Bow's Kitchen — Restaurant in Thanet

Don't be fooled by this restaurant's above-a-pub location, this is not one of those microwave rice and suspicious sauce types. Instead what you get is a good range of Thai dishes which, if our meal last week was representative, are full of complex flavours and just enough chilli heat to make you want to clear your plate. We couldn't clear our plates however, indicating that portion sizes are designed to satisfy rather than force you to order more courses at greater expense. Drinks come from the bar below, who were themselves friendly and welcoming, and can be added to your food bill. Our two course meal came to little more than £30, excluding drinks, and we will certainly be eating here again when we next visit Margate. Reserve a table in advance to avoid disappointment as it's quite small and seems...

Although it was a bit difficult to find. A friend had recommended it to me, and I'm glad we made the effort. We love Thai food. I worked in Thailand for a couple of years and got really used to the great fresh flavours. We've eaten in most of the Thai restaurants locally and although they are ok, they seem to be catering for people that haven't experienced how vibrant Thai food can be. Finally, we have a Thai chef at their best, delivering fresh, zingy flavours at their authentic best. The restaurant itself is a great room. It's worth seeing past the pub's exterior as the wooden clad walls and stone fireplace give the place a really homely feel. And finally, the lunch-special prices are great value. Tell your friends about this place, I really don't want them to move away. BEST THAI...

Pretty authentic Thai food, good portions and tastes good too. Ordered the seafood salad to start and green curry with rice for mains, and was happy with both (although waitress sent the wrong dish — red curry instead of green).

While the food is decent, service could definitely be improved. We ordered two Chang beers, one of which was definitely spoilt (tasted different to the other one) and which we sent back, but the waitress insisted on charging us for it anyway. Bill was also delivered before we finished our meal, and of course the wrong main was not ideal.

Would come again but hope for better...