mango tree sets in a really pretty environment and the menu and food is quite impressive, yet it is not the top notch place it is raving to be all about. It's very nice but not astoundingly so. I agree that the service is ok but not very friendly, as you would expect from such a famous establishment.

I was very, very impressed with Mango Tree from the moment we arrived. The friendly bar staff mixed the perfect drinks to quench our thirst after being in the hot London sun all morning and after we had finished in the comfortable bar area we were promptly seated by the very friendly waitress.



The menu was well laid out with a good selection of various types of Thai cuisine but it still didn't take long for me or my partner to choose our dishes. They came beautifully prepared and tasted absolutely delightful.



From the presentation of the food and the venue to the accompanying service - I could not fault Mango Tree. Very highly recommended!

Mango Tree is probably the best venue I have been to in London with a great atmosphere, immaculate service and food to die for. The seared tuna salad and monkfish yellow curry were an absolute delight. We enjoyed a thoroughly enjoyable dinner and I cannot recommend the Mango Tree enough.

Having wanted to eat at Mango Tree for sometime, when a friend and I finally found the time we were bitterly disappointed.

We were kept waiting for our booked table for nearly an hour (although the bar area, which we became very familiar with, was very nice with fabulous cocktails), and when finally seated none of the waiters bothered to give us a menu or take our drinks order.

The service at Mango Tree didn't improve throughout the meal. The food itself was very nice - but not as excpetional as we had been led to believe, and was in our opinion over-priced. For a shared platter starter, a green thai curry with rice, a phad thai, jasmine tea, 2 fruit juices and water the bill came to over £80.00 (including a hefty service charge which we resented).

I wont be going back.

I have been to Mango Tree numerous times and have always found the place to be pleasant and top class. Mango Tree does get busy on weekends but I particularly enjoy the buzz and energy of it all.

On 17th January 2006 I went to Mango Tree and found the restaurant friendly, efficient and good value. However, the opinion of my friend and I was that the English girl on the reception was exeptionally helpful.

The waiters at Mango Tree were friendly although a bit rushed. Looking over the other diners, you got the impression of a lot of satisfied and content people and the wireless headsets all the staff wear did seem to help.

The red wine was reasonable for the price, the gin and tonic excellent and served with lots of ice.
The scallops we had with our starters were fresh and the piquancy of the sauce just right, not too searing but very fresh tasting.
The curry sauce in the main course was delicious - an exceptional blend of spices. The taste transferred you to Thailand for a moment. The squid was crosshatched and cooked till it was easy to eat and not a rubber tyre, the scallops and king prawns similarly were done to the exact optimum, so were a delight rather than a chore to eat.

I would recommend Mango Tree to anyone interested in a romantic night out, or if you enjoy excellent tasting and fresh Thai food. It's no wonder they are the best Thai restaurant in London - the decor, dim lights, not too ornate and feng shuied.
Great for a candlelit dinner for two or to take out a load of mates and go dutch. Try it!

Mango Tree is a nice Thai restaurant but the service could be better (faster running waiters are always a bonus).

They do not bring ice with your water so you need to ask for it. The chicken livers at Mango Tree were fabulous as well as prawns (cooked to perfection, not raw or overcooked) and are well worth the money. On the other hand, I did not find the lamb shanks in red curry sauce particularly wonderful (despite the previous review) as the curry sauce overpowered the lamb, and the pork belly could have used a bit more kick.

The food overall was too good for the price, but beware the drinks, they are unexpectedly pricey. Still, I would definitely go again.

Mango Tree is the best Thai restaurant in London I have ever been to. I highly recommend Mango Tree to people looking for authentic Thai cuisine (especially the lamb shank in red curry sauce which is to die for). The service was very helpful and I will definitely be going back again.