Thailander Leytonstone

This was a spontaneous moment as we were driving past. I'd been wanting to try Thailander for years, but it's a little out of my way. The restaurant is huge/spacious inside and strangely unassuming from the outside. I enjoyed the decor and sense of space inside with tables not being packed in. We ordered the mixed starter platter for 2 and were so hungry that I forgot to get a picture pre eating. It was very good value. The main: I'd asked for a duck red curry/less spicy. It was still leaving a kick on the tongue (for those who like a bit of spice but can't tolerate it). The waiter didn't hear our pad thai/thick noodles (ho fun) order and we had to ask for it when we'd finished eating our mains. The pad thai were a bit underdone and chewy in parts. We didn't mention it as we'd waited a while for them to arrive. Another thing that was disappointing and not to do with the waiter but I'd knocked down half a star off for things the restaurant didn't stock which were on the menu. Such as: soft shell crab and no hot drinks/orange juice. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will be back again. At £55 including a 10% gratuity, it was a bargain for eating out in this day and age (22.10.24).

The food was really great, flavoursome and tastes authentic, service was great too and very attentive. The food is affordable and a hidden local gem to enjoy authentic Thai food. Decor resembles the Thai background too, it’s a warm cosy environment to enjoy a nice meal.

I’ve visited here a few times with friends and the food has always been great. We usually order a few starters and a couple of main meals to share. Food always tastes fresh and wholesome.