Gorilla Thai

You're walking up Gloucester Road past the vintage shops and independent bookstores, and Gorilla Thai just slots in like it belongs there. It's the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself—the queue on a Friday night does that for you. Inside, it's stripped-back and unpretentious; you're here for the food, not the Instagram angle. The kitchen takes its craft seriously, whether you're ordering a fiery som tam or their signature curries. This is the real deal, the sort of Thai restaurant that makes you realise how many compromises other places make.