Patara - South Kensington

Name: Patara - South Kensington
Address: 181 Fulham Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW3 6JN
Telephone: 020 7351 5692
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

350 Reviews

£26 to £40

Thai

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"Patara" Fine Thai Cuisine is an up-scale dining concept serving a contemporary Thai cuisine, maintaining the authentic flavours of Thai culinary excellence. Over the years, the Patara restaurants have garnered widespread acceptance abroad and helped to promote the art of Thai cuisine. The first Patara is established in London at Fulham Road in 1990, then six years later, 1996, the second Patara was open at Beauchamp Place, followed by 3rd Patara at Maddox Street in 2002. The 4th Patara at Soho was open and become a flagship of Patara, receiving great reviews from all top UK media.
Patara, which translates as gracious lady, derives its inspiration from Khun Patara Sila-On who, for the past 30 years as a restaurateur, has brought her warm, contemporary interpretation of Thai hospitality to Patara Fine Thai Cuisine in London, Geneva and Vienna.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 26, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Thai, Asian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
020 7351 5692
Website
https://www.pataralondon.com/home.php
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
181 Fulham Rd London, SW3 6JN
Neighborhood
South Kensington
Cross street
Sydney Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Takeout, Wine

Patara Platter£27.60
An assortment of seared scallops, chicken satay, duck spring rolls, spiced fish cakes and prawn & pork dumpling
Chor Muang£9.50
Flower-like handcrafted caramelised chicken and peanut steamed dumplings
Chicken & Prawn Satay£9.95
Char-grilled curried chicken and prawn skewers, served with warm peanut sauce and lightly pickled vegetables
Fresh Rice Roll-Prawn£9.50
Refreshing thin-strip veggies, prawns and mint, hand rolled with chilli and lime dressing
Spiced Fish Cakes£9.80
A classic recipe of red curry flavoured fish and spices, gently kneaded,fried to perfection, with peanut cucumber dipping
Chilli Calamari£9.80
Crispy fried calamari tossed with garlic, red chilli and sea salt
Prawn and Pork Dumpling£9.50
Steamed prawn & pork dumplings topped with tobiko caviar
Duck Spring Rolls£9.50
Hot delectable crispy five spiced shredded duck confit with cabbage

Salad

Som Tum£9.95
Thai-famous salad of green papaya mortar pounded with fresh squeezed lime, dried shrimps, peanuts, cherry tomatoes, chilli and palm sugar dressing
Beef Salad£17.50
Slices of flame charred beef fillet in a mixed salad leaves, cherry tomatoes and banana shallot with a light lime and chilli dressing
Mango Salad-Soft-Shell Crab£14.50
Lightly battered crab with crisp julienned mango, roasted coconut, cashew nuts and crispy shallot tossed in lime-chilli dressing
Seared Scallops£4.85
Pan-seared scallops in spicy lime vinaigrette

Soup

Tom Kha-Chicken£7.95
Chicken with shimeji mushrooms and galangal in silken, herb-infused coconut cream and coconut meat
Tom Yum-Prawn£8.95
Prawns and shimeji mushrooms slowly simmered with lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves

Curry

Lamb Shank Massaman£22.95
Coconut milk braised lamb and potatoes in a mild homemade curry of warm spices, garnished with almond and beetroot pickled onion
Seabass Panang£19.80
Pan-seared seabass fillet with panang sauce on banana leaf
Duck Red Curry£18.50
Duck red curry with kaffir lime and fresh pineapple chunks
Crab Yellow Curry£18.50
Turmeric crabmeat and betel nut leaves in yellow curry
Green Curry
Green curry with Thai green pea aubergine and bamboo shoots in homemade curry paste of fresh green chilli and basil
- Chicken£16.80
- Beef£19.80
- Prawn£17.50
Pineapple Curry-Prawn£17.50
Prawn red curry with kaffir lime and fresh pineapple chunks

