The Great THAI Kitchen
“Welcome to The Great THAI Kitchen, a vibrant culinary destination nestled in the heart of Soho, just a stone’s throw from London’s bustling Chinatown. As part of The Great THAI Group, we are proud to continue our mission of bringing authentic Thai cuisine to London with a fresh, local twist. we focus on creating an experience. We believe in the power of fresh, high-quality ingredients that celebrate the bold and diverse flavors of Thailand. With each dish, we aim to deliver the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes, crafted to excite your palate and bring you the true essence of Thai cooking.”
Quick info
About The Great THAI Kitchen
The Great THAI Kitchen is a Thai restaurant in Soho, London, at 70 Old Compton St, and belongs to The Great THAI Group. The kitchen cooks krapow with minced beef and green curry, which also comes with beef. Dessert includes mango sticky rice, served plain or as a mango sticky rice spring roll. The restaurant takes no bookings, so guests walk in and are seated on arrival. The space is small, and Thai music plays throughout the meal.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mango sticky rice, Thai milk tea, green curry and stewed pork leg.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mango sticky rice, Thai milk tea, green curry and stewed pork leg.
Customer Review Summary
Green curry draws the most praise, with one diner calling the beef version authentic and rich in flavor with a generous portion, and another rating it great alongside the spring rolls. Close behind are the Thai milk tea, described as strong and sweet, and the mango sticky rice, which one reviewer found sweet without being too heavy and another ordered as a spring roll. Others name the crispy Thai prawn cake, krapow with minced beef, pork neck with rice, prawn pad Thai, satay chicken, and stewed pork leg with tender and fatty cuts. The butterfly pea lemon soda was one reviewer's favourite. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and warm, the food as authentic and quick to arrive, and the room as small and simple yet cozy, with Thai music playing. The recurring drawback is that bookings are not taken, so one diner notes that guests must turn up and hope it is not too busy. One reviewer found the broth with the pork leg a bit too sweet. A returning diner brought their mum for the nostalgic Bua Loy dessert.
Customer Review Summary
Green curry draws the most praise, with one diner calling the beef version authentic and rich in flavor with a generous portion, and another rating it great alongside the spring rolls. Close behind are the Thai milk tea, described as strong and sweet, and the mango sticky rice, which one reviewer found sweet without being too heavy and another ordered as a spring roll. Others name the crispy Thai prawn cake, krapow with minced beef, pork neck with rice, prawn pad Thai, satay chicken, and stewed pork leg with tender and fatty cuts. The butterfly pea lemon soda was one reviewer's favourite. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and warm, the food as authentic and quick to arrive, and the room as small and simple yet cozy, with Thai music playing. The recurring drawback is that bookings are not taken, so one diner notes that guests must turn up and hope it is not too busy. One reviewer found the broth with the pork leg a bit too sweet. A returning diner brought their mum for the nostalgic Bua Loy dessert.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Great taste of food brings back the memories of Thailand. lovely decoration with a thai music on feeling likes set in the middle of Bangkok, friendly staff and a great price in the menu so good value. Highly recommend”
- Google user
“The dessert here is great. The mango sticky rice has a perfect amount of sweetness without being too heavy. The Thai milk tea was also great but the butterfly pea lemon soda was my favourite, definitely recommend. Also ambience was really nice and relaxing. The staff were attentive as well. Really enjoyed the meal.”
- Google user
“The food was absolutely gorgeous!! I came here at least once a week! Before my class start and after work. The service were wonderful and splendid.”
- Google user
“This was my second time at The Great THAI Kitchen and it didn’t disappoint. The food is great, the staff are friendly and there is a nice atmosphere in the space. I’ll definitely be back!”
- Google user
“Authentic little Thai spot with seriously yummy food. The place is small and simple, but the flavors are amazing and everything tasted fresh and homemade. The staff were friendly, service was quick, and the portions were great too. If you’re looking for real Thai comfort food without the fancy atmosphere, this place is definitely worth a visit!”
Location
Thai restaurants near The Great THAI Kitchen
- Thai Tho Soho4.11,3360.1 mi
pad thai, authentic thai food, pork rad na
- Busaba Soho4.44,3600.1 mi
calamari, pandan chicken, pad kwetio
- Rosa's Thai Covent Garden4.63,3840.2 mi
thai tea, pad thai, prawn doughnuts
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great THAI Kitchen | 4.7355 | — | mango sticky rice, Thai milk tea, green curry |
| Thai Tho Soho | 4.11,336 | 0.1 mi | pad thai, authentic thai food, pork rad na |
| Busaba Soho | 4.44,360 | 0.1 mi | calamari, pandan chicken, pad kwetio |
| Rosa's Thai Covent Garden | 4.63,384 | 0.2 mi | thai tea, pad thai, prawn doughnuts |
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