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Nº 538 in 1574 in Tower Hamlets

Nº 23 of 70 Asian in Tower Hamlets

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Por recomendación de mi amigo, tenía curiosidad por venir a este lugar... Como amigo había sido varias veces... Oh la anticipación jajaja Llegamos y nos dijeron que la mesa no estaba lista ese sábado por la noche a las 8 de la noche, así que había bebidas en el bar... los precios de las bebidas, los dos cócteles que tuvimos eran definitivamente más baratos que el centro de Londres, lo que era una ventaja... e igualmente sabroso lo único negativo fue el vaso pequeño mi cóctel 'apiron' se sirvió en @ £ 11 ... . Pudimos leer el menú y no era muy ruidoso que era bueno, Luego nos llevaron a la mesa / restaurante que estaba bastante lleno una encantadora camarera 'uma' que nos sirvió durante la noche nos ofreció algunas recomendaciones que se agradece... . Amigo dijo ir al mar - bajo, y un montón de mesas había ordenado que vi 👀 Tomé una cerveza con agua de la esposa, y pedimos la brocheta de pollo, langostinos curados con cítricos (tengan cuidado ahí extremadamente picantes 🌶️) como entrada Curry de venado de la selva (no es lo que esperaba, anti clímax ) x 2 arroces y lubinas como principal... el plato es más o menos todos llegaron juntos / con pocos minutos de diferencia, no es lo que esperábamos, pero no hay drama... . El problema era que aunque la comida era preciosa mis papilas gustativas fueron destruidas de la entrada de gambas... Uma sugirió un poco de agua de jazmín que fue apreciado... Terminamos con arroz pegajoso de Jackfruit y helado de azúcar de palma, lo que alivió mis papilas gustativas... aparentemente mi esposa dijo que mi cara era como una remolacha de la comida picante a la que estoy acostumbrado... sin embargo, era un poco OTT nivel... En general una buena comida, en una zona de moda para restaurantes... El millón de dólares pregunta cuál es el mejor... Bar o horno de barcos o este lugar... Como el horno es mesa de cocina probablemente gane... y el barco de velocidad tenía algunos platos fantásticos para, posiblemente, ganar som saa también... Dependiendo de lo que ordenes... Sin embargo som saa decoración es ganador...

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cookie-dave68 . 2024-11-17

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Good menu. Busy atmosphere at a weekend

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Guy Edwards . 2024-11-03

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Fantastic place to have truly unique and authentic Thai food. You can honestly close your eyes and pick any dish in the menu and be genuinely impressed with whatever you get. Incredibly flavourful and creative dishes with incredible attention to detail (honestly the fish dish was unbelievable, better than everything I have tried including in Thailand). Atmosphere and service is top notch too. Of course there's a price tag so consider going to this place for an occasion. But you will not regret it; I was with a party of six incl three Thais, and they all unanimously praised this place.

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Julien . 2024-10-30

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Fantastic meal at Som Saa. Service was excellent with really friendly staff who were always super attentive. We had the set menu plus the sea bass. Everything was absolutely fantastic but the star of the show had to be the sea bass which was just knock out. Will definitely be going back

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Simon Rogers . 2024-10-23

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Victoria was very nice and friendly , very attentive and polite! Very nice food , tasty and authentic. Cosy atmosphere and pleasant. Staff were very friendly , informative and polite. Highly recommend and we will be back soon !

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M Gvls . 2024-10-22

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Great evening Tried a variety of dishes and all were great !

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gary draper . 2024-10-20

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Front of house staff and waitress were very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable on the dishes and checked several times on allergies - well trained I thought. The drinks were great and was prompt. The actual food is a little bit disappointing, though. Every single dish including the rice was served lukewarm at best, the rice is served in plastic bags in a bamboo cup, not sure whether for novelty or aesthetic reasons. It was early evening on a weekday, so couldn't say the warm dishes was due to it being peak time. The flavours are great and the dishes are indeed delicious but the overall price is quite expensive to put simply - Thai food is never cheap in the UK, but this was another level, the prices I would expect to pay in the heart of Central London in a semi-"fancy" restaurant, not Aldgate East. The bill was £125 for the three of us, and we had to pop into another restaurant afterwards, which is not something I can say I've done before 😅.

