If you can’t handle sitting on floor cushions, opt for the outdoor seating at Ruen Mallika
Herbs and spice may entice, but if you can’t tell galangal from lemongrass, much less state their medicinal properties, then Ruen Mallika is your best bet. The menu features colorful A4-sized images, with herbal ingredients and their health advantages listed for every dish. The two-story restaurant is housed in an…
Baan Kanitha’s decor is heavy on Thai antiques and traditional wooden furniture
A liberal use of wood, vaulted ceilings, terra-cotta tiled floors and faded pink napkins gives this 18-year old establishment a Thai country house ambiance. At first glance, the menu seems uninspiring, full of classics like “nuea pad nam mun hoi” (beef stir-fried in oyster sauce, 190 baht) and “sai ua”…
A “plate” of Bo.Lan’s stir-fried squid with cha-kram
With both chefs at Bo.lan coming from the original Nahm restaurant in London, the creative flair on offer here matches Bangkok’s best. Thai design elements — woven rice trays hang down from the ceiling, fish ornaments made from palm leaves to hold the napkins — complement the contemporary decor. The…
Set in a traditional Thai house, La Na is the place to take visitors for delicious Thai classics
The Thai representative within the enchanting Face Bar cluster of restaurants, Lan Na Thai is situated on the upper floor of the teak pavilion close to the entrance. Open briefly for lunches, the almost-mythical decor really comes to life at night, with halogen lights bouncing off the high vaulted ceilings…