Smoking Goat Shoreditch

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  Sergio Tellez

  ·2 weeks ago

  “ok so this is probably the best chicken I’ve ever had in my life. It was fried chicken but it really doesn’t matter if the skind was peeled because the chicken itself its extremely tender… other dishes we’re really nice too so I bet everything is good. The fizzy waters we’re refreshing and the server was really kind. Bathroom is cute too.”

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  Monica Puri Bangia

  ·2 months ago

  “Definitely a very trendy place with a lot of young people. It's super loud and it has a nice bar. We ordered some drinks and got the noodles, mackerel, massaman curry, daikon salad, mutton stir fry which was amazing. We ordered the wings to start with and a pork skewer. Everything was good but the curry and the stir fry were outstanding. Overall it was a good experience and I would recommend it.”

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  Michael Bath

  ·3 months ago

  “We have been wanting to try the Smoking Goat in Shoreditch for some time. After a quick tube ride, we were warmly welcomed at the door, and this continued at our table. The waitress was friendly, helpful, and there when you needed her. After our group read the menu, we were excited to try the dishes to come. If you have eaten a lot of Thai food before — in Thailand or even in Sydney, Australia (which has some of the best Thai food) — you may find the food lacking some of those authentic flavours. That said, it is probably still one of the best Thai restaurants in London at the moment. The standout dish was the Massaman Curry grilled Bavette, the meat was cooked perfectly and the curry fulll of flavour. Other dishes we enjoyed on our table included the Stir Fried Squid & Salted Duck Egg, and the Fish Sauce Chilli Wings. I would avoid the Moo Hong Belly Chop & Fennel Ajat, as it was simply not cooked well enough given the amount of fat. All in all, a good meal with great service — but probably not the best Thai food I have eaten.”

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  Lina W

  ·3 months ago

  “I was in the area and had been wanting to try this place for a while, so we stopped by for a late lunch and early dinner. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the staff were attentive and welcoming from the moment we arrived. They asked whether we had visited before, checked if we had any questions about the menu, and took the time to understand our preferred spice levels. Based on their recommendation, we ordered five dishes to share between the two of us. In hindsight, this was definitely too much food, depending on what you order, although that wasn't really explained to us at the time. The food itself was excellent overall. The drunken noodles were delicious, extremely spicy. The Massaman curry was probably my personal favourite, the sauce was absolutely incredible. Unfortunately, they had run out of roti, which would have paired perfectly with it, so we opted for rice instead, which is a huge portion btw. The fried chicken was another standout: crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and packed with flavour. We also tried the Som Tam salad, which was the only dish that didn't quite work for me. I found the dressing a little overpowering, taking away from the freshness and natural flavours of the salad. To drink, we ordered the watermelon and pineapple mocktails, both of which were refreshing, well-balanced, and absolutely delicious. Service remained attentive throughout the meal, with staff regularly checking in to make sure everything was to our liking. If it hadn't been for the recommendation to order five dishes without any guidance on portion sizes, and my disappointment with the salad, this would have been a five-star experience. That said, the food was genuinely impressive, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu. Really great Thai food. Loved it.”

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  Ana

  ·3 months ago

  “It was my first time at Smoking Goat and what a great experience. Our waiter recommended us some dishes and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious, full of flavor. The chicken wings are one of the best I’ve ever had. We had the roti bread, strawberry “salad” and pork belly, and it was all really good. Fantastic food and great service.”

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  Jiwon Kokomong Kim

  ·4 months ago

  “A refined and fancy take on typical British-style Thai cuisine dishes. The flavors were good and well executed, but nothing felt particularly extraordinary or memorable. Some of the staff were very friendly, while others felt less welcoming. Reservations are recommended, especially during busy hours.”

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  SD

  ·4 months ago

  “A solid 3.75/5 Smoking Goat has been on my list for too long and I’m glad I finally got to go. Fish sauce chilli wing and the roti were the highlights for me. Roti was flaky and buttery, paired well with the massaman curry. The wing was juicy and crispy, I couldn’t get enough of the sauce. We also tried the pork skewer but it wasn’t noteworthy. The flavour seemed to be on the outside and didn’t penetrate to the middle, leaving a lacklustre taste. My only real bug bear is that the fish sauce chilli wing is £4 for one!! Overall, a nice spot for a special meal. Would recommend the All the Woo in the World cocktail for a treat”

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  Tugberk Buyukbay

  ·4 months ago

  “We’d been wanting to try Smoking Goat for a long time because our daughter really wanted to go, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We went for dinner and loved the lively, energetic atmosphere. It’s definitely a bit loud, but in a fun way. There’s a central bar with tables all around it, and the amazing aromas hit you the moment you walk in. Our server, Camille, was fantastic — incredibly friendly, attentive, and happy to explain every dish to us in detail. We started with the Fish Sauce Chili Wings and Pork Skewers. The wings were excellent. For mains, we ordered the Fried Chicken, Massaman Curry, Som Tam salad, and Mushroom Pad See Ew. The sauce on the fried chicken was unbelievable — spicy but absolutely delicious. The curry was rich and comforting, the salad was fresh and full of flavor, and the noodles were perfectly spicy and satisfying. One small recommendation: definitely ask about the spice levels when ordering, because some dishes can be seriously spicy. We personally loved it, but it’s good to know in advance if you’re sensitive to heat. Overall, we left completely full and very happy. We paid around £35 per person and honestly felt it was totally worth it. A truly satisfying meal from start to finish.”

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  Jose Jara-López

  ·7 months ago

  “I’d been wanting to try The Smoaking Goat for a long time, and we finally took the opportunity when some friends came to visit. It was absolutely worth the wait! First, I have to mention the great service. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and friendly. We couldn’t decide between 2 white wines, and she kindly brought us a glass of each to taste before choosing, such a thoughtful gesture! We ended up going with the 2023 Portuguese white, Intervalo Branco. We decided to share several dishes between the five of us, and ordered: Fried Chicken, Tom Yum and Pork, Massaman Bavette, Pad Phet Trout and Courgette, Squid and Salted Duck Egg with Courgette, Cabbage and Mushroom Soy Sauce, Daikon Som Tam, three House Rotis, Jasmine Rice, and BBQ Turmeric Gurnard. The only dish I wouldn’t particularly recommend was the Cabbage and Mushroom Soy Sauce. Everything else was fantastic! My top recommendations would be the BBQ Turmeric Gurnard, the Squid and Salted Duck Egg with Courgette, and especially the Massaman Bavette, which was the standout dish. The service was great, the food was amazing, and the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. The open kitchen is a nice touch too - you can watch the chefs at work while you eat (if that’s your thing) Highly recommended!”

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  Melanie Cutting

  ·9 months ago

  “Delicious fresh authentic Thai food. The chicken wings in a caramelised fish sauce are to die for and the langoustine curry full of lemongrass and heat. I love the atmosphere and sitting at the counter was fun. Waiting service was a bit slow but the amazing head chef saved us.”