A slick, three-story coach house in Borough Market serving fiery, coconut-marinated Southern Thai grills in a buzzing, industrial-chic setting.
Ordering Strategy
Dishes are designed to be shared; aim for 3-4 plates per person, mixing skewers ('Smaller') with curries ('Larger') and rice.
What to order
Kolae Chicken Bamboo Skewer
Described as a 'chicken Magnum lolly' and 'sticks of pleasure', these huge, juicy skewers are the restaurant's signature must-order.
Southern Gati Curry of Minced Prawns and Betel Leaf
An 'extraordinarily good' rich, yellow curry so flavorful that critics admit to 'licking the bowl clean'; it is best paired with their new season hom mali rice.
Pandan Sticky Rice
A 'revelation' of a dessert combining coconut sorbet, jackfruit, and peanuts for a 'really balanced way to end a meal' that isn't too sweet.
Kolae Hogget Chop
An 'exceptionally well-seasoned' dish served handily chopped; reviewers suggest you don't miss out by 'gnawing away' at the bone to get every morsel.
Kolae Grilled Mussel Skewer
A 'must-order' snack consisting of a neat row of soft, juicy mussels that serve as a perfect introduction to the kolae style of cooking.
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Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Nick Lander (80%)
Editorial Weight 59 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 12 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 2 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.6★ (1,000 reviews)
Good to know
The ground floor counter offers the best atmosphere for watching the open fire cooking, while the upper floors are quieter for conversation. Spice levels are authentically high.
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