Not sure this place is as good as the Thai Corner Cafe on Northcross.
19 Apr 08, 20:26
As expected
I did order something rather pedestrian, a thai green curry with chicken and it was tasty enough, but had loads of carrot in it. Am never quite sure what should go in a green curry, but carrot did seem a bit odd. That said, it was tasty enough and reasonably priced.
My friend had some noodle thing with prawns and dark soy sauce which wasn't exactly a taste explosion and a bit skimpy on the prawns. A side portion of tempura was fairly tasty.
Thai Corner Cafe is a tad more appealing. I'd try there first and if they don't have a spare table, then head over here!
Sema Thai
24 Mar 08, 22:39
Beyond expectations
I will have to disagree with Kyra’s comments. I have been going to Sema Thai (www.semathai.co.uk) for years and would highly recommend the place. Wonderful food and friendly service and the recent refurbishment has meant it’s even difficult to get a table because it’s so busy night after night. So many diners cannot be wrong! I can only guess your experience was a one-off.
Kyra K.
Nunhead
41 reviews
You can find better Thai food in East Dulwich
14 Nov 07, 12:23
As expected
We went here for the second time last night, and I have to say I was not overwhelmed by anything about the food or the service. There is one really smiley, sweet waiter who is very efficient, but otherwise there is nothing remarkable about this restaurant other than their impressive fishtank.
It's passable, sure, and the food is good... just not great. After a sizeable wait, of about 25 minutes, you expect excellence. Our Tom Yum soup was acidic and not fiery enough, the Pad Thai somewhat anaemic, and Pad See Eaw distinctly lacking in variety of ingredients. However, starters tend to be very good, even if a bit deep-fried, and my pork and prawn dumplings were very tasty.
Thai Corner Cafe, around the corner on North Cross Road, defintiely has the edge over Sema Thai. It's still a good option, though, and if you're on Lordship Lane and feeling peckish, you could do much worse.
