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less intimidating introduction to the wonders of
lâhp
(a minced meat 'salad'),
sôm
·
đam
(papaya salad) and other Isan delights can be had at this popular restaurant.
KRUA AROY AROY $
( Th Pan; mains 30-70B; 8am-8.30pm, closed 2nd & 4th Sun of each month; BTS
Surasak)
It can be crowded and hot, but Krua 'Aroy-Aroy' (Delicious Kitchen) rarely
fails to live up to its lofty name. Stop by for some of Bangkok's richest curries, as
well as a revolving menu of daily specials.
Thai
Sukhumvit
BO.LAN $$$
Thai
( 0 2260 2962 ;
www.bolan.co.th
; 42 Soi Rongnarong Phichai Songkhram, Soi 26,
Th Sukhumvit; set meal 1500B; dinner Tue-Sun; BTS Phrom Phong)
Bo and Dylan
(Bo.lan, a play on words that also means 'ancient'), former chefs at London's
Michelin-starred nahm, have provided Bangkok with a compelling reason to recon-
sider upscale Thai cuisine. The couple's scholarly approach to Thai cooking takes
the form of seasonal set meals featuring dishes you're not likely to find elsewhere.
LE BEAULIEU $$$
French
( 0 2204 2004;
www.le-beaulieu.com
;
50 Soi 19, Th Sukhumvit; set lunch from
525B, dinner from 1950B; 11.30am-3pm & 6.30-11pm; BTS Asok, MRT Sukhum-
vit)
This tiny service hotel-bound restaurant is considered by many residents to be
Bangkok's best place for French cuisine. The menu ranges from the classic (steak
tartare, bouillabaisse) to the modern (minute of scrambled eggs and fresh sea
urchin), with dishes prepared using both unique imported ingredients and produce
from Thailand's Royal Projects. Reservations recommended.
JW MARRIOTT $$$
Brunch
( 0 2656 7700; ground fl, JW Marriott Hotel, 4 Soi 2, Th Sukhumvit; buffet Sat
1285B, Sun 1885B;
11.30am-3pm Sat & Sun;
BTS Nana)
The award-winning
