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Slinky, contemporary decor, with dark wood and oversized lampshades, gives Isarn a polished, expensive image, but the menu is surprisingly wallet-friendly. Set lunches, which come in a bento box, are good value, and include a selection of spring rolls or fish cakes, curry, rice and fruit. Don't expect authentic Thai fieriness or superb cooking, but do sample some of the more unusual dishes, along with stalwarts like curries and pad thai - all stylishly presented. Among the starters, betel leaf wraps with crispy duck and pomelo are a must-try, as are the traditional Thai desserts, which rarely appear on restaurant menus. Delicate coconut-cream pudding with taro and lotus seed comes wrapped in a hand-shaped pandan leaf case. Less sweet western choices include an enjoyable dense lemon cheesecake topped with strawberry ice-cream. Isarn's narrow dining room is often packed with twenty- and thirtysomethings, probably due to its prime location on Upper Street and the reasonable prices - which also help excuse the otherwise average food. Still, this remains a cut above several local establishments. In summer, try to get a table in the small rear courtyard.
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What is 'following'?020 7424 5153
Lunch served noon-3pm, dinner served 6-11pm Mon-Fri. Meals served noon-11pm Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun.
Main courses £6.50-£14.50. Set lunch £6.95 bento box.
Credit cards AmEx, MC, V
Facilities
Tables outdoors ( 6, garden ), Babies and children admitted, Available for hire, Takeaway serviceIsarn map
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See all restaurants near IsarnComments & ratings 5/5 (Average of 5 ratings)
I love this restaurant. The food is really amazing and the service is good too. I've been there twice now and look forward to going back again.
Went there last night, we were greeted nicely. I had a lovely raspberry Bellini. Food was delicious! Had the prawn and coconut dumpling and crispy duck in leaf. Massuman curry was lovely. Presentation was beautiful. Will def be going back.
I've been here 3 times now (oct-dec2011) - I'm not someone who writes reviews but this restaurant is really fab and it deserves as many stars as can be thrown at it! the food is amazing, the service is great and the prices comparable to less desirable alternatives. I don't understand why it isn't booked out all the time!
My girlfriend and I came here on sunday evening on the offchance that it might be good. We were blown away. The service was impeccable, the food outrageously good, and the overall atmosphere very pleasant. And it was well priced. It was so good that we came again on thursday of the same week. However, once we arrived we worried that it might not live up to its previous standard, since the restaurant was almost totally full! However, the food was even better than previously, and the service held up admirably considering the numbers. Genuinely one of the best places I have found for a long time.
As far as Thai restaurants in London go (from a snobby ex-Sydneysider), Isarn is a good'un. The review is right, the decor suggests posh dining but the prices are pretty much the same as you'd get in any less pretty Thai restaurant.
The menu, particularly for vegetarians, is very friendly and a inventive by other Thai restaurant standards. We love the tofu steak dishes and back in fish-eating days the prawn and coconut dumplings, a starter, are amazing.
Delicious food and excellent service.
We had prawn dumplings to start which were incredibly light, followed by some fiery but very tender squid with some crisp vegetables and coconut sticky rice. The best Thai I've had in Islington.
The service was very attentive even though the restaurant was packed. Would definitely recommend!
Isarn offers authentic Thai food in a comfortable modern setting. By authentic, I mean that they don't hold back on the spices, or make their curry's over creamy. The chicken with mango & chilli jam was a stand out for us.
We loved the western puds, especially the excellent gooey centred raspberry and chocolate pudding. All the food we had was way above 'average'.
Having visited countless Thai restaurants in London, I have to say that Isarn is now one of our favourites. The staff were very attentive with out being intrusive.
Highly recommended!
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