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PAD THAI CAFE

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4.9 out of 5 stars4.9(336 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 738 908 20 24
482 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AE, United Kingdom
£10–20

About PAD THAI CAFE

PAD THAI CAFE is a Thai street food restaurant at 482 Kingsland Rd in Dalston Junction, London. One owner runs the place and also does the cooking, so each dish is made from scratch while you wait. The menu includes Pad Thai in chicken and classic versions, alongside Pad Kra Prao and Pad Kee Mao, both spicy dishes. Diners can request their preferred spice level, including extra heat. Reservations are required. Dogs are welcome, so regulars can bring their own.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid parking lot · Paid street parking · Parking
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly

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Reviews

4.9/5
336 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention pad thai, pad kra prao, chicken laab and fresh spring rolls.

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Customer Review Summary

Pad thai is the dish reviewers name most, with a chicken version and a classic order both praised, and one diner singling out perfectly cooked noodles, fresh vegetables and a well-balanced sauce. Close behind are the beef pad kra prao and chicken pad kee mao, along with chicken laab, Thai omelette and spring rolls that one reviewer found fresh and not dry. Thai tea is compared to the kind one visitor had in Thailand. Reviewers repeatedly describe authentic flavours, dishes made fresh from scratch and generous portions, and one says they cleared a plate they would usually leave unfinished. Spice is the one point of disagreement. One reviewer warns that the pad kra prao and pad kee mao are quite spicy, while another found the heat mild and plans to ask for more next time. A third who asked for spicy found it perfect. Several mention a friendly owner who does the cooking and checks in on diners, and one pair of visitors came back two days in a row.

Featured reviews

  • Jisun Yoon
    “Authentic Thai food and absolutely delicious! 🇹🇭 We’re visiting London and loved it so much that we came back two days in a row. Everything we tried was amazing, and the chef clearly puts a lot of care into every dish. We asked for it spicy and it was perfect. Definitely recommend this place ♥️ we’ll be back!”
  • Tim Wright
    “Fantastic food! You know how sometimes you get thai and it's basically a big stodgy lump of noodles? Not here... Really good balance of noodles and vegetables with a decent amount of protein (we had prawns and beef in our dishes). Really satisfying with good, complex flavouring. Not thai level spicing - next time (and there definitely will be a next time) I'll ask for a little more heat!”
  • John Alog
    “The cafe has authentic Thai dishes and the atmosphere is chill. I would definitely go again if im in london. I had the chicken pad thai and it was amazing.”
  • Shera Perez
    “Comforting food made while you wait. The owner Prissie is very friendly and accomodating. Food was lovely, went for classic pad thai usual.”
  • Jamie Wong
    “A gem of a food stall. We tried the chicken laab, Thai omelette, and salad, and every dish was packed with flavour. Genuinely some of the best Thai food I’ve had in London. The whole place is run by one owner who also does all the cooking. You can really taste the care that goes into the food. A local business that deserves plenty of support. I’ll definitely be back.”

Hours

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Closed
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Highlights

“New authentic thai street food in Dalston Junction”

  • Sports
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dogs allowed
  • No-contact delivery
  • Takeout
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  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
  • Bar onsite
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • Coffee
Offerings· 4
  • Free water refills
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
Crowd· 2
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Dining options· 4
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
Highlights· 1
  • Sports
Parking· 2
  • Paid street parking
  • Parking
Planning· 1
  • Reservations required
Service options· 2
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 2
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu

Location

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