RAMA V FINE THAI

5 Jalan U-thant, Ampang TEL: 03 2181 2488 ramav.com.my

Housed in a massive bungalow in the embassy enclave of Jalan U-thant, Rama V juxtaposes a modern interior with a rustic view of Thai pavilions. Kick off your meal with the chor ladda, delicate flower-shaped dumplings drizzled with lashings of coconut cream and stuffed with minced radish and peanuts, before making way for the river prawn tom yum served in a young coconut. The tab tim krob, a perennial Thai favourite, equals instant gratification, but don’t overlook the delicious cocktails either. If you want a bit of solitude, the private rooms are highly recommended.