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Summary
“Uncompromising and authentic northern Thai cooking that pulls no punches in terms of chilli heat and flavour” is the draw to this “basic, no-frills” family canteen near Stamford Brook Tube that has attracted a cult following. The Isaan dishes from northwest Thailand are complemented by southern Thai seafood by ‘Auntie Bee’, offering a remarkably wide range of cuisines. “Very tasty but a bit limited with its portions, which partly accounts for its very reasonable prices”.
Summary
“Phenomenally authentic”, family-run Thai caff near Stamford Brook, on busy King Street, that’s become a cult destination amongst Asian food cognoscenti for its Isaan dishes from the country’s northeast, supplemented by southern seafood by ‘Auntie Bee’; the food “feels like the real McCoy – and is quite challenging as a result”. The place is “filled with Thai expats – what more do you need to say? Oh, it’s cheap as chips”.
Summary
“Phenomenally authentic”, family-run Thai caff near Stamford Brook, on busy King Street, that’s become a cult destination amongst Asian food cognoscenti for its Isaan dishes from the country’s northeast, supplemented by southern seafood by ‘Auntie Bee’; the food “feels like the real McCoy – and is quite challenging as a result”. The place is “filled with Thai expats – what more do you need to say? Oh, it’s cheap as chips”.
Summary
“It’s like being in Thailand” – serving “real Thai fare in a real Thai setting” – according to cognoscenti of this basic and grungy caff, around the corner from Stamford Brook tube: food journos and bloggers in particular go absolutely nuts for this place.
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101 Thai Kitchen Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Fairly basic but, wow, what flavours. They know how to use chilli!"
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.75 |
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Service | 12.50% |
352 King St, London, W6 0RX
Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
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