Busaba Covent Garden is a modern Thai restaurant at 44 Floral Street, hidden just moments from the Piazza and West End theatres. Long communal tables give the room a sociable rhythm and provide an informal setting for lunch, dinner or a meal before a performance.
The menu takes its inspiration from modern Bangkok eating and is designed around dishes that can be shared. Wok prepared snacks and salads bring crisp textures, herbs and citrus to the table before guests move into noodles, rice dishes and curries with deeper savoury and aromatic flavours.
Classic and spicy Pad Thai preparations sit alongside coconut curries, with Mussaman duck leg among the Covent Garden kitchen’s recommended dishes. Calamari, stir fried vegetables and a substantial plant based selection allow a group to combine meat, seafood and vegetable choices within the same meal.
Thai inspired cocktails, wine, beer and alcohol free drinks complement the menu, while desserts and choices for children make a complete meal straightforward. A private dining room, pre theatre options, reservations, collection and delivery give the Floral Street branch flexibility for different occasions.
Address: 44 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DA, United Kingdom
Busaba Menu
Snacks
Prawn crackers
Sweet chilli sauce.
Edamame
Served with sea salt flakes or chilli
Small plates
Calamari
Our signature wok-tossed calamari in ginger and green peppercorn sauce.
Soyamari
Wok-tossed soya in ginger and green peppercorn sauce.
Chicken satay
Chargrilled chicken thigh topped with peanut satay sauce.
Por-pia jay
Crispy vegetable spring rolls with sesame dipping sauce.
Ebi prawns
Breaded prawns with thai-tare dipping sauce.
Matchstick chicken
Malt-marinated chicken winglets.
Sharing platter for two
Assorted starters of spring rolls, chicken satay, pandan chicken, sai qua pork skewers and prawn crackers.
Pandan chicken
Fried chicken, wrapped in pandan leaves with a sesame dipping sauce.
Sai qua pork skewers
Aromatic, marinated pork skewers, served with a mango salad.
Som tam salad
Green papaya, dried shrimp, cherry tomato, peanut and chilli.
Sikhrong pork riblets
Mini-ribs of tender pork in a spicy barbecue marinade.
Rice bowls
Khao red pork
Pork belly marinated in a barbecue sauce with pak choi, boiled egg and jasmine rice
Chilli beef jasmine rice
Chilli minced beef and sweet basil topped with wok fried egg.
Bang kapi katsu
Breadcrumbed chicken breast with curry sauce, asian greens, green mango salad and jasmine rice.
Asparagus fried rice
Asparagus fried rice with apple, sundried tomatoes and pickled pink ginger
Chilli prawn rice
Fried rice with spicy prawns, shiitake mushrooms, coriander, thai sweet basil and fresh lime.
Off the grill
Tamarind duck breast
Glazed with a honey tamarind sauce with wok broccoli and jasmine rice.
Chargrilled half chicken
In a sweet sticky sauce, served with som tam salad and sweet potato fries.
Salmon fillet
Soya marinated with sesame rice, pak choi and barbecue sauce.
Chargrilled sirloin steak
Served with stir-fried, sriracha eggnoodles with crushed peppercorns and a thai mekhong glaze.
Mussaman lamb shank
Served with potatoes, pak choi and a rich and tangy mussaman sauce
Curries
Green curry – chicken
Our signature curry infused with coconut milk, lemongrass, chilli and ginger.
Green curry – jay
Courgette, pea aubergine, bamboo.
Songkhla beef
Slow-cooked beef brisket in rich, red curry sauce with chilli, fresh cherry tomatoes and banana peppers.
Aubergine curry
Wok-fried thai and purple aubergines in a yellow coconut curry.
Jungle curry
A spicy, red chicken curry with shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots.
King prawn red curry
A rich coconut based red curry, with fresh pineapple and basil leaves.
Pad thai
Classic
King prawns, dried shrimp, tofu & egg. Wok noodles, tamarind sauce, beansprouts, fried shallot, garlic chives, peanuts & lime.
