Kanchana's Kitchen

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “This place is such a gem!! Even without the amazing dishes, the atmosphere feels so local, you could easily think you’re eating somewhere in Thailand. Every single dish, especially the curries, tastes incredible. I always go for the green chicken curry, and I absolutely love the flavour and the warmth of their food. The restaurant shares the same floor with a pub, and it is usually busy as it’s quite popular but it suits the atmosphere. Thank you Kanchana’s Kitchen for existing!! 💚🌿”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “A 10/10 recommendation from a friend who always loves to comes here & it did not disappoint, it's a hidden gem on the back streets of Waterloo.. 🥬 Authentic Thai Food in a great atmosphere, the decor inside is really nice & it's very light and airy inside. Food also delicious, pretty spicy levels for the Thai green however that's coming from someone with a low spice tolerance!! 🌶️🌶️”

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• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “I am a repeat customer but was very disappointed with the food this time. I ordered the #10 Kwatiew Pad Keemow with chicken. Although the noodle was nice and spicy, the chicken pieces were very stringy and undercooked, and I didn't eat any of it. We were given a table with bar stools and it wasn't the most comfortable to sit. The place was packed and we felt quite rushed and had to leave immediately after finishing our email. I did not have a good experience and it's unlikely that I will visit the place again.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Atmosphere is nice in the pub side and service is friendly for a pint. Food at Kanchana’s was fair but not my favourite Thai, I will not be coming back as we were given an hour to eat even before sitting, all tables are ‘reserved’ before they are sitting you down, they are already telling you to rush and leave in an hour. Which is I think very little time for eating. Portions are fair but in my view they are pricey for the taste and over all in general.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Hidden kitchen out the back of a busy pub, my colleague had recommended. Even though it was busy and we couldn't book, we didn't have to wait for a table and we got seated quickly, though on uncomfortable stools. We barely had chance to look at the menu before we were asked to order, also noting we had yet to get to the bar to order drinks. We ordered the mixed platter which was good value and a great selection, and though the portion size of my chicken pad Thai was enormous, I found it far too sweet and couldn't eat it. Nothing wrong with the dish, just personal preference. Additionally all out main courses came out at different times which we weren't aware of so our table of 6 ate at different times. I would still recommend, but probably wouldn't visit again myself.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Such an amazing discovery in a beautiful unspoilt London street. Hidden at the back of a very jolly crowded pub a short walk from Waterloo Station. We tried earlier to call and book a table, but no answer. But we tried our luck anyway. And so pleased we did. All tables were reserved but the staff kindly squeezed us in for an hour, which proved just enough to savour a starter and main. Full of real, happy people, such an amazing and warm vibe. Food was beautiful and service excellent. So grateful for our experience. Thank you team!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “A hidden gem!! Very impressed with the dishes. We ordered the pad Thai, curry and fish cakes which were all absolutely delicious. Went on a Tuesday after work, they sat us down in a reserved spot, so I'm grateful we didn't have to wait. Service was really great and we didn't have to wait long at all for the food, generous portions too. Would definitely visit again 😃”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Best Pad Thai in London!! Family owned restaurant attached to the back of a typical British pub. Lovely food! Nice environment. Only thing is you got only an hour at the table but they are quick bringing the food, and you can always enjoy an after dinner drink at the pub instead.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “This is a great hidden spot not far from Waterloo station. The room out the back of the pub is really nice and the food was good Thai cooking. Overwhelming memory is that it was very busy and over incredibly quickly. We had starters, mains and had paid inside 45 minutes. The pub itself was rammed so spent much of the time away from the table at the bar trying to get a drink. Spent £60 between two of us (excluding drinks bought at the bar). Main courses are served with rice so it is less of a sharing affair and more individual meals. Overall was good and would return, perhaps when it is a bit calmer.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 years ago

  “We possibly made the mistake of turning up to the restaurant after working hours on a Thursday night and the pub - the Kings Arms - was pumping with every inch taken with people drinking and socialising on their way home from work. Squeezing our way into the atmospheric room at the back where the Thai restaurant was located, we were able to secure a couple of stools at a dark bench. The menu was hard to read in this light, but we were able to select a couple of dishes - a stir fry and a massaman curry, both of which arrived quite quickly, both served with side of rice. The dishes were OK - dumbed down thai for English palates no doubt, without any of the complexity of flavours and heat that we are used to from the wealth of offerings in Australia. Service was fine under the most difficult of circumstances, and it would be interesting to see how it was under somewhat calmer circumstances. Others were certainly enjoying themselves and it was popular!”

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