Saran Rom, London

With an interior replicating its palatial Bangkok namesake, luxury Thai restaurant Saran Rom looks set to break the mould in Asian dining. Day beds on a heated terrace, floor-to-ceiling windows and a tuk-tuk taxi service complement the classic non-Westernised dishes on the menu.

• Opened: 1 February

• Owner: Kobchok Ngoeypaiboon

• Head chef: Yupa Sontisup

• General manager: Teerarhai Limwatana

• Capacity: 200

• Food: Saran Rom imports many of its ingredients from Thailand, so expect authenticity. Try the mee krob (crispy noodles, prawns and sauce), and the te-po pork curry. Vegetarian menu also available.

• Prices: Appetisers from £5.95, mains £6.50-£18.95. Set menus from £25 per person.

• Address: Waterside Tower, Unit 1, The Boulevard, Town Mead Road, Imperial Wharf, London SW6 2UB

• Telephone: 020 7751 3111