Minoa Romford

We visited Minoa Pan-Asian on a Friday evening for a family celebration, and it turned out to be a lovely experience. The restaurant is attached to the City Pavilion, which many people may already know as a popular wedding venue. It certainly has that special-occasion feel with elegant décor, a spacious layout, and an atmosphere suited for both celebrations and casual dining. Starters: We shared a selection of crispy broccoli, chilli chicken, and dragon roll sushi between four adults. The portion sizes were generous, with enough left over for seconds (and even thirds!). Each dish was flavourful and set the tone well for the rest of the meal. Mains: For mains, we ordered the green and red Thai chicken curries (served with jasmine white rice) and a chicken pad Thai. For the kids, we ordered chicken egg noodles. The curries were tasty, rich, aromatic, and full of flavour, with plenty of sauce to enjoy with the rice. The pad Thai, however, was on the sweet side and didn’t win us over. Surprisingly, the kids’ chicken egg noodles were the hidden gem: simple, tasty, and better balanced than the pad Thai. Desserts: We finished with a lovely variety of desserts: sticky toffee pudding, mango cheesecake, and ice cream scoops for the kids. To our delight, the restaurant kindly provided a complimentary brownie with ice cream, which was a thoughtful touch. All desserts went down well, though the standout was definitely the mango cheesecake. Service & ambience: Service was consistently friendly and attentive, with staff always available when needed. The restaurant itself feels modern and celebratory, making it perfect for special occasions. The live DJ added to the lively atmosphere, though the music was a little too loud at times, making conversation difficult. Overall: We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. With its warm service, generous portions, and beautiful setting, Minoa is well worth a visit. We’d happily return and would definitely recommend it to others looking for a mix of flavourful Pan-Asian cuisine in a special setting.