"To start, we shared a platter designed for two, featuring chicken satay, pork skewers, prawn crackers, and spring rolls, accompanied by various dips. Everything was delicious, but the pork skewers were a delightful standout, with incredibly tender meat and a nicely balanced tamarind sauce. The chicken satay was also well-prepared—tasty and moist, which is often a challenge with chicken skewers. I did feel that the portions were somewhat small for £14, especially since there was only one of each item per person. However, in retrospect, this was likely wise given the larger main courses coming up!
For mains, we each ordered noodle dishes: I had the chicken pad Thai, while my partner opted for the prawn drunken noodles, and we shared a plate of stir-fried aubergine. The portions for the mains were generous, and my pad Thai was exactly what I was craving. My partner's drunken noodles were equally delightful, with good-quality prawns. The aubergine, however, was the star of the show—soft, silky, and perfectly cooked, with a rich and flavorful sauce that was wonderful but quite intense, making it a good choice to share.
We paired our meal with a bottle of the house white, which was light, fruity, and complemented our dishes beautifully. The service was prompt, which is ideal for a pre-theater dinner, yet we never felt rushed and were able to enjoy our wine and unwind a little before heading out.
I noticed they were fully booked and had to turn away walk-ins, so I recommend making a reservation for a pre-theater meal, which is easy to do through their website. Just a heads up—the service charge is automatically included in the bill. For two of us, with possibly 2.5 courses and wine, our total came to £75, including tip. While this is a bit more than we usually spend, it felt completely reasonable for the quality of food in London’s theater district."
Tamarind Duck
