Rosa’s Thai Soho is an intimate Dean Street restaurant with a close connection to the early growth of the Rosa’s Thai story. Founders Saiphin and Alex Moore developed the business from a London market stall and their first permanent cafe in Spitalfields, then opened the Soho branch in 2009. The restaurant helped introduce more diners to Saiphin’s personal approach to Thai comfort food in a relaxed urban setting. Its compact scale and central location create a lively atmosphere that suits a quick lunch, an informal dinner or a meal before an evening in the West End.
Saiphin’s cooking is shaped by her childhood on a mountain farm in Khao Kho in northern Thailand, where ingredients moved directly from field to wok. Family recipes and memories from Thailand sit beside ideas gathered during years in Hong Kong and London. Curries, noodles, stir fries, salads and small plates balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours, with fresh herbs and careful seasoning bringing energy to the food. The style remains accessible and generous, translating traditional inspiration into dishes designed for everyday dining and sharing.
The restaurant’s casual format supports both familiar favourites and a broad selection of vegetarian choices. Guests can build a meal from smaller plates before moving to curries, grilled dishes, rice or noodles, making it easy for a group to explore different flavours together. Drinks provide cooling and aromatic contrasts, from soft options and tea to cocktails, beer and wine. Service follows the brand’s emphasis on a warm welcome, helping the energetic room feel personal even when Dean Street and the surrounding Soho streets are at their busiest.
Rosa’s Thai Soho reflects the meeting of modern Bangkok and modern London that has guided the group from its earliest days. The Dean Street position is close to Soho Square, Chinatown, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road, placing the restaurant among theatres, music venues and late evening bars. That makes it useful for spontaneous visits as well as planned meals with friends. Rosa’s Thai Soho combines the character of an early branch, flavour led cooking and approachable hospitality in a neighbourhood that shares its appetite for colour, variety and energy.
Address: 48 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 5BF, United Kingdom
Rosa's Thai Soho Menu
Sharing platters
Classic platter (for 2)
Chicken satay, crispy pad cha aubergine, thai calamari, veggie spring rolls, prawn crackers
Veggie platter (for 2)
Fresh summer rolls, sweetcorn fritter bites, kale tempura, veggie spring rolls, pumpkin crackers
Small plates
Tod mun goong – prawn doughnuts
Crispy prawn doughnuts, with coriander and garlic, coated in panko breadcrumbs. Served with deliciously sticky plum sauce.
Por pia sod – fresh summer rolls
Colourful crunchy veggies, herbs, vermicelli noodles and peanut dressing, wrapped in soft rice paper. Served with spicy dipping sauce.
Por pia sod – fresh summer rolls – prawns
Colourful crunchy veggies, herbs, vermicelli noodles and peanut dressing, wrapped in soft rice paper. Served with spicy dipping sauce.
Peek gai tod – thai fried chicken (TFC)
Crispy wings with fried shallots and sweet chilli sauce.
Plamuek tod – thai calamari
With ‘shake-your-own’ tom yum seasoning, served with sweet chilli sauce.
Moo ping – grilled pork skewers
Chargrilled pork, marinated in honey and soy. served with tamarind dip.
Kale tod – kale tempura
Dusted with addictive tom yum powder, served with sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Por pia tod – veggie spring rolls
Crunchy cabbage, carrot, celery and soft vermicelli noodles, crisp-fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.
Khaopod tod – sweetcorn fritter bites
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 – crispy pad cha aubergine
Crisp-fried aubergine with sticky pad cha sauce of galangal, lemongrass, black pepper, lime leaves, chilli and basil.
Gai satay – chicken satay
Grilled chicken thigh skewers, marinated in lemongrass. Served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.
Tom yum – tom yum soup
Thailand’s best-loved soup balances sweet tomatoes, mushrooms, aromatic herbs and evaporated milk with the sharpness of lime.
Larb gai – minced chicken salad
The iconic flavour of Thailand. This minced chicken salad combines chilli, lime, fresh herbs, fish sauce and crushed, roasted rice and is finished with crispy shallots.
