Thai Chung
Nelson Rd
There are two Thai Restaurants in the dead centre of Greenwich and this is "the other one." It's sweet enough - situated in the little Regency parade that backs onto the Market, and thus complete with little bow windows and classic Thai accoutrements such as gilded masks, screens and potted plants in the windows. The décor is not overdone - and the bit at the back is surprisingly light and airy.
Service is delightful and eager, and the food not bad, though a good deal hotter (spice-wise) than I had expected. I had my usual benchmark Thai Green Curry and my companion their red one, and the pair of us guzzled fishcakes and spring rolls as starters. It was pleasant enough but not outstanding, and by the time I had got half way through my main course the perspiration appeared in little beads across my forehead from the chilli and I knew I wasn't going to finish it. More water was ordered* - but that night my diet didn't suffer too much...
It's a nice little place - not the best, not the worst...
*Okay, okay, I know water isn't what you should take when you've overdosed on chilli - it just always seems mighty appealing at the time...
There are two Thai Restaurants in the dead centre of Greenwich and this is "the other one." It's sweet enough - situated in the little Regency parade that backs onto the Market, and thus complete with little bow windows and classic Thai accoutrements such as gilded masks, screens and potted plants in the windows. The décor is not overdone - and the bit at the back is surprisingly light and airy.
Service is delightful and eager, and the food not bad, though a good deal hotter (spice-wise) than I had expected. I had my usual benchmark Thai Green Curry and my companion their red one, and the pair of us guzzled fishcakes and spring rolls as starters. It was pleasant enough but not outstanding, and by the time I had got half way through my main course the perspiration appeared in little beads across my forehead from the chilli and I knew I wasn't going to finish it. More water was ordered* - but that night my diet didn't suffer too much...
It's a nice little place - not the best, not the worst...
*Okay, okay, I know water isn't what you should take when you've overdosed on chilli - it just always seems mighty appealing at the time...
Labels: Eating Out
posted by The Greenwich Phantom at
14:47
3 Comments:
Hasn't this place closed now?
Yes - sorry about that - it's an old post. This place had a fire in the Autumn and is now very dead indeed.
Its such a shame this closed. It wasnt the best Thai place anyway, but they had really good bog standard hot chilli soups and currey all for around £3 at lunchtimes. It used to be my favourite lunch place as it was always quiet, cheap and satisfying.
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