FOOD:

Start with pomelo and grilled prawns on betel leaves, a variation on miang kam to give the tastebuds a workout. Lemongrass salad with prawns, squid and pork has a sweet, southern feel to it. Stir-fried squid with sugar snap peas looks and tastes amazing, the ink painting the bright green pods and succulent squid. Blue swimmer crab curry has a lovely yellow hue with a distinct curry flavour. Massaman curry uses Royal Project chicken in a hearty sauce that presents the dish's distinct flavours and textures. Stir-fried bean sprouts with garlic chives, pork and prawn is a simple dish, but preparation and ingredients create a sum greater than its parts. For dessert, durian and sticky rice has a strong cheese flavour that even those wary of the infamous fruit will find alluring. Mandarin slices with sour taling pling is an exotic, sweet treat. The

SETTINGS:

This satellite of David Thompson's London mothership serves the Australian chef's interpretation of Thai food to high standards of ingredients and preparation. Diners enjoy an evening of impeccable service and taste sensations.

ADDRESS :

The Metropol ita n, 27 South Sathor n Rd, Bangkok 10120