Speedboat Bar at The Electric

Fun, vibrant, retro and an authentic feel. It's establishments like Speedboat Bar that remind me of how fortunate I am to live in a city which offers such variety, in cuisine and ambience. As soon as we walked into the newest addition of Speedboat Bar, it was as though we had forgot an eleven hour flight. The Tom Yam Mama Noodles (£29) and the Naem Fried Rice (£11) were my favourites, this restaurant though, won my admiration the moment we walked .

I do like the cheerful and diner-esque layout of this restaurant with the open kitchen on one end and the bar on the other. Service is friendly and efficient. As for the food, it’s quite authentic. I went for as simple a Thai dish as you can get, the Pad Kra Pow (stir fried mince beef with Thai basil) with rice, a fried egg, and a side of morning glory. Now, it was all cooked to a good standard with a fairly good spice level (not ‘Thai spicy’ Mark Weins levels of spicy but ok) but the kra pow was also very salty. It had me consuming an entire bottle of water to myself. Finally, the price. Now, ask yourself, £40 for what is essentially cheap street food that’ll cost you £2 in Thailand… is that good value for money? No, not really. I know everything is more expensive in England, what with rents and wages, but even when all that is taken into consideration, it’s a bit spendy isn’t it?

This is the most authentic Thai food I’ve had in London! The cuisine and recipes were brought straight from Bangkok’s Chinatown and tastes incredible (especially if you like spicy food). Everything I ordered was tasty and popped with flavors. I’ll definitely be coming back!

hadnt had the chance to check out the original in soho/chinatown but only heard good things so was excited to try it when a branch opened up on portobello. cool looking spot with great service. the pork belly was tender with a nice crunch on top and came with a really nice, tangy sauce. sweetcorn fritters were crispy and moreish, we were sat at the bar so nice to see this all being made in front of us. our favourite starter though was the chicken and green mango salad, amazing dressing on this one (recommended by our server Nuria). the tom yam mama was another top dish, that soup is super flavourful and rich. the portions feel a bit small for the price but the food was all delicious

Its quite busy on a Friday night so I recommend you book it beforehand! Loved the cha yen, the corn fritters, and the chicken skin. The pad see ew noodles texture was spot on but the sauce was too salty. The crispy pork curry was good and has a soft kick to it. My favorite was the pineapple pie with taro ice cream. The staff were super nice and friendly and even gave us a birthday surprise.

I had dined at the Soho branch of Speedboat Bar and I wanted to visit their other restaurant in Notting Hill. I finally did and had a great experience. The restaurant itself has a really fun and interesting atmosphere, as it really feels like you are in a bar in Thailand with the decor and even the music. I did smile at the playlist including Eurodisco from the 80s, because I know that genre was very popular in Southeast Asia. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful, allowing me to sit at a booth table due to my mobility issues, which meant I was very comfortable during my meal. Even the manager chatted to me briefly as I was leaving about my meal. I ended up ordering the Crispy Egg Noodles, Crispy Pork & Black Pepper Curry and Pineapple Pie with Taro Ice Cream. I also had a Vodka Farang to drink. The first person who served me was very helpful and explained the Crispy Egg Noodle were considered "rustic" and that some customers did not like them. I have to respectfully disagree. I thought they were delicious and the combination of the noodles, gravy and meats worked so well. I do recommend letting the noodles soften a bit in the gravy before eating. The Crispy Pork & Black Pepper Curry was equally as good. The pork was cooked so well and really did have a pleasing crispy texture on the outside but was not chewy or overcooked. It was very spicy and although that suits my taste, it may be too hot for some people. The Pineapple Pie with Taro Ice Cream was a great way to end the meal. I liked that the ice cream was not too sweet and so it complimented the natural sweetness of the pineapple. The pie itself was also baked well, soft and flaky. I would say that this is real Thai food and the flavours and level of spice is more authentic than you will find at the various chains of Thai restaurants in London. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal for those reasons. I will be back to this branch of Speedboat Bar the next time I fancy Thai food and can definitely recommend it based on the great food and customer service.

Amazing food, atmosphere, and service. From the moment we arrived, everything felt welcoming and well-organised. The dishes were beautifully presented and full of flavour, and the ambience of the restaurant made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Mia, the manager, was fantastic, attentive, friendly as Glenda the waitress. and genuinely passionate about making sure every guest had a great time.

I had such a great time at the speedboat bar for the first time! I definitely recommend booking a table in advance; it can be a bit tricky to find one if you just walk in. My friend and I kicked things off with some delicious chicken skins seasoned with zaep and crispy pork paired with Prix Nam Som. For our main course, we went with a tasty stir-fry of rice noodles with beef and soy sauce, and some minced beef with Holy Basil. To top it all off, we indulged in a dessert of Pineapple pie with Taro ice cream and Mango pudding with Red Pomelo. Everything was absolutely delightful!