Wimbledon Common, Thai Restaurant Guide

“An absolute gem of a restaurant in Wimbledon Village” which “churns out tasty old-school Thai classics at reasonable prices”. It’s “a family-run venue with staff that are spot-on and an ambience that’s unrivalled” (“go during the tennis when it becomes a haven for celeb-spotting!”). It also has a less commented-on Soho branch at 42 Rupert Street, W1, said to be “on a par with its sister in Wimbledon” food-wise.

“Much closer to ‘fine dining’ than most local Thai restaurants” – this well-established quartet from Khun Patara Sila-On is part of her international, decades-old chain which started in Bangkok in the 1970s; and “every dish is of the highest standard, with superb presentation” (although if the food is “a couple of notches better than standard fare, prices are also a couple of notches higher”). Top Menu Tip – “whole chilli sea bass is a delight”.