The best restaurants serving Thai food in Highbury East Islington London

We had the Feast menu - by choice - and nothing disappointed. I’ve worked and travelled in Thailand quite a lot over the last 25 yrs and this was definitely not “standard Thai fare”! That said there were a couple of “more familiar” items on the a la carte side but if you are looking for spicy- hot and fiery - then Farang is not that. At least not just that. However, if you are looking for great flavour and complexity, then I suggest it has that. That may say more about what I’d been exposed to while travelling but that distinctive novelty is what appealed to us. The dishes were really well balanced and I loved the way that different flavours would emerge during a mouthful. The food kept me completely interested just waiting to what to see what would waft through as the next flavour! I’d normally say if I read that, that that was pretentious! But it’s not something I have often experienced, so I am letting you know. True, some dishes had more of that “flavour journey” than others but that was part of the fun. Service was great and exactly as I like it: no one hovering but were there when needed and always helpful and considerate. I have a shell fish allergy and that was taken care of seamlessly - indeed I think I lucked out on one replacement dish only I had! I am always appreciative of people who respond creatively to such issues and Farang scored 10/10 there. Finally, and this sums up the culture in the restaurant, I dropped my newly recharged (non allergenic!) Oyster card as we left. Not only did they call us to let us know they had it but three days later it arrived at home in Bristol through the mail. I’ve looked at some of the negative reviews and frankly don’t recognise the place that is being described. But we are all entitled to our opinion. We enjoyed the whole experience and will return! I note that Farang has a recipe section which I will give a try!

Shahi has the best Indian food around !! Always quick ,always friendly and always tasty . My personal favourite is green jingra masala - massive prawns in a yoghurt based sauce with green chilli it is perfect - the fact that it’s delivered , fresh and hot , makes it even better