It’s a freezing cold November day and it’s time for lunch. You’re suffering with a rotten cold. Luckily there are many options nearby which offer gluten free food, what do you choose? For me, there’s just one thing I need on a day like this….and that’s spicy food.
So when I was choosing a restaurant for work day lunch with a friend I remembered seeing an Instagram post that Rosa’s Thai offered a gluten free menu. I’ve heard lots of good things about Rosa’s but I’ve never been. A brisk 5 minute walk away from the office and we were tucked into Rosa’s warm cafe.
Having originally begun as a stall in east London’s Brick Lane in 2008, Rosa’s Thai has expanded into a chain with 8 locations in and around central London.
The gluten free menu contains plenty of options with Thai classics.
I have a nut allergy so this naturally means there are less choices for me in Thai food, although still plenty of choice. (I’m allergic to almonds, hazelnuts and chestnuts which are not nuts usually found in Thai food but I generally avoid all nuts).
I find it impossible to resist calamari if I find a gluten free version. What a treat! These were served with a sweet chilli dip. The gluten free batter was deliciously light.
On the menu was exactly what I needed; guay tiew tom yum. A spicy and sour soup with rice noodles along with prawns, tomatoes and mushroom.
As our dishes approached the table the smell was just incredible. Spicy and fish sauce. Steaming hot.
I couldn’t have been more excited to tuck in. Absolutely delicious. And spicy. Totally hit the spot.
Warming, delicious and reasonably priced food. What more could you possibly want on a cold day?
Cost: £31.15 for two (incl service) including two mains, a starter and prawn crackers. Very reasonable indeed.
Location: 8 locations in central London
Website: Rosa’s Thai
Would I go back?: Rosa’s is now my new favourite lunch time restaurant and since this visit I returned with my colleagues. I couldn’t have enjoyed the food and service any more than I did. Go and try!
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Yum! This looks so delicious, and I’m always on the lookout for new gf options in London so this is going straight on the list. Plus I love Thai food so any excuse! It’s also really good that they could accommodate your nut allergy, my sister is allergic to peanuts and she is basically not allowed to eat any Thai food any more after one too many close calls 🙁
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Thanks, Rachel! I really love Thai food too, the flavours are just so good. I guess on the nut front the nuts I’m allergic to (almonds, hazelnuts & chestnuts) aren’t usually found in Thai food. If I had a peanut allergy I don’t think I’d risk it either.