Cats Cafe Des Artistes is a family run Thai restaurant at 79 Stroud Green Road in Finsbury Park. Opened in 1995, it was created around wooden furniture and tableware brought from Thailand, giving the room a distinctive character while the kitchen continues to cook every dish to order from fresh ingredients.
Starters include chicken satay, Thai fish cakes, prawn tempura, crisp squid, barbecued ribs, pandan leaf chicken and steamed dumplings. A mixed platter brings several favourites together for two people, while spring rolls, tofu and vegetable choices make it straightforward for a table to begin with a varied shared selection.
Green, red, yellow, Panang, massaman and jungle curries cover a broad range of spice, coconut and aromatic herbs, with meat, prawns, vegetables or tofu available across many dishes. Fried rice, pineapple rice, pad Thai and other noodle dishes add complete meals, supported by jasmine, sticky, coconut, pandan and lemongrass rice.
House recommendations include roast duck with tamarind, sizzling beef, volcano chicken and seafood cooked with chilli, garlic and basil. Tilapia, king prawns, scallops and squid appear in steamed, grilled, fried and curry based preparations, while Thai salads and vegetable stir fries give the menu freshness alongside its richer dishes.
Address: 79 Stroud Green Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 3EG, United Kingdom