One plate ‘jarn diew’ (complete meals with rice)
Pad kra prow – chilli & basil stir-fry – 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 – chilli & basil stir-fry – minced chicken
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 – chilli & basil stir-fry – pork belly
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.
Nuea nam tok – waterfall beef
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.
See krong moo prik thai dam – thai-spiced pork ribs
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.
Khao mun gai – chicken rice
The ultimate comfort food. Steamed, tender, hainanese-style chicken thigh, on garlic-fried rice with a spicy soybean dipping sauce. Served with a bowl of fragrant chicken broth.
Khao mun gai – chicken rice – crispy breadcrumbed chicken
The ultimate comfort food. Steamed, tender, hainanese-style chicken thigh, on garlic-fried rice with a spicy soybean dipping sauce. Served with a bowl of fragrant chicken broth.
Signature curries
Gaeng dang supparod ped – red duck pineapple curry
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 chu chi
Seabass fillets, lightly coated in egg batter, in a thick, red curry sauce, infused with kaffir lime leaves and fresh chillies.
Gaeng massaman – massaman beef curry
Slow-cooked beef, potatoes and cashews. Mildly fragrant with gentle silk road spices. A real favourite.
Classic curries
Gaeng kiew wan – green curry – veg & tofu
Thailand’s best-loved curry; spicy and aromatic, made with our own curry paste from trang province. Hot, creamy and not for the faint-hearted.
Gaeng kiew wan – green curry – chicken
Thailand’s best-loved curry; spicy and aromatic, made with our own curry paste from trang province. Hot, creamy and not for the faint-hearted.
Gaeng kiew wan – green curry – pork belly
Thailand’s best-loved curry; spicy and aromatic, made with our own curry paste from trang province. Hot, creamy and not for the faint-hearted.
Gaeng kiew wan – green curry – king prawns
Thailand’s best-loved curry; spicy and aromatic, made with our own curry paste from trang province. Hot, creamy and not for the faint-hearted.
Gaeng kiew wan – green curry – slow‑cooked beef
Thailand’s best-loved curry; spicy and aromatic, made with our own curry paste from trang province. Hot, creamy and not for the faint-hearted.
Gaeng dang – red curry – veg & tofu
A rich and fragrant curry made with our own aromatic curry paste and extra creamy coconut milk. With thai aubergines, bamboo shoots, thai basil and fresh chillies, this is a mildly spicy and perfectly balanced curry
Gaeng dang – red curry – chicken
A rich and fragrant curry made with our own aromatic curry paste and extra creamy coconut milk. With thai aubergines, bamboo shoots, thai basil and fresh chillies, this is a mildly spicy and perfectly balanced curry
Gaeng dang – red curry – pork belly
A rich and fragrant curry made with our own aromatic curry paste and extra creamy coconut milk. With thai aubergines, bamboo shoots, thai basil and fresh chillies, this is a mildly spicy and perfectly balanced curry
Gaeng dang – red curry – king prawns
A rich and fragrant curry made with our own aromatic curry paste and extra creamy coconut milk. With thai aubergines, bamboo shoots, thai basil and fresh chillies, this is a mildly spicy and perfectly balanced curry
Gaeng dang – red curry – slow‑cooked beef
A rich and fragrant curry made with our own aromatic curry paste and extra creamy coconut milk. With thai aubergines, bamboo shoots, thai basil and fresh chillies, this is a mildly spicy and perfectly balanced curry
Gaeng panang – panang curry – veg & tofu
One of the most popular dishes in Thailand. Based on the trademark thai balance of salty, sweet and spicy flavours, with a kick of lime leaves, krachai and thai aubergines.
Gaeng panang – panang curry – chicken
One of the most popular dishes in Thailand. Based on the trademark thai balance of salty, sweet and spicy flavours, with a kick of lime leaves, krachai and thai aubergines.
Gaeng panang – panang curry – pork belly
One of the most popular dishes in Thailand. Based on the trademark thai balance of salty, sweet and spicy flavours, with a kick of lime leaves, krachai and thai aubergines.
Gaeng panang – panang curry – king prawns
One of the most popular dishes in Thailand. Based on the trademark thai balance of salty, sweet and spicy flavours, with a kick of lime leaves, krachai and thai aubergines.
