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dishes such as cubes of watermelon served with a dry 'dressing' of fish, sugar and deep-
fried shallots, or fragrant green curry with pork and fresh bird's eye chili.
LE NORMANDIE$$$
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FRENCH
( 0 2236 0400; www.mandarinoriental.com ; Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Soi 40 (Soi Oriental), Th Charoen Krung;
mains 1400-3750B; noon-2.30pm & 7-11pm Mon-Sat, 7-11pm Sun; ; Tha Oriental or hotel shuttle boat
from Tha Sathon, Central Pier) Although today's Bangkok boasts a plethora of upmarket choices,
Le Normandie has maintained its niche and is still the only place to go for a genuinely
old-world 'continental' dining experience. A revolving cast of Michelin-starred guest
chefs and some of the world's most decadent ingredients keep up the standard, and appro-
priately formal attire (including jacket) is required. Book ahead.
LORD JIM'S$$$
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INTERNATIONAL
( 0 2659 9000; Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Soi 40 (Soi Oriental), Th Charoen Krung; buffet 2050-2943B;
noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri, 11.30am-3pm Sat, 11am-3pm Sun; ; Tha Oriental or hotel shuttle boat from Tha Sa-
thon, Central Pier) Even if you can't afford to stay at the Oriental, you should save up for the
hotel's decadent riverside buffet. Dishes such as foie gras are standard, and weekends,
when reservations are recommended, see additional seafood stations.
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