Had a fabulous meal here a few weeks back. The service was really good but the food was outstanding!! We had the lunch time menu which was excellent value for money. To start we had the fish cakes, fried calamari and the spring rolls, and for mains we had chilli beef with rice and chicken vermicelli. Will definitely go back next time we are in London!!
Didn't expect a huge amount from this chain restaurant, but went away loving it and wanting more!
Busaba is informal dining (with Wagamamas style shared tables) but was clean with great ambience.
The food was absolutely amazing - a touch over spiced but bursting with flavour. We went for the £18.90 fixed price menu - the flavours were great, portions generous and the food fresh. Can't wait to visit again!
The only downside was the beer cost (£7 for a 660ml beer) and the 10% service charge being automatically added to the bill.
Very cosy place in Soho. The food is good for someone that is not an expert on Thai Food. The great part are the tables for groups which make conversation much more easier.
My wife has recommended me this thai restaurant and I chose the one in Soho. The ambiance is quite good and so are the waiters/waitresses. I ordered Thai Calamari as a starter that is tosses in a wok in ginger and green peppercorn sauce. And as a main course I preferred spicy seafood noodles that is very delicious as well. I strongly recommend.
The food was excellent though service was not up to the mark. The green curry was perfect and the menu had some very interesting vegan options. The pad thai was delicious. The cocktails did not meet our expectations. We definitely recommend the place for the great appetizers and main course selections.
Global Foodie & Filmy
+3.5
Good service... Nice vibe and very welcoming... Good flavours.. Not very authentic.. Feels like a food chain which it is..... Good drinks menu
É difícil a comida tailandesa falhar, pelo menos para mim. O Busaba foi uma óptima experiência. Das entradas ao pad thai. Tudo delicioso! E a um preço justo, comparado aos que são praticados em Londres na generalidade.
One of my favorite Thai food in London.
Great taste, good service and friendly staff.
Thai clamari and the Char-grilled duck plates are the best. Singha beer is a must to try.
Favourite thai restaurant! Great chain of restaurants through london! Have been to many and none of them disappoint! Lots of delicious offers from the menu.
Definetly one of the best Thai restaurant in the world and we're lucky to have this as a restaurant chain! Thai calamari is the classic, orgasmic starter, which you should order first! Geen curry fried rice is also new generation + old fashion but yummy food. Also try "Koh Samui" as a drink if you like exotic fruits.
B and I were looking for a place to eat before finally seeing Book of Mormon and at 6:15 we were a little worried. Stumbling across Busaba Eathai was a blessing.
Seated right away (there was a line about 15 minutes later) in a nice little window seat we ordered:
Chicken satay - Very happy they used thigh as it usually works better in the smaller cuts. Peanut sauce was good too.
Chicken Curry Rice - Nice cuts of chicken and the sauce was great. Best part was the rice though. Really fluffy and I could eat that by itself.
Fried Chicken - The sauce was tangy and strong and the centre of the chicken was nice, but the outside was much to dry and I did have to leave a few pieces sitting there.
Roti - Were really flavoursome but I didn't realise they came with no sauce. Not bad but we should've only ordered one.
We washed it down with a couple of beers and were on our way.
Good evening and would return if seeing a show again.
Located near the theatres, this place is good for pre and post show snacks/light meal. They have lots of vegetarian options. The desks are huge, communal in some sense so you will be sitting with other people and it might be hard to talk to your friends. The service was prompt except for one dish for which they offered complementary rice. I had por-pia jay (spring rolls) and jasmine rice with coconut and vegetable hot pot. Both were good.
The food is delicious, fast, beautifully-prepared and fresh with perfect portion-sizes and a spot on balance of zingy flavours. The price is pretty reasonable for London (check out my menu pics for a sample) and the service is okay. We felt the first waiter was a little odd with us somehow and the toilets were a bit manky. Oh and they were out of prawns. So shellfish. But the food...the food was five stars all the way. Compliments to the kitchen crew.
