Saran Rom, London
With an interior replicating its palatial Bangkok namesake, luxury Thai restaurant Saran Rom looks set to break the mould in Asian dining. Day beds on a heated terrace, floor-to-ceiling windows and a tuk-tuk taxi service complement the classic non-Westernised dishes on the menu.
Opened: 1 February
Owner: Kobchok Ngoeypaiboon
Head chef: Yupa Sontisup
General manager: Teerarhai Limwatana
Capacity: 200
Food: Saran Rom imports many of its ingredients from Thailand, so expect authenticity. Try the mee krob (crispy noodles, prawns and sauce), and the te-po pork curry. Vegetarian menu also available.
Prices: Appetisers from £5.95, mains £6.50-£18.95. Set menus from £25 per person.
Address: Waterside Tower, Unit 1, The Boulevard, Town Mead Road, Imperial Wharf, London SW6 2UB
Telephone: 020 7751 3111