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Plaza Batai's bastion of Thai cooking is bringing out a wave of new specialities that could keep us lingering here from noon till long past sunset: An expanded selection of set lunches that offer delicious value starting at RM22.90++, Teh Time treats that'll tickle the fancy for Thai sweets, and fresh modern recipes for its a la carte menu (Thai tacos, anyone?). Click above to watch our special video on Ekkamai and interview with its head chef Awee. With more than two decades of professional experience, taking her from her homeland to London to KL, Ekkamai's head chef Awee is one of the most skilled Thai chefs working in Malaysia - it's no surprise though that many customers might not recognise her name, since she's an unassuming talent with no thirst for the limelight, preferring to let her work speak for itself. Running in both Plaza Batai and Publika, Ekkamai's weekday set lunches currently number a lucky 13, extensive enough that you can eat here in the afte...

In a city that's awash with Thai cuisine, most eateries swim with the tide of tom yum goong, green curries, papaya salads and pad Thai that floods so many menus in the Klang Valley. Tommy Thongchai, however, makes a major splash with a gastrobar-style selection that dives into the deep waters of Thai cooking and resurfaces with fresh, reinvigorating recipes that showcase international inspirations with playful, crowd-pleasing skill. Head here for a fun meal that'll easily keep you returning for more. Rustle up the entire gang for a trip to this restaurant, the better to share in Tommy's Drinking Platter, putting a uniquely Thai spin on pub grub. This princely portion for four persons boasts a king's ransom of spectacular starters - one bite of Tommy's moo ping might convince you that these are the most satisfying grilled pork skewers in Petaling Jaya, made with collar meat, lusciously fleshy and sweetly savoury without being cloying. There's plenty more for merr...

Thai cuisine truly has gained a global foothold - you'll even find green curries and tom yum in Nuuk, the far-flung capital of Greenland. Still, you'll spot some intriguing twists here, including a soup of whale marinated in Mekong whiskey. Japanese fare also earns a special shout-out at Charoen Porn - try the sushi and sashimi platter of Greenlandic fish.