Where will you find the most authentic Thai food experience in the capital? Why, in a basement karaoke bar in Paddington, of course…
You’re not going to find better Thai food in London than at the Heron.
As hard as it may be to believe, this unassuming (OK, ugly) pub just off Edgware Road is host to one of the most exciting and authentic Thai restaurants outside of Bangkok.
First things first, head downstairs.
Ignore the ground floor boozer with its Sky Sports, sticky carpets and faded posters of Hollywood stars. The real magic all happens downstairs, in a dimly lit basement bar staffed – and largely populated – by ex pat Thais.
How’s your Thai?
Don’t worry – it’s true that in the early days there was no English translation of the menu. On my first visit I took along a printout from a Thai-speaking blogger who had helpfully translated all menu items into English. But these days there is an English menu available and there’s always been the incredibly friendly staff to assist.
Chris Pople / Via cheesenbiscuits.blogspot.co.uk
Even the snacks pack a punch.
You’ll rarely find pub nuts like these – toasted to a delicate brown, nestled amongst spring onions and shallots and studded with sharp chunks of kaffir lime, it’s a colourful, playful dish to get things off to a zing. Watch out for the chilli – the Heron doesn’t hold back on those.
Chris Pople / Via cheesenbiscuits.blogspot.co.uk
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