Thai Buffalo

this place is simply dreadful...on all levels.
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Andreas Jonsson
1 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Saturday, December 17, 2011

I like this place. Have dined in a couple of times, and had a few takeaways. Its a cosy little restaurant, and the Beef Massaman is very nice. Cosy little restaurant, and the staff are very friendly. Good selection of cold Thai beers. Well worth a visit. In summer, you can eat outside if you so wish. Decent value for money!
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Rhys Jenkins, Balham
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, January 17, 2011

Ate here a couple of weeks ago so have had time to temper my views. starters were clearly reheated, could hear the micro from the kitchen, chicken was chewy and satay sauce was oily. mains tasted bit better. decor was unimpressive. attendant was attentive and spoke good English but that was the only positive. can't recommend.
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ardenteater
3 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Thursday, October 07, 2010

Eat here if you want an approximation of Thai food. This is one of those places that prepare the curry sauce and mix in pre-cooked meat (beef or chicken) based on your order.

I can understand that some restaurants would do this to reduce their preparation effort, and I would have had no problem with that had the staff been honest with me when I asked them if the meat was cooked in the curry - had they answered honestly, I would have ordered something else and most likely would have left there happy. I guess they just think their customers are stupid.

When I confronted them after the meal (I wasn't trying to get any compensation), it seemed that they couldn't care less.
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Kayvan
0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

There is much, much better Thai food out there but this place is ok. I've never had a bad meal as such, its just no where near as good as a really good Thai restaurant, although this is hard to come by in the UK.
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Apple Eyes
7 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 8
Sunday, June 06, 2010

I have now been to Thai Buffalo a number of times. Each time the food has been of great quality and is value for money as well. The portions seem to be even more generous upon my last visit.

The service is average but the food, charm and price more than make up for that. I could not recommend this restaurant enough.
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CG
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Having visited Thailand a number of years ago we've been huge fans of authentic Thai food ever since. With all the glowing reviews we were excited to find such a great restaurant on our doorside unfortunately it wasn't great for us.

We didn't visit but instead had our meal delivered. This may have contributed to the poor quality but it really shouldn't. The tom yum smelled the part but ended up having so much fish sauce in it that it was inedible. Same story with the red duck curry and gang panang too unfortunately - so much fish sauce, it was too salty.

I'd like to think the the standard is much higher in the restaurant but based on the delivery we definitely won't be finding out.
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Andy
3 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 1
Sunday, May 16, 2010

I ate last week at thai buffalo , what a lovely experience , the lovely friendly staff were so helpful explaining the menu. The food was all very good , while the cost was low.. will be returning soon..
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Phillipa Angus
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, April 11, 2010

Went to Thai Buffalo recently. Fantastic food and service.

Good value for money. Would go again. Fabulous find.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, September 30, 2009