I suspect there are others who, like me, miss Thai food on our return home almost as much as we miss other activities.

So time for a recommendation. My favourite is Ponn in T21. Here's why.  Many Thai restaurants, understandably, offer  a more-or less standard Thai menu. All the old favourites....and delicious ones at that. Ponn is different in that these  are still to be found on the menu but so are an  array of dishes  and sometimes  even ingredients that I'd never experienced anywhere else. Even my partner (and he's a farmer) is sometimes surprised.

Over the past few visits, we've noticed that it has become more popular, and deservedly so. The service is sweet, the presentation exquisite without being fussy.  The delivery of plates surprisingly fast- heaven knows how many chefs work there- and  the food equals that of my old (and much-missed) favourite, PIC Kitchen. And the prices? I'd expect to pay much more than I do at other favourites like Dick's and Sandbar. But no; it is more expensive but only by about 10%. Well worth it.

A recommended dish? Ok; the seabass, which is offered with a variety of sauces.  I never order fish at home in London, but  cannot resist  Ponn's seabass in a sweet and sour sauce.

Nearby are two other Thai restaurants  are also worth visiting.

By the way, the cost of a whole sea bass which serves two or even three  and is carefully deboned and sliced is less than 400 bht.  Accordingly, the check-bin for two came to about 1100 for three shared dishes plus rice. No drinks other than water.

2 hours ago, Londoner said:

...Ponn is different in that these  are still to be found on the menu but so are an  array of dishes  and sometimes  even ingredients that I'd never experienced anywhere else. Even my partner (and he's a farmer) is sometimes surprised.

...And the prices? I'd expect to pay much more than I do at other favouy the way, the cost of a whole sea bass which serves two or even three  and is carefully deboned and sliced is less than 400 bht.  Accordingly, the check-bin for two came to about 1100 for three shared dishes plus rice. No drinks other than water.

The price is reasonable for a restaurant in that location and the quality of food and level of service as you described.

What were some of the dishes and ingredients that you "had never experienced anywhere else"?

For a plate of Thai posh nosh, then May's in Jomtien is worth a visit.

Bit pricey, great decor and ambience, portions big.

 

8 hours ago, BjornAgain said:

then May's in Jomtien is worth a visit.

Reservations are a good idea as well.... the prices are fair, more than a restaurant with prison tables, sure.