The cosy pub is located in a Cambridgeshire village but the food transported me thousands of miles to Thailand
Thai cuisine is often a crowd pleaser for its powerful flavours and hearty portions. After a few months travelling last year, I experienced a real case of travel blues since returning from Thailand. While the setting may not quite rival the immaculate views of south-east Asia, an authentic meal in a pub in Harston has brought back a little of the magic.
The CamBites series sees our reporters going around Cambridgeshire in search of the best food that isn’t too expensive. The Queens Head, on Royston Road, offers “expertly prepared” Thai food cooked by their “exceptional authentic chefs”, according to their website.
From curries to stir fries, the menu had plenty to offer. I’m a sucker for Thai food, and I love a Pad Thai, so I was intrigued by each of the options.
Feeling a bit adventurous, I chose to try the Thai fried rice with beef costing £15.95. For a drink, I chose a classic, crisp Diet Coke.
While I waited for my food, I admired the charming décor with pretty lights hanging from the ceiling. After only a few minutes, my food arrived. Seated at the back of the restaurant, I sensed its arrival before I saw it – the aroma had already found me.
I tucked into my dish expecting it to have a slight kick to it, but was pleasantly surprised to find it was mild but yet packed with flavours. Combined with a mix of vegetables including peppers, snap peas, and tomatoes, it all added to the texture and gave the Thai fried rice a nice crunch.
Although snap peas are not my favourite of foods, it did complement the dish well. The beef was so soft and tender and worked well with the rice. However, the meal could have done with a bit more beef added to it to really round it off.
Saying that, I didn’t quite scrape the plate down to the last bite as I found myself pretty full by the end. The total cost of my meal and drink came to £18.95.
If you find yourself in or near Harston, The Queens Head is definitely worth a try, especially with some friends.
All of our food reviews are paid for by the writer. The establishments do not know we will be reviewing their food, allowing us to make fair judgements on each place.
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