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Tucked away on a quiet street in Fitzrovia, Crazy Bear is on a mission to redefine luxury oriental dining in the capital. Combining chic décor with first-class service and a seriously impressive menu, Crazy Bear has a kitchen to rival Fulham's Blue Elephant but a far superior sense of cool.
Crazy Bear occupies two floors. In the basement excellent cocktails are served to a glamourous crowd putting their feet up on swish cowhide barstools. It's a sensual and uplifting start to an evening. Proceeding upstairs, the dining room is impeccably set out under low lights with seating and hardwood tables that are both stylish and comfortable.
The dishes devised by a head Chef Anusak Thepdamrongchaikagul draw on oriental traditions with the emphasis on Thai. The menu is long and enticing, with house specialities including hot and sour soup, veal escalope and slow-roast pork belly. The latter was the highlight of our visit, delightfully chewy and full of flavour, while Thai staples such as green curry and Pad Thai are handled with aplomb. The wine list is extensive and contains a number of gems - our excellent waiter steered us towards a wonderfully crisp Alain Brumont Gascogne 2002.
Crazy Bear is a welcome addition to London’s restaurant scene and one of the most original and memorable Thai kitchens in town. Expensive it may be, but this is a truly spectacular place. |
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Thai Cuisine Near Crazy Bear |
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| London Restaurants |
| Bam-Bou |
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Percy Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T
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3 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| Thai Square |
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Cockspur Street,
St James's,
London,
SW1Y
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| London Restaurants |
| Fino |
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Charlotte Street (entrance on Rathbone Street),
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T
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2 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Restaurants |
| Shochu Lounge |
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Charlotte Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T
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2 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Hotels |
| The Rathbone Hotel |
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30
Rathbone Street
London,
W1T
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2 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Hotels |
| The Academy |
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Gower Street,
Bloomsbury,
WC1E6HG
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4 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Event |
| New Year's Eve at Charlotte Street Blues |
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Charlotte St Blues,
74
Charlotte Street,
W1T
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3 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Event |
| Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler |
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street,
WC1B
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8 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Pollock's Toy Museum and Shop |
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Scala Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T
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1 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| The Building Centre |
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Store Street,
Bloomsbury,
London,
WC1E
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3 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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Shopping Near Crazy Bear |
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| London Shopping |
| The Blackfoot Butchers |
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14
Charlotte Place,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T
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2 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Shopping |
| SHARPS Barber |
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13a
Charlotte Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T
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2 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Education |
| School of Oriental and African Studies |
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Thornhaugh Street,
Russell Square,
Bloomsbury,
London,
WC1H
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7 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Education |
| School of Oriental and African Studies |
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Thornhaugh Street,
Russell Square,
Bloomsbury,
London,
WC1H
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7 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Leisure |
| Dolphin Swimming Club |
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U of L Pool,
Malet Street,
Bloomsbury,
London,
WC1E
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6 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Leisure |
| Bloomsbury Bowling |
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Underneath Tavistock Hotel,
Tavistock Place,
Bloomsbury,
London,
WC1H
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9 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Pubs |
| Bourne & Hollingsworth |
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Rathbone Place,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T
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3 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Pubs |
| The Adam & Eve |
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77a
Wells Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T
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6 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Nightlife |
| Madame Jojo's |
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Brewer Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F
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12 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Nightlife |
| Victory |
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New Oxford Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC1A
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9 minutes distance from Crazy Bear
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| London Business |
| Elena L'Etoile |
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Charlotte Street,
Soho,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T
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