Casual Thai eatery with group tables and benches

Busaba Covent Garden

Food tasted divine. It was a good sized portion and I felt full to bursting. The combination of spices and the presentation was very appealing visually.The staff were accommodating and ensured that items were prepared for the palate of the diner. A dish we requested was served mild rather than hot as the finer was unable to eat 'spicy' food. The dining experience was comfortable and we were not hemmed in by others and did not feel rushed to complete our meal. Overall a good first experience. The restaurant was recommended to me, and I myself would not hesitate to recommend to others. I did not use the bathroom as this was downstairs (to be fair, I  did not enquire whether they had a WC for disabled persons, I just could not manage the stairs and left it at that).

The restaurant is well ventilated which is perfect for warmer weather. We chose the pre-theatre special, which was £16 for two courses. The spring rolls were excellent and definitely the best dish. The Thai green curry was full of flavour but lacked any curry so the rice was coated but there was no visible sauce. The Pad Thai was good, however the Tofu had the texture of rubber.

Busaba Covent Garden is my absolute favourite restaurant. The food is always fantastic and no matter what I order I am always delighted with my meal; especially the calamari from the small plates! All the staff are friendly and always efficient, happy and polite. My friend wanted to take home the chef. Can’t wait to return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat in Covent Garden.

Beautiful calm almost zen-like restaurant in the middle of Soho. Keen to check out somewhere a bit different and not one of the major chains. Got a walk in table for 2 with no wait and you have the choice of joining others on a big table or sitting looking out the window side by side. We chose the latter for no other reason than we like people watching! Good selection of food but we settled on starters of thai fish cake and pork ribs and a couple of pad Thai. I had the Jay (veggie) and my wife the Classic. Both arrived piping hot and delicious. The prawn crackers were also top quality. Great venue, lovely food and friendly efficient service and all in a little over £70 with a bottle of wine and a tip (incl in the bill). Would definitely recommend.

They brought the dessert before the mains for some reason. I don’t know if you can see from the pictures but the portions were really tiny. Food was delicious though

Most of our chicken dishes are halal! Just check with the manager on duty to find out which ones.

Halal Status for Busaba Covent Garden