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Gar Poon . 2024-10-17

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Highly, highly recommend this restaurant. We have visited multiple times and always blown away by the food. Their menu changes often and this means always fun new things to try. One of my favorites in London

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Heather Yates . 2024-10-14

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Very unpleasant experience, extremely long time waiting to be served and waiters ignore all our requests, mixing order whit someone else. Very disappointed no recommended

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Piotr C . 2024-10-14

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Try the fried Sea Bass, it’s delicious.

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Nishit S. Gokarn . 2024-10-12

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Qué gran lugar para obtener auténtica comida tailandesa. Este restaurante sirve platos muy sabrosos, con una mezcla profunda, picante, dulce y sabrosa de ingredientes magníficos que lo llevan directamente a Tailandia. El tamaño del plato es más que amplio, y nos encantó que el estilo es "compartir" comidas (lo que significa que puede probar algunos platos). El arroz pegajoso de mango es otra cosa. Wow! Los cócteles también son excelentes. El ambiente es oscuro, rápido y tiene todas las vibraciones adecuadas. 5 *

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Sophie B . 2024-10-12

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Good location, good food and good service.

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Md Milad Miah . 2024-10-11

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Was in Thailand last year, and the food here was even better than there! The flavors were absolutely amazing, with every dish bursting with authentic taste. Service was impeccable—everything was well explained, and the staff made sure our needs were met at every turn. 5/5 for both the incredible taste and top-notch service!

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Samy Tefa . 2024-10-10

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The fried sea bass was incredible! Very good overall but slightly overpriced

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Tonia Pontiki . 2024-10-08

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One of the best Thai restaurants I’ve ever been to!!

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Giusy Amoroso . 2024-10-08

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Overall pretty good. The whole fish was tasty though the sauce was quite salty. The salad on special (papaya) I didn't care for. It was spicy which I was warned about, but it was pretty uniform in taste/texture. The ice cream was very good.

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Justin . 2024-10-08

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**Restaurant Review: Som Saa** **Atmosphere:** Som Saa boasts a brilliant atmosphere that sets the stage for a delightful dining experience. The ambiance is vibrant and inviting, making it a pleasant spot for both casual and special occasions. **Food Quality:** While the food was generally enjoyable, it did not fully meet expectations. The menu available online differed from what was offered in the restaurant, which was a bit disappointing. The dishes were nice but lacked the punch of flavor that one might hope for. Many of the flavors could have been more potent, enhancing the overall experience. **Highlights:** - The **sea bass** was a standout dish, beautifully prepared and enjoyable. - The **soup**, however, was overly salty, which detracted from its potential. **Comparison with Kolae:** Your sister's experience at Kolae seems to have overshadowed Som Saa. It sounds like Kolae's offerings provided more flavor and a better overall experience. If you found the flavors at Kolae to be more vibrant and satisfying, it’s understandable why you would prefer to spend your money there in the future. **Would You Return?** Based on your experience, it seems that you would not choose to return to Som Saa. Instead, you’d rather enjoy a meal at Kolae, which has left a more positive impression. --- Overall, while Som Saa has its merits, particularly in atmosphere, it may not be the go-to destination for those seeking an exceptional culinary experience.

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DonD Marley . 2024-10-06

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Encuentro con amigos teníamos el menú habitual de SomSaa - que recomendaría encarecidamente que estaba bien equilibrado y me ayudó a tomar decisiones difíciles. Agregamos uno de los especiales (ensalada de papaya) y tenemos que decir que los sabores auténticos picantes zingy estuvieron a la altura de todas mis visitas anteriores. Empezamos con anacardos fritos, luego una ensalada de pepino, gambas tigre, hierba de limón, etc. seguido de un curry de pato (yum) y luego uno de mis favoritos un salteado, y luego el maravilloso helado con azúcar de palma y plátano a la parrilla. Los vinos son grandes también - realmente considerar el valor del vino con la comida, aunque tienen tés que a veces son bastante agradables (aunque no lo creas! ) especialmente en un evento de almuerzo. El personal es joven, y muy bien informado y puede aconsejarle fácilmente sobre el nivel correcto de especias, etc. Bonito ambiente

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happyholidaygirl059 . 2024-10-06

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Food was incredible. Each dish was unique and we ordered everything on the menu. The dessert wasn’t impressive but the chicken skewers were one of the best I’ve ever had. The deep friend fish was amazing too!