Main Dish

Sweet Chilli Seabass£21.50
Lightly battered seabass glazed with tangy homemade sweet-chilli sauce
Lemongrass Seabass£21.50
Lightly battered seabass glazed with tangy homemade lemongrass sauce
Lime & Chilli Seabass£19.50
Steamed seabass in a light and piquant chili-garlic sauce infused with fresh herbs
Garlic King Prawn£19.95
Stir-fried king prawns in fresh garlic and crushed black peppercorns
Prawns Roasted Chilli£18.80
Flame-seared king prawns tossed in a piquant sweet roasted chilli, mint, lemongrass and lime dressing
Tamarind Duck£18.85
Duck confit glazed with ginger-tamarind sauce, topped on seared pineapple
Chicken Cashew Nuts£16.85
Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts, chestnut, mushroom and spring onion
Grilled Beef£19.95
British beef sirloin, flambee with Thai whisky, served with chilli sauce
Chilli & Basil Beef£19.95
Beef fillet stir-fried with crushed garlic, fine bean, red chilli and basil
Chilli & Basil Minced Chicken£16.95
Minced chicken stir-fried with crushed garlic, fine bean, red chilli and basil
Wild Ginger Beef£19.95
Flavourful of beef fillet, ginger and bell pepper, stir-fried with chilli, lemongrass, kaffir lime and green peppercorns
Coconut Braised Beef£16.85
Slow-braised beef in a coconut cream reduction, sprinkled with mint, lemongrass, lime, shallots and coriander

Noodles & Fried Rice

Soya Noodle
Noodles with soya sause with vegetables
- Chicken£13.50
- Prawn / Beef£15.85
Pad Thai
Rice noodles stir fry with egg, tofu, bean sprouts, Chinese chives and sweet turnip, served with lemon and crushed peanuts on the side
- Chicken£13.50
- King Prawn£19.80
- Soft Shell Crab£19.80
Chilli Noodle
Stir-fried spicy noodles
- Chicken£13.50
- Prawn / Beef£15.85
Pineapple Fried Rice£18.50
Wok-fried turmeric jasmine rice with seafood and pineapple chunk. Served in a fresh pineapple shell
Prawn Fried Rice£17.50
Wok-fried prawn with jasmine rice

Rice & Vegetables

Hom Mali Rice£3.85
Riceberry Rice£4.50
Sticky Rice£4.50
Egg Fried Rice£4.50
Coconut Rice£4.50
Assorted Local Vegetables£7.50
Stir-fried mixed local vegetables, seasoned with oyster sauce
Water Spinach£9.50
Wok-fried water spinach with fresh garlic, chilli and yellow bean sauce
Tenderstem Broccoli£9.50
Stir-fried tenderstem broccolli with shitake mushroom and oyster sauce
Bok Choy£8.50
Stir-fried bok choy with shitake mushroom and oyster sauce
Courgette£8.50
Wok-fried courgette with sweet basil and chilli

Non Meat Dishes

Veg Spring Rolls£8.50
Crisp vegetable spring rolls filled with glass noodles, cabbage and mushrooms
Kaffir Corn Fritter£9.25
Golden fried sweet corn cakes spiced with kaffir lime and paprika
Crispy Tofu£8.20
Crispy tofu with salt and chilli
Fresh Rice Roll-Avocado£8.20
Refreshing avocado, thin-strip veggies, hand rolled with chilli and lime dressing
Spicy Crispy Mushroom£9.95
Deep-fried assorted mushroom in fresh lime-chilli vinaigrette
Mango Salad-Mushroom£11.50
Lightly battered mushroom with crisp julienned mango, roasted coconut, cashew nuts and crispy shallot tossed in lime-chilli dressing
Mushroom Tom Kha Soup£7.95
Shimeji mushrooms and galangal in silken, herb-infused coconut cream and coconut meat
Mushroom Tom Yum Soup£7.95
Mushrooms slowly simmered with lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves
Green Curry-Veg£15.80
Vegetables and tofu green curry with Thai green pea aubergine and bamboo shoots in homemade curry paste of fresh green chilli and basil
Pineapple Curry-Veg£15.80
Vegetables and tofu red curry with kaffir lime and fresh pineapple chunks
Red Curry-Veg£15.80
Vegetable and tofu red curry with kaffir lime leaves
Chilli & Basil Mushroom£15.80
Assorted mushrooms stir-fried with crushed garlic, fine bean, red chilli and basil
Tofu & Mushroom Cashew Nuts£15.80
Stir-fried tofu and mushrooms with cashew nuts, chestnut, mushroom and spring onion
Lemongrass Tofu£15.80
Crisp tofu slices glazed with piquant tamarind sauce
Crispy Omelette w Basil£12.50
Crunchy omelette with basil
Soya Noodle-Veg£13.50
Rice noodles stir fry with vegetable and soy sauce
Pad Thai-Veg£13.50
Rice noodles stir fry with vegetable & tofu, bean sprouts, Chinese chives and sweet turnip, served with lemon and crushed peanuts on the side
Chilli Noodle-Veg£13.50
Stir-friedvegetable and tofu with spicy noodles
Vegetable Fried Rice£13.50
Wok-fried vegetable with jasmine rice

