Bua Thai Restaurant

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  Michelle Lee

  ·1 month ago

  “The food is good if you have had limited exposure to Thai food in my opinion... For me, the food wasn't as authentic as I'd hoped and read in the reviews. I was hoping to receive a plate of pad Thai served with a lime slice, dried chilli flakes and scallion - as is the usual practice for authentic servings of pad Thai... It was ok but I've had more authentic, rich flavours elsewhere. The curry seemed to be lacking depth and wasn't so flavourful either. No morning glory, only seasonal veg (carrots, broccoli). Always a sign of who the restaurant is catering toward... Service was good and efficient. It seems to be a family run restaurant so I wish I could have provided a better review. I just don't feel the flavours are as authentic as all the locals say... If you have lived in Asia then set your expectations to a Thai restaurant catering to local English palate which is ok as long as you expect it and don't expect authentic Thai food.”

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  Meg Doll

  ·1 month ago

  “delicious food and friendly service! we ordered the pad thai and jungle curry with prawns. we enjoyed both! would recommend to anyone wanting authentic thai while in st. albans!”

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  Lottie Lambert

  ·3 months ago

  “Had a wonderful meal here recently. The quality of the food was impressive and really hit the spot. I particularly enjoyed the curry, which was beautifully presented and topped with fresh, fragrant herbs. Everything we ordered arrived hot and tasted delicious. It is the perfect place for a relaxed dinner out.”

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  Anh Hai

  ·4 months ago

  “All of our friends say that the dishes are really good🥰 mine is singapore noodles, I also try pad thai from my friend, absolutely love them❤️ gonna go here next time.”

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  Jay Jeshani

  ·5 months ago

  “We ordered through Uber eats as it had 4.6 out of 5 on reviews. The delivery came on time which was good. We tried the satay chicken, the chicken was chewy and the peanut sauce was very weak. We went on to try the spring rolls, they were soggy, oily and no flavour. We tried it with the sweet chilli, but that looked like it was watered down and didn't have any taste at all. The massamam taste was weak, chicken was overcooked. The panang, didn't tast like panang and again, the chicken was overcooked. I had high hopes as I've been searching for the best Thai restaurant since visiting Thailand, but the flavours aren't great, no passion or love for the food cooked. I wouldn't recommend it at all.”

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  Em H

  ·1 year ago

  “Unassuming on the outside but amazing authentic Thai food inside. Reasonably priced, generous portions and ingredients and true, fragrant spice to the food. Highly recommend the jungle curry and the duck salad - flavourful and fresh. It is a small venue so if in large group I would recommend to book a table in advance. Corkage fee for BYO. Staff are friendly and attentive”

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  Sal

  ·1 year ago

  “A cosy Thai restaurant with tasty food and a good selection at reasonable prices. The Panang curry was delicious, the noodles were good, and the Weeping Tiger came with a lovely sauce. Presentation was neat, and with a hygiene rating of 4, the food tasted fresh and clean. The decor is lovely but the tables are quite close together and the chairs could use a clean. The restaurant felt stuffy when you walk in and needed some fresh air. It’s also a busy spot with lots of takeaway orders, which means people are constantly coming in and out and creates an uncomfortable atmosphere. Service was very slow, with just under an hour’s wait for our food - more staff are definitely needed. That said, the staff who were there were friendly and polite throughout.”

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  E T

  ·3 years ago

  “Spontaneously decided to drop in for “dinner for one”, since my dinner date had to stay home. The food was amazing and very authentic and probably the best Thai food I’ve had in a restaurant outside of Thailand. It’s made with love and there is no holding back with flavor and portion sizes. It makes the experience even better because they are truly there to serve good food and fill you up! I ordered the stuffed chicken wings and an order of the glazed ribs as a starter and for main I ordered spicy noodles with prawn. I was also served a basket with shrimp crackers and some chili oil and that was a nice touch. The service was very very good and I will definitely be returning next time I visit St.Albans! I brought some Tom Ga Kai back home for the sick husband and he really enjoyed it piping hot as it came. Thank you and please don’t change much till next time!”

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  Ashley

  ·4 years ago

  “Really nice meal last night. It's a cozy place and they brought out prawn crackers while we waited for our starters which was a lovely touch. The food was amaaaazing. We both chose spicy meals (medium and spicy) and wow, they were just that! Loved every bite and we will definitely be back! A great place for a date night, a solo meal, or a small gathering if you book ahead.”

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  Matt R

  ·7 years ago

  “Little gem where to eat tasty Thai food in St Albans. I had a set menu and I really enjoyed it. First of all, all the starters were cooked right before being served and all of them were very tasty (which is rare in a set menu). In addition, there were 4 different dishes coming with this menu (red prawns curry, roasted duck, stir fried noodles with chicken and rice) and all of them were quite good. I’ll come back again soon.”

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