Review

Rongros, house of flavours in Thai, presents an authentic Thai dining experience in an elegant dining room set against the spectacular backdrop of Wat Arun. Though the menu is concise, each dish has been carefully curated, often elevating popular childhood favourites. Begin with an appetiser of chilli lime vermicelli salad featuring minced pork, peanuts, and dried shrimp, striking a delicate balance between sour, sweet, and spicy notes. The vermicelli is firm and textural. Among main courses, stir-fried water lily stems stand out for their crispness, paired with perfectly cooked shrimp. Another highlight is palo egg stew, a hearty pork belly and hard-boiled egg stew flavoured with five spices, star anise, cinnamon, an aromatic coriander root paste, and the essential ingredient of caramelised palm sugar, to add the familiar sweetness. Each mouthful will guarantee to be accompanied by nostalgic, cherished memories of growing up in Bangkok. Chicken green curry, accompanied by classic roti, is enriched with Thap Sakae coconut milk, enhancing the flavour profile of this firm favourite. The “three stinkers” of fried rice is a fragrant dish featuring pickled garlic, stink bean, and acacia blended with jasmine rice. The drink selection includes signature and classic cocktails, beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive list of nearly fifty wines from across the globe.