Gaeng panang – panang curry – slow‑cooked beef
One of the most popular dishes in Thailand. Based on the trademark thai balance of salty, sweet and spicy flavours, with a kick of lime leaves, krachai and thai aubergines.
Salads
Khao yum – southern thai rice salad
A southern thai classic: colourful rice salad with fresh, crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs and a sweet and zesty dressing. Packed with natural flavours and wholesome ingredients, this is a healthy, soul-satisfying dish celebrating Thailand’s love for balance, texture and colour.
Som tum – green papaya salad
Sweet, sour, salty, spicy and dangerously addictive. A vibrant salad of finely sliced thai green papaya with green beans, tomatoes and cashews.
Pla kapong mamuang samunphrai – seabass, mango & thai herb salad
The perfect refreshing summer salad; crispy seabass and fresh mango, with ginger, lemongrass and cashews, dressed in a creamy, spicy sauce.
Yum woon sen – glass noodle salad – tofu
Thailand’s beloved street food salad: fresh glass noodles tossed with crisp vegetables, aromatic thai herbs and a zesty, slightly sweet and spicy rosa’s-style dressing. Light, refreshing and comforting.
Yum woon sen – glass noodle salad – minced chicken
Thailand’s beloved street food salad: fresh glass noodles tossed with crisp vegetables, aromatic thai herbs and a zesty, slightly sweet and spicy rosa’s-style dressing. Light, refreshing and comforting.
Yum woon sen – glass noodle salad – king prawns
Thailand’s beloved street food salad: fresh glass noodles tossed with crisp vegetables, aromatic thai herbs and a zesty, slightly sweet and spicy rosa’s-style dressing. Light, refreshing and comforting.
Stir-fries
Khao pad – rosa’s fried rice – veg & tofu
Jasmine rice wok-fried with eggs, onion, cherry tomatoes and spring greens.
Khao pad – rosa’s fried rice – chicken
Jasmine rice wok-fried with eggs, onion, cherry tomatoes and spring greens.
Khao pad – rosa’s fried rice – king prawns
Jasmine rice wok-fried with eggs, onion, cherry tomatoes and spring greens.
Pad metmamuang – veg & tofu
A classic stir-fry with soy, cashews, spring onion, fresh chillies and mushrooms.
Pad metmamuang – chicken
A classic stir-fry with soy, cashews, spring onion, fresh chillies and mushrooms.
Pad metmamuang – king prawns
A classic stir-fry with soy, cashews, spring onion, fresh chillies and mushrooms.
Pad makhuea – stir-fried aubergine
A rosa’s signature, back by popular demand. Aubergine slices in light egg batter hit the wok with yellow bean sauce, chilli, soy and thai basil.
Noodles
Pad see ewe – stir-fried flat noodles – veg & tofu
Thai comfort food: wide rice noodles with egg and spring greens, stir-fried in rosa’s secret sauce.
Pad see ewe – stir-fried flat noodles – chicken
Thai comfort food: wide rice noodles with egg and spring greens, stir-fried in rosa’s secret sauce.
Pad see ewe – stir-fried flat noodles – pork belly
Thai comfort food: wide rice noodles with egg and spring greens, stir-fried in rosa’s secret sauce.
Pad see ewe – stir-fried flat noodles – king prawns
Thai comfort food: wide rice noodles with egg and spring greens, stir-fried in rosa’s secret sauce.
Pad thai – veg & tofu
Thailand’s best-known dish needs little introduction, but ours is iconic for a reason. Rosa’s founder saiphin spent years perfecting her homemade pad thai sauce using tamarind from phetchabun province. Wok-fried to order, with eggs and your favourite add-on, topped with crunchy crushed peanuts and fresh lime.
Pad thai – chicken
Thailand’s best-known dish needs little introduction, but ours is iconic for a reason. Rosa’s founder saiphin spent years perfecting her homemade pad thai sauce using tamarind from phetchabun province. Wok-fried to order, with eggs and your favourite add-on, topped with crunchy crushed peanuts and fresh lime.
