Chun Easy Thai

Authentic Thai Flavors in Unexpected Pub Setting

Nestled inconspicuously within the familiar walls of your typical British pub is a culinary surprise - a Thai sanctuary known innocuously as The Thai House @ Angel Inn, in Billericay. The dual-purpose venue might confuse some, lured here by ambiguous Google listings expecting greasy fish and chips only to be pleasantly blindsided by aromatic spices akin to fragrant Bangkok streets. The Chicken Pad Thai here, for example, offers a texture and flavour symphony that consoled me with the first forkful! It's evident there’s a talented cook at the helm (one tends to refer to as the ‘nice lady’), skillfully crafting authentic Thai fare you’d scarcely expect this side of the Mekong Delta.

Admittedly, not all aspects hit their mark; whether it's Mealpal Reservations seemingly operating in a different time zone or salts unhanded until your taste buds earnestly prayed for respite. Such discrepancies don’t overshadow the friendly courtesy served alongside each plate (or bowl, should you choose the enticingly warm soups). So go for the food, stay for the genuine smiles, but spare your palate any unsalted expectations. It’s this unexpected mélange of environments and genres - a Thai chef kissing broccoli while perched on a British beer stool – that makes the experience of dining here quite novel, delightful even, if approached with the right expectations. — Milo Tastemaker