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Lahpet West End

4.5 (219)
£25 and under
Burmese
21 Slingsby Pl, London, Greater London WC2E 9AB

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Lahpet West End

4.5
£25 and under
Burmese
Covent Garden

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Lahpet is one of London’s only restaurants to specialise in authentic Burmese cooking. Aiming to shine a light on this relatively untapped cuisine, Lahpet has been popularising the flavours of Myanmar by presenting its guests with regional specialities and Burmese staple dishes with a hint of refinement and contemporary flair. Founders, Dan & head chef Zaw, both have Burmese heritage and are the driving forces behind the concept which was cultivated and received critical acclaim at its hackney warehouse site during 2017. Lahpet’s first permanent site opened in Shoreditch in 2018 and was followed by a second in London’s West End in 2022; its most recent site, Lahpet Larder, opened in Bermondsey in 2024.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Burmese, Southeast Asian, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:45–22:00 Sun 11:45–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public transport
    Covent Garden & Leicester Square Underground stations are both a five minute walk from the restaurant. Charring Cross Mainline and Underground stations are a 10 minute walk.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Pre Theatre Reservation

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Pre-Theatre menu is available Monday to Friday. For pre-theatre sittings of up to 90 minutes, to be seated between 4pm & 6pm. Please let us know in the 'booking comments' section if you need to leave at a specific time. Our Express Lunch & Pre-theatre and Main Menu are available..
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  • Lahpet Early Evenings

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Ease into the evening at Lahpet with our Early Evenings offer. Enjoy £5 schooners, £6.50 wines, £8 mocktails and £10 cocktails alongside bold Burmese flavours, perfect for after-work drinks, or a relaxed catch-up with friends. Available for a limited time at selected hours — settle in, sip slowly and start your night the Lahpet way.
    Lahpet Early Evenings photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Lahpet West End.

4.5

4.5
(219)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lahpet West End offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly staff," and the restaurant's ability to accommodate allergies. The ambiance allows for easy conversation, and the outdoor terrace provides a charming setting. With a "great variety of dishes" and "flavorsome food," it's perfect for pre-theatre dining or special occasions.
219 Reviews
  1. Veebha

    Surrey4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Folks was absolutely delicious! Staff are so friendly! I would definitely come again!!

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  2. Ellen

    Devon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the food and service at Lahpet were excellent. One of these days, I must try to recreate the ginger salad. It's a fantastic starter with the early dinandner/pre-theatre menu. It's also wonderful to eat in a restaurant where you can talk with your dining partner (my husband in this case) and not have to shout over loud music. Thank you!

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  3. Jenni

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were great and they gave a free sorbet with a candle for my mum’s birthday :) they were also very accommodating for her nut allergy

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  4. Marie

    London28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff. Delicious meal. The braised beef curry and ginger salad are both favourites. Perfect for pre theatre too.

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  5. Erik

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Very attentive staff. Drinks were mediocre.

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  6. Mai

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose this place to celebrate my flatmate’s birthday and we’re not disappointed. Lamb was excellent. Great starters and very food service. Would come yet again!!!

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  7. Madeline

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and outstanding service! Plenty of choice for vegetarians and vegans . Highly recommended.

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  8. Scott

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The sweetcorn fritter and fried chicken starters were good. The coconut chicken broth should be more punchy and flavorful

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  9. Shirley

    London23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time trying Burmese food and it was very delicious! So nice to try new tastes. The restaurant was laid out very nicely and you didn't feel you were on top of everyone else. They also have a terrace. Service was attentive and very pleasant. Would definitely recommend and will be back next time we are in town.

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  10. Gaye

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a delightful restaurant and the food is superb. My friend and I were both celebrating our birthdays. There are certain foods I can't eat due to health so need to be particularly careful what I eat especially if it's spicy. We were asked during the meal if everything was ok. I wasn't complaining but just mentioned that I couldn't eat one of the dishes as it was too spicy for me. They immediately suggested something else and brought out too dishes for me that were delicious. I was prepared to pay for them but they didn't charge me. They couldn't have been nicer. Then they brought out two sorbets with a candle on because it was our birthdays. It was so lovely. A fabulous restaurant with the most friendly, helpful staff. I will certainly go again. Thank you Laphet.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Burmese, Southeast Asian, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:45–22:00 Sun 11:45–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public transport
    Covent Garden & Leicester Square Underground stations are both a five minute walk from the restaurant. Charring Cross Mainline and Underground stations are a 10 minute walk.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

FAQs

Yes, guests report the team comfortably accommodated a wheelchair user, making the visit straightforward and unremarkable.

Yes, the menu lists vegetarian and vegan dishes and many mains are clearly marked GF; guests also praise the clear GF labelling and allergy accommodations.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous and filling, several reviewers mention large servings or leaving comfortably full after their meal.

Yes, Lahpet West End suits date night, with an intimate, atmospheric feel and several guests praising it for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.

Expect the West End to feel busiest on Saturday nights, guests describe a bustling, festive atmosphere, while early Saturday evenings (around 5pm) have been reported as noticeably quieter.

Yes, Lahpet West End has outdoor options: guests rave about the terrace and an upstairs balcony, which many choose for a sunnier or airier meal.

Yes, Lahpet is a small group: the original permanent site opened in Shoreditch (2018), and the company later opened Lahpet Larder in Bermondsey (2024).

Yes, guests report emailing ahead (for example to arrange a birthday cake) and the team have been accommodating with dietary needs, with the menu clearly marked for gluten‑free options.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is entirely appropriate for a visit to Lahpet West End.

Lahpet West End is ideal for a pre‑theatre or early‑evening visit, the Express Lunch & Pre‑Theatre menu is offered and several guests note quick service and that 5pm/early evenings can be reasonably quiet.

Yes, Lahpet West End runs an Express Lunch & Pre‑Theatre menu (choices of a bowl or curry plus a side and drinks), an offering guests praise for value and convenience.

Lahpet West End offers indoor dining plus an upstairs outdoor balcony/terrace, guests frequently mention the first‑floor/roof terrace and outside tables as a pleasant spot.

Yes, the drinks list features cocktails, beers and a curated wine and sparkling selection, including cocktails like the Lahpet Margarita, Bagan Breeze and Pegu Club, beers such as Kirin Ichiban and Lahpet Pilsner, and a full wine list.

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Make a booking

A photo of Lahpet West End restaurant

Lahpet West End

4.5
£25 and under
Burmese
Covent Garden

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
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