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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Thai restaurants in East London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Thai by neighbourhood
5 restaurants
Regional Thai · £££ · Spitalfields
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Deep-Fried Whole Sea Bass (Nahm Dtok Pla Thort)
The restaurant's signature dish, expertly fried so 'the bones are crisp enough to be nibbled as a snack' and 'buried under drifts of foliage and smokey chillies, the crunch of toasted rice and the intensity of more fish sauce.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Thai · ££ · Shoreditch
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Aubergine Pad Phet
An 'absolute standout' and a 'must-have dish' that is double-fried in tapioca flour for a specific texture before being tossed with oyster sauce, wild ginger, and holy basil.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Thai BBQ · ££ · Shoreditch
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Chilli Fish Sauce Wings
The restaurant's 'undisputed signature' featuring a 'crackly, caramelised exterior' and 'steaming, succulent, salty flesh' pungent with garlic and fish sauce.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Thai · ££ · Spitalfields
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Hat Yai Chicken
Universally praised as "better than good," these juicy fried chicken thighs are marinated in coriander and garlic and topped with crispy shallots. Critics recommend using a spoon to clear up every bit of the "delicious shallot debris."
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Thai · ££ · Spitalfields
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Stir-fried Noodles
A classic staple noted among their authentic offerings.
Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.