Busaba Eathai Restaurant London (Soho)

Communal Thai dining in an impressively designed, yet understated environment .The "no-booking" policy means you can expect queues on Friday and Saturday nights.

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The service was stroppy; the wine was warm (they didn't have ice buckets); the portions were meagre; the fish stir fry with octopus, prawn and single scallop tasted bland and the octopus like old leather...

This place used to be great, but I feel their long queues have made them very complacent. I won't be going back.

by mikeaogden, 29 Apr 2009

Excellent food at an affordable price. A bit overcrowded and the service wasn't brilliant. The food more than made up for it though!

by hemavadee, 08 Oct 2008

Fantastic food, friendly staff and reasonable prices. I have been to this restaurant three times and it never fails to impress me!

by bubble21, 25 Sep 2008

This place was quite a nice find for us. Never heard of it before we walked past starving. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Strange though, they can't serve some dishes as starters - you have to have all your food at the same time! Also, did get the feeling they were in a rush for us to leave. The bill arrived as soon as the plates were gone. We hadn't even asked for it... what if we'd wanted another drink? Still, reasonably priced for London.

by jiia78, 18 Sep 2008

I was visiting London from Bombay and my brother, who swears by this place, took me here. It's probably the best food I have eaten in my life. The Thai calamari is the best! I would recommend this place to Indians particularly for the spicy food which we miss so much.

by arsiwalasahil, 28 Aug 2008

One of my regular venues. The food is really good. Thai calamari is a must-try, as are prawn pomelo and the padham chicken (best in town). Good selection of beers and wines. So if you want something tasty that's quick and good value, check it out!

by Vince75016 (7 reviews), 25 Jun 2008

I don't know how they do it, but every time I've been - and that's got to be well over 20 times - the food and service has always been perfect! It is by far one of my favourite London restaurants. The great thing is, you can ALWAYS afford to go! The only small snag is the acoustics are quite bad due to the beautiful hard wood finish... a small price to pay.

by Princess P (3 reviews), 07 Jun 2008

I have been to this restaurant a couple of times now and I have enjoyed the food a lot. Green Thai curry a must!

by hawklouise, 30 Apr 2008

The best Thai. I have been several times and the experience has been fantastic. The staff do seem a bit rushed when whizzing around, but all turns out very well in terms of waiting time. Busaba gets my vote!

by Hass,, 18 Feb 2008

The best Thai green curry ever! I thought it was all great. We went early one Monday evening. It was packed and big queues outside - need I say more? Beware of the men's toilets, as you can see under the mirror!

by lisa g, 28 Nov 2007

This is an amazingly BAD Thai restaurant. The menu is horrifyingly sad. The service was fine but I didn't think it was pleasant at all. The food just didn't taste anything close to Thai food. Awful.

by gummy, 09 Nov 2007

Disappointing. The chargrilled duck with tamarind tasted and looked 'manufactured' - it honestly didn't taste or look like any kind of duck I'd ever eaten. Big portions, but no flavour. The pandan chicken, again, had that 'machine-made' feel to it and came across as bulky and lacking in taste. A pad Thai was passably good, though some chopped fresh chilli would have improved it, and the deep fried Thai calamari was very good. We got in reasonably quickly and the service was prompt and efficient. The prices were mid-range but the food was not what I would expect for the price.

I cannot avoid the feeling that this restaurant is a victim of its own popularity. Get 'em in, stuff 'em with bulked up food and get 'em out... In the inevitable comparison with Wagamama chain, this place comes off as a pricier version with shoddier food. Not a good experience.

by scaro, 10 Oct 2007

Great food, great service, great staff, great ambiance! Price is just right for the great quality food you get.

by lorea, 28 Sep 2007

An awful experience, from the aggressive doorstaff to the evasive service, poor food and unpleasant manager.

by NapoliBoy (2 reviews), 20 Aug 2007

The food is so great there that my family and I went 3 times in a week! We can't find food like that here in Los Angeles. A must try!

by Yvetteinthemix, 06 Aug 2007

Tried Busaba for the first time over the weekend. The food was great and the service excellent. Will definitely go again.

by Princess G, 02 Jul 2007

Wonderful. You can always count on a good standard of food and super-fast service.

by missfine "top london reviewer" (25 reviews), 19 Jun 2007

I don't mind eating here once in a while if I'm stuck for somewhere to go to before a film, because service is usually quick and if you time it right you never have to queue. The food is good, but not amazing like some people seem to think it is. It's value for money though, with decent-sized portions, and I like the decor. The downside is communal seating (good for larger groups), but if you get the seats by the window you can sit next to your friends - it's quieter there too.

by bobbypants "top london reviewer" (55 reviews), 15 Jun 2007

I have never been disappointed by Busaba, but even a great restaurant can be destroyed by waiters that deliver cold service. Was it too much to ask for a small dish of cashew nuts? Still, I love the food and everything. Great place to eat.

by Gideon (2 reviews), 12 Apr 2007

Great atmosphere, staff are helpful and friendly. Unfortunately though, the food was average; there was nothing special that stuck in my mind. But it's such a buzzy place, I would definitely go again.

by Hattie (3 reviews), 30 Mar 2007

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