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Fay S. . 2024-10-06

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Fantastic as always. Such fresh flavours and the whole seabass was excellent. Attentive staff and a great vibe and atmosphere

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Charles Smallwood . 2024-10-05

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They have a good vegetarian/vegan menu. Food was very fresh and delicious. Definitely a good spot for Thai food.

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Kriti Jain . 2024-10-04

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I went last night to Som Saa for my friends birthday and was extremely delighted with the amazing food and great flavours! We got the sea bass, papaya salad, chicken skewers and pork curry and it was phenomenal. The staff were amazing as well, Davide was so lovely and helpful throughout our night and made our experience so much better. Would definitely come again!

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Jo Yau . 2024-10-03

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Delicious food (we had the cashew nut snack, sea bass, mixed veg with oyster sauce, and sticky rice).. everything was really flavourful and good portions. Service was on point and nice busy atmosphere.

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Shannon Giles . 2024-10-02

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Absolutely amazing. What a great place. Food is unbelievable and the staff are exceptional.

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Jonathan Bartlett . 2024-09-30

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We had a great experience at the restaurant! The testing menu was extremely tasty and fresh. The drinks very well balanced. The service was on point. Definitely recommended

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Guilherme Maciel . 2024-09-28

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We had a tasty supper at Som Saa. I did feel my crab starter was overpriced but it was a yummy mouthful. I’m glad I ordered the papaya salad to share as a starter but it was extremely HOT, we were warned. We were brought some chilled jasmine tea to cool our mouths down, it was very much needed. My husband loved his chicken skewer. The tofu curry was excellent but it needed more vegetables, maybe broccoli. The pork laab was good but again it had a kick to it. We both felt the rice portions were stingy, my husband definitely need more to cool his mouth down with the pork. We shared a delicious coconut and mango rice pudding. The service was very good and the small menu had so many other things we’d like to try. We’ll be back.

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Catherine O'Ryan Nicholson . 2024-09-28

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Super good food, a good dining experience! The servers are super nice too

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Audrey Bougis . 2024-09-28

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A nice experience - food is okay. The veg was great but it was unclear how spicy certain dishes are and the pork was very spicy! This could’ve been signposted better on the menu. Other than this the chicken was delicious. The rice was a bit dry and there isn’t a huge selection of food or dessert to choose from. Overall it’s got a great atmosphere and is very pretty inside.

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Alice Ryb . 2024-09-26

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The vegetarian food is much too hot. The mushroom plates don’t state they’re hot but we couldn’t eat them. They brought us some tea to help but a £60 bill for food we could hardly eat is disappointing.

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Reena . 2024-09-25

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This restaurant is a joke, I just called in the morning to book a table for 7 pm and they have told me to call again around 3.30pm just to let me know that I would not be able to book anymore as the restaurant is full. That’s so ridiculous and plus the guy over the phone was making literally taking jokes on this.

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Leo Lorenz . 2024-09-25

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10/10 experience here! Food was delightful, drinks paired nicely with the food. The highlight for us was the service by our host Abayti. She had exceptional knowledge and made the whole experience very seamless. Will definitely return :)

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Lucy Shortman . 2024-09-25

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great taste food, but a little bit expensive

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Rong Feng . 2024-09-21

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A popular Thai spot that’s always busy with long queues. The menu changes frequently with limited choices, but everything is consistently well-prepared. The cozy atmosphere is perfect for a date or a casual drink, making it worth the wait.