I was craving for Asian food since I’ve been away (from Asia) for more than a week. Found this Thai restaurant only 5 minutes walk from my hotel. Warm and friendly welcome as I entered the restaurant. Big restaurant with cozy atmosphere. The food quality undoubtedly good. Very recommended to order their tasty prawn cracker while you’re waiting for main course.
We made the mistake of coming here during the rush of people going to the theater. I don't think anyone even asked for our drink order for a good 30 minutes. The food took over an hour to finally reach our table but it was good. The spicy edamame was really good. The green chicken curry was hot and flavorful. The tables are arranged so that you sit with others but they never sat anyone else with us so we didn't get to experience this part. The manager did give us each a free drink to make up for the wait and we appreciated that but this was the longest I have ever waited for service. #LocalGuides
Anton Black (antonblack_com)
+4
Busaba Leister square is one of ten Thai restaurant chain. It is not your average Thai place. The interiors are dark and modern, combining teak wood , incense and dimly lit lanterns. It has large shared tables. They don’t Take reservations and overall is a great place for dinner with friends.
The food is always good, but I have to say it used to be even better. You always find a good number of vegetarian dishes and everything is well presented and inviting.
Everyone working there is always very nice and helpful, the service is quick and you often have a nice chat with the people you sharing the table with.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
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SUMMARY
Great Thai food at a reasonable price. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Please do order the satay chicken skewer dish as your starter - it will surprise your taste buds!
SERVICE
I would like to mention the service first as this is actually what really makes this branch shine. For example, the waiters are not pushy, so they leave you be and gives you the time you need. Another example is I asked for a plug/outlet and the staff immediately suggested that I should move to a location where there was an available plug - helpful especially if you are going for their lunch deal and you need to top up one of your devices.
STARTER
The satay chicken skewers (£3 lunch deal only) with peanut sauce was so good. The only 'complaint' I have is that there wasn't enough of that delicious peanut sauce.
MAIN
I ordered the Kwai Teow which is fried noodles with prawns and chicken (£10 lunch price deal) . This dish was a bit too oily so I'd recommend going for one of their curries instead. Note: I wish it would be possible to set a spiciness level, similar to some places in Japan as especially a dish like this could have been more impactful with more chilli.
DRINK
I ordered the Mojito (~£9). This was a very well done drink as the alcohol taste was very subtle and the ingredients really complimented each other. I'd buy this again.
Being a big fiend of Thai food, I am totally in love with this place. I strongly recommend the charcoal grilled-chicken here which is to die for. The price seems pretty reasonable and the service is really friendly. I always take the window seat with great view as well.
Amazing food and worth the price. Prawn crackers are a must (and the duck). Staff are helpful and friendly although the waiter dropped our first round of drinks - resolved with the duty manager with discounted bill. Would definitely go again for quality good food
Craving Asian food when you’re in London? This restaurant is one of the best I think. Thai food is always nice and so is here. Foods & beverages are great, staffs are nice and the restaurant is so cozy. We come here 7 peoples so we order various famous Thai Food to share such as Tom Yum Goong, Som Tum, Pad Thai, Fried Rice etc. And last but not the least is Thai Ice Tea. So Try it when you’re in London
Excellent food and location. Stopped in for dinner before going to the theater at Prince of Wales, right around the corner. Lovely restaurant with plenty of seating for large parties or even just an individual. Service was great and came with a smile and recommendations. Lots of veggie and vegan options.
I had the green vegetarian curry and sweet potato fries-both EXCELLENT. Paired with a nice red and made for a superb meal before the show. I highly recommend!
Mike McConnell (Lorcav)
+4
The food is varied and of a high quality. The prices are good for Central London, especially as you are right by Leicester Square.
There are only a few vegan dishes which is probably worth noting if you're that way inclined. The drinks menu had a few entries in each of the expected wine, beer and soft drink categories.
The seating is either benched by a window or around large square tables that you will share with other parties.
Service is included in your bill.
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