SIGNATURE DISHES

Marinated salmon salad Spicy fish dip with omelette Grilled salmon fillet Stir-fried kale with shiitake mushroom Fried tofu

SETTING: Pale yellow walls, black-and-white photographs of old Bangkok in gilded frames and white tablecloths highlight an airy, light and uplifting restaurant.

FOOD: Good Thai and international food are on offer here. Marinated salmon salad tossed with lettuce, capers, black olives and dill-mustard sauce includes a nice roll of cold fish with lots of lettuce, onions and baby cherry tomatoes in a mild oil-based dressing. Tao hu tord is tofu lightly fried with chives and a sweet sauce. Grilled salmon fillet with panaeng curry is excellent with its sweet, smooth curry sauce, alongside boiled cauliflower, broccoli and carrot. Stir-fried kale with shiitake mushroom in oyster sauce is nice. The Thai choices are extensive and include attractive curries, noodles and coconut-based recipes combined with chicken, shellfish and other delights, while the international menu is mostly pork and fish dishes.

WINE: Unpretentious, commercial list of modestly priced wines mostly from Australia.

SERVICE: Fast service by professional, black-clad staff.

PRICE: Only 1,000 baht for a meal for two without wine.