Isarn

119 Upper Street
Islington, London
N1 1QP
Tel: 020 7424 5153 Angel 0.5 miles

Popular Thai restaurant which stands out from the many chain restaurants of Upper Street. Co-owner Tina Juengsoongneun is Alan Yau's (Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Busaba Eathai) sister and she looks set to repeat her brother's success with Isarn.

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Worst meal we have had in a long time (after a rip-off in Zaffrani in Cross Street a few months ago). Also expensive: £100 without wine. And if you are wondering, no, we didn't order too much. Food was simply not good, dishes were very bland and I seriouly doubt its Thai authenticity. Add to the disastrous food experience the cramped conditions in the restaurant, small tables and careless service. Not a place I will go again or recommend to anyone. Too bad.

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 by IGG, 25 Mar 2012
Lovely staff and classy interior but the food is about as authentically Thai as Yul Brynner and Rama IV. I had 2 Thai classics: Tom Yum Kung and green curry. Nothing like the real thing, just bland creamy slop. To add insult to injury, they don't even have Singha beer but instead an overly long and overpriced wine list that kicks off at £19. If someone from the actual Isarn walked in here and spent a week's wages on dinner, they'd faint in shock.

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 by chomper, 11 Aug 2011
The best Thai food I have had in England.

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 by bignewfatjames (4 reviews), 13 Jun 2010
Excellent food, atmosphere, staff. Had a great Sunday lunch there today. Service was quick and friendly. Food was superb. Set lunch menu was great value for money. Definitely returning with more friends next time.

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 by Dan_om, 28 Feb 2010
Great restaurant. Really vibrant, tasty food. The duck wraps are very, very good.

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 by StuH "top london reviewer" (39 reviews), 11 Nov 2008
Excellent food. We went at lunch and ate off the main menu. King prawn and coconut dumplings are superb. Very good service, nice place, good atmosphere. 12% service charge a bit steep though.

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 by adslads, 09 Feb 2008
Excellent food and charming service.

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 by FRAMMY (3 reviews), 10 Jul 2007
Highly recommend the sago dumplings, softshell crab and fried red snapper! Hmmmm. Service was charming, decor not bad.

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 by Julie Smith, 21 Feb 2007
I went to have dinner on a Monday night with some friends and found the place excellent. The food was really good, the waiters very nice and helpful when asking for recommendations and the ambiance very relaxing and nice. I really recommend this place!

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 by RGR, 28 Feb 2006
Went a couple of months ago on a whim and had an excellent meal. The service was perfect and the food delicious.

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 by GD46, 12 Jan 2006


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