"If you’re vegetarian or in need of halal options, this old-school Thai mini-chain has got you covered with the purple flower chor muang and chilli-lime-papaya som tum. Patara has locations in Knightsbridge, Hampstead, Wimbledon, and Mayfair, but it’s the Greek Street flagship that’s your best bet for a no-nonsense dinner with mates, dates, or a group of hungry colleagues. " - heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak, jake missing