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__三三__ . 2024-09-20

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The service is fantastic, the waitress is knowledgeable about the food and suggestions. Food taste and texture are spot on, just a little too salty for all of us. Our favourite dishes are the sea bass with fresh herbs, the chicken skewers were very tender n aromatic. Our least favourite is the red mullet with turmeric sauce, just bland and found it lost in "translation." Atmosphere is vibrant. Great job as they kept the menu simple, great presentation, with good cocktails too! Love to return again. Keep the salt level down.

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May Breadfisher . 2024-09-19

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Amazing meal, service was fantastic would definitely recommend and will be returning

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Nadia A . 2024-09-18

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Had a lovely dinner at Som Saa. Nikki and the other staff were so helpful and helped a great deal in accommodating us and our son. Thank you and looking forward to coming back soon !

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Nilam Patel . 2024-09-15

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An old friend visiting her son in London, i picked this place and it turned out to be a satisfaction to everybody. Their current menu selections between table set menu (40/ppl) and a la carte menu are not completely overlapping, so at beginning we wanted to order set menu for 2 and a la carte for 1. Their serving process doesn’t allow that, but the manager was very kind to give a complimentary sea bass because that’s what my lady friend wanted. Also he managed to have some adjustment so we had the table longer than two hours. Food is definitely amazing. We enjoyed our dinner here.

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Alex H. . 2024-09-12

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For those who like spicy and Thai food....very good choice!

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Konstantinos Vlachakis . 2024-09-08

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Such a yummy yummy meal 🩷 Will 100% be back here!

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Sacha Rose Cramer . 2024-09-08

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He visitado este restaurante muchas veces antes, pero mi última visita no fue una gran experiencia. Pedí la ensalada de papaya que me dijeron que era picante. Me encanta la especia y he viajado por toda Asia (incluyendo Tailandia) y nunca sentí que la comida fuera demasiado picante para mí. Después de comer unos bocados de la ensalada era puro fuego. Empecé a sentirme muy enferma, me dolía la cabeza, me dolían los oídos y los ojos se me resbalaban. Cuando pregunté si esto se había hecho correctamente, me reí y me dijeron que se suponía que era así. Quizás algunas regiones de Tailandia lo hacen así, pero ¿por qué recrear un plato para la mayoría o los clientes que estoy seguro de que no disfrutarían de este sabor a especias? Hubiera sido una gran ensalada si se hubiera hecho como lo hacen en la mayoría de las regiones de Tailandia. Qué pena.

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2341 . 2024-09-07

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Will's service was great and the food was delicious

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WenTing Tsai . 2024-09-05

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We had an amazing lunch experience at Som Saa, thanks to our server, Will. He was attentive, friendly, and made excellent recommendations from the menu. We especially appreciated his attention to detail, such as promptly refilling our drinks and ensuring we had everything we needed. As travelers from Canada, we never expected to have such a memorable experience in London, but Will truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we sat down, his warm and attentive service made us feel right at home. We highly recommend asking for Will if you visit!

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Patty Lin . 2024-09-05

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Amazing food. And Nikki, the waitress was fabulous with us two days ago.

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Elisa Chami-Castaldi . 2024-09-03

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Very nice dinner and friendly people around. Very authentic Asian foods (Asian approved).

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Zeb Q . 2024-09-03

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The restaurant offered a fascinating array of dishes rich in herbs. While some were delightfully flavorful, others were quite unusual with horrible taste. However, the worst part is the slow service. Despite their strict cancellation policy ensuring we arrived promptly for our 8:15 PM reservation, we were asked to sit in a waiting place for 30 minutes before being seated and taken to the table. Then, it took an additional 30 mins before our order was taken, exactly around 9.15pm, significantly delaying our meal.

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Yong . 2024-09-03

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Fresh, Authentic & refreshing take to modern Thai food. Definitely in our return restaurant list.

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VJ YOGA . 2024-09-02

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What a great place! Real authentic food in a very nice setting that transports you back to Thailand. It was not only delicious but also offered different types of food and drinks typical to Thailand. I just loved it and they have a selection menu as well to get a varied options to share and also specials so the menu would never get old if you went back!

