Busaba

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SquareMeal Review of Busaba

Ten years, ten branches. Busaba Eathai has picked up the pace of late, but standards remain high & its regulars loyal. This chain of Thai eateries, conceived by Alan Yau, gets away with things a less sexy outfit could not: hour-long waits for a berth, no starters, no desserts, communal tables. What’s its secret (aside from the Thai calamari which has most readers in rapture)? In short, it’s ‘quick, affordable, informal & open all day’. Chic interiors, low lighting & that all-important ‘buzz’ don’t do it any harm either. There’s a feeling that portions are shrinking, but the menu of stir-fries, curries, noodles & salads still pleases most visitors. The appeal of certain dishes never diminishes – think stargazer monkfish curry, stir-fried morning glory, & pad thai with prawns, not forgetting those delectable calamari.

Good to know

Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Thai
Ambience
Cool, Lively
Food Occasions
All day dining, Dinner, Lunch
Special Features
Vegetarian options

Location

106-110 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 0TR

020 7255 8686 020 7255 8686

Website

Opening Times

Mon-Sun 12N-11pm (Fri-Sat -11.30pm Sun -10.30pm)

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4 Reviews 
Food/Drink
Service
Atmosphere
Value

Ryan G

24 March 2015  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 4.5
Simple yet consistently brilliant
The menu isn't extensive here but I have had most of the dishes several times and have yet to have an experience where the food wasn't brilliant. The service is slick and the atmosphere is vibrant. I've never really seen them not packed!

Adam S

07 December 2010  
Food & Drink 3.5
Service 2.5
Atmosphere 3
Value 3
Good place for a quick bite. Good food at a decent price. Not sure it quite lives up to the hype. I would happily grab some food when it's not so busy, but wouldn't queue for an hour at the weekend. Good, not great.

Lucy C

21 August 2009  
Food & Drink 4.5
Service 4
Atmosphere 3.5
Value 4
I'm not generally a fan of calamari. But at Busaba it's incredible.

Louis M

22 March 2009  
Food & Drink 4
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 4
Value 4
Excellent fodder … an up market Wagamama with a more original feel. Often queues … tells a story.
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