In October 2024, chef David Thompson open his Thai residency Long Chimb as a pop up on the ground floor of Soho's Hovarda; thankfully for all of us, he's decided to stay put. For now, at least.
Long Chim, which means to ‘come and try’, is the brainchild of world-renowned chef and culinary lead Thopson, who left London for Bangkok more than 10 years ago, leaving a gap in London's dinig scene. The concept and menu of Long Chim is anchored around Thompson’s vast knowledge, understanding and interpretation of the brilliant dishes that are enjoyed day and night in Bangkok, honed from decades spent exploring the complex network of alleys and laneways that weave across the city.
Chef Patipan ‘Pae’ Jipromma, previously Head Chef at Thompson’s Michelin-starred Aksorn restaurant in Bangkok, leads the kitchen team, with an a la carte menu of elevated Thai classics and inventive dishes. There's a salad of mussels with smoky chilli paste and Thai basil, and grilled kingfish salad with green mango and chilli sauce. A juicy monkfish curry with cucumber relish and sweet, crispy five spice pork and baked vermicelli with black tiger prawns, spring onions and celery. Dishes are at once complex layers of flavour, fresh and fiery, accompanied by the buzz of an open kitchen and some fantastic cocktails. Every mouthful was more delicious than the last; it's a fantastic addition to Soho's dining scene and well worth booking a table before it's too late!