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Tania Herrera-Lasso Regás . 2024-09-02

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The food started 5 star but quickly turned 3! Lemongrass salad was phenomenal. Top notch flavours and textures. The mango salad was just too spicy. Just couldn’t eat even half of it. I can’t imagine this is their regular spice - but they claimed it as such. The yellow green curry was average. The broth was good but the veges didn’t seem to blend in. The pad pak was average too. Veges could have been better cooked. Vegan Dessert tasted too artificial. It was some mango ice cream with sticky rice but it tasted like flavored sorbet. From Bangkok with love was good drink. Siam Slong was average.

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Kunal R . 2024-09-01

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Highly recommend. First time here and it did not disappoint. Service was amazing as well as the food. We defo be back! Thank you so much

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Shuba . 2024-09-01

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Great meal here last night, the miang bpuu starter was incredible, crab wrapped in a leaf - so tasty! It was busy so quite loud, but still fast and friendly service!

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Lucy Read . 2024-08-31

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excellent dinner and overall experience. I don’t usually indulge in seafood so I’m grateful for the quality and flavour that came through this seabass that restored my faith in the ocean. Though, the green curry was easily the highlight - it was light and delicious with a bit of a welcomed kick to it. The tofu and veges were cooked to perfection and paired beautifully with the curry. Will definitely be heading back.

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Marah Shahin . 2024-08-30

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Incredibly good and authentic Thai food! I just came back from Bangkok and Som Saa really felt like being back there. Highly recommended. I went there yesterday night with my auntie and uncle who are visiting me from Italy and they were impressed by how tasty and quality the food was.

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Ludovica Moro . 2024-08-27

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Love this thai place very authentic food

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steve helpmechef . 2024-08-27

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Very tasty Thai restaurant on commercial street, so lots of competition...but this one stands out. I had the set meal with an addition of the sea bass..which is a must. Champagne is expensive, but worth it for a treat. Otherwise ok value. Great service, very knowledgeable and not too intrusive. This is a must visit restaurant.

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Linda H . 2024-08-24

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Food was amazing!!! Make sure you get the sea bass!! The crispy chicken skin was really nice as well Ig- Fem_87

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Femi . 2024-08-23

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One of my favourite restaurants in London. I always bring visitors here. Everything is delicious and the tasting menu is well worth a try.

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Martha Neary . 2024-08-22

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Welcome staff rude and have no idea what customer service is

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M K . 2024-08-22

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AMAZING!the papaya salad nearly took the soul out of me (spicy🥵) but it was soooo good! My fav is the sea bass

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Yukie Oreki . 2024-08-20

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Overall very good, the setting is very beautiful I told them I'm very sensitive to chili when ordering, then the papaya salad was still very spicy (also for my Chinese friend), but they kindly offered to redo it and afterwards it was perfect! They also had a vegetarian menu you can ask for! (They made the papaya salad vegan)

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Camille Dpr . 2024-08-18

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Good location, good atmosphere and GREAT FOOD! As a person who deeply in love with Thai food I have to say their cuisine is very authentic! I love they seasoned the food with all the Thai herbs so it tastes almost the same as what you could have in Thailand. Everything perfectly cooked and I personally think it is cost efficient considering the quality of food and the whole setup of restaurant.

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蔣方恩 . 2024-08-16

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The food is delicious. Haha, the interior space is quite large, but it was noisy so it was a bit difficult to have a conversation.ㅠㅠ

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Sophia Lim . 2024-08-15

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Best Thai food in London! Really authentic and the service is top!

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Natalia del Mar . 2024-08-15

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Second visit and it did not disappoint. Took some friends and all agreed it was delicious and they would return. We had excellent service from our waiter, the meals were mostly superb (stir fry pork was the only outlier but still a 3/5) with the sea bass standing out as usual, followed closely by the incredibly tender braised pork. My friends described the chicken skewers as some of the best they've ever had - and they are discerning customers who do not lightly throw around praise. Was even a big fan of the apricot IPA. Don't hesitate to visit som saa for tasty thai food.

