Sala Thai Kitchen

Walk past the cathedral and down towards the Clock Tower, and you'll find Sala Thai Kitchen tucked into 5a High Street. It's the sort of spot that doesn't shout about itself, but has clearly earned the loyalty of St Albans locals through consistent, honest cooking. You're getting real Thai here—fragrant curries that actually taste like they've been made with care, pad thai with proper wok char, and salads that sing with lime and fish sauce. The 4.8 rating from over 250 reviews speaks for itself; people aren't exaggerating. Whether you're after a quick midweek dinner or something slightly more special, this is where you should be heading instead of the chain restaurants cluttering the rest of the High Street.