Pad thai – king prawns
Thailand’s best-known dish needs little introduction, but ours is iconic for a reason. Rosa’s founder saiphin spent years perfecting her homemade pad thai sauce using tamarind from phetchabun province. Wok-fried to order, with eggs and your favourite add-on, topped with crunchy crushed peanuts and fresh lime.
Guaytiew pad kee mao – drunken noodles – veg & tofu
Fiery and fragrant with thai basil, krachai and fresh chillies. 100% delicious, 0% alcohol.
Guaytiew pad kee mao – drunken noodles – minced chicken
Fiery and fragrant with thai basil, krachai and fresh chillies. 100% delicious, 0% alcohol.
Guaytiew pad kee mao – drunken noodles – pork belly
Fiery and fragrant with thai basil, krachai and fresh chillies. 100% delicious, 0% alcohol.
Guaytiew pad kee mao – drunken noodles – king prawns
Fiery and fragrant with thai basil, krachai and fresh chillies. 100% delicious, 0% alcohol.
Khao soi – khao soi noodle soup – veg & tofu
North Thailand’s most famous dish. A creamy broth made with rosa’s red curry paste, pickled vegetables, herbs and noodles. Squeeze lime to taste, crunch the crispy noodles and mix it together.
Khao soi – khao soi noodle soup – chicken
North Thailand’s most famous dish. A creamy broth made with rosa’s red curry paste, pickled vegetables, herbs and noodles. Squeeze lime to taste, crunch the crispy noodles and mix it together.
Khao soi – khao soi noodle soup – beef
North Thailand’s most famous dish. A creamy broth made with rosa’s red curry paste, pickled vegetables, herbs and noodles. Squeeze lime to taste, crunch the crispy noodles and mix it together.
Rice & sides
Steamed jasmine rice
Sticky rice
Coconut rice
Egg fried rice
Roti bread
Stir-fried thai cabbage
With garlic and fish sauce.
Stir‑fried broccoli
With rice wine, chilli and shallots.
Stir-fried morning glory
With soybean paste, garlic and chilli.
House drinks & crackers
Singha beer (pint)
Thailand’s premium lager. 4.8% abv.
Bangkok spritz
Sour, sweet and tangy “hale boy” syrup, topped with prosecco.
Khao krieb goong – prawn crackers
With peanut sauce.
Khao krieb faktong – pumpkin crackers
With sweet chilli sauce.
Desserts
Khoa niew ma-muang
A thai favourite. Sweet mango, warm coconut sticky rice drizzled in sweet coconut milk. Contains sesame seeds
Somtum brownie
With coconut ice cream and our homemade tamarind ‘som tum’ sauce on the side to make it thai.
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
Coffee & hot teas
Cafetière coffee
A smooth medium blend, with hints of chocolate and vanilla
Lemongrass chrysanthemum hot tea
Fragrant and classic
Infusion hot tea
Ginger | lemon | mint
Jasmine green tea
Aromatic and smooth
Softs
Coke 330ml
Coke zero 330ml
Fanta 330ml
Sprite 330ml
Belu mineral water (small 330ml)
Still | sparkling
Bubble teas
Home‑brewed thai tea with tapioca
Classic home‑brewed no.1 brand thai milk tea with tapioca pearls.
Thai lemon iced tea with lychee bubbles
Our best selling home‑brewed thai black tea with lemon
Passion fruit & jasmine with strawberry bubbles
A delicate tea that is sweet and sour, floral and light.
Lychee & jasmine with mango bubbles
Light and refreshing ‑ it’s a thai tropical beach through a straw
Pinky milk with tapioca
Known in thailand as nom yen, or simply “pink milk” this refreshing cold drink has an intense sweet flavour similar to strawberry milk.
Thai iced drinks
Thai iced tea
Loose leaf thai black tea with a hint of vanilla, brewed daily in the restaurant. Black | lemon | milk
Thai iced coffee
Black | milk
Nam manao
Homemade thai lemonade
Lemongrass pandan iced tea
Thai coconut water 350ml
Thai‑inspired cocktails
Pineapple kaffir lime sour
Rum, coconut infusion, kaffir lime, star anise great for sipping with spicy food, this fragrant short is the perfect mix of sweet and sour
Lychee ginger spritz
Sapling vodka, triple sec, lychee, ginger, prosecco, soda fresh and zingy, this lychee and coconut -infused spritz is the perfect partner for your noods or stir -fries.
