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\"ThaiRichmond is that leafy and rather posh terminus of the District Line. It\u2019s got swanky river frontage, historic buildings and The Green skirted by homes of the rich and famous. A good location for some decent restaurants catering for the discerning high-end palate.<\/p>\n

The latest addition to the Thai Square group has arrived on the Kew Road, next to the imposing Carluccio’s and just a few yards from Richmond Station. It\u2019s the former Duke of York pub but any evidence of that incarnation has been replaced by a modern fa\u00e7ade and a light and bright interior.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s evident that it\u2019s a Thai restaurant, but of the confident and contemporary variety. A few tasteful artefacts give a gentle nod towards graceful exotica, and the skylights at the rear of the restaurant will allow diners to bask in the timid British evening sunlight.<\/p>\n

\"ThaiWe settled ourselves just under the aforementioned roof window on a warm summer evening. The cocktail list offered us some tempting Asian options and the Lychee Martini – fresh lychee, vodka, syrup, dash of lime juice – seemed appropriate for the occasion. Pale and delicate and very much that evocative flavour of the East.<\/p>\n

The menu is considerable, with a raft of set meals as well as a regular a la carte section. For our first starter we ordered Kanom Jeeb – Thai dim sum of minced chicken, prawn, water chestnuts, coriander root, garlic and pepper, all wrapped in wonton dough and steamed. These were mild, soft and just the sort of nibble to enjoy with that cocktail.<\/p>\n

Tempura Soft Shell Crab was our second starter dish. These crabs are increasingly popular in restaurants of every culinary persuasion. I first encountered them in the US a couple of decades ago and I was at that time intrigued by the prospect of eating the whole crustacean.\u00a0 Happy to say I can now indulge in this seafood dish without running the gauntlet of US Customs and Immigration. Sweet crab meat, crunchy batter and a tangy dipping sauce make this a Thai Square signature dish.<\/p>\n

We selected a couple of glasses of the Languedoc ros\u00e9 to accompany our main dishes \u2013 a light and crisp wine that works well with robust flavours. It\u2019s sold by the glass and it\u2019s under a fiver, so worth considering.<\/p>\n

\"ThaiLamb Mussaman Curry is a traditional mild Muslim dish from the south of Thailand. It\u2019s a standard on many Thai menus because it\u2019s aromatic rather than being searingly hot, and has an appealing richness from coconut milk. The potatoes add substance and peanuts give texture. Spinach with Ginger and Garlic was the side dish, a fresh, vibrant green plateful which was an admirable foil for the curry sauce. Sticky rice is an indispensible part of any Thai meal, here served in a woven basket, a nice ethnic touch and practical: the rice remained moist for the duration of the meal.<\/p>\n

Moo Ping – marinated barbecued pork chop served with a traditional Thai spicy sauce – is a must-try dish. The meat was deliciously charred from the grill. Real flavour but simple. The dipping sauce excited the taste buds \u2013 so vibrant that I could have enjoyed just a bowl of sticky rice drizzled with this. But to be honest I wouldn\u2019t want to miss that pork: memorable even for those of us who don\u2019t consider meat an indispensible part of every dining experience.<\/p>\n

Thai Square was packed on the evening of our visit. Yes, it\u2019s a recent opening so there are bound to be plenty of first-time-thresholders, but it\u2019s a welcome addition to the Richmond restaurant scene. The restaurant needs to pay attention to detail to assure return custom as the competition is keen, but the menu is tempting and the prices are reasonable. I\u2019ll be returning to try some more of the chef\u2019s specials.<\/p>\n

Opening hours:
\nMon-Sat 12.00 – 15.30; 18.00 – 23.00
\nSun 12.00 – 15.30; 17.30 – 22.30<\/p>\n

Thai Square Richmond
\n29 Kew Road, Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey TW9 2NQ
\nTel: 020 8940 5253
\nFax: 020 8940 4258
\nEmail: thaisqrichmond@btconnect.com<\/p>\n

Visit Richmond Thai Square here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Restaurant review by Chrissie Walker \u00a9 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

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Read more articles about hotels and restaurants in Surrey here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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