Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Come for sunset and reserve in advance if you want a table on the rooftop terrace rather than in the restaurant below. That's the key difference. From the 61st-floor terrace of the Banyan Tree, you'll have breathtaking panoramic views of Bangkok, and regulars agree that the open-air terrace is the best choice. The music is pleasantly quiet, allowing for easy conversation. The ambiance is stylish without being pretentious.

The food receives solid, but not rave reviews. Sea bass, chicken burgers, and mango sorbet are well-received, but there are complaints about lukewarm side dishes, poor service when the restaurant is full, empty water glasses, and missed drink orders. At these prices, that's rather annoying. If you don't want to take any chances with your dinner, you'd be better off having a cocktail there and then eating somewhere else.