Khao Bird

Khao Bird went permanent on Brewer Street in late 2025, turning a hit pop-up into a two-floor Northern Thai barbecue restaurant and bar in the middle of Soho. It leans into the smoky, herbal, chilli-driven cooking of northern Thailand, grilling over fire and building a menu around the flavours of Chiang Mai rather than the usual Bangkok street-food template.

As a genuine Northern Thai BBQ in Soho, its draw is the grill: marinated, chargrilled meats and fish served with sticky rice, fiery dipping sauces and fresh herbs, alongside curries, salads and noodles. Spread over two floors with a bar, it is set up for both a quick, punchy lunch and a longer, sociable dinner with drinks.

What to expect from this Northern Thai restaurant in Soho

Expect bold, aromatic plates built for sharing: barbecue skewers and grilled meats, laab and som tam salads, northern curries and noodle dishes, all heavy on chilli, lime and fresh herbs. Sticky rice and chilli dips do the heavy lifting alongside the grill. It is casual and lively rather than formal, with cocktails and beer to match the heat.

The grill and the setting

Khao Bird's move from pop-up to permanent Brewer Street home gives its fire-led cooking room to breathe over two floors. It sits among Brewer Street's dense run of kitchens, near dumpling specialist Bao, with more of the area's tables in our Soho restaurants listings.

How a visit works

Khao Bird opens Monday to Saturday from noon to 11pm and Sunday from noon to 9pm on Brewer Street, taking walk-ins and bookings across its two floors. Menus and reservations are on its official site, and it is reviewed on SquareMeal.