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Nipa Thai at Royal Lancaster London - Nipa Thai, London,

Nipa Thai

4.8 (664)
£41 and over
Thai
First Floor, Royal Lancaster London Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
In the Royal Lancaster Hotel, the Nipa Thai restaurant has been named after the original Nipa Restaurant in the Landmark Hotel in Bangkok. Lots of teak panelling, traditional Thai furnishings and artefacts lend an authentic air. All the staff dressed in traditional Thai costume are from Thailand - even the lady chefs. This authentic Thai restaurant is one of the first 15 recipients of the 'Thai Select' award - this award has been described as being the first ever Michelin-style award for Thai restaurants proven to be performing to the highest standards of quality and cuisine, and is awarded by the Thai Government. We think this award sums up Nipa Thai rather nicely. What's cooking? Kai Haw Bai Toey - deep fried marinated chicken in pandanus leaves, Kaeng Kiew Warn Kai - chicken in green curry soup, also recommended the Nipa platter - a selection of the chef's special Thai starters.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Lunch Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sanguan Parr
  • Neighborhood
    Bayswater
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Lancaster Gate Tube Station is adjacent to the hotel and Paddington Station is less than ten minutes walk away.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Kin Khao six course set menu for celebrations

    £85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    There's nothing like sharing a six course meal with friends to celebrate a special occasion or just to catch up on life. Each dish is a delight for the senses, from the appetizers to the desserts. You savor every bite, every flavor, every texture, while enjoying the lively conversation and laughter around the table. Our six course meal is more than just food, it's an experience of joy and connection. Please note this menu is only available for minimum 2 persons.
    Kin Khao six course set menu for celebrations Photo
  • Nok Noi (Early Bird) discounted offer

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a quick Thai dinner before heading out to the evening in our awards winning Nipa Thai restaurant, with a 20% discount on food items only on your final bill, excluding set menus.
    Nok Noi (Early Bird) discounted offer Photo

What 664 people are saying

Nipa Thai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Good for business meals

  • West London

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nipa Thai offers an exceptional dining experience with "superb Thai food" that is "outstanding" and "mouthwateringly delicious." The "service was perfect," and the atmosphere is "warm and welcoming." Located inside a hotel, it's a "hidden gem" with "generous portions" and a "lovely setting," perfect for memorable evenings.
664 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The place and staff were lovely but the food was very average

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  2. Rock

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and location & friendly staff. Food is good, but I was expecting a little bit more. Nothing that unique and I love Thai food. Though I would come again to try a few other things.

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  3. James

    Kent8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Nipa before and didn't hesitate to rebook for a double birthday treat. As before the food was excellent and we were very well looked after. We won't hesitate in booking again.

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  4. Chanelle VIP

    Dublin33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb Thai food. Lovely setting. Service also friendly and very good. Highly rate.

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  5. Mark VIP

    London83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another wonderful experience The chicken curry was to die for but it is the wonderful service that makes Nipa Thai a truly great restaurant

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  6. Christina VIP

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and amazing service. Used to come a long time ago but hadn't been for a few years. So glad I rediscovered it again. Will be back soon. Thank you to all the staff. Impeccable service.

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  7. Caroline

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The venue is amazing and the food mouth wateringly delicious as always. Head Chef Sanguang's dishes never disappoints! The service from the team was great even though the charm was missing without Restaurant Manager Kasem there. Visiting Nipa is always a delightful treat for us!

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  8. Emmett

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are truly lovely. The restaurant is warm and welcoming.

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  9. BJ VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional! A hidden gem!! Greeted by a gracious hostess and seated in an impressive dining room. Warm plates for when our delicious dinner was served. Very quiet place even with a lot of people and easy to hear each other. Waiter and staff were very attentive! The food was outstanding! This was a great dining experience and I will go back there in a heartbeat. It is a hidden gem on the second floor in a hotel and there are no signs outside the building. A hidden gem indeed just outside Hyde park! Highly recommended! The maitre d and chef have been there for 29 years!!

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  10. grahaem VIP

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, but be careful not to over order, as the portions are large - both starters and main courses are big enough to be shared between two, as is a dish of rice. We ordered one each and struggled to finish, with no room for desert!

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FAQs

Nipa Thai is rated 4.8 stars by 664 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West London
  5. Bayswater

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nipa Thai

First Floor, Royal Lancaster London Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bayswater
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Lunch Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Lancaster Gate Tube Station is adjacent to the hotel and Paddington Station is less than ten minutes walk away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sanguan Parr
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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