Chicken
Wok noodles, tamarind sauce, beansprouts, fried shallot, garlic chives, peanuts & lime.
Jay
Wok broccoli, courgette, green beans & tofu. Wok noodles, tamarind sauce, beansprouts, fried shallot, garlic chives, peanuts & lime.
From the wok
Black pepper beef
Sliced beef rump in black pepper sauce with thin egg noodles, spring onion & chilli.
Sriracha ho fun noodles
Wok-fried mushroom, red pepper, spinach and flat rice noodles with hot sweet chilli, soy and ginger.
Crispy duck noodles
Aromatic crispy duck with wok fried noodles, mushroom, cucumber, hoisin and soy sauce served with chilli jam.
Ginger beef
Beef rump strips in garlic ginger sauce with mushrooms, pepper and chilli.
Weeping tiger jay
Triple-cooked soya with green beans, chilli and ginger.
Chilli prawn
King prawn with sugar snap peas, mushroom, sweet basil and chilli.
Sweet and sour ma muang
Lightly battered chicken breast, sweet potato, squash, peppers, ginger, chilli and cashews in a ma muang sauce.
Soups & salads
Yam pak salad – crispy soya
Fresh mixed slaw of red pepper, herb leaves, mango and chilli, topped with fried shallots and roasted peanuts.
Yam pak salad – crispy chicken
Fresh mixed slaw of red pepper, herb leaves, mango and chilli, topped with fried shallots and roasted peanuts.
Tom yam goong – small
Hot and sour soup of prawns, mushrooms and noodles in an aromatic lemongrass and chilli broth.
Tom yam goong – large
Hot and sour soup of prawns, mushrooms and noodles in an aromatic lemongrass and chilli broth.
Tom kha gai – small
Spicy chicken soup with coconut milk, sweetcorn, shimeji mushrooms and cooked rice.
Tom kha gai – large
Spicy chicken soup with coconut milk, sweetcorn, shimeji mushrooms and cooked rice.
Rice, roti & greens
Mixed asian greens
Wok-tossed kailan, cabbage, pak choi, chilli and garlic.
Wok broccoli
Shiitake mushrooms in sweet soy and garlic sauce.
Grilled roti
Flakey, layered flatbread.
Sweet potato fries
Sriracha mayo.
Rice – jasmine
Rice – coconut
Rice – sticky
Rice – egg fried
Rice – brown
Thai inspired selection
DESSERT MENU
bang banana fritters
Fried banana rolls served warm with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream. 313 kcal.
sticky mango rice
Served with fresh, diced mango and topped with sesame seeds. 485 kcal.
chocolate fondant
Warm chocolate fondant served with coconut ice cream. 532 kcal.
busabocker glory
Ice cream sundae with mango sorbet, banana and coconut ice cream, topped with coconut cream popping candy and crushed peanuts. 793 kcal.
pandan pancakes
Warm pandan pancakes with caramelised banana, palm sugar syrup, pecan nuts and vanilla ice cream. 1147 kcal.
banana & peanut sticky toffee pudding
Warm sticky toffee pudding in a peanut caramel sauce, served with glazed bananas and banana ice cream. 1050 kcal.
ice cream
Vanilla ice cream. 132 kcal.
ice cream
Coconut ice cream. 140 kcal.
ice cream
Mango sorbet. 113 kcal.
Snacks choose one
Children’s Menu snack, main course + drink £8
fruit bowl
Freshly cut mango, apple, orange, banana, pineapple and strawberries. 59 kcal.
edamame
Soybeans in the pod. 121 kcal.
Thai style crackers with sweet chilli sauce
235 kcal.
Drink
Children’s Menu snack, main course + drink £8
pure orange or apple juice
100% natural and not from concentrate, with unlimited refills.
Dessert + £2
Children’s Menu snack, main course + drink £8
ice cream dream
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream with seasonal fresh fruit and a choice of prawn crackers chocolate or toffee sauce. 145 kcal.
