Dalaabaa

SETTING

Dalaabaa owes much of its unique charm to its fabulous setting, with echoes of art deco, Frank Lloyd Wright and feng shui woven artfully into the modern design and decor. Stark, sophisticated geometrics are balanced with sumptuous shades of crimson and vermilion.

FOOD

Dalaabaa’s proficient chef combines the freshest and tastiest ingredients to create high quality, traditional Thai cuisine with a hint of fusion to spice things up. Try goong Dalaabite shrimp starter, an interesting concoction of fresh raw shrimp wrapped in salmon, garnished with lemon and mint and served on a bed of orange segments with chilli sauce. Or perhaps twirling crab spring rolls accompanied by sweet chilli sauce and basil leaves...delicious! Mains on offer include beef curry with fresh chilli, red tilapia fish with chilli sauce and fruits, and calamari spicy salad with vegetable threads, mint, lemon-grass and baby tomatoes. Other highlights are stir-fried red snapper with black pepper presenting crispy chunks of fish tossed in a light mixture of tasty vegetables and fresh peppercorn clusters. Desserts are limited, but banana fritters and coconut ice cream will satisfy any sweet craving.

WINES

The simple wine list from mainly the new world ranges between 750 and 1,650 baht.

SERVICE

Service is average, with attentive, but not overly efficient – nor trained – staff, dressed in elegant contemporary Chinese outfits.

PRICE

Dalaabaa is one of Chiang Mai’s more reasonable top-end dining establishments, with a meal at about 1,000 baht for two, without wine.

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