French

Le Normandie. Ravishing, rich amber and gold riverview aerie for impeccable silver service French saucery. Mandarin Oriental / 48 Oriental Ave / 02 659 9000 / closed Sun / good value set lunch / mandatory jackets at dinner / mandarinoriental.com

L’atelier de Joël Robuchon. Don’t let the ‘80s black n’ red fit-out dissuade, les culinary antics sont magnifiques. 5/F / Mahanakorn Cube / 96 Narathiwas Ratchanakharin Rd / 02 001 0698 / lunch & dinner daily / robuchon-bangkok.com