Nipa Thai is one of the hidden gems of London. A fairly small and intimate setting with exceptional staff and decor.
Nipa (meaning pretty lady) is quite frankly amazing and has won the prestigious Thai Select award from the Thai Government for the highest standards of quality and fine food. There are only 14 other award holders in the whole of the UK, the equivalent of a Michelin star!
Once you have entered the hotel take the stairs up to the stunning terrace and enter the restaurant. We where lucky enough to visit when all the decorations where up and looking festive and pretty.
You will be welcomed with open arms when entering the restaurant by the most delightful and beautifully dressed staff.
The gorgeous menu will have you salivating and excited right from the start. We promise you wont be disappointed with any dish.
Once we had sat down the staff suggested some great wine to accompany our meal. We where treated to Vegetarian pad thai. Steamed sea bass with chilli and garlic sauce. Sweet and sour chicken along with sticky rice and a bowl of delicate jasmine infused plain rice.
The intimate ambiance of the entire restaurant will leave you feeling relaxed and totally satisfied. Further more the staff have to be the best in London. The food was mind blowing and we have been totally spoilt now due to the delicate and incredible flavours and textures of the sumptuous sea bass. The best we have ever had and we love our fish.
The pad thai was perfect and complimented both dishes so well. Crisp and delicate at the same time.
We then moved on to pudding….now this has to be said by the time we had eaten so much wonderful food I really didn’t think it would be possible to top the meal…Well I was wrong.
A hot clean towel to freshen up in between service.
Then feast your eyes on these babies below. Deep fried ice cream and a selection of tropical hand carved fruits. The highlight of the evening. Such talent in the cooking and presentation will have you gushing about this place for weeks once you have eaten here.
We leave you with this image and its safe to say it was the BOMB!!!
We give Nipa Thai 10/10. Make sure you plan a visit to this wonderful hidden oasis of flavours very soon.
Nipa Thai Restaurant Lancaster Terrace London W2 2TY T: 020 7551 6039 nipa@lancasterlondon.com
Opening hours: Mon-Sun: 5.00pm – 10.30pm.