Nara (CentralWorld)

Set on the seventh floor of CentralWorld, Nara is upscale Thai bistro dining done right. The decor--arches, chandeliers, wicker chairs and plush banquettes--is suitably refined while the food is quickly executed, no-nonsense classics. Accessible and reliable, Nara works both for out-of-town guests and locals who want Thai flavors delivered with smooth service and an elegant decor. Blending purple fabrics and dark woods, tropical plants and a lofty ceiling, Nara manages to feel Thai and modern at the same time.