Joanna James
The city of Bangkok offers a diverse selection of attractions for the visitor. Amongst these is a host of dining experiences that are sure to delight the food lover, such as those listed below.
For an authentic Thai meal, this distinctive restaurant will be hard to beat. The restaurant is housed in a century-old house that stands in the centre of a lovely garden. The charmingly attractive elements of this establishment like the traditional verandah and staircase create a romantic ambience that makes it ideal for couples. Guests will be captivated by the retrospective atmosphere of Issaya Siamese Club with its velvet sofas and wooden decorations. This restaurant has secured a strong reputation as a premier dining venue with its outstanding culinary creations and excellent service. You will find that the genuinely Thai dishes are reasonably spicy and attractively presented.
For a memorable sunset dinner by the riverside Arun Residence is the dining venue of choice. The famous Wat Arun is a renowned attraction in Bangkok and it is thought to look most resplendent at the time of sunset. One of the best places to view the sun setting just behind this monument is Arun Residence, an outstanding restaurant situated just across the river. The balcony of this popular establishment is a great place to enjoy the splendid Thai dishes on offer here. You will find that the food here is excellent, with authentic Thai flavours apparent in many of the dishes.
Bangkok is renowned for its street food and there is no better locality for these mouth-watering foods than Chinatown. If you stroll along the crowded pavements of the Chinatown streets at night you will be able to observe a myriad of culinary activities, such as dicing, slicing and fiery wok spectacles. To truly sample the delights on offer it is advisable not to indulge in one large meal; it would be better to share one or a couple of dishes at each stall and move on for a different dish. You will find plenty of seafood at the street food stalls of Chinatown.
If you desire to enjoy quality entertainment whilst savouring a fine dinner, the option of choice would be Sala Rim Naam. This well-reputed establishment offers a delicious Thai style dinner with splendid accompaniment in the form of classical dancing and mock performances of battle. You will see that this handsome pavilion brings to mind the complex architecture of northern Thailand with its striking roof, lofty ceilings and gleaming teakwood. This establishment will be a great place to savour a delectable meal with the various vessels passing along the Chao Phraya River in the background. Another fine dining experience that you could consider would be a river cruise in Bangkok such as those provided by Anantara Cruises, Thailand.
Despite the fact that it has a name that sounds French the word 'le du' is, in fact, a Thai word meaning 'season'. This restaurant is renowned for its distinctive fusion cuisine which can perhaps be described as having roots in Thai cuisine yet featuring the influences of many other nationalities. You will see that this restaurant is tasteful and cosy whilst featuring outstanding culinary offerings. Visitors will find that the dinner menu at this restaurant is exceptional, with each dish on offer being expertly prepared so that even food connoisseurs will be delighted. This restaurant is undoubtedly a highlight in the culinary scene of Bangkok.
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