Craving some spicy Thai food as the nights draw in? Allow us to draw your attention to London’s forthcoming second outlet of Plaza Khao Gaeng, which is joining the ever-expanding dining options at Borough Yards. They've taken over the old Vinoteca spot.
If you’re a fan of southern Thai cooking, you’re probably already au fait with Plaza Khao Gaeng’s presence at Arcade Food Hall on Tottenham Court Road, with chef–founder Luke Farrell at the helm. It opened in 2022 and his khua klin muu made our list earlier this year of London’s spiciest dishes. It was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023. Luke also opened Speedboat Bar, another Thai restaurant, in late 2022 around the corner in Chinatown. And then we reported on another iteration of Speedboat Bar in Notting Hill, just a few months ago.
So, when you’re clearly onto a good thing, why not expand your Thai-food empire south of the river? The Borough Yards addition to the Plaza Khao Gaeng family is indeed welcome news. You can expect the most seasonal of produce, straight from Luke’s greenhouses at his Ryewater Nursery in Dorset. If the menu is similar to the original restaurant, we reckon you'll find highlights as:
- Gaeng Som Pla: sour orange curry of sea bass, papaya, pineapple and cha-om omelette
- Giew Tord Khai Nok Krat: crispy quail egg wontons with spicy tamarind sauce
- Muu Hong: braised pork belly with spices and dark soy sauce
- Itim Khanom Pang: ice cream ‘sandwich’ with pandan sticky rice, golden strands and peanuts
Bring on the sweet-sour-salty-spicy-bitter intensity, we say.
More about Plaza Khao Gaeng
Where is it? 18 Stoney St, London SE1 9AD
When does it open? November 2025
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @plazakhaogaeng
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