Maenam

A swish, contemporary reinvention of the Thai-restaurant model, this is probably unlike any Thai eatery you’ve been to. Sophisticated, subtle and complex traditional and international influences flavor the menu in a room that has a laid-back modern lounge feel. Inviting exploration, you can start with the familiar (although even the pad Thai here is eye-poppingly different) but save plenty of room for something new: the geng panaeng neua beef curry is a sweet, salty and nutty treat suffused with aromatic basil. The mains are great value here, but why not share a few smaller plates (around the $8 to $10 range) instead?