Londoner Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago 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. mauRICE and bkkmfj2648 1 1 Quote
mauRICE Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago 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"? Quote