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Jonathan Shucksmith . 2024-08-13

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The best meal of 2024 so far. My partner and I tried this place after hearing rave reviews from a couple of his Thai friends who had vouched for its modern twist on traditional dishes with authentic flavours. We were not disappointed. We went for the set lunch menu for 2 with the deep fried sea bass (the star of the show) as an add-on. Every single dish was incredible, and all complemented one another perfectly. Best of all is it was excellent value for money. The set lunch was £35 per person, but I'd have happily paid 50% more, it was that delicious. I cannot wait to go back.

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Emma Scott . 2024-08-12

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Every dish was WAY too salty, almost to the point of being inedible. The fried sea bass was great, but we couldn't eat any of the salad that came with it because of the saltiness. Same with the chicken skins, the pork neck and the papaya salad. If you're trying to reduce sodium levels and avoid a heart attack, skip this place. Food aside, the waitress was great, and the decor of the restaurant is good. Won't be coming back, however.

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Paisley Dodds . 2024-08-11

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Delicious and perfect for sharing. The vegan menu was extensive and wonderfully thought of. I’m still dreaming of the green curry we got!

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Kaitlyn Kline . 2024-08-11

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The food was the most intense explosion of flavour, it was fantastic! Really authentic Thai food. The cocktails and wine were also really lovely. The staff were super bubbly and attentive and the service was top tier. The decor and atmosphere was lovely too, 100% recommend!

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Yviee . 2024-08-08

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Unbelievable food and service. The most authentic Thai food in London. Vegan options are incredible.

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Darren Clarke . 2024-08-04

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This has to be my favorite restaurant in London that my partner and I visited. Tye fish had so much flavor. She got prawns in some cream sauce that I loved.

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Aaron Fountain . 2024-07-29

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Food was absolutely flawless! Huge amounts of meat in the dishes, incredible flavour and the cocktails were delicious to boot! They even let us order a la carte a dish that was from the tasting menu. Our waitress Victoria was not just super sweet, but was also an absolute weapon! I’ve been in hospitality more than 20 years and I haven’t seen someone who has mastered efficiency while still being 100% attentive and exhubing calm and grace, in a very very long time! She is worth 3 of the next! I really hope she is compensated accordingly; our industry needs people like her! 🙏🏾

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Diggy Nelson . 2024-07-28

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Tasty food if a little spicy for my taste. Service was impeccable.

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terry spitz . 2024-07-24

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Had a delicious meal at Som Saa. We planned to get the sea bass before we knew it was their special dish and it was fantastic, really interesting and fresh flavours. The cocktails were elegantly presented & matched well to the other flavours on the menu. Will definitely be back!

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Emma Loubser . 2024-07-24

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Walked in alone and I was immediately recommended something by the service since it is usually a sharing type of cuisine. The food was really flavourful! I really appreciated the service and friendliness of the staff.

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Neil Ranasingha . 2024-07-23

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Mi hija nos llevó a Som Saa ya que había disfrutado tanto de la comida en un viaje anterior El ambiente es vibrante y turbio. El servicio es bueno y el personal está encantado de explicar platos y especiales Comenzamos con cócteles y cervezas, los cócteles (Saengdhad y Rag Tong Ham) fueron muy disfrutados Teníamos las anacardos picantes, muy buenas, mientras contemplábamos el menú de comida Tuvimos el especial del día - una ensalada de vieiras que era pequeña, pero tenía una gama de texturas y sabores y era muy bueno como era el cangrejo miang Seguimos esto con pinchos de pollo, frescos y calientes de cocinar, eran generosos y sabrosos La lubina que teníamos como principal era soberbia, de piel crujiente, la carne húmeda, las salsas agudas y picantes También tuvimos el salteado de cordero que quedó sin comer, ninguno de nosotros lo disfrutó, el cerdo estofado que estaba agobiante pero la salsa de chile que venía con lo levantó. Un plato de verduras salteadas estaba bien Terminamos con un pudín de natillas de mango que compartimos, esto estuvo bien En general, una buena experiencia, pero había platos definitivamente desgastantes (los mariscos) y otros que no dieron en el blanco

