Kiln

Kiln is a Thai restaurant in Soho, London, casual but smart, built around a wood-fired oven and charcoal grill. The cooking is modern Thai with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients. The menu runs across noodles, curries, grilled meats, seafood and claypot rice dishes, and an open kitchen lets you watch it all come together.

Some dishes stand out: the grilled pork skewers with sticky rice, and the bone marrow curry, both favourites with locals and visitors. The charcoal-roasted vegetables are worth a look too. Downstairs there is a cosy basement bar, which adds to the relaxed feel and makes the place suit both quiet dinners and casual gatherings.