Jasmin

SETTING

Located on the fourth floor of Times Square building, this restaurant has been operating for over 13 years. Decorated in a modern style, it has glass windows on one side providing diners with a view of the passing skytrain.

FOOD

Jasmin is a popular venue so make sure reservations are done in advance especially for dinner otherwise you will not find a table. The restaurant specialises in Cantonese cuisine. Dim sum is available for lunch, with a wide variety to choose from, both traditional as well as unique, and a favourite with the lunch crowd. For those unsure about ordering a Chinese meal, the restaurant provides various set menus at a range of prices. From the a la carte menu, deep-fried prawns with cream salad is a frequently ordered dish; it features deep-fried prawns in a crispy taro basket sitting on lettuce leaves. Fried fish maw with scrambled eggs is a nice combination of tastes and textures, while fried prawns with apple sauce is an innovative creation that is delicious. Jasmin is also well known for its peking duck which presents finely sliced skin with no fat attached. Fried efu noodle with crab meat is good to round off the dishes. Traditional Chinese desserts are on offer including chinese pancake stuffed with mashed red dates and sesame dumplings with ginger syrup.

WINES

The restaurant has a limited wine list with reds and whites from California, Chile and Australia, all available at moderate prices.

SERVICE

Attentive and well-trained staff with a good command of English provides seamless service.

PRICE

Expect to pay about 1,500 baht for a good meal for two persons, without wine.

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