Patara Soho (15 Greek Street, London, London, W1D 4DP) I love coming here and was suprised to see a few bad reviews. We've always had nothing but great service, they always seat us at a table even if we haven't booked, and if we have to wait there's a candle lit area as you walk in where they sit you with a cocktail and some thai crackers until your table is free. I think they have a varied selection of food, from stirfries, to currys, noodle dishes, salads, and a good range of vegetarian dishes. My personal favourites are the dumplings to start, presented beautifully with a sweet sauce to dip. There's three different flavours, it doesn't say what flavours they are, but the purple one is the best! Very sweet, and almost nutty tones. Then the wild boar in a red curry sauce, is always cooked so the meat is tender with a spicy/sweet flavour – delicious! Usually we are too full for pudding, but once they bought some free sorbet and ice creams over for us to try which was a really nice suprise! Overall great service, yummy cocktails, beautiful decor in a romantic candle-lit thai style setting. And a delicious varied menu. One of my favourites!
Link to this reviewJanuary 2011 |