Soho Thai

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
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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
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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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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
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 10
Monday, July 27, 2009

Ended up at Soho Thai last night after freezing in the line for Busaba and giving up on it. Didn't have to wait long here and when the food came it was pretty good -- the Golden Sags (not a typo) were excellent and the mains were all of a decent standard. Only criticism would be that the portions were a bit small but otherwise it was pretty good. The bill was a pleasant surprise - good value for Soho and the service charge was optional which also made a change for Central London. Not the place for a romantic dinner but a good mid-week option.
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Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Friday, October 03, 2008

I and my friends have been there so many times because I prefer a nice and quick meal before go to theatres. The atmosphere is great and I do not really mind about the services as the price is cheap and reasonable itself. Also, all the staffs are so kind and friendly but do not expect them on weekend night as it will be crazy busy.
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Tony
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, February 20, 2008

a forever busy restaurant but never let me down even it' sodifficult to get a table. everything seem to be so fast. as if a quickly in and out . staff look friendly but will recommened to book or try on monday night and you will have more time to enjoy your meal.
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helen
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, February 20, 2008

The three of us went to Soho Thai, we ordered just mains & drinks (we weren't hungry enough for starters - although they did try to push the starters a bit). After what appeared to be an enjoyable meal, we were given the bill. At the bottom of the bill it had the handwritten word gratuity with an additional 12.5% added to the bill as it if was compulsory. Which was odd as the couple sitting next to us (it is very crowded - so all the tables were very close to each other) had on their bill a red stamp stating "service is not included" and did not have the "gratuity" added to their bill unlike ours. We questioned the waiter why this was the case and whether the gratuity was compulsory, the waiter replied that they add a compulsory service charge for tables of three or more. We did not believe him as it sounded odd, so we asked to see the menu to check whether this was the case, on the menu it clearly states an optional service charge will be added. Once we have pointed this out to the waiter, he quickly grabbed our bill (perhaps to destroy the evidence) and replaced it with the version without the gratuity on it. Another waitress told us that 12.5% service charge is never compulsory in this restaurant. We were shocked with this behaviour in regard to the restaurant giving out different variations of restaurant bills and this practice is completely dishonest.

Overall, I would say the food is great, the toilets could be much better, but whether I would recommend this restaurant would probably be a no as the dishonestly aspect to the bill does ruin what would otherwise be an enjoyable meal.
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Jonny
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Food 7 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 5
Saturday, February 02, 2008

Having dined there three times recently, I would say the mains are of high standard, the starters are not so good e.g. avoid the tasteless spring rolls. The service can be rude, last time we got asked to vacate our table. So be prepared to hold back your tips if they continue to treat customers like this.
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Brent Harris
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Food 7 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 7
Friday, November 16, 2007

I have been a returning customer to Soho Thai since 2000 (In fact I'm going again tomorrow). It is excellent value for money and the food is really good and as authentic as it can get considering that to be fully authentic ingredients would need to be flown in on a daily basis which I don't think one can expect and certainly not for the low prices you get there. If you want that kind of league you should go to The Blue Elephant in Fulham which does fly in deliveries daily, but there you are also looking at a completely different price range (the reason why I have not yet been myself)

I felt compelled writing this review after reading Dan Brown's review, and although he is entitled to his opinion I wonder if his opinion may have been formed because either he was unlucky on the night or perhaps he has never been to Thailand and doesn't know the authentic taste.

I have travelled Thailand a lot both as a tourist and as a guest with locals eating at local eateries and if that is not convincing enough, my friend from Thailand has approved Soho Thai being a person who can usually not eat in Thai restaurants in the UK because of the lack of authentic taste.

PS I am not trying to criticise Dan Brown's opinion in any way, but I wanted to let you all know that maybe it is worth giving the place a try and form your own opinion
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Helle Nielsen
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 9
Friday, November 02, 2007