Review

Set within the glasshouse on the seventh floor of CentralWorld, Khao Jaan-Prod offers relaxed Thai dining in a bright and welcoming space serving familiar, classic Thai dishes with a modern touch. Begin with Chinese chive cakes fried with egg, perfectly crisp at the edges yet soft within, paired with pork-stuffed peppers with a hint of chilli aroma. Hor mok pu, a southern-style steamed crabmeat soufflé, balances richness and spice as it folds into a velvety mixture of egg, coconut milk and curry paste. Among relishes and dips, saengwa spicy prawn and herb dip served with grilled river prawn and fluffy catfish, stands out. Gaiyarng nhung leung, beloved Thai grilled chicken, is tender beneath perfectly crisp skin. It comes with sweet chilli sauce and jaew, an Isan-style dip that adds tang and heat. Those craving meat may choose wagyu ribeye steak with pepper sauce, served tender and enhanced with roasted garlic and creamy mash. Jumbo river prawn tom yum embodies Thai character at its best, bold, fragrant and harmonious in sweet, sour and salty notes, with the prawn’s generous meat as its centrepiece. End with Thai-style bingsu, finely shaved ice crowned with playful toppings and scented syrup, presented over dry ice for a touch of theatre. Pair your meal with Thai herbal drinks that refresh, soothe and complete the meal beautifully.