Rosa’s Thai Cafe

6 Theberton Street, Islington, London

Starting out as a street stall on Brick Lane in 2008, husband and wife team Saiphin and Alex Moore now have six Rosa’s spread across London. The newest, off Upper Street in Angel, is a welcome addition to the lively neighbourhood. A round of cocktails whipped up at the bar and served at a table in one of cosy booths paves the way for a convivial meal with mates or an informal dinner date. Thai favourites like tom yam soup stand up to scrutiny, while specials, Thai calamari with plum sauce, pomelo salad with minced prawns and tofu and aromatic pumpkin red curry, are all conversation-starters. HR. 020 3393 2482, rosasthaicafe.com