Kiln was a medium size place serving spicy Thai dishes cooked over coals.  As you enter there was a long counter, the first part of it faces the bar and the second part looks at the cooking area.  Downstairs were additional tables and the bathrooms.  If you go with 2 or fewer people, sit at the bar as downstairs was rather spartan.  However, conversation for 4 is tough at a counter.  Diners line up to await the opening and it is popular.  The coals were heated to red hot and then placed in various-sized metal containers and the cooking pot/pan was placed on top.  It was a fun show but also fairly warm, which was nice for a cool London day.  Music was in the background and the place was pretty bright at lunch.  Staff were friendly and helpful but the stools were close together and it’s not the most comfortable place to sit.  The food came out quickly and your counter space is limited so you can expect a quick lunch if you want.  It seemed like more of a beer place than wine or cocktails but they have full bar available.  The food was spicy, the server can advise you on which dishes will suit your palate.  They used as many products from Britain as they can source.  We ordered more than we could eat but wanted to try a good sampling of their dishes.  While I loved the full flavor of the dishes this place will not be for everyone. Continue reading →