Thai Cottage

I was looking for a great Thai restaurant in London and it took a great deal of effort to find one.

Thai Cottage Restaurant in Soho is one of the best Thai places I've ever been to.

The restaurant is ran by a family and basically the food is made in a very traditional way.

Pad Thai was absolutely incredible, along with other meal I've had.

If you want an affordable (15-25 pounds/person), traditional, great thai meal, this is the place.
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laurian
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, February 04, 2012

first visit tonight and WOW the food is fantastic, the lovely lady owner is chatty and pleasant, will be eating there again whenever i visit my son in soho
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Anita Keal
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

I agree with the other reviewers. This is an absolute gem and the food is delicious and authentic. Recently redecorated by the House Doctor team, not for a show but because they love the restaurant and it's owners. It has lost none of it's charm and atmosphere, and the glitter ball and column is still there.

If you want proper Thai food go to the Thai Cottage
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Paul Elmore
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, October 22, 2011

I'd been meaning to try Thai Cottage after seeing it on a friend's "best places to eat for under £10" list, but between time away on my end and the restaurant being closed on Sundays, it just didn't happen until this Friday. But oh how it was worth the wait.

Having been instructed by a Thai friend on what to look for (or rather, sniff for), I knew immediately upon walking in that we'd hit paydirt - it was exactly the right mix of spices and sauces in the air. While the service did take some attention grabbing, the food more than made up for it. Portions are about average for West End Thai places (e.g. smaller than one would hope for but decent), and the fact that prices are about £2-3/dish cheaper than Busaba around the corner certainly makes up for it, especially when the quality (at least on our two vegetarian dishes) was higher and we didn't have to stand in a queue around the corner. But yeah, all the veggies tasted notably fresh, the spice was enough to sharpen the senses but not set our tongues on fire, and two entrees + rice for two + a diet coke = £20.

I am so coming back.
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8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Monday, October 18, 2010

Thai Cottage is as authentic as Thai food in London can be, it is THE place to go to. Run by the lovely Sue from Thailand you will be looked after in a warm atmosphere. The food is cooked to perfection, finest ingredients and the prices are incredibly low.

I love to go there, being an asian food lover myself, and I can only recommend it to everyone. As the place is usually packed you might have to wait a couple of minutes sometimes but it is so worth the wait.

Khorb Koon Ka!
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Kristin
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, May 29, 2010

I think the (only) negative review below must be a case of mistaken identity (eg Craven Cottage hot dog stand). I walked into the Thai Cottage on a cold wet Monday evening and had one of the best Thai meals I've had in ages - and I've just come back from ten days in Thailand!

The decor and amenities are basic, there are no fancy menus and extensive drinks lists, but all the attention is on producing high quality, fresh food cooked beautifully. The patrons and waiting staff were friendly and efficient , but not over the top, the food was piping hot and authentic and the Lao and Singha beers were the perfect accompaniment .
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Mike
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Friday, January 22, 2010

I can't believe this review. The food is some of the finest Thai food that I've ever eaten, and I go to Thai Cottage regularly every couple of weeks. They are relaxed about when you arrive late, always treated very well and price is lower than the average chain food that you get around Soho.
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Chris Cates
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Maybe this evening the chef was not in but the food was really the worst Thai I have ever been offered and one of the worst meals out I've had in London; not cheap or charmingly served either. Massuman curry whether chicken or beef, watery and swimming in grease, no fresh herbs or vegetables and raising suspicions of being from yesterday by the aged oily greying potatoes floating therein. Starters served with stale grated carrot and cabbage. A shame - reading the previous reviews this was probably an off night.
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3 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 1
Friday, April 03, 2009

Very good, it has been for years.
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Pete
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Saturday, February 14, 2009

The best Thai restaurant in London. Just WOW
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9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, February 11, 2009