Experience the tastes, flavours and aromas of Bangkok, Asia’s coolest city, whilst indulging in fresh, vibrant and zingy Thai dishes and contemporary cocktails at Busaba. Here are 3 reasons why you should head there now!
FOR A TASTE OF BANGKOK
Busaba speaks the language of modern Bangkok eating, inspired by the traditions of Thai cookery, with the fragrant flavours and vibrant colours of every plate transporting you across the Indian Ocean, with a menu created by Executive Chef Jude Sangsida.
The small plates are all tasty, especially Busaba’s signature Thai calamari with zingy ginger and green peppercorn. The som tam – a fragrant green papaya salad with dried shrimp, peanut, cherry tomato and fresh lime is darn good as well.
Noodles are served up in classic soups, such as coconut-rich Northern Thai laksa and tom yam soup, or fried in the sizzling wok and served in a variety of ways including the Sen Chan Pad Thai. Those with a craving for curry can take pleasure in freshly made fiery pastes including jungle chicken with Thai aubergine; mussaman duck with star anise; and songkhla beef with tangy banana pepper best enjoyed with jasmine rice to balance the heat.
Thai food is a made for sharing, so order a few dishes and some rice and get stuck in!
FOR THE CHAR-GRILL CATEGORY
The Char-Grill category is authentically Thai, with dishes featuring a distinct seared barbecue aroma and taste, from Issan-style chicken with spicy cucumber salad (order with sticky rice) to tamarind-grilled duck with Chinese broccoli, to green curry with grilled chicken.
Top Tip: If you love grilled chicken and you’re in Thailand -head to SP Chicken in Chiang Mai. This could possibly be the best chicken we’ve ever tasted. The chickens are brined, marinated, stuffed with an aromatic filling of lemon grass and garlic and cooked over charcoal. Order it with papaya salad and sticky rice – the holy trinity of Issan cooking.
FOR THE ASIAN BEERS AND COCKTAILS
Complementing the menu’s Thai ingredients and flavours, a vast selection of Asian beers and Thai spirits are available from the bar alongside other traditional refreshments and cocktails made using fresh, exotic fruits. Highlights include the refreshing Guava Bellini created with guava purèe; Asian Mojito with makrut lime leaves; and ginger spiced Red Mule featuring a dash of hibiscus syrup. For those after a pre-weekend treat can take advantage of the bar’s 2-for-1 cocktail offer available all day every Thursday. Beer lovers will be sure to opt for a chilled bottle of Busaba Saison – exclusively brewed for the restaurant by Hop Kettle Brewery – or Chang, Thailand’s most famous beer.
Address: 52-53 Eastcastle St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 8ED
Website: www.busaba.com