Kiln
A high-energy Soho counter-dining spot serving fiery, rustic Thai barbecue cooked over open embers in a room filled with smoke and vinyl tunes.
Thai Barbecue
££
Soho
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Ordering Strategy
It is strictly walk-in only for groups smaller than four, so prepare to queue or eat early/late. Sit at the counter to watch the chefs work the wood-burning kiln. Order the lamb skewers to start and the glass noodles as a main.
What to order
Aged Lamb Skewers
Almost every reviewer recommends ordering immediately upon arrival. Described as 'charred, cumin-dusted' and what the reviewer 'always orders on arrival'.
Wild Ginger & Beef-Cheek Curry
A glossy, rich curry, infused with spices and slow heat, frequently praised for its depth and heat.
Serpent Cider
One reviewer described their drinks menu as 'experimental', and called out the 'Serpent which is cider aged in bourbon casks!' as a standout
Turmeric-laced red mullet
The 'turmeric-laced red mullet's a must, if it’s on the menu'.
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Consensus score
Weighted critic average + agreement bonus + volume + public signal + boosts. Higher agreement raises confidence.
Top critic: Elizabeth Winding (80%)
Critic Weight 48 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 15 pts
How aligned the critics are
Volume 10 pts
How many trusted sources
Public Signal 9 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Critic signals
1 Elite · 1 Editorial · 5 total signals
Public signal
4.3★ (3,800 reviews) · 10 mentions
Good to know
The restaurant only serves brown jasmine rice, which purists sometimes critique. The counter seating can get physically hot due to the open fire. Bookings are only accepted for groups of 4+ in the basement.
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level