WHY GO? On the second floor of Eight Thonglor, Masala Art offers diners outdoor seating on a balcony overlooking the bustling locale, as well as stylish indoor seats speckled with burnt orange and mute brown tones. The staff is well-versed on menu items and impressively attentive to diners’ needs.

WHAT TO ORDER? For those unfamiliar with Indian cuisine, there are pictures of the dishes, along with short descriptions in Thai and Japanese. Barra kebab is seasoned lamb racks served with refreshing yoghurt that complements the perfectly cooked lamb quite well. Highly recommended is dahi ke kebab, deep-fried mixed vegetables with a yoghurt centre, deliciously crunchy and flavourful. Murgh patiala (Punjabi-style chicken curry) is another favourite, although it can be quite hot for those not used to Indian spices. Murgh makhani (butter chicken) does not disappoint and nor does rogani tikka (seasoned chicken skewers). To accompany all these feisty dishes, try a generous basket of warm naan. They also make their own authentic Indian desserts so be sure to ask the waiter.

Masala Art’s wine list has a good number of reds and whites, even some wines from India. Prices are around the 1,500-2,000 baht level.