Viva Lavida Hotel

Aunty Paew has been serving intense southern Thai cuisine for over 20 years, using daily fresh ingredients to inform a changing menu. The chef makes her own curry paste, and signature dishes include Kaeng Tai Pla fish curry and stir-fried sataw beans with shrimp and aromatic shrimp paste. The deep-fried frog with turmeric is another standout. Chilled watermelon refreshes the palate after this fiery feast.

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

Inside a charming 100-year-old Colonial house, chef Chalee Kader devises a creative Thai seasonal tasting menu. After a welcome drink in the lounge, guests move to the kitchen for the first bite and then into an elegant dining room. Dishes are reimagined with flair, from fried gourami fish with Thai dipping sauce to khao soi. Mains showcase Southern curries with several rice variations, and the sommelier's thoughtful wine pairing completes the experience.

Boasting impressive city views, this spot is ideal for a date and features a chic décor with an open kitchen, oversized light fittings and charcoal walls. Working closely with Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam, and inspired by French fine dining with Japanese influences, they offer three tasting experiences: Ku-Ki, Chikyu and Mizu, as well as The Complete Experience. Guests may choose their main and dessert, with the option of premium Japanese Wagyu for the main, and either a creamy creation or a seasonal fruit dish for dessert.

Hidden in the shadow of skyscrapers is this gem of a restaurant, which got its start serving family recipes, but now offers an array of Thai cuisine from Chiang Mai to Hat Yai. It is a great place to sample delicious Thai cooking from every region on the same table. Quality ingredients are sourced locally and turned into dishes like the recommended Phuket stir-fried pork belly with shrimp paste and the Chiang Mai Combo, a Northern Thai-style appetiser plate.

The two floors at Here Hai are packed with diners every day and it's easy to see why. Good-quality fresh seafood is shipped in directly from Surat Thani and cooked Thai style to showcase bold flavours. As dishes come in large portions designed for sharing, they are ideal for groups. The crab meat with fried rice is cooked using a traditional technique for a pleasantly smoky aroma. Diners can ask for the spiciness to be toned down.