27.10.2016 | Restaurants

A feast for the senses

Located in the same house as their sister restaurant, Manna La Roosa, Tai Boh is just as funky in its decor as it is with a vibrant menu in both flavour and presentation.

The kitchen is run by Thai chef Khampan, who has put together an Asian fusion menu that has so many dishes you want to try that it’s ultimately difficult to choose. To help you choose, mix platters of appetisers let you try a little bit of everything, as well as the two tasting menus that offer appetisers, a main and dessert.

The plating of Khampan’s dishes is stunning, bringing out the vibrant colours of the food. Bold flavours, like that of the satay, whet the appetite for the main courses. The main dishes come plated more as individual meals, which won’t stop you from sharing though. What’s great is that chili actually means heat here. The chili prawns are a good example of this. The Chef’s special duck is an interesting take on crispy duck pancakes, minus the pancakes, but the duck’s skin is crispy and served with spring onion and cucumber, and of course hoisin sauce. For dessert, the passionfruit cheesecake makes for a good ending to the meal, with the creaminess of the cheesecake and the tartness of the passionfruit in perfect balance.

Service is just as fun as the decor. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable and always happy to help you select something great from the menu to be paired with some unique wines by the glass. Tai Boh also has a fantastic cocktail menu, with appropriate takes on classic cocktails, like the lemongrass julep or the coconut mojito.