Singburi

Verdict

Singburi is one of the most direct bookings in London's Thai dining scene right now. It moved from its original Leytonstone location to a larger space at Montacute Yards in Shoreditch in mid-2025, and that move matters: more covers mean you can actually get a table without months of planning. The cooking is big-flavoured, generously spiced, and priced for repeat visits. If you want technically precise, refined Thai food, look at AngloThai or Kolae. If you want food that tastes alive and a room that feels like it means it, Singburi is the booking to make.

About Singburi

Chef Sirichai 'Siri' Kularbwong built a cult following over years in Leytonstone, a neighbourhood not known for destination dining. That the restaurant drew a devoted crowd from across London before its move says something concrete about the quality on the plate. The Shoreditch address at Montacute Yards gives Singburi a bigger room, a counter where you can watch the kitchen and the bar work, and access to a wider audience without any apparent compromise to what made the original worth the journey.

The format is sharing plates, which suits the cooking. The menu is described as concise, with dishes like wild ginger chicken thighs and smoked pork belly Panang cited as highlights. These are flavours built for the table: spice levels that register, textures that contrast, and portions designed for sharing rather than individual plating. The cocktail programme runs alongside the food, and the counter seating lets you watch both come together.

Opinionated About Dining recognised Singburi in its 2025 Casual Europe list, which is a credible signal that the food holds up to scrutiny. With a Google rating of 4.4 across 569 reviews, the crowd verdict is consistent. This is not a restaurant that has coasted on a moment of hype.

Is the Food Worth Ordering Off-Premise?

The sharing-plate format raises a fair question about whether Singburi's food travels. Bold, sauce-forward Thai dishes can hold better in transit than more delicate cuisines, and the style here, braised pork belly, spiced chicken thighs, aromatic curries, is generally more forgiving than, say, a composed tasting-menu plate. That said, the counter experience and the energy of watching the kitchen work are part of what makes the Shoreditch visit worth it. If you are weighing delivery against a table, the table wins here. The food may travel adequately, but the room and the counter are part of the proposition. For comparison, Farang and Long Chim operate formats where delivery is a more natural fit. At Singburi, the experience is better in person.

How Singburi Fits Into London's Thai Scene

London has a genuinely strong Thai dining tier right now. AngloThai offers a more refined, tasting-menu-adjacent approach. Kolae focuses on Southern Thai cooking with serious technique. Plaza Khao Gaeng is the move for northern Thai curry in a canteen setting. Singburi sits in a different register: generous, lively, and priced so that you can come back without planning around it. If you are after regional depth and culinary precision, Bangkok benchmarks like Nahm or Samrub Samrub Thai set a different standard entirely. But for London, Singburi is delivering something honest and repeatable, which is often harder to find than a single extraordinary meal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Singburi good for solo dining? Yes. The counter seating is a strong option for solo diners — you can watch the kitchen and bar from there, which makes eating alone more engaging. The sharing-plate format works for one if you order selectively, and the relaxed, casual atmosphere removes any pressure.
• What are alternatives to Singburi in London? For a more refined Thai experience, AngloThai and Kolae both apply more technical precision to Thai cooking. Farang is closer in register and price. Plaza Khao Gaeng works well for a faster, canteen-style hit of northern Thai curry. Long Chim is the pick if you want Thai food in a more structured setting with a broader drinks programme.
• What should I order at Singburi? The wild ginger chicken thighs and smoked pork belly Panang are cited as standout dishes on the concise menu. The menu is built around sharing, so order two or three plates between two people and add more as needed. The cocktail programme is also worth engaging with alongside the food.
• Is Singburi good for a special occasion? It works for a relaxed celebration rather than a formal one. The atmosphere is lively and fun, and the Opinionated About Dining recognition gives it credibility as a destination, not just a local convenient. If you need a white-tablecloth occasion dinner, look elsewhere. If the occasion is about great food in an energetic room, Singburi is a reasonable choice.
• What should I wear to Singburi? Casual. The Shoreditch setting and the sharing-plate format signal a relaxed dress standard. Smart casual is fine, but there is no reason to dress up.
• Can I eat at the bar at Singburi? Yes. There is counter seating where you can watch how the food is prepared and how the cocktails are made. It is one of the better reasons to visit , particularly for solo diners or pairs who want to engage with the kitchen.
• Can Singburi accommodate groups? The move to Shoreditch increased the restaurant's capacity, so groups are more viable here than they were at the original Leytonstone location. The sharing-plate format suits group dining naturally. For larger parties, contacting the restaurant directly in advance is advisable, though specific group booking policies are not confirmed in available data.
• What should a first-timer know about Singburi? The restaurant moved from Leytonstone to Shoreditch in mid-2025, so any older reviews reference a smaller space. Booking is currently easy relative to comparably regarded Thai restaurants in London. The format is sharing plates, so go hungry and order broadly. Opinionated About Dining listed it in their 2025 Casual Europe selection, which is a useful quality signal for a first visit.