Rosa's Thai Angel, Islington is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant at 6 Theberton Street, just off Upper Street. The wood and whitewashed cafe setting offers an informal place for lunch or dinner near Islington Green, Screen on the Green and the Almeida Theatre. Its menu applies Thai recipes and flavours to ingredients sourced in Britain where practical.
Sharing platters combine chicken satay, calamari, spring rolls, aubergine and prawn crackers, with a separate vegetarian selection of summer rolls, fritters, tempura and pumpkin crackers. Individual small plates include prawn doughnuts, homemade spring rolls and crisp vegetable dishes. These starters cover fried, fresh, spicy and cooling textures before the main course.
Pad Thai, flat rice noodles and drunken noodles form the core of the noodle selection. Green, red, Panang and massaman curries combine aromatic pastes with coconut, lime leaves, herbs and a choice of meat, seafood, tofu or vegetables. Wok dishes, salads and complete rice plates add further routes through the menu for diners seeking different levels of spice.
Vegetarian dishes appear across every section, while menu information helps guests navigate allergens and dietary preferences. Thai inspired soft drinks, beer and cocktails balance the stronger flavours, followed by compact desserts for a sweet finish. The accessible menu and easygoing atmosphere make Rosa's useful for a quick weeknight meal as well as a larger shared dinner.
Address: 6 Theberton Street, Islington, London N1 0QX, United Kingdom
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- Starters Thai Calamari £9.15
- Starters Prawn Crackers £4.25
- Starters Veggie Spring Rolls £7.95
- Starters Thai Fried Chicken £5.25
- Starters Chicken Satay £8.95
Rosa's Thai Angel, Islington Menu
Starters
Kale tod
Dusted with addictive tom yum powder, served with sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Por pia tod
Crunchy cabbage, carrot, celery and soft vermicelli noodles, crisp-fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.
Khaopod tod
Golden and crispy corn bites with kaffir lime leaves and red curry paste. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Makhuea tod krop kap sot phat cha
Crisp-fried aubergine with sticky pad cha sauce of galangal, lemongrass, black pepper, lime leaves, chilli and basil.
Gai satay
Grilled chicken thigh skewers, marinated in lemongrass. Served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.
Kor moo tod
A classic beer snack. With tom yum powder and sriracha sauce
Tom yum
Thailand’s best-loved soup balances sweet tomatoes, mushrooms, aromatic herbs and evaporated milk with the sharpness of lime.
Prawn Crackers Loved
Served with our own peanut sauce.
Pumpkin Crackers
Served with our sweet chilli sauce.
Thai Fried Chicken Loved
Aromatic crispy wings garnished with fried shallots. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Crispy Pork Bites
A classic ‘beer snack’. Crispy tom yum pork bites. Served with our own Sriracha sauce.
Veggie Spring Rolls Loved
Crunchy cabbage, carrot, celery and soft vermicelli noodles, crisp-fried & served with our own sweet chilli sauce.
Thai Calamari Loved
Seasoned with tom yum spices. Served with our sweet chilli sauce.
Chicken Satay Loved
Grilled chicken thigh skewers, marinated in lemongrass. Served with toasted bread, peanut sauce and cucumber relish.
One plate ‘jarn diew’
Nuea nam tok
A legendary thai dish: slow-cooked beef in a rich marinade, served with spicy, tangy and smoky nam jim jaew sauce. Served with fresh herbs and sticky rice.
Pad kra prow – veg & tofu
A spicy and fragrant classic: thai holy basil, fresh chillies and green beans in stir-fry sauce. Served like in thailand with jasmine rice, a crispy wok-fried egg and prik nam pla sauce.
Pad kra prow
A spicy and fragrant classic: thai holy basil, fresh chillies and green beans in stir-fry sauce. Served like in thailand with jasmine rice, a crispy wok-fried egg and prik nam pla sauce.
See krong moo prik thai dam
Half rack of slow-cooked, tender pork ribs, marinated in black pepper and garlic and piled onto jasmine rice with spicy salad sauce and sriracha. A thai feast for one.
Signature curries
Gaeng dang supparod ped
Our most indulgent curry. Slow-cooked duck leg in a creamy red curry, with pineapple, fresh chillies, and kaffir lime leaves.
Chu chi pla
Seabass fillets, lightly coated in egg batter, in a thick, red curry sauce, infused with kaffir lime leaves and fresh chillies.
Gaeng massaman
Slow-cooked beef, potatoes and cashews. Mildly fragrant with gentle silk road spices. A real favourite.
Sides
Stir-fried broccoli
With garlic and fish sauce. With rice wine, chilli and shallots.
Morning glory
Stir-fried with soybean paste, garlic and chilli.
Dips & roti
Your choice of 3 dips & 1 roti – peanut / sweet chilli / tamarind (sour, tangy) / spicy “seafood” (goes with seafood) / spicy soy bean / nam jim jeaw (spicy, tangy, smoky) / cucumber relish
Dips & roti
All 7 dips & 2 rotis – peanut / sweet chilli / tamarind (sour, tangy) / spicy “seafood” (goes with seafood) / spicy soy bean / nam jim jeaw (spicy, tangy, smoky) / cucumber relish
Stir-fries
Khao pad – veg & tofu
Jasmine rice wok-fried with eggs, onion, cherry tomatoes and spring greens.
Khao pad – chicken
Jasmine rice wok-fried with eggs, onion, cherry tomatoes and spring greens.
Desserts
Roti klauy
Fresh bananas and creamy caramel, wrapped in flaky pastry and fried until golden and crispy. Served with vanilla ice cream
Pa tong ko
Thai-style churros dusted with cinnamon sugar, with sweet and silky condensed milk for dipping
I-tim
By the scoop. Vanilla | salted caramel | coconut | mango sorbet
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