Giggling Squid - Muswell Hill

I arrived for my reservation about 15 minutes early but I was still seated because the restaurant was very quiet for a Wednesday evening. I liked the background music. For some unusual reason, I received an e-mail about my modified booking My server David was aware of my gluten-free diet when I arrived as I mentioned this when I made my reservation. He gave me a card with a QR code that I could scan to see which items I could eat. David also didn’t rush me to place my drink and food orders. Despite this, he brought my drink and food to the table very quickly. I ordered a Coca-Cola Zero, Chicken Massaman and Jasmine Rice. I like how my food came with non-gluten stickers. While my chicken massaman was a bit spicier than I expected, the Jasmine rice complemented it perfectly although the rice cooled down more quickly than the curry did. After my meal, David was about to give me the dessert menu, but I asked for the bill instead. I then paid the bill quite quickly. I found the prices a bit steep for what I ordered (over £20.00). Overall, I had an enjoyable first visit to the Giggling Squid in Muswell Hill. The service was knowledgeable, quick and friendly, the ambience was quiet but the music livened it up, and the food and drink were decent. 4/5.