Soho Thai

Went here last night, it was previously one of my stalwart 'cheap eats' for the area. In the last year or so it has become worse and worse both for quality of food, quantity of food, and value for money. In the past I've forgiven the poor acoustics, and encouragement of waiting staff to get rid once food is finished, because the flavours were good and the servings generous.

Last night the veggie green curry was very average, but the amount of that, and the rice given, (for £2.50) was pretty mean. The sauce was watery, the amount of vegetables sparse, and I left hungry.

What with that, £4 for a small bottle of beer, a £15 bill for one course with one drink, and the cheek of adding 13% on the bill for service - poorly judged Soho Thai - there are now plenty of other 'cheap eats' south east Asian eateries in the area, and I will not be coming back.
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TK
3 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Saturday, January 14, 2012

I went eating out there ...To me, that was a great time. I and my friends, we got there to make a party. Food's really good and the price's reasonable. But that was quite busy there (Sat. night).
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Dens - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Monday, August 02, 2010

Been once, not again. They let us in as possibly their last customers for the night and we felt as if, as soon as we sat down, they couldn't wait to get rid. The food came suspiciously quickly and was okay but nothing stellar. Fuel really. But it was the staff who really disappointed me. When I asked a waitress to stop spraying cleaner onto the table next to us the look was grumpy and there was no apology. Who wants to have the smell of disinfectant while they're trying to eat? Some of the staff and she in particular then spent the rest of our meal taking it in turns to give us 'evils' from half-way across the room. I don't think I've been made to feel so unwelcome in a restaurant in my life. If you want to turn customers away as you're about to close, fine, but don't let people in, take their money and then treat them like rubbish when they're there.
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Sally, London
3 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 4
Saturday, July 17, 2010

Food was OK but not real Thai food as spices are toned down for western taste .Service was a bit slow but the bill came to £56 for 4 very small dishes and 4 drinks but what was so bad was we were asked to pat £7.28 tips. The waiter came to out table twice. Once to take the order and once to give the food. So it cost me £3.64 for every visit from the waiter!!!!!!!. I will not be going back for this reason. I don't mind giving tips for good service but when its put on the bill you know the management get the money and not the staff. Also £4 for a small bottle of beer is a little expensive.
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peter seitz
6 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 5
Sunday, June 06, 2010

As a tour operator I have eaten plenty of meals in Thailand my fellow diner and I were very pleased with the standard of the food. The service was a little slow due to the popularity of the place.
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Maurice Adshead
7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Thursday, November 12, 2009

I have been previously to Soho Thai and the food was amazing !! We had dinner there last night, ordered some chicken satay skewer and a thai beef salad. the chicken satay was lovely as usual .. but the beef salad, the meat on it, was just disgusting, nasty cuts of boiled beef, a chewed a bite and had to spit if out.. When I complained that the meat isn't really tasting right, they just took the plate back , asking me if i wanted a new one , with no apologize whatsoever ... was really disapointed as I really thought that was one of the nicest restaurant in Soho. I was even more disapointed to think that the waiters would have known that the dish wasn't right I've been a waiter previously and honestly that didn't look appetizing and tasted even worse.
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Olivier
2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 1
Thursday, October 29, 2009

What a great restaurant!! I booked after looking at the reviews on here and on other websites and was not disappointed. I'd booked a table for 7 people on a Saturday night; the staff were very accommodating when we turned up with more people and were helpful, friendly and efficient throughout the evening. The price was excellent value for the quality and quantity of food - everybody really enjoyed their meals, even those who didn't really like Thai food! Great value for money, excellent service. It's not great for an intimate meal for two as it's quite cramped and busy. I'll be back!
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Loved this place... it is my new favourite restaurant! The food is delicious and very reasonably priced for Soho. Atmosphere is a bit lacking and it can be loud but I have found the wait staff to always be friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend.
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Justin
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 10
Monday, July 27, 2009