Harden's survey result
Summary
“Super spicy (in a good way) cooking”, “really interesting dishes” and “roti to die for” keep aficionados of new-wave Thai cuisine coming back to Sebby Holmes’s Highbury venue – originally a pop-up, but now firmly established after eight years on the scene.
Summary
“Brilliant Thai food” (“some of the best I’ve had outside Thailand, and properly spicy too”) has won a loyal following for Sebby Holmes’s former pop-up in Highbury. The menu has switched from tasting-only to offer à la carte, but the cooking is as uncompromising as ever. Top Tip – “the cook-at-home range sold in their ‘larder’ is great too”.
Summary
“Thai food with wonderful spicing” – “truly authentic flavours” – “is not to be missed” at this new-wave Southeast Asian pop-up-turned-permanent in Highbury. Seb Holmes has developed the project from a market stall to some prominence in five years, and now serves only a nine-course tasting menu in the “lovely light and spacious environment” of the former San Daniele (RIP). “The takeaway versions worked really well during lockdown, too”. Top Tip: “the not-to-be-missed roti bread”.
Summary
“Miles more interesting than most Thais” – with food “so hot it makes your eyes water… but in a very good way” – Sebby Holmes’s now-permanent Highbury venture (on the old site of San Daniele, RIP) is earning prominence amongst London’s new-wave Thais. “Favourable comparisons are made with Som Saa, Kiln and Smoking Goat”, approving “zero compromise in the spicing on a short, season-dependent menu”.
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72 Highbury Park, London, N5 2XE
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
72 Highbury Park, London, N5 2XE
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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