The story
Kiln, a fire-powered Thai restaurant on Soho’s Brewer Street, runs on open flames and a strict walk-in-only policy that keeps a steady queue outside. Doobydobap calls it “one of my favorite spots in London,” singling out the clay pot noodles and grilled steak with spicy sauce as standouts. The long, narrow room buzzes with counter seating and an open kitchen; the Michelin-recommended tag suits its straightforward, smoky cooking.
Vlogger Cosa mangiamo oggi? praises the “incredible vibe” and “super reasonable prices,” recommending an early arrival. Their meal featured Thai-style chicken with sauce, papaya salad, glass noodles, and a brisket with curry that embodies the kitchen’s deft balancing of heat and depth. For a casual, no-reservations dinner that feels both lively and intentional, Kiln delivers exactly what a Soho Thai spot should.
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AI summary of what 7 dish mentions say about the food
Kiln’s smoky, claypot-cooked food earns raves, with the plum salad praised as a bright, tangy standout. The overall vibe is rustic, bold, and deeply satisfying.
“The plum salad is dressed in fish sauce with pulverized toasted rice on top, which enables the sauce to cling to the plums and adds a nice toasty aroma. The plums are the juiciest you will ever taste — incredibly sweet, offset by the funkiness of the fish sauce. You get a little toasty note and an aromatic fresh bitterness from the greens.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Kiln. Most active: Doobydobap, Cosa mangiamo oggi?
Kiln is a buzzing, fire-powered Thai restaurant with incredible clay pot noodles and grilled steak that remains one of my favorite spots in London.
Dishes mentioned
Clay Pot Noodle
The clay pot noodle is the iconic dish that built Kiln's name. It's made with Thai mung bean noodles pre-soaked in dark soy sauce, cooked over a charcoal oven. Everything is powered by fire — no gas ovens. The noodles are flavored with crab. It's one of my favorite noodles of all time — so good, so simple, and under £10. If you're traveling solo in London, I highly recommend Kiln because the clay pot noodles are so filling and delicious.
Grilled Steak with Spicy Sauce
This is probably one of the best pieces of steak I've ever tried in my life. The contrast between the sweet and slightly bitter leaf you wrap it in, like a lettuce taco, along with the spicy tomato sauce and flaky salt — that one bite is so crazy good. The amount of flavor encapsulated within the fat cap is special, and it comes from aged beef. You can tell from the color of the meat.
Plum Salad
The plum salad is dressed in fish sauce with pulverized toasted rice on top, which enables the sauce to cling to the plums and adds a nice toasty aroma. The plums are the juiciest you will ever taste — incredibly sweet, offset by the funkiness of the fish sauce. You get a little toasty note and an aromatic fresh bitterness from the greens.
Kiln is a fantastic Thai spot in Soho with an incredible vibe, open flames, and super reasonable prices — walk-ins only, come early.
Dishes mentioned
Thai-Style Chicken with Sauce
This chicken is perfectly cooked, super juicy. The sauce is spicy — I told them to go wild and they really did. The flames from the wok are insane, but the chicken came out amazing.
Papaya Salad
This papaya salad is super refreshing and delicious. It tastes just like being back in Bangkok — a straight-up flavor bomb.
Glass Noodles
These glass noodles are one of their signature dishes. The sauce is a bit sour and a bit spicy — tangy and hot. You mix it all in with the egg and what looks like bacon. Our taste buds are gone — we lost them. Spicy, tangy, amazing.
Brisket with Curry
This brisket comes with a curry that is pretty intense in spiciness. Definitely eat it with rice — if you eat it plain like I did, it tastes like nothing. Together, it's next level. You end up dumping the rice right into the curry.
