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Thai seafood, should be enjoyed with an immense platter of
kôw pàt Ъ oo
(fried rice with
crab) and as many friends as you can gather together.
LE DU$$$
INTERNATIONAL
( 09 2919 9969;
www.ledubkk.com
; 399/3 Soi 7, Th Silom; mains 220-1200B; 11.30am-2.30pm & 6-11pm
Mon-Fri, 6-11pm Sat; ; Chong Nonsi exit 2)
A play on the Thai word for season, Le Du,
not surprisingly, emphasises fresh, seasonal ingredients that blend east and west. But don't
call it fusion: dishes such as 'spaghetti with smoked duck, poached egg, tomato, bacon
and basil' are just plain tasty. For the full experience, including the wonderful desserts,
come for the four- to seven-course tasting menus (from 990B to 1590B).
INDIGO$$$
(6 Th Convent; mains 390-1850B; noon-11pm; ; Si Lom exit 2, Sala Daeng exit 2)
Set in a
former schoolhouse, the charming atmosphere appears to be the main draw here. But the
food actually delivers. Think your neighbourhood French place, if your neighbourhood
French place had oysters flown in from Les Halles on a weekly basis and an interesting
cheese selection.
FRENCH
Lumphini & Around
KAI THORT JAY KEE$$
THAI
(Soi Polo Fried Chicken; 137/1-3 Soi Sanam Khlii (Soi Polo); mains 40-280B; 11am-9pm; ; Lumphini exit
3)
This Cinderella of a former street stall has become synonymous with fried chicken. Al-
though the
sôm đam
(green papaya salad), sticky rice and
lâhp
(spicy 'salad' of minced
meat) give the impression of a northeastern Thai-style eatery, the deep-fried bird is more
southern in origin. Regardless, smothered in a thick layer of crispy deep-fried garlic, it is
none other than a truly Bangkok experience.
NGWANLEE LUNG SUAN$$
(cnr Soi Lang Suan & Th Sarasin; mains 50-900B; 7am-3am; Ratchadamri exit 2)
This open-air staple
of copious consumption is going strong after decades. If you can locate the entrance,
squeeze in with the postclubbing crowd and try some Chinese-style street dishes you nev-
CHINESE, THAI
