Yesterday night we went once again to the neighbourhood Thai restaurant on Uxbridge Road, named Jasmine. I was there several times now and is is consistently really good food and great value. The produce used seems fairly high quality and definitely always very fresh. The flavors of the various dishes are fabulous, not to spicy for westerners palates but spicy and tasty enough to give it a real authentic, interesting taste. One of the best dishes served are Salmon Chu Chi Pla, the salmon, crispy roasted on the skin is served in red curry sauce with basil leaves (see image above). This with steamed rice is a dinner by itself. But because I tend to over-order, we always get 2 mains and a side main, Salmon, Green Thai curry chicken, steamed rice and a portion of Pad Thai noodles. A friend (who was in Thailand for 3 months) says they are the most authentic tasting Pad Thai he has had in London so far. I have never been there, so no idea, but I can tell if something tastes good, and they taste damn good. Not to mention the salmon, the curries and more. A pleasant neighborhood restaurant, decorated in über kitsch style Thai, with Thai “bling bling bling” music and all Thai really super friendly no attitude waitresses wearing traditional gear. The starters such as Spring Rolls or Sate skewers are around £3-5 and mains come at its high at max £10.
The food is great and the value for money is outstanding, a recommendation for neighbors and a “destination” place for pioneers. (there is Vesbar across the road which is a cool pub / bar with DJs and a good buzz for drinks before or after and before and after!)
Jasmine, 16 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 8DH Telephone: 0208 743 7920
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