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Rosa's Thai Cafe Angel

Small Angel branch of the London Thai chain that began as a Brick Lane stall, best used as a post-match dinner off Upper Street.

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6 Theberton Street, London N1 0QX
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The spot

Why go here?

Rosa's started as a stall on Brick Lane and grew into a small London chain without losing the plot. The Angel branch is compact and informal, which is why it works better after the game than before. Walk down from the Emirates, take a table, order the Massaman.

  • Pad Kra Prow and Massaman curry are the reason to book
  • Small room, no crush, better once matchday traffic clears
  • Just off Upper Street, easy walk back from the Emirates
  • Informal, wood and whitewashed interior
  • Reliable Thai from a chain that started on Brick Lane
  • Angel and Highbury & Islington stations both close

Best moment to visit

Post-match Thai dinner

  • Walk down from the Emirates after full time
  • Massaman curry, jasmine rice, cold Singha
  • A table you can actually linger at
  • Tube home from Angel when you are done

Heads up: small room, book ahead if you want a table straight after an evening game.

On the menu

What to order

Drinks

  • Singha or Chang beer
  • Thai iced tea
  • A glass of house white

Food

  • Pad Kra Prow
  • Massaman curry
  • Green curry with jasmine rice
  • Prawn crackers to start

Who is it for?

Perfect for

  • Arsenal fans wanting dinner after an evening kick-off
  • Couples on a matchday date
  • Small groups after the game
  • Away fans staying near Angel
  • Anyone who prefers dinner post-match to a rushed pre-match plate
Suggested matchday itinerary
  1. 19:45Step 1

    Full time at the Emirates

    Walk down Holloway Road toward Upper Street.

  2. 20:15Step 2

    Table at Rosa's

    Beers ordered, curry on the way.

  3. 21:15Step 3

    Bill and coffee

    Unrushed, room quiet by now.

  4. 21:45Step 4

    Tube home from Angel

    Northern line straight out.

Local tip 🇬🇧

Skip Rosa's before an evening game. It is a better room, and a better meal, once the pre-match rush is gone.

Why FootballCityTrip recommends it

The post-match dinner pick off Upper Street after an Arsenal evening kick-off.

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