Terraces

SETTING

With torches flickering around a peaceful lake and the silhouette of Doi Suthep mountain standing proud on the horizon, you’d be hard pushed to find a more romantic setting.

FOOD

The menu here manages to complement international favourites such as steaks and pastas with tempting creations from one of Chiang Mai’s most innovative chefs. Pan-seared moutard duck foie gras is a very tasty way to start proceedings but a crisp winter’s evening suggests Tuscan-style porcini mushroom and potato soup. The appetiser sampler plate features as highlights gratinated fresh crotin de chevre and Spanish potato torte. Succulent lamb rack, served with eggplant caviar and Kalameta olive jus, is an absolute knockout. Baked king prawns in an exquisite red curry sauce and generous Australian beef tournedos taste as good as they sound and modestly-priced pizzas and pastas also make an appearance. For those looking for a lighter option, a selection of spa dishes are available, including soft polenta with wild mushrooms and goat cheese and, most notably, grilled live river prawns. The selection of desserts is, yet again, a mini masterpiece. Assorted creme brulee and black and white ice-cream terrine come highly recommended.

WINES

Drawn mainly from the traditional European sources with some new world exoticism, the wine list is impressive and largely affordable.

SERVICE

Unfailingly polite and cheerful, the wait staff is eager to please and happy to make suggestions for the indecisive diner.

PRICE

A meal for two costs less than 3,000 baht.

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