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The King & I

134 High St, Southampton, England
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Ranked #20 of 363 restaurants in Southampton
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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London
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I don't think they like solo diners! There was plenty of room in the restaurant but they were determined to get me on a table for two, and the only obvious choice was almost sitting on a couples laps! Finally got them to split a table at the back of the restaurant. If it had been busy that would have... More

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Southampton
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Small entrance down the high street, lovely decorated restaurant, attentive service. We had main course Beef M... (difficult name) and Sweet and sour pork and one serving of basic rice. The beef and pork were cut in slivers, and I felt lost their succulence, and my sweet and sour was slightly bland (Both were £9 each). We then had pudding... More

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Mansfield, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

The food is great at this restaurant but the service is so slow. The waitresses are very friendly and polite but once they have taken your food and drink order, they never return to ask whether the food is ok or whether you want any more drinks or dessert. We were constantly having to attract their attention and had to... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I often get takeaway from here with my girlfriend and it is incredible. We have both travelled and have wide tastes in food - we both loved the food served here. Lovely range, fresh tasting and makes me salivate thinking about it! :) I've not eaten in the restaurant, but have sat in waiting for a takeaway and it has... More

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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Super friendly service thats helpful, food with amazing flavour, and good value to boot. All it needs are a few extra touches to add to the authenticism (turning down the lights and sorting the ceiling out!) and this place could be even better. For food and service though its brilliant. Add to the list.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Me and my partner visited this restaurant last week after reading some very good reviews on here. I can safely say we weren't disappointed, the food was very tasty and plentiful and the service very attentive. I would highly recommend the red curry for main and amazing coconut pancakes for dessert! Overall an excellent dining experience and will definitely be... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013 via mobile

Friendly staff & really good food.The steamed bass fantastic. Would go again as the atmosphere and food menu is ideal.

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London
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34 reviews 34 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Really tasty thai food, although surprisingly expensive compared to London prices (i.e. more). We ordered Tofu and Cashews, vegetable thai curry and duck in oyster sauce, all of which were good.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013 via mobile

On visiting the king and I we were greeted by lovely staff who served us some fantastic food. Our dishes included the spring rolls, Thai fish cakes, ginger chicken, beef curry-the yellow one and a spicy prawn dish along with some rice and prawn crackers (of course). Everything was delicious! I feel the menu itself is also worth a mention... More

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London
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013 via mobile

Best noodles I have had in ages recommend prawn red curry lots of prawns. Only downside lilac walls but I wasn't here to admire decor. Well worth a visit.

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