Melon basil smash
Gin, citrus, melon liqueur, thai basil a fresh, fragrant, party -starting sour, muddled with fresh basil
Rosa’s signature g&t
Beefeater gin, ginger, coriander, lemon, tonic water our signature ‘g&thai’, served over ice and garnished with thai aromatics.
Chilli margarita
Tequila, lime, birdseye chilli, lemongrass a delicious thai -mex mash -up: for those who like their margarita with a spicy kick.
Chilli lagerita
Tequila, lime, birdseye chilli, lemongrass, singha lager spicy margarita, topped with ice -cold lager. Lovely, bubbly and oh -so -drinkable!
Kopiko espresso martini
Sapling vodka, thai coffee syrup, vanilla, kopika coffee candy an absolute classic; topped with smashed up kopiko (thailand’s favourite coffee candy).
Dragon star martini
Sapling vodka, passionfruit, dragon fruit, citrus our very own thai take on a pornstar martini, served with a shot of prosecco.
Boozy thai iced tea
Havana dark rum, thai lemon iced tea it’s a punchy, full -moon -style party starter.
Boozy lemongrass & pandan iced tea
Mekhong whiskey, lemongrass & pandan tea, coconut sugar, lime, lemongrass, chilli, soda water our mekhong -spiked iced tea is ideal for day drinking and night thai vibes.
Mango boba colada
Duppy share rum, coconut & mango infusion, lime, prosecco, mango boba bubbles piña colada meets bubble tea in this tropical cocktail topped with mango bubbles.
Cocktails
Kopiko espresso martini
Sapling vodka, thai coffee syrup, vanilla, kopika coffee candy an absolute classic; topped with smashed up kopiko (thailand’s favourite coffee candy).
Pineapple kaffir lime sour
Rum, coconut infusion, kaffir lime, star anise this fragrant short is the perfect mix of sweet and sour.
Lychee ginger spritz
Sapling vodka, triple sec, lychee, ginger, prosecco, soda fresh and zingy, this lychee and coconut-infused spritz is the perfect way to end your meal.
Mango boba colada
Duppy share rum, coconut & mango infusion, lime, prosecco, mango boba bubbles piña colada meets bubble tea in this tropical cocktail topped with mango bubbles.
Beers
Singha beer (pint)
Thailand’s premium lager. Easy‑drinking, fresh and zesty. 5% abv
Rosa’s thai‑pa 330ml
Thai -inspired craft pale ale blended with lemongrass and lime. 4.6% abv
Rosa’s ‘mai mao’ lager 330ml
Refreshingly light and crisp low‑alcohol beer. <0.5% abv
Wines – white (175ml)
Sauvignon blanc reserva
Valle de curicó, chile refreshing with aromas of zesty grapefruit and lime.
Viognier, tournée du sud
Languedoc, France Well balanced, stone fruit flavours and a little bit of richness.
Chenin blanc, hazy view
Western cape, south africa fresh, aromatic and easy‑drinking, with a hint of green apple.
Cintila white
Setúbal, portugal fruity with a hint of peach and ginger.
Wines – red (175ml)
Rioja tinto ‘rivallana’
Rioja, spain soft, well balanced and full of vibrant red berries.
Malbec, el camino
Mendoza, argentina well balanced with inviting aromas of plum jam.
Merlot, velas
Valle central, chile delicately complex, with notes of toffee and coffee.
Cintila red
Setúbal, portugal plummy with vanilla, a smooth and easy‑drinking juicy red wine
Wines – rosé (175ml)
Pinot grigio blush
Veneto, italy red fruits, with notes of rose petal and grapefruit zest.
Wines – bubbly (125ml)
Prosecco extra dry nv, canal grundo
Veneto, italy crisp and refreshing with a fruity finish.