"For the last fifteen years this restaurant in Notting Hill was a regular stop every time I was in London. Because of the pandemic, my last visit was three years ago and I looked forward to visiting again. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. It looks like the restaurant is under new management. First of all, the welcoming free prawn crackers were gone. You can now pay for them £3.50). Secondly, the menu had changed and a lot of my favorite dishes were removed. Especially the roasted pork I loved so well, will be missed. Thirdly, there was a mandatory 12.5% service charge on my bill. If I like the service, I will leave a tip, but I am the one who makes that decision. And last but not least, the prices had almost doubled. To pay £3.20 for a £0.75 can of coke in a very simple restaurant is simply overcharging and the food was expensive as well. I know that there is an inflation raging and energy prices are high, but these prices were crazy. The service was still excellent and the items on the menu, I could still find, were alright. But with so many places serving good Thai food in London for a much lower price, I don’t think I will be making the detour to Notting Hill anymore. So, after more than fifteen years, I am saying goodbye to the Market Thai."
Tamarind Duck
