Owned by the Thai brewery who produce Singha beer, this all day restaurant serves Japanese, Thai and Indian street food. Yasuji Morizumi, the first Michelin starred Ramen chef, designed the menu, dishes include Pacata Pasta - a Thai style squid ink Tagliatelle with spring onion, eggs, bean sprouts, Chinese tofu and prawns; and Seared Sea Bass with a choice of Green curry, Massaman curry or Japanese curry.
Pacata
Asian Restaurant in Covent Garden
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Opening Summary
Monday - Sunday: 08:00 - 01:00
Monday - Sunday: 08:00 - 01:00
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All In London Review
Pacata mixes Asian street food and western comfort food with tasty results
The build-your-own theme runs through the whole menu; aptly titled DIY papaya salad (£7.95) has optional soft shell crab for an extra £1, served with a bowl of lime and fish dressing. We’re advised to batter the ingredients together with the large pestle and mortar provided, but we prefer their un-beaten texture. KFC favourite chicken popcorn (£6.50) is more sophisticated than its junk food forebear here thanks to pandan leaves and spices.
Grilled chicken breast (£13.95) is available with Massaman, Japanese or green curry; the Massaman is very mild, and the addition of green beans, mushrooms and rice make this a wholesome, if slightly uninspired dish. The Korean burger (£9.95) is more interesting, with a medium rare beef patty that’s coated in chilli jam, plus a slice of cheese. On the side there’s mayo and red pepper paste, the latter toned down considerably compared to what you’d be given in Korea.
We like the moreish sweet potato fries which are served in a tin as is de rigeur for any pub, barbecue joint or fast food restaurant these days. They also serve water in jam jars, but faddish details aside, Pacata have cleverly combined two food trends and the result is very appetising.
Reviewed by Leila
Published on Mar 25, 2014
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