Esarn Kheaw Thai Restaurant

The decor is old, but the location easily accessible and the staff were really friendly. I agree to the authenticity of the food. Will be going back for the Pad Thai.

It's a strange phenomenon that you never encounter any Thai folks dining in Thai restaurants in London, maybe like the Italians they prefer to cook their meals at home or Mama knows best.

At least when we turned up at this restaurant in Shepherd’s Bush we encountered some Thai diners. Like the ambience of the place the owner seemed downright miserable, but he did manage a few smiles when needed. When I prompted him on what I should order, he immediately reacted by saying 'everytink on menu goot'. Abided by a minute of silence he suddenly blurted out 'I like beep salat and today pomflett goot'. And sure enough both the charcoal grilled sirlion strips of beef salad and whole pomfret were indeed superb. The Tom Yum Koong could have been spicier but tasty nonetheless. Finally we also managed to lick the platter of the Pad Thai noodles clean as it was that good.

Thank you Mr Puntar, Mr Owner, for all your efforts and the lovely food.

Forget about the pretentions from the other Thai joints in the West End and the toned down cooking of the ubiquitous ones attached to pubs all over, this is the real thing, warts and all. Enjoy.

quite good thai place. The only problem with this place is that it is very dark inside so don't get expectation about the atmo...
The food is very good and affordable. The staff is pleasant and will do everything with a smile. It is an authentic thai place.