Brighton restaurant takes flight to London

Luke Larsson - head chef at Khao Bird

Brighton’s Lucky Khao Thai BBQ restaurant spreads its wings with the opening of Khao Bird in London, writes Nick Mosley.

Brighton’s popular northern Thai restaurant Lucky Khao is spreading its wings. This November, the team will unveil Khao Bird, a vibrant northern Thai BBQ restaurant in the heart of Soho – at the same time as they celebrate three years as a certified B Corp company reflecting their commitment to high standards of social and environmental sustainability, accountability and transparency.

“Khao Bird is the natural evolution of what we’ve built in Brighton”, said manager Flora McTeare.

“It’s a chance to share the flavours of northern Thailand to guests in central London while staying true to our values of sustainability and community”.

Those values are rooted in Sussex; Khao Bird will continue the group’s nose-to-tail philosophy, partnering with local farmers and fishers to ensure every ingredient is used thoughtfully, from pasture-raised meats to seasonal Sussex vegetables alongside small batch London beers and spirits.

By sourcing close to home, the restaurant cuts food miles and also supports the region’s growers and producers.

Guiding the menu is head chef Luke Larsson drawing on his extensive experience from kitchens across Thailand and regular research trips, inspired by his time exploring the vibrant street-side dishes and local markets of Northern Thailand. His time there informs the smoky northern-style BBQ that will headline the new restaurant.

Before Soho gets its first taste, Brighton diners have an exclusive preview at Redroaster on St James Street. From 2-12 October, Lucky Khao will host a Khao Bird pop-up, showcasing new BBQ dishes and cocktails. Guests can find full details and book tables at khaobird.com.