Busaba Eathai

Had a dinner here on a Monday evening in August. We booked but am sure we could have got a table (for 3) if we hadn’t. We were seated and handed the food and drinks menu. 3 Singha beers later and we went to order. The server explained really well that all food would come together/as soon as ready so if we wanted starters (“small plates”) we should order those and then order main course later. We did that and were glad we did as the small plates were not small. We had spring rolls and calamari. All delicious. Then we ordered main course and had ginger beef and Thai red curry and a selection of rices. All delicious. The best Thai beef I have had for a long time. Really juicy, fresh and tasty. Would fully recommend you try this place.

What a find! Come out of Convent Garden Station and this is tucked around the corner, away from the busy main street, but still with the atmosphere of being in the heart of London. We were met with really friendly staff, espeaclly Mary-Grace, who seated us anywhere we chose ( we did arrive just before the lunch rush, so this was possible). The service was timed just right through the whole of our visit, not too slow and not too fast, you do not feel rushed to finish and leave. We were a booking of 4 adults but is a family friendly restaurant and whilst we were there, there were lots of families with young children. They supply paper and caryons as well for the kids. The beers as you can see are large, and the cocktails were made well and tasted great. Prawn crackers were brought to our table with sweet chilli sauce to nibble on whilst we viewed the menu. We decided to order 7 items from the menu and then we all shared, like a tapas style meal. The food was cooked to a very high standard and good size portions. We finsihed off with a coffee. I have been to many Thai restaurants and this has to be top of my list. I will be telling everyone about it and will be back. Thank you for a great visit Busaba 😊

Staff was really friendly, made us very comfortable. Food was authentic and delicious, beef was absolutely soft melt in your mouth, highly recommended fried rice. But half chicken was bit disappointing because of sauce which was too sour. But overall lovely experience and would come back definitely!