Le Du Kaan  

It’s hard to top this restaurant’s alfresco deck on the 56th floor of The Empire on Sathon Road, which features gold-mosaic pools and beautifully landscaped topiaries. While taking in the panoramic views, sip on their cocktails featuring boutique Thai spirits and tuck into modern Thai sharing plates such as the somtam (spicy papaya salad) with deep-fried soft-shell crab. Adding a beautifully plated flair to these authentic Thai favourites is none other than celebrity chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn, who pushed for Thai cuisine to join fine dining ranks over a decade ago. Despite the sky-high views and upscale ambience, diners will be pleasantly surprised to find the price tag pleasantly affordable.