins later to be told NO TABLE AND NO TAKEAWAY!! And all they had to say was 'good luck'.

Delicious, amazing family run place with some great specials

Great authentic Thai food. Food tasted fresh and delicious. Would recommend if you’re into Thai food.

I've been coming here for over 13 years and I hope they never shut down. Amazing authentic Thai. Friendly family run. BYO. Well worth travelling for!

There are two sittings at this lauded cafe. We chose to eat at 2030, the second sitting. This was our first mistake as there were hardly any starters left. We were offered fish cakes which were rubbery and obviously reheated and spring rolls which could have come from Iceland. The woman who served us was so rude, I almost walked straight out. The rest of the food was ok but there is far better elsewhere. And to add insult to injury, we saw other tables being given starters that we’d been denied long after we had ordered!

Ich kann nicht nachvollziehen wie die hohen Bewertungen zustande gekommen sind. Das Essen war höchstens durchschnittlich und war weder lecker noch authentisch. Die Portionen waren auch eher zu klein. Der Kellner war chaotisch, unfreundlich und dreist. Wo ist die Freundlichkeit und das Lächeln was ich aus Thailand gewöhnt bin?!? Ganz klar keine Empfehlung! Mitgebrachten Alkohol kann man dort trinken, man bekommt sogar Gläser.

Horrible service but the food is so good. Well worth going back if you have thick skin, or a sense of humour.