“Farang” translates as “foreigner”. Though perhaps consciously branding as a foreign interpretation of Thai cuisine, a taste of the food here certainy feels authentic – whatever that means. Farang is home to head chef Seb Holmes. Originally opened in February 2017, Farang set up as a pop-up that planned to be around for at least … Continue reading Farang
By a stroke of luck, Som Saa had Saturday night availability for two, at a reasonable hour – 7.45pm – just two days before booking. I say “luck” as Som Saa is a Thai restaurant in demand. What started life as a pop-up in Climpson Arch’s and at the Begging Bowl in Peckham, it now … Continue reading Som Saa
Finding authentically delicious Thai food in London is (surprisingly) difficult but Siam Niyom confirms that the best are the local, family-run, no-fuss no-frill kind’a haunts. At the top of that list should be this gem of a restaurant – Siam Niyom. Whilst Rosa’s is an obvious option, I’ve been underwhelmed with it in the past … Continue reading Siam Niyom
London Bridge seems to be a hidden corner of Thailand. One of its most well-known Thai haunts is Suchard on Tooley Street, founded by Suchard Inngern. He arrived in London in 1975 with £20 in his pocket. Having grown up in an orphanage in Bangkok, he enrolled in a restaurant kitchen, before opening his popular … Continue reading kin + deum
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