Le Normandie

The Le Normandie is the apex of formal dining in Thailand, in both price and quality. The ultraelegant restaurant, atop the renowned Oriental Hotel, offers panoramic views of Thonburi and the Chao Phraya River. The dining room literally glistens, from place settings to chandeliers, and the warm tones of the butter-yellow silks impart a delicious glow. Some of the world's highest-ranked master chefs have made guest appearances here, adding their own unique touches to the various menus, all of which change regularly. Main courses such as Dover sole, sea bass, and rack of lamb are good examples of the diversity. The lunch set menu is one of the hotel's best-kept secrets -- it can cost less than a main course. The service, as you might expect in such an establishment, is impeccable. If you want to indulge your sweet tooth, opt for the dessert tray on the a la carte menu. Wines of every caliber pepper the extensive wine list, but be prepared to splash out for the best.

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