This place however caught my attention because it looked nice from the outside. It's on the top floor of a building, slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the street, which means you can grab a bit of respite if the crowds are getting to you. But be aware that the entrance is quite inconspicuous so you may have to work on finding the way in.
Between us we had the Som Tam (a salad made with shredded vegetables, papaya, garlic and chillies £6.50) the Gai Sa Moon Prai Krob (crispy chicken with fried basil £9.95) the Pad Gaprao (a stir fry made with the meat of your choosing and tossed with chillies, lime leaves and basil £6.50 to £8.50) and lastly the Massaman Curry (£6.95). All were perfectly acceptable. The salad was a good marriage of sweet, sour and spicy. The crispy chicken was a little bland so I adapted it with soy sauce and chilli oil. The fried basil was good enough, but more of a garnish than a substancial part of the meal. The curry was very average. I've had Massamam curries in many different places and this was no better than any other.
With that said the food here is well made. It's not going to win a Michelin star anytime soon but when Thai food is done right it can be very good indeed, and from what I've had they do seem to do it right. My only main issue with Thai River is that it is overpriced and unless you have a voucher I wouldn't suggest going. I do hate it when restaurants up their prices because of their location.
Thai River Garden and Grill
6/10
253A Portobello Road
London W11 1LR
0207 313 6511
www.thairiver.co.uk
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