Busaba Eathai (Store St)

Looked forward to this after reading the reviews, but was a disappointment.

Food was luke warm, portions were on the small side (for me, but others had larger portions) and the Thai salad was very poor - had similar at another Thai restaurant which was gorgeous, this one was not what I expected at all - almost unpleasant. £3.20 for a smoothy and it arrived in a small glass - so it didn't last long!

On the good side. The meat was tender and the flavours were good, also the service was good and fast. Just made up make up for the other negatives but don't like being squeezed onto a table when several others are available. I had very little elbow room.

Left still hungry - that's after a main, and sharing a salad which was also a main.

Next time I'm in the area, I would try elsewhere.
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Lawrie
6 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 4
Saturday, April 17, 2010

Have never had a bad meal there yet. Really reasonable and good value for money. Love it .
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V Jones
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, April 30, 2009

Had dinner here last night. The food, it has to be said, was delicious (Pad Kwetio and Goong Tohd Prawn) but the service veered from fabulous to draconian, depending on which server appeared.

We sat outside and I don't know how many times they came out to check that our bags weren't sititng on top of their little in-built lights. At least 5 times, now that I think about it. We reassured them that we had taken on what they'd said, and that they could feel free to pass on the message to their colleagues, but still they came, checking up on us, leaning over our meals to make sure we weren't misbehaving like naughty children. Probably whilst starving diners wondered when they'd get their orders taken.
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6 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Saturday, April 04, 2009

Really impressed, great food, friendly and engaging service, and what a beautiful building. Has anyone else spotted the hidden mini elephant statues?
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Phil
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, March 30, 2009

Used to love this reataurant (always hated the Soho branch though). However, this branch has followed in the footsteps of its Soho branch - ie. Awful-awful service (with cutlery literally thrown on your table). Prices gone up + decrease in portions. Thumbs down.
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Me
4 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 4
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Been there about two years ago as a new Londoner. Was really impressed by their popularity and wide range of selections of food for lunch. Then I have been to its branch near Soho a few months ago (I've left a review there), and felt okish. So the general impression for Busaba is that a popular causal eating place. If you are looking for some place to celebrate special occasions or for fine dinning, this is not the choice.
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King - View all reviews by this user
6 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 6
Thursday, March 12, 2009

it is best modern thai food restaurant in london hands down!

i used to go the one on wardour street all the time,till one opened on store street

its the same menu but the food is somehow is even better! it also has a nicer atmosphere,the staff are friendlier and isnt as busy so you dont feel as rushed

the quality of food is superb and the flavours are mind blowing.i will admitt the drinks list isnt amazing,but im not much of a drinker so that doesnt bother me at all.i also find their prices are more the reasonable as im sure most londoners who love to dine out will tell you,you can pay up to 3 times more then that for worse food
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jordan
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, February 25, 2009