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44 North X Road, Dulwich, London SE22 9EU
DeeDhara
le 5 mars 2009
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon and me and my boyfriend unexpectedly stumbled upon this quaint Thai cafe in the quiet part of North Cross Road; the location gave it a quirky appeal, with it being away from the hustle and bustle of the main road where you’ll find a parade of all the other restaurants, so we thought ‘quick coffee?’ The place had a modest charm; it was like walking into someone’s living room. We were greeted by a young Thai man with a massive smile, who showed us to our table.
The decor seemed true to the place without any tacky pretentiousness. The large windows let in lots of daylight, which counteracts the fact that the place itself is quite small, also adding to how inviting it looks in the evening with all the soft lighting and lively atmosphere.
We decided to stay for lunch; the welcoming service and cosy ambience appealed to us which spurred us on to try the food. I opted for the glass noodle salad and a Thai red curry. The salad was undeniably awesome! Very unique dish with fragrant, ingredients and just the right amount of chilli to give it a distinct kick. I had not tried glass noodles before but I found that they complimented the light refreshing flavours well. I must admit the curry was quite average, but enjoyable nonetheless. The ingredients were fresh and the sauce was balanced with just the right amount of coconut, chilli and Thai spices which the aubergine did a good job of soaking up. Yes some of the dishes are, as I say, ‘average’, but what makes up for this is that they have been kept authentic with no western influence, and why should there be?!
I’ve been back many times and notice that it’s packed nearly every night so booking a table is a must, and remember to bring your own wine! I hope the place keeps its unpretentious nature; avoiding any opportunity to overcomplicate the menu or overdo the decor. It’s a pleasant alternative to the Thai place on the main road, which is very nice, but twice as expensive and definitely not as charming. I strongly recommend this place to anyone looking for a simple, reasonably priced Thai meal accompanied by a warm, relaxed atmosphere which is sure to leave you pleasantly greeted on arrival and completely satisfied upon departure.