Busaba Eathai, Soho

Have just got myself a tastecard specifically for this place as I eat there so often.

Recommended dishes:

Pad Thai

Sen Chan Pad Thai

Chargrilled Tamarind Duck

Chicken Wings

Prawn in Sweet Chilli (side)

Absolutely smashing place to grab a bite. Soho/ Covent Garden/ Stratford Westfield are the top ones to visit. Not keen on the Leicester Square branch.. they have some catching up to do in terms of quality (almost thought I was dining at a different restaurant as the flavours were nowhere near as intense as at its other chains..!). If you haven't been- simply GO.

Amazing food, prompt courteous service, reasonable pricing.

All it needs is some Michelin stars.

Brilliant

Busaba Eathai offers the best value and tastiest Thai food at the most reasonable prices in London in my opinion. I have visited two of the restaurants - the one on Wardour Street and on Store Street and both have a great ambience and soft lighting. Busaba Eathai is like Wagamama's in that you are unable to book a table and therefore have to wait to be seated - which can be a little while if at peak times. The wait though is worth it and generally speaking the turnaround times are pretty quick although I have never felt rushed or pushed out whilst dining there.I like the natural juices as a healthy alternative to alcohol and you get to choose from quite a big menu for main and side dishes. My favourite dishes so far have been the Thai Calamari and if you like a slightly spicy curry then you can't go wrong with the monkfish green curry with Jasmine rice. I have never been disappointed with any dish at Busaba Eathai and if you like Thai food at reasonable prices then you can't go wrong here. One last thing to note is that you can't really have a private table as you are seated with other diners on larger tables (like Wagamama) but for me this just adds to the ambience anyway. If you decide to go online and look at the website, don't be put off my the awkward navigation as the food is really nice!

Whenever I'm in town and what to grab a quick lunchtime bite I head off to Wardour Street to Busabi ethai. The place is always buzzing and the service is very rapid (it's a high turnover place like Wagamma's).You must have the chilli squid as it really is to die for. The fish cakes are good too, not rubbery like in some Thai restaurants.This place is like wagamma's meets Hakasaan (although a darn site cheaper). I'd defo recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes good quality Thai food that is very reasonably priced.