Mains choose one
Children’s Menu snack, main course + drink £8
pad thai chicken
Chicken breast, egg, beansprouts and rice noodles, lightly seasoned with chives and red onions, wok fried in a soy and tamarind sauce. 816 kcal.
pad thai jay
Tenderstem broccoli, courgette, French beans and tofu with noodles, wok fried in a soy and tamarind sauce topped with Chinese chives and beansprouts. 420 kcal.
thai sweet and sour chicken
Lightly battered chicken breast pieces in sweet and sour sauce with fresh pineapple onion and chilli, served with jasmine rice. 301 kcal.
bangkok noodles
Egg noodles, egg and beansprouts, lightly seasoned with soy sauce and spring onion. 524 kcal.
chicken fried rice
Chicken breast, mushroom, egg, lightly seasoned with soy sauce and shallots, served with fresh cucumber slices. 550 kcal.
chicken green curry
Tender chicken breast with coconut milk and coriander sauce, served with jasmine rice. 337 kcal.
veggie green curry
Courgette, French beans and sugar snaps in a coconut milk and coriander sauce, served with jasmine rice. 282 kcal.
veggie fried rice
Mushroom, egg, tomato and broccoli, lightly seasoned with soy sauce and shallots served with fresh cucumber slices. 526 kcal.
Small plates choose one
PRE–THEATRE MENU TWO PLATES £17 / 4–7PM
EDAMAME
Sea salt flakes (154 kcal) or chilli (218 kcal).
POR-PIA JAY
Crispy vegetable spring rolls with sesame dipping sauce. 286 kcal.
MATCHSTICK CHICKEN
Malt-marinated chicken wings. 256 kcal.
SOM TAM SALAD
Green papaya, dried shrimp, cherry tomato, peanut and chilli. 193 kcal.
Mains choose one
PRE–THEATRE MENU TWO PLATES £17 / 4–7PM
CRISPY DUCK NOODLES
Aromatic crispy duck with wok fried noodles, mushroom, cucumber, hoisin and soy sauce served with chilli jam. 892 kcal.
PAD THAI JAY
Wok noodles, tamarind sauce, beansprouts, fried shallot, wok broccoli, courgette, green beans and tofu with garlic chives, peanut and lime. 903 kcal.
PAD THAI WITH CHICKEN
Wok noodles, tamarind sauce, beansprouts, fried shallot and poached chicken breast with garlic chives, peanut and lime. 1039 kcal.
SRIRACHA HO FUN NOODLES
Wok-fried mushroom, red pepper, spinach and flat rice noodles with hot sweet chilli, soy and ginger. 617 kcal.
CHILLI BEEF JASMINE RICE
Chilli minced beef and sweet basil topped with wok fried egg. 746 kcal.
GREEN CURRY (CHICKEN OR JAY)
Our signature curry infused with coconut milk, lemongrass, chilli and ginger, with tender chicken thighs (456 kcal) or courgette, pea aubergine and bamboo shoots (406 kcal).
BUSABA EXPRESS LUNCH – £13
AVAILABLE UNTIL 3PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY
DOLLY PAD MEE
Dolly noodles with prawns, fishcake, cherry tomato, choi sum and chilli. 642 kcal.
CHILLI BEEF JASMINE RICE
Chilli minced beef and sweet basil topped with wok fried egg. 746 kcal.
TOM YAM GOONG
Hot and sour soup of prawns, mushrooms and noodles in an aromatic lemongrass and chilli broth. 267 kcal.
GREEN CURRY GRILLED CHICKEN
Chicken breast with green curry fried rice and a curry sauce. 534 kcal.
ASPARAGUS FRIED RICE
Asparagus fried rice with apple, sundried tomatoes and pickled pink ginger. 460 kcal.
PAD THAI
Wok noodles, tamarind sauce, beansprouts, fried shallot, garlic chives, peanuts & lime. Chicken (1039 kcal.) or Veg. (903 kcal.).