Dessert

Khaoneow Mamuang£11.95
Fragrant Thai mango with sweet sticky rice
Bake Banana w Icecream£7.95
Baked caramelized banana with vanilla ice cream
Bua-Loy£8.95
Taro pearl with fresh coconut in warm coconut cream
Chocolate Pudding£8.50
Warm soft-center bitter chocolate pudding served with vanilla ice cream
Mango Cheesecake£8.50
Home-made Thai mango cheesecake served with Madagascan vanilla ice cream
Coconut Sundae£7.50
Coconut ice cream topped with coconut, dates, plum and roasted coconut flakes
Millionaire's Slice£8.50
Salted caramel topping on a sweet biscuit base served with chocolate ice
Icecream / Sorbet£2.95

What 350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Davo
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, great service and consistently so. Somewhat pricey, but we’ll worth it. Every dish a treat. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was excellent and our Server was very friendly, helpful with the menu and attentive. The food was a bit pricey, but it was absolutely delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
Worst device ever, it used to be good. We have been ignored after we finished our main. No desert menu presented and no one to check if we wanted something else…no apologies at the end despite clearly saying that I was not impressed
A
Andrea
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
good thai food without being exceptional !
NC
NancyC
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As alway, it was a very pleasant experience. Patara is a favourite of mine and a restaurant I visit on a regular basis.
AZ
AnaZ
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The quality of food has noticeably dropped. It used to be our favourite Thai and it is our local restaurant, so this is very disappointing.
YO
YukikoO
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience2
The tables are too close and cannot hear when a loud group sits next to you.
r
riema
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I haven’t been to Patara in over 10 years and it did not disappoint. Great evening and the food and portion size was good
F
Foodie
London
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and lovely staff
SH
SiandHel
Liverpool
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and food are just wonderful. Thank you for a lovely lunch
FL
ForeverLondoner
London
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was good. It used to be great. Something was missing! But it did not feel like the pre pandemic Patara I used to come to. Will go there again. May have just caught them on a slow day.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Great quality Thai food - good portion sizing, good for quiet and intimate dining.
F
Fredflo
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic and the staff are lovely !! Would recommend !! Thank you !
BV
BeeVee
London
55 reviews
vip
1.0
55 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We are vegetarian and allergic to shellfish which we communicated clearly to waiter Both of us received for full of tiny prawns. When we showed this to the waiter they said they weren’t prawns They were and then they gave us the meal for free Such a terrible experience and one of us has been Ill ever since
JD
JaneD
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
Good food. But plates cleared away before we had all finished eating which made it feel rushed.
LW
LucyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Thai in London. I adore it here. The pad thai, beef salad and som tum are delicious. The staff are incredibly attentive and professional. The venue always looks great. A firm fave and a great spot to people watch on a lazy Saturday lunchtime.
AN
AddisonN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to go out on a date. Good quality overall.
KL
KLPO
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service and delicious food! We especially enjoyed grilled courgette in a soy sauce and the sea bass. Thanks for hosting us!
D
Denise
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I like to come back over and over again. The food is amazing
DB
DavidB
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very friendly, good food. What you see is what you get - not pretentious, just good quality food at a reasonable price. Wine list is good too, with lots of choice if having a single glass.
A
Alex
London
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Food was alright but nowhere near what is used to be. Ambience was alright albeit a bit dull. Some light bulbs were not working and team would rather sit you elsewhere than change the bulb. Service was very good otherwise. Overall, not the Patara I used to know and would say prices are now a bit dear for the menu choice and quality (flavour / texture), at least compared to other Thai restaurants. Would not go back unless they sharpen themselves up.
WG
WeimingG
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Love the food and the service there, will try them again
J
Jane
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The flavors are delicious - the quality is impeccable. This is Thai at it's best.
ZS
ZoeS
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food. Will go again. Small and cozy. Perfect for what we wanted
PR
PaulR
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
We enjoyed a late lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant was not busy, but the environment was nice and relaxed. The staff were friendly and efficient and the food tasty. The speciality sea bass and the soft shell crab were particularly good. Close to South Kensington but removed from the crowded streets around the station it's a good location too.
TA
TimA
Bristol
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time going to Patara. Was so nice to be remembered from our first visit, we were even given a larger table. Amazing staff, amazing food , looking forward to going again.
SR
SandraR
Toronto
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, great service and a great location!!
CT
CharlieT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food was lovely, service and staff very good, a little on the expensive side but this was expected.
t
temple7vv
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
good atmosphere and service.
VH
VictorHugo
Exclusive
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
One of our local favourites: tasty and healthy dishes that we revisit with pleasure
JA
JolA
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite food cooked with fine ingredients, very friendly service and wonderful ambience!
KR
KokoR
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ordered 4 starters to share between six and everyone’s main courses were delicious. They served free prawn crackers at the start too!
NC
NancyC
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a great place for lunch or dinner with traditional, warm Thai hospitality.
SR
SamanthaR
London
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Family get together around great Thai food !
JF
JohnF
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The overall experience was reasonable. The soft shell crab salad was a little short on crab but tasted nice. The rice portion was quite small as we planned to share but we managed. Food tasted nice so no complaints but overall just lacked a little TLC.
YL
YoLo
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Disappointing dining experience the food is mediocre the staff are deflated to the point of rude, the decor could do with a face lift. The standard has dropped since my last visit Patara has lost its luster.
FM
FrancisM
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is excellent - always is - but the added treat was melt in the mouth mango, and sticky rice.
JF
JasonF
Devon
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience4
Very expansive for a pretty average meal. Have had a lot of Thai food in many restaurants, felt this was good but not special. For the location and price would have thought it a level up from an average Thai restaurant.
MH
MohammadH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Patara has been my favourite Thai restaurant for almost 20 years. I was regular at the Beachump Place restaurant, which has closed in this Pandemic. The food is always tasty and good. Wine collection is slightly over priced. Staff is very friendly and ready to help. Overall it is a good up scale Thai restaurant.
SH
SimonH
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and great service! I’m usually there most weeks and would recommend Patara.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Patara - South Kensington does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Patara - South Kensington also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7351 5692.

