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Chef Giacomo Primante curates a "borderless dining" experience, combining European technique and Thai ingredients in his 11-course "360°" and eight-course "180°" tasting menus. Thoughtful details abound in this elegant taupe-toned space, from golden cutlery to handmade pottery. Crafted using seasonal local produce, the dishes reveal finesse and a deep respect for native flavours. The Thai white asparagus with beurre blanc and white chocolate is a standout.

There are some things in life worth queuing for. Welcome to one of them. Jay Fai has long been a street food icon, and for good reason — the begoggled chef’s signature crispy, golden-brown crab omelettes are wonderful and will remain long in the memory of everyone who’s tried them. If you’re looking for another reason to love the local legend, then also try her stir-fried prawns in yellow curry or one of the many noodle dishes. The queuing system is well organised but arrive knowing you’ll have to spend time standing in line – and bring cash.

Traditional and novel converge at this Thai-Chinese fine dining restaurant from chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij. Set in a historical Sino-Portuguese building that once housed Pam's family’s Chinese pharmacy, Potong blends rustic and modern décor from the ground-floor bar to the rooftop chill space. Her progressive tasting menu, offered as a single set with optional upgrades, is infused with storytelling and showcases creative use of Chinese ingredients. To make it even better, ask the sommelier for a wine pairing.

Named for the ratio of local ingredients to the chef's inspiration, 80/20 promises a dynamic seasonal tasting menu, featuring innovative delights from the first bite to the last. The concept extends to the design, using predominantly Thai materials in an industrial loft style. The chef employs traditional techniques to create contemporary interpretations of classic Thai dishes with Lao influences. Mains are paired with aromatic Yasothon jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan.

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.

This is so much more than merely an Indian restaurant – at INDDEE you’re taken on a culinary journey around all parts of India and with each of the 10 or so courses of the set menu comes a story. Whether it’s carabinero finished off at your table to represent Goa, or the harsh Himalayan winter signified by pickled vegetables, each dish is a visual delight with memorable flavours. The chef’s extensive experience working in a Japanese restaurant is also evident – for example, the snacks include patra, made with Hokkaido scallops. The delightful service team enhances the experience with their cha

Igniv means “nest” in Romansh, the mother tongue of chef-founder Andreas Caminada, and there is certainly a playful nest-like quality to this elegant restaurant in The St. Regis Bangkok hotel. The chef has worked alongside the celebrated founder for many years, all collaborating to craft detailed dishes that are executed with a Swiss clock-making precision. Their excellent tasting menu inspires sharing, with multiple dishes served simultaneously.