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In a beautifully restored Thai house with a pitched roof, this elegant yet relaxed dining room has taupe walls and minimal decor with discreet Thai accents. Chef Garima Arora draws on her Indian heritage, using seasonal Thai produce and sourcing key ingredients from regions across the country. Each course reveals refined, expressive layers of aroma and flavour – bold yet precise, personal yet rooted in place – making this a thoughtful, creative experience.

R-Haan celebrates the deep connection between Thailand's cuisine, its people and its culture. Begin with a delicious cocktail in the intimate lounge, then step into the dining room, where Thailand's diverse culinary heritage is showcased. The set menu opens with an elegant amuse-bouche. The main courses navigate between traditional family-style cooking and dishes with inventive modern twists. Iconic local desserts round off the experience.

Counter dining can too often mean no elbow room and harsh lighting; there are no such worries at this stylish Korean restaurant, which relocated to Vadhana in 2025. Seating just 12, the exquisite and sizeable counter, made from Italian marble, surrounds the immaculately kept kitchen. It provides the perfect stage for Chef Henry Lee’s reimagining of traditional Korean flavours. Inspired by his grandmother’s instinctive approach to cooking, Henry’s balanced and intriguing omakase menu is made up of delicate, sophisticated and visually striking dishes, like Octopus Tubu Jigae, truffle mandu and b

Set in a traditional Thai house done out in dark wood, this cosy restaurant exudes rustic charm and sincerity. The menu is rooted in time-honoured recipes and mindful gastronomy, skilfully using rare regional produce sourced from small farmers to explore Thai culinary heritage. Precise techniques underpin deliberately simple presentations that let the depth and balance of the flavours shine. Mains arrive "samrap" style for sharing, fostering conviviality.

Mia offers modern European cuisine with Asian influences in a contemporary two-storey house. Downstairs is a chic bar; upstairs offers three distinct dining rooms: one decked out in colourful William Morris wallpaper, one accented with bursts of tropical plants and flowers, and one dark and intimate. The seasonal ‘Taste of Mia’ menu shows off dishes with complex, well-balanced flavours, with vegan and vegetarian options available.

Take a seat centre-stage at Gaggan's 14-seat L-shaped counter. Up to 25 inventive courses unfold across five theatrical acts – each delivered to a performance of shifting lights and a pulsing soundtrack. This playful culinary performance fuses bold flavours, apocryphal stories and interactive energy, embodying the essence of the celebrity chef. Sit back and lean in because the more you participate, the more vivid and unforgettable the evening will be.

Depending on your appetite, choose between a small or large portion of clear minced pork soup and perfectly flavoured tom yum broth. Each steaming bowl is topped with homemade fish balls and, if you so fancy, crispy fish skin. The minced pork balls are also a highlight.