WHY GO? Jasmin, which has been serving consistently good Cantonese fare for 20 years, offers a pleasant, straightforward dining experience. The decor is more modern and comfortable than your typical Bangkok Chinese restaurant and there’s a nice view of Sukhumvit Road through the picture windows.

WHAT TO ORDER? For lunch the large dim sum menu is great by itself or a basis for starters. Deep-fried taro and steamed crab claw should be two of your choices. A la carte dishes come in three sizes, which makes it possible to order a larger selection. Peking duck is uneventful, but can’t be faulted; the prized skin portion, golden brown and shiny, is accompanied by fresh cucumber and green onion to wrap up in the dainty steamed pancakes. The meat can be cooked to order; minced and served in lettuce cups is a good way to go. Prawns with XO sauce is a standout for vivid, contrasting flavours. Beef with oyster sauce and sweet and sour pork capture that true Cantonese experience. Sauteed vegetables and mushrooms with egg white crabmeat sauce is a mild dish to balance the saltier and sweeter offerings.

The list is small, but offers enough of a range to provide appropriate accompaniment to the cuisine.