🇹🇭 Hidden Gem Thai Restaurant Near Paddington
£30pp & Worth Every Penny! While searching for eateries near Paddington Station, we stumbled upon The Heron, a lesser-known but highly recommended Thai spot. Despite its "hidden" status, the place was packed with locals—always a good sign! The vibe? Upstairs = retro Thai restaurant | Downstairs = moody cocktail bar And the best part? Just £30pp for a feast! Every dish impressed (well, almost). Here's the rundown 👇 🍍 Pineapple Fried Rice - A Rarity in London! Finally found it! 🥹 Sweet-tangy pineapple, plump prawns, crunchy cashews, and fluffy pork floss—all wok-tossed to aromatic perfection. One bite = instant transport to Bangkok night markets! 🦀 Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Crunch level: EXTREME. Paired with a fiery Thai dipping sauce—absolute must-order! 🍜 Pad Thai - Generous Portion Classic, well-executed, no complaints. 🔥 Tom Yum Soup - Bold & Fragrant Huge serving, packed with lemongrass-punchy broth. 🥩 Grilled Meats (Forgot the names, but see pics!) Suspect it was charcoal-grilled pork neck—smoky, juicy, delicious. 🥬 Stir-Fried Veggies Simple but tasty. 🍛 Green Curry - Skip It The only letdown—watery and bland. 🍹 Cocktails - Bartender's Picks! Follow Photo #4's recs—they're insanely good! 📍 The Heron Bar & Thai Restaurant Norfolk Cres, Tyburnia, London W2 2DN 💰 ~£30pp 📌 Pro tip: Book via Google Maps—it gets busy! #LondonEats #UKFoodie #LondonFoodFinds #ThaiFoodLondon #LondonNoodles #LondonLife #PaddingtonEats #LondonBars