
Toong Tong Thai
Quick info
About Toong Tong Thai
Toong Tong Thai is a Thai restaurant in London at 34 Upper Richmond Rd, where the houseplants filling the dining room were grown and propagated by the owner herself. The menu covers curries and stir-fries, with green curry among the curries and Pad Thai as a noodle main. Starters include Som Tum, a papaya salad, for anyone who wants something fresh before the mains. The kitchen also sends out a mixed platter of starters, which suits sharing across a table. A fish tank sits in the dining room alongside the plants.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsFamily-friendly
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, salt and pepper squid, papaya salad and veggie spring rolls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, salt and pepper squid, papaya salad and veggie spring rolls.
Customer Review Summary
Pad Thai is the dish named most often, with egg fried rice and prawn fried rice close behind. Diners also single out the salt and pepper squid, the papaya salad, and the duck and vegetable rolls as starters. The green curry, the massaman curry, and an aubergine and tofu stir fry with sticky rice each draw individual praise. Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as fresh and authentic, and several mention friendly staff and good value. The main complaints concern demand. The restaurant is so popular that waits can be long, and one party was turned away at first because they had no reservation, so several suggest booking ahead. One reviewer found the stir fry disappointingly small and thought the high rating inflated, though they liked the mixed platter starter. The dining room is cozy and filled with plants, and one reviewer notes that the owner grew and propagated them all herself.
Customer Review Summary
Pad Thai is the dish named most often, with egg fried rice and prawn fried rice close behind. Diners also single out the salt and pepper squid, the papaya salad, and the duck and vegetable rolls as starters. The green curry, the massaman curry, and an aubergine and tofu stir fry with sticky rice each draw individual praise. Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as fresh and authentic, and several mention friendly staff and good value. The main complaints concern demand. The restaurant is so popular that waits can be long, and one party was turned away at first because they had no reservation, so several suggest booking ahead. One reviewer found the stir fry disappointingly small and thought the high rating inflated, though they liked the mixed platter starter. The dining room is cozy and filled with plants, and one reviewer notes that the owner grew and propagated them all herself.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Honestly, 10/10!!! Every single dish was perfection! The people are lovely. Massaman curry is a must have 🥰”
- Google user
“Lovely Thai restaurant! Everything felt authentic. The food was delicious!! Staff were very friendly and warm. My friend and I had a great time. It reminded me of my time back in Thailand. Thank you for the lovely time! ✨”
- Google user
“I had a fantastic experience here. The décor is beautiful and creates a really welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. The food was absolutely amazing, full of flavour, and clearly prepared with care. What impressed me even more was the value for money as the quality of the food and service far exceeded the price. I would happily return and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal in a lovely setting.”
- Google user
“My favourite independent restaurant! The restaurant itself is filled with beautiful plants and the owner (or one of) has grown/propagated them all herself. Always great service, sometimes so popular the wait times can be long but worth it for the fresh quality food.”
- Google user
“I absolutely love this place. Food is fresh and delicious, it's very popular place can be busy because its lovely. Lovely staff, very friendly, green plants and fish tank make it soo homy. I love it. I love Thai food and atmosphere. Xxx”
Highlights
“Thai favorites like curries & stir-fries turned out in a quaint dining room filled with houseplants.”
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Alcohol
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Dessert
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 2
- Dinner
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Thai restaurants near Toong Tong Thai
- 2.4 mi£20–30
creamy tom yum, cashew nut with chicken, mango sticky rice
- Cher Thai Eatery4.87212.8 mi£20–30
pad thai, vegan dish modifications, summer rolls
- Rosa's Thai Hyde Park4.62,5523.8 mi
generous portions, chicken Hainanese rice, tom yum soup
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toong Tong Thai | 4.9346 | — | £20–30 | pad thai, salt and pepper squid, papaya salad |
| Raitakrai Thai Earl's Court | 4.4525 | 2.4 mi | £20–30 | creamy tom yum, cashew nut with chicken, mango sticky rice |
| Cher Thai Eatery | 4.8721 | 2.8 mi | £20–30 | pad thai, vegan dish modifications, summer rolls |
| Rosa's Thai Hyde Park | 4.62,552 | 3.8 mi | — | generous portions, chicken Hainanese rice, tom yum soup |
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