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Uday T . 2024-07-22

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Great authentic thai food. The coconut prawns dish was divine

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Zhuo Wei Ng . 2024-07-20

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I would give 10 stars if I could! Great atmosphere, best Thai food I have had in London, great drinks, fast and friendly service, and a separate vegan menu on request. A big thank you to our waitress Victoria who was incredibly attentive and kind. She double checked ingredients with me because I am pregnant without being asked :). My husband and I shared the vegetarian/vegan set menu and it was incredibly flavourful. I highly recommend the green curry. We even ordered more of it because we couldn’t get enough. We will definitely come back!

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Lilly Carina Quintero . 2024-07-19

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Very arrogant staff , they literally won’t let you have a conversation and keep disturbing you every 2 mins to order more and to tell you that you only have 1 hour 45 mins on the table. The manger was equally rude and arrogant when we decided to leave as they were disturbing us every 2 mins, she literally had the audacity to come and say, I’m really disappointed with the amount of stuff you have ordered, it’s too less and you wasted our time. This is the second time I’ve visited them twice , they have only gotten worse.

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Vaibhav Gupta . 2024-07-17

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Always coming back here for the fried sea bass and green papaya salad! Recommend getting some rice on the side to balance out the flavours.

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Holly Choi . 2024-07-17

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Mind blowing Thai! The balance of every taste especially the acidity and spiciness is just on spot! Hands down the best Thai I ever had!

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黃薇臻 . 2024-07-16

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This is our 2nd time visiting this restaurant and once again they didn't disappoint. What great atmosphere had to wait 1hr for a table which sounds nuts. But get to the bar and meet FEMI the bartender what a guy, it was like catching up with old school friend loads of laughs beers and cocktails. Then to be then served by HENNA she's so cool just top up the evening with suggestions of some great dishes. Keep up the good work guys. And see you real soon.

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David Gray . 2024-07-15

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Greeted with a friendly smile and helpful staff it’s always such a pleasure coming to Som Saa the sea bass is to die for and the staff are the best! Favourite Thai spot in the area, great cocktails too and an at walk from Liverpool at or Aldgate can’t recommend enough!

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lasharna turner . 2024-07-12

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Had a fab meal here with great service!

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Annie Hargrove . 2024-07-07

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Grilled Chicken Skewers were marinated well. Very delicious. They were just slightly salty for me personally. The sea bass was cooked very well. The seasoning had mint and shallots. Great combination.

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Hailey Yu . 2024-07-04

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Perhaps my 20th visit, never disappointed

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Z McToura . 2024-07-04

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Traditional thai food in London. Great dishes and service

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Niccolò Bonetti . 2024-07-03

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Absolutely delicious, greta value for money. On point thai flavours with great attention to detail. In a whole, this was a true experience. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable 10/10.

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A B . 2024-06-30

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Amazing food. One of the best meals I have had in a while. Plus great service. Thanks for squeezing us in.

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Chris Siglin . 2024-06-29

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GREAT service from a lovely and very knowledgeable girl with sparkly earrings. Amazing food too. Will come again!

