Khun Pakin Thai — Restaurant in London

Thai food tasted ok, but there was a white female in there with short to medium hair, I wonder if her teachers didn't teach her manners when she went through her education, or even wondered if she hadn't been educated? I bought a bottle of orange juice at the supermarket, and when I was eating she indicated that this orange juice was not to be put on the table, and I expressed my confusion. But I still put the orange juice in my pocket, unfortunately my shirt pocket is not big enough. So I put it back on the table. That's when the white lady started to get mad and said we're not allowed to do that. I was really speechless, I had promised I wouldn't drink it in the restaurant, you could have given me a bag or taken it for safekeeping, but this white human being still had this poor attitude. I don't know what she was being noble about, and the outrageous thing is that we have to pay a service charge for such a service. I don't know if it's racist or not, but it doesn't matter ，maybe this white lady doesn't have much time left to be able to treat others with this attitude. Suggest that this Karen not work with Thai restaurants and not run Thai food if she really doesn't like Asians. Improve yourself and get an education for the rest...

I’ve eaten here so many times, and every visit is mainly for their marinated raw crab—you have to book well in advance! Their Thai-style fish is also delicious.

This time I came with friends and, surprisingly, we didn’t order seafood. Every single dish was amazing!

Neur Yang The steak was cooked perfectly—not too fatty—and paired with Thai chili sauce, it was simply delightful.

Yum Ped Yang It was my first time trying this duck dish, and it turned out to be really good. The skin was slightly crispy, the duck meat not greasy at all, and the very spicy vegetables underneath added a fragrant kick.

Beef Noodle This is my absolute favorite! Slightly different from versions in other Southeast Asian countries, it’s loaded with ingredients—meatballs, beef slices, and soft yet firm rice noodles. The broth was rich and flavorful, and one bowl is easily enough for two people.

Pork Ribs Spicy Soup The pork ribs were served in a huge portion. The meat was tender, falling right off the bone, and the broth was rich and tasty. It even goes great with rice!

Average spend: £40 per person 📍KHUN PAKIN THAI, 154 King St,...

I had high expectation before visiting, as our favourite Thai place has gone down hill. We walk-in as the staff told us they were fully booked over the phone. Lucky there were a few free tables.

Good: Great tasting food, one of my top 5 spots now in the UK Reasonable portion Inside a pub, a good selection of beer

Bad: Pub and Thai restaurant appears to be run by 2 separate entities, had to go to the bar and order drinks. under staffed, I had to walk up to the waiters station to get my own cutlery not given printed menu, had to use my phone, and the web menu does not take orders! Had to walk to the restaurant till to order food despite all the self-service, they charged 12.5% service charge lack proper restaurant setup, part of the pub front of house is used for their food service, till, cutlery - AND ALL LAID OPEN LIKE A TAKEAWAY SHOP. fresh food and dirty plates use the same dumbwaiter lift you may call it an authentic thai experience, but I do not expect this in a good pub / restaurant setting

£45 per head exclude drinks.

Would come again, but will not...