Sindhorn Kempinski / Flourish

What is it? The Sindhorn Kempinski's all-day dining restaurant Flourish runs a khao chae set that keeps things elegant without overcomplicating them. The jasmine-infused rice arrives soaked in cool, fragrant water alongside a considered selection of side dishes – stuffed banana chilli with shrimp and minced pork wrapped in egg nets, and a mango salad with crispy shrimp among them.

Why we love it: There's a lightness to this version that makes it feel genuