down Sukhumvit 11 is the place backpackers from all over the world head for. Within the area, the concept inspires the opening of a Thai-style restaurant, featuring the homely local décor.. The overall ambience creates an impression of the real Thainess for both foreigners and Thai looking to conserve the Thai essence. The restaurant has two floors. The ground floor is a open floor with a high ceiling. The furnishing consists of Thai utensils and decorations, such as the fish mobile made from coconut leaves, fiddles, bird cage and the triangular cushions which are just right for propping you up while reclining in the breeze of the afternoon. The sound of Sepa chanting or easy listening Thai instrumental music in the background lulls you into a mood of total relaxation. Upstairs there is a verandah just right of a party.

         Of particular note is the way the food is served. The waiters wearing the Chong graben (Thai style Dhoti) and the sabai (the cloth wrap for the ladies) bring you the food in the pinto (a container of serried dishes designed to be stacked up and carried very efficiently in one hand) rarely found elsewhere these days, particularly in the bustling business district like this one. Here you can order either Thai or Vietnamese dishes, all delicious: for example, the fish sushee (fish in curry sauce), namprik on a boat, tomyam gung in young coconut. For the Vietnamese menu, you can start with the Khao griab Saigon (sesame crackers, topped with savory minced pork) , full of goodness and flavors. For drinkers, try the house special cocktails, Thai lemon grass , which comes in a small glass with a big kick that can knock you out unaware.

To get to the 11 Gallery, go down Suukhumvit 11, opposite the entrance to the Ambassador Hotel.
Tel. 02-651-2672 , Fax 02-651-2671.
Open daily, 10.00-01.00 hr.
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