Chilled Asian beers
asahi
Super Dry (abv 5.2%)
asahi
Alcohol free (abv 0.0%)
singha
(abv 5.3%)
Busaba gin & tonics
classic g&t
With either Tanquery or Silent Pool Gin.
khao san g&t
Silent Pool Gin, tonic, ginger, chilli, cinnamon and mint.
padme g&t
Silent Pool Gin, tonic, elderflower, mint and cucumber.
Thai inspired cocktails
bangkok mojito
White rum, guava, passion fruit, pineapple, lemon, lime and fresh mint.
sangsom rum & it
SangSom rum, red vermouth and Angostura bitters, flamed with cinnamon.
naga fireball
Gin, ginger, raspberry, Peychaud bitters topped with soda and red chilli.
espresso martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur and Arabica espresso.
mango bellini
Mango puree, finished with Prosecco and fresh mango.
mango aperol spritz
Aperol, mango vodka and Prosecco.
patpong martini
Vanilla vodka, passion fruit and pineapple with a shot of Prosecco.
guava bellini
Guava puree, finished with Prosecco.
mekhong daquiri
Mekhong, lime and vanilla syrup.
Sparkling
nao nis prosecco extra dry, italy
A fruity, fine and fragrant Prosecco.
nao nis rosé prosecco, italy
Dry and fresh with a delicate perfume of redcurrant and rose petals.
White wine
viña arroba pardina chardonnay, spain
A crisp, easy-drinking wine with tropical fruits and apple.
dudley’s stone, chenin blanc, south africa
Fruity with zingy lime freshness, refreshing finish.
nao nis pinot grigio, italy
Fresh and crisp with notes of wild flowers and acacia.
round stone sauvignon blanc, new zealand
Bright and aromatic with tropical fruits and herbal notes.
Rosé wine
viña arroba rosÉ, spain
Dry and bursting with ripe red berry flavours.
nao nis pinot grigio blush, italy
Well balanced with rose hints and red berry flavours.
Red wine
camaradda malbec, argentina
Ripe, soft berry fruit flavours with cinnamon and vanilla notes.
viña arroba tempranillo, spain
Dry and fruity with a subtle finish.
dry river shiraz, australia
Well rounded with oak spice aromas.
Thai inspired mocktails
pineapple mocolada
Blended pineapple and coconut cream with a hint of chilli.
cucumber lemonade
Fresh cucumber and mint, mixed with homemade lemonade.
Juice & smoothies
Made fresh with the best fruits and ingredients to our house recipes.
guava collins
Guava, kaffir lime leaf, lime and coconut. 189 kcal.
cloudy lemonade
Tangy and refreshing. 141 kcal.
lassi
Flavoured yoghurt drink ideal to accompany spicy food. Mango 267 kcal. Passionfruit 299 kcal.
pure fresh juice
100% orange juice 129 kcal. 100% apple juice 116 kcal.
apple kick
Apple and mint with ginger. 116 kcal.
koh phi phi
Orange and strawberry with coconut. 339 kcal.
Chilled soft drinks
bottlegreen crisp apple sparkling pressé
275ml 83 kcal
bottlegreen pomegranate and elderflower sparkling pressé
275ml 53 kcal
sprite no sugar
330ml 0 kcal
filtered water
Still 0 kcal. Sparkling 0 kcal.
coca-cola
330ml 140 kcal
diet coke
330ml 0 kcal
coke zero sugar
330ml 0 kcal
Loose leaf tea
green tea
2 kcal
Jasmine Pearls
2 kcal
Oolong
2 kcal
Everyday Brew
35 kcal
Peppermint tea
4 kcal
Lemongrass and Ginger
1 kcal
Busaba Cleanse blend
0 kcal
Coffee
espresso
3 kcal
americano
20 kcal
cappuccino
48 kcal
latte
156 kcal
macchiato
80 kcal