Patara - South Kensington is rated 4.4 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 26, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

020 7351 5692

Delivery

Google Map for Patara - South Kensington

181 Fulham Rd London, SW3 6JN

Additional information

Cross street
Sydney Street
Neighborhood
South Kensington
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Thai, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.pataralondon.com/home.php
Phone number
020 7351 5692

Patara - South Kensington

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Starter

Patara Platter£27.60

Chor Muang£9.50

Chicken & Prawn Satay£9.95

Fresh Rice Roll-Prawn£9.50

Spiced Fish Cakes£9.80

Chilli Calamari£9.80

Prawn and Pork Dumpling£9.50

Duck Spring Rolls£9.50

Salad

Som Tum£9.95

Beef Salad£17.50

Mango Salad-Soft-Shell Crab£14.50

Seared Scallops£4.85

Soup

Tom Kha-Chicken£7.95

Tom Yum-Prawn£8.95

Curry

Lamb Shank Massaman£22.95

Seabass Panang£19.80

Duck Red Curry£18.50

Crab Yellow Curry£18.50

Green Curry

Pineapple Curry-Prawn£17.50

Main Dish

Sweet Chilli Seabass£21.50

Lemongrass Seabass£21.50

Lime & Chilli Seabass£19.50

Garlic King Prawn£19.95

Prawns Roasted Chilli£18.80

Tamarind Duck£18.85

Chicken Cashew Nuts£16.85

Grilled Beef£19.95

Chilli & Basil Beef£19.95

Chilli & Basil Minced Chicken£16.95

Wild Ginger Beef£19.95

Coconut Braised Beef£16.85

Noodles & Fried Rice

Soya Noodle

Pad Thai

Chilli Noodle

Pineapple Fried Rice£18.50

Prawn Fried Rice£17.50

Rice & Vegetables

Hom Mali Rice£3.85

Riceberry Rice£4.50

Sticky Rice£4.50

Egg Fried Rice£4.50

Coconut Rice£4.50

Assorted Local Vegetables£7.50

Water Spinach£9.50

Tenderstem Broccoli£9.50

Bok Choy£8.50

Courgette£8.50

Non Meat Dishes

Veg Spring Rolls£8.50

Kaffir Corn Fritter£9.25

Crispy Tofu£8.20

Fresh Rice Roll-Avocado£8.20

Spicy Crispy Mushroom£9.95

Mango Salad-Mushroom£11.50

Mushroom Tom Kha Soup£7.95

Mushroom Tom Yum Soup£7.95

Green Curry-Veg£15.80

Pineapple Curry-Veg£15.80

Red Curry-Veg£15.80

Chilli & Basil Mushroom£15.80

Tofu & Mushroom Cashew Nuts£15.80

Lemongrass Tofu£15.80

Crispy Omelette w Basil£12.50

Soya Noodle-Veg£13.50

Pad Thai-Veg£13.50

Chilli Noodle-Veg£13.50

Vegetable Fried Rice£13.50