Surrounded by lush green gardens, and with interiors inspired by the man himself, Spirit Jim Thompson, combines authentic recipes with slick, modern presentation.

Opt for the miang kham nam tan grob (B220)—a traditional snack that bursts with cashew nuts, ginger, coconut and tamarind glaze, all wrapped up in betel leaves—or the nutty panang curry with pork ribs and ground peanuts (B430).

For dessert, try the med kanoon sam yang (B320), which comes with coconut cakes, jackfruit seeds and salty coconut cream.