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Plaza Khao Gaeng: Covent Garden's New Southern Thai Outpost

Luke Farrell delves deeper into Thailand’s southern gastronomic landscape with his latest Covent Garden opening.

◆The Briefthe sixty-second version

Plaza Khao Gaeng opens in Covent Garden, offering authentic southern Thai cuisine
Signature dishes feature 10-inch bamboo skewers with marinated meats
Dining room mimics a Thai stall with metal box cutlery and ceiling fans

The full story below↓

The Concept

Luke Farrell, known for Plaza Khao Gaeng and Speedboat Bar, introduces his third instalment in Covent Garden. This time, he offers an experience steeped in the authenticity of southern Thailand's roadside cuisine. Farrell aims to replicate the bold, undiluted flavours of the region, transporting diners directly to the Thai-Malaysian border with unadulterated southern Thai dishes.

What to Expect

The focal point is the grill, reminiscent of a southern Thai roadside setup with 10-inch bamboo skewers split to sandwich marinated meats. Signature dishes include skewers of chicken with red curry and turmeric, and marinated lamb with black pepper and cumin. Meanwhile, hor mok pla yang offers sea bream custard wrapped in banana leaves. The dining room captures the essence of a Thai stall, with metal box cutlery on tables and ceiling fans. A cart of ponlamai raum pla wan, pickled fruits in glass pots, adds a refreshing touch.

The Verdict

Plaza Khao Gaeng in Covent Garden is uncompromising in its pursuit of authenticity. Ask for the hor mok pla yang. Let the grill's theatre guide your meal.

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Plaza Khao Gaeng: Covent Garden's New Southern Thai Outpost

The Concept

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