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Emily Gray . 2024-06-29

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A modern thai restaurant in Whitechapel housed in a former fabric warehouse. It already has a reputation for being one of the best Thai restaurants in the city but this is my first visit to this establishment. I am told that som saa has been here since 2016 and had its origins here via a crowdfunding campaign after a successful popup more than a decade ago. It was a midweek evening and the place was bustling. It has a NY city feel with a cosy industrial space feel with distressed brick walls and arches punctuated by dark steel beams. The service was friendly and welcoming on my arrival. The interior space has a welcoming dining bar, a large dining room pocketed by intimate booths. Seating depends on if you are here in a group for a night on the town or for a date and they would not be disappointed. I sat at the bar and the entire space is dotted with Thai tchotchke acquired over the years which is a nice touch. The food is not a typical Thai I am accustomed to in asia but the flavours will not disappoint. My server was well trained and explained the menu and if I was here in a larger group the table menu which offered a wide selection of their menu would have been a good option. I opted for mu parlow ( which is a variation of the Thai street food khao kai moo - a 5 spice egg and braised pork served with rice) and the gaeng phed (red curry)jay with jasmine rice. The flavors are certainly altered to suit the london taste buds. The mu parlow was tender and offered a nice balance of sweet palm sugar, fish sauce and dark soy sauce enhanced with spices. The curry was rich, thick and aromatic and although not typical of a gaeng phed I liked the vegan curry having swapped the usual meat/ seafood for a soya bean which soaks up the curry well and carries its rich flavour. The mean was paired with a lovely glass of rheigau Riesling. I like that you can order half portions in order to try more of the menu which shows a consideration for their diners requests. I enjoyed my meal and will be back the next time i am in the area to try the other plates on the menu. A 4.5+ rating overall ! Wonderful!

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Tym . 2024-06-27

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The best dishes were the chicken Skewers, the fried fish and the chicken laab (which is also very spicy) but the spice in most dishes hit near the end and is not long lasting.

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Jin Park . 2024-06-25

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The serving staff were brilliant, particularly the woman who was serving us. Food and drinks were amazing.

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Patrick Lavin . 2024-06-23

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Having Thai food after a long day at work is amazing. It really comforts me. I went there alone straight from my office to Somsa because I wanted to have a quick dinner after being tired from work. I like the seats next to the bar as they’re so convenient. I go to Somsa quite often, and the food is always amazing. Their staff are super friendly and helpful.

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Lygeny P . 2024-06-20

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If you are in London and Thai food is your thing, then don't hesitate booking a table. Everything we ordered was full of flavour and the service was on point. If you like a cocktail then the Siam Sling was DELICIOUS 😋

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Emma Collins . 2024-06-17

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Amazing food! We went on a recommendation and were not disappointed. The service was friendly and efficient, the drinks range was good but the food is something else. The crab starter was divine, but don't share one as they are bite size portions. We had three mains and shared, all were stunning. The slow cooked pork was so tender and the mackerel was lovely too. I will definitely be back next time I'm out in the area.

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Toby Oxford . 2024-06-15

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Went for lunch with my husband, I am vegan and GF and we decided both to have set menu, my husband is not vegan. When food arrived, we didn’t see any prawns and asked, and being told that my husband will get the same as me, all vegan except one beef dish. They never explained this will happen, in this case we would have a la cart. Regarding food it was nice, but not memorable, only one dish left good impression Tofu with lotus root. The Sticky rice was completely inedible, like plastic, so, we returned it back into its bag and left in a basket it came in. Mango salad didn’t have any taste, except chilli. So, up to you whether to visit this place, we won’t.

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Natasha Korol . 2024-06-15

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Som saa is just that one place you go to escape into an array of yummy food, set in just the most beautiful decor. The service was outstanding we had abayti, the most friendliest, beautiful human! Warmly welcomed and relaxed by Jan. The team are the cutest. I will always return. No doubt.

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Jesse Drew . 2024-06-15

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Excellent meal. Papaya salad, chicken skewers and prawn relish were amazing. Great meal, watch for the peppers in the fried cashews!

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Faisal Siddiqui . 2024-06-15

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Amazing restaurant, as a vegan great options. Would highly recommend. Will was our waiter and he was amazing!

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Tobi Viadenou . 2024-06-15

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Very friendly restaurant from the moment we arrived. We loved how we were taken through the menu as it was our first visit and advised of all of the ingredients in the specials for the day. We tried the sea bream, monkfish, papaya spicy salad and soup followed by the salted caramel ice cream. I have to say since returning from Thailand this is the nearest in taste I have had in the UK. Our mouths afterwards were tingling and so much so didn’t want to eat anything that night so as to prolong the taste from earlier. We had a lovely afternoon and thank you for the Thai fudge, which was a lovely surprise.

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Mo New Malden . 2024-06-12

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Very good Thai food restaurant.

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Nacho Iglesias . 2024-06-12

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