AngloThai: Where Thai Tradition Meets British Ingredients

Nestled in the heart of Marylebone, AngloThai represents the culmination of husband and wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak's culinary journey. After years of acclaimed pop-ups and residencies, their permanent restaurant delivers on its promise of being "Rooted in Thailand, Uniquely British" with a sophisticated approach to Thai cuisine that has earned them a coveted Michelin star.

A Distinctive Culinary Philosophy

AngloThai's concept is brilliantly simple yet revolutionary: applying traditional Thai cooking techniques and flavor profiles to seasonal British ingredients. John Chantarasak, who is half-Thai and half-British, creates dishes that honor his dual heritage while pushing the boundaries of contemporary Thai cuisine.

The restaurant doesn't simply substitute British ingredients into Thai recipes—it reimagines the entire approach to Thai food. Rather than focusing solely on ingredients, AngloThai emphasizes the fundamental balance of flavors that defines Thai cuisine: salty, sweet, spicy, and sour, finding these elements within Britain's natural larder.

Signature Dishes Worth Experiencing

The menu changes with the seasons, but certain standout creations have become synonymous with the AngloThai experience. The Brixham crab with Exmoor caviar and coconut ash cracker is a visual and gastronomic masterpiece—jet-black crackers shaped like Michelin stars topped with delicate crab and caviar.

Other must-try dishes include the Carlingford oysters with sea buckthorn and fermented chilli, delivering an exhilarating heat that showcases the kitchen's masterful spice control, and the Hebridean hogget massaman curry, featuring lamb raised on Desiree's family farm in Dorset.

Beyond the Food

Desiree Chantarasak's expertly curated wine list deserves special mention, focusing on small European producers with an emphasis on Austrian and Central European wines. The restaurant even offers house wines made in collaboration with Nibiru in Austria's Kamptal region, named after the couple's children—Rufus and Aubretia.

The dining space itself reflects the restaurant's ethos, with its distinctive purple awning outside and interior reminiscent of a sophisticated beach house, featuring white wood cladding and thoughtfully selected art pieces from Thailand.

Whether you're a Thai food enthusiast or a curious gourmand, AngloThai offers a unique dining experience that celebrates the best of two culinary worlds—a true testament to how cultural fusion can create something greater than the sum of its parts.