The food and interior design of this dimly lit Thai restaurant is a bit out of the ordinary, but the taste is deliciously familiar.

We warmed up with the Stewed Soft-shelled Turtle with Chicken and Yam soup (RMB29)–the unexpected chicken bones were a bit of a disappointment. The polite staff swiftly brought out the Thai Stir Fried Rice (RMB39) and House Special 4 Delicacies Combo (RMB59), which improved our impression with every bite. Fish cakes, chicken, spring rolls with sweet and slightly spicy sauce are perfect for customers desiring a taste of everything.

We recommend the papaya and coconut chichi (RMB25) for dessert, if not for its sweet juice, then for the enormous shaved coconut you'll be sipping it from.

Thai
Add: 3/F, Jiahua Center, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Tel: 021-5404-1818–

(City Weekend January 17, 2008)