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