Lai Kanok — Restaurant in Tokyo

🫳🫳🫳 Not bad But not amazing

Tried: Morning glory / Kang kong / 空芯菜 Curry crab Pad Thai Chicken rice

Morning glory ★★☆☆☆ Texture was good, but lacked garlic and saltiness. Was quite sweet. Nothing like the proper dish in terms of taste. Not recommended unless you like things sweet

Curry crab ★★★★☆ The sauce was very tasty, and the crab was great. However, they didn’t break the shell well, nor did they provide tools for opening the shell (all we had were disposable chopsticks). It was quite messy to eat. Be careful if you don’t want to get your hands dirty.

Pad Thai ★★★★☆ A tad sweet, but quite tasty. My partner really enjoyed it.

Chicken rice ★★★☆☆ Standard dish. Not bad, but nothing particularly special. If you like it, it’s worth ordering it.

Service ★★☆☆☆ We were hurried a lot (e.g. to leave the store) plates were sometimes taken when there was still food on the plates. Maybe staff aren’t compensated well enough and just want to leave early.

We were forced to pay at the table, but it’s cash only. Seems like they’re trying to be fancy, but they just don’t want to pay credit card fees?

Overall: Would go there if there was nothing else better. But personally I prefer a...

This Thai restaurant in Kita-Senju offers a fantastic dining experience with authentic flavors, cozy ambiance, and excellent service. The dishes are well-prepared with bold spices and fresh ingredients, making it a great spot for Thai food lovers.

We tried classic Thai dishes such as papaya salad (som tam), stir-fried morning glory, Thai green curry, and a spicy stir-fried crabs dish. The use of traditional blue-and-white patterned plates adds to the authenticity of the experience. The presence of Thai beer and colorful drinks enhances the meal, making it feel even more immersive.

The restaurant’s walls display a framed autograph referencing the famous Japanese TV show “孤独のグルメ” (Kodoku no Gourmet), suggesting that it has been featured on the show. This is a strong endorsement, as the show is known for highlighting excellent eateries.

Overall, this place stands out as a must-visit for Thai cuisine enthusiasts in Kita-Senju. Whether you’re craving spicy, savory, or refreshing Thai flavors, this spot delivers an enjoyable and satisfying meal. I only wish that the rice and also the dishes could come with a...

这次的就餐体验非常糟糕，服务员的态度和专业性让人失望！ 我们没有提前预约，到店后被要求打电话预约。名片是服务员亲自给我们的，但她完全没有解释清楚是其他分店的号码。结果，我们预约后，在外面吹了一个小时的冷风，回到店里却被告知预约的是另一家分店。这种错误完全是餐厅自身的沟通问题，为什么当时给名片时不告知清楚？ 更让人气愤的是，我们明明是先到的，而排在我们后面的日本客人却被优先招待。这种区别对待让人感觉受到了歧视，非常不尊重中国顾客。 餐厅不仅服务不专业，还表现出对顾客的不公平对待，不推荐这家店！希望餐厅能够改善服务态度，重新审视对待不同顾客的方式。

Extremely Disappointing Experience The dining experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing due to the unprofessional attitude of the staff. We arrived without a reservation and were told to call and make one. The name card was handed to us by the staff, but they failed to explain that the number belonged to a different branch. As a result, we made a reservation, waited outside in the cold for an hour, only to return and be informed that our reservation was for another branch. This was entirely a communication issue caused by the restaurant—why wasn’t this clarified when the name card was given? To make matters worse, despite arriving first, we were made to wait while Japanese customers who arrived after us were seated before us. This blatant preferential treatment made us feel discriminated against as Chinese customers. The service here is not only unprofessional but also shows a lack of fairness and respect towards customers. I do not recommend this restaurant. I hope they work on improving their service attitude and treating all customers...