Rama V

Why Go

Located within a bungalow, the restaurant is a tranquil oasis away from the madding Ampang bustle. The main dining area overlooks a serene pond while Thai-style pavilions double up as private dining rooms.

Tatler tips

The menu covers the swathe of popular Thai dishes. Most of the dishes are toned down in terms of spiciness to appeal to the general public.

• You can’t go wrong with the aromatic fried fish cakes and the refreshing pomelo salad with chicken and prawns.

• Make sure you order the quintessential tom yam, which is served in individual portions and heaped generously with ingredients, whether chicken, seafood or prawns.

• Sound choices for mains include the steamed fish with piquant lime juice and the roasted duck red curry.