10 tantalising Thai restaurants to try in London and Surrey

Check out our picks of the most delish Thai restaurants in SW London and Surrey – from vibrant noodle bowls to curries packed with pizzazz!

Main image: Rosa’s Thai

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Thai Tho

Wimbledon Village

This great family friendly restaurant is a long-term local favourite, having been the historic dining spot for tonnes of tennis legends every Wimbledon – you just might spot the Williams sisters or Andy Murray stopping by for a tasty Thai meal. The athlete-approved menu is packed with delicious flavours, from a fantastic Massaman lamb curry to gorgeous duck stir fries, and the warm, friendly service ensures an evening to remember.

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Tampopo

Serving up yummy East Asian plates and fantastic Asian-inspired cocktails, Tampopo is certainly one to go for if you’re up for a boozy Thai brunch or an evening of fab food and fun drinks. The brunch menu offers small plates of great breakfasts with an Asian twist, including an inventive Thai style omelette with marinated pork belly in a sweet soy sauce on a bed of steamed rice. From the evening menu, you can enjoy a range of delish small plates as well as larger plates – be sure to try the Thai fried sea bream with fresh mango and oyster sauce.

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Cher Thai

Clapham

One of Clapham’s best kept secrets, this cosy family-run restaurant is a favourite of Miriam Margolyes, and it’s no wonder why. From their relaxed and intimate vibe to their absolutely divine yet affordable dishes, it’s an unassuming restaurant that leaves a big impression. A must-try is certainly the vibrant yellow curry noodle soup, cooked with coconut milk and served with a choice of meat, prawn, veg or tofu. Or, if you’re unafraid of the hotter side of things, opt for the Chef’s Special kraprow gai kai do: a delicious whopper of a stir fry with mince chicken, chilli and oyster sauce alongside rice and a fried egg.

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HUŎ

Chelsea

Located on the infamous Chelsea Beach, this elegant restaurant serves up a variety of fresh Asian dishes, including a great selection of Thai food. The classy interiors create an atmosphere of upscale dining, and you can enjoy expertly-curated meals, with a choice of Thai seabass, Thai chicken or a full and creamy Pad Thai, alongside other gorgeous Asian dishes.

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Mai Thai

Wimbledon & Wandsworth

If you’re out in Wimbledon or Wandsworth you might want to check out Mai Thai. Their Wandsworth branch serves as a relaxed deli excellent for stopping in for lunch, with a selection of yummy curries and soups for a hearty midday meal. The Wimbledon location is ideal for an elevated evening meal, offering up starters of beautifully hand-crafted chaw muang dumplings and traditional spicy fish cakes. You can choose from mouth-watering main courses of pad ga prow moo sub and pad khing gai, as well as tamarind duck and authentic Thai curries.

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Soi Thai

Battersea

This intimate and authentic eatery is one to go for if you’re a big fan of Pad Thai – which is their specialty. Their excellent Pad Thai comes with a selection of options, from vegetables and veggie gyoza to chicken, beef, pork shoulder, prawn or grilled duck. You can also enjoy spicy stir fries and curries alongside choices of rice. They also have a separate vegan menu, so it’s a great option if you’re avoiding meat and dairy.

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Busaba

Kingston

Busaba’s Kingston location is a fabulous place to enjoy their modern Bangkok dishes and Asian cocktails. With a gorgeous view of the riverside, it’s fab for atmospheric dining followed by a walk along the river. The menu is based around sharing plates, from small plates like pandan chicken to rice bowls of khao red pork and chilli beef jasmine rice. There’s also a great value sharing platter for two which includes an assortment of chicken satay, pandan chicken, sai qua pork skewers and prawn crackers.

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Thai Square

Fulham & Putney Bridge

This vibrant culinary gem is always a fun dining experience, with stylish interiors and a menu packed with goodies. Be sure to try their signature Thai tacos, a delicious explosion of chicken, prawns, red shallots, tofu, beansprouts, carrots, spring onions, sweet turnip and grounded cashews tossed in Pad Thai sauce and served DIY style with crispy taco shells. You can also choose from a variety of flavoursome noodle dishes, including a show-stopping tom yum udon dish.

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Epsom Thai

Epsom

In the heart of Epsom, this warm and cosy restaurant is the perfect place to go for a weekend meal. The a la carte menu offers up a selection of soups, curries, noodles and mains, and they also offer a separate veggie menu. If you fancy an affordable midday lunch, they also have an express lunch menu, where you can order two courses for £10.95!

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Rosa’s Thai

Various locations

With several locations across south west London, Rosa’s Thai is a convenient and accessible eatery with a great abundance of authentic options. The colourful and quirky décor adds a relaxed and funky vibe to your dining experience, and the food offers exciting twists on Thai classics, from yummy Thai calamari to a range of spicy and flavoursome noodle soups and curries.