Mai Thai - Merton

This cozy restaurant is conveniently located with charming, authentic decor. However, the experience is dampened by the constant playing of Sam Smith songs, which detracts from the Thai ambiance. The food was presented nicely and seemed fresh, with starters that didn't seem to be pre-packaged, but overall lacked flavor. While everything was pleasant, it just didn't quite live up to expectations.

We went there for the Deli Lunch set menu. Very, very disappointing. I ordered the Tub Tim Chicken which was so salty I was unable to eat it plus the chicken consisted of thin slices with no flavour, almost as if it had just been added to an existing base sauce and heated up. I love authentic Thai food, but I won't be returning. Avoid.....

The restaurant had a beautiful Thai décor and the atmosphere made us feel like we were in Thailand. The staff were polite and attentive. We began with strong and flavorful cocktails that were not watered down. I ordered a Mai Tai with Blue Curaçao. Our starters were plentiful and authentically made. The main course was delicious with a variety of dips and chutneys. My son, who dines out frequently, said the ribs and satay were some of the best he's ever had. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would definitely return, but recommend booking in advance.

1st time visitors to this restaurant celebrating out anniversary. We should have known from the starter it was going to be disappointing what with the burnt parcels of meat substance, dried up ribs (bones) as part of the platter for 2. Ordered 2 noodle dishes one seafood, one vegan, both came out greasy and sloppy not the example of Thai food I have experienced. The vegan dish had egg in it and the seafood octopus was so chewy in-fact it was Inedible. My partner and I couldn’t eat it and let the manager know, the manger came over very hostile and said we had eaten it which was clearly not the case as the food remained on the plates still swimming its grease, the food was so sloppy and the taste made me feel sick. I would never visit here again even if it was on Ramsey kitchen nightmares and I was asked to return by Gordon Ramsey himself. Stay away unless you like grease and burnt food.

Mai Thai is our usual pre-theatre eating place in Wimbledon simply because the food and service is always excellent. On our last visit I had a Paneang (red curry) and my wife had a Pad Thai, and we both drank Singha. Both meals were really good, rich in flavours and textures. Of course we'll be going back.