The best Thai restaurant in Covent Garden
The Covent Garden outpost is the third Plaza Khao Gang to open in four years, following Tottenham Court Road and Borough Yards; It’s safe to say that the restaurant and its concept have been a runaway success. With zingy, kitsch decor inspired by low-key, authentic Thai curry houses and an affordable, intensely flavored (often spicy) menu, it’s not hard to see why. It’s a convenient pitstop to refuel for a solo lunch during a day of shopping, but it’s just as perfect for sharing a lively dinner with a group of friends.
Sticks are new to the menu at this location, and we were particularly impressed with the fragrant cuttlefish skewers in a red curry sauce and the tender marinated lamb with black pepper, garlic and cumin. Another highlight was the pad mee gati – stir fried prawns served in the half shell, with vermicelli noodles, coconut and chives. Flaky, warm bread is made to mop up the lip-smacking sauce after the plates are empty. We were forewarned about the spice level of certain dishes, but our waiter was incredibly helpful in talking us through this, even using a marker pen on the menu to note the spiciness of each dish. If the heat is still a concern, we’d recommend ordering fresh tea kiow yen, iced Thai green tea with condensed milk, to cool off.
6 Bedford St, London WC2E 9HZ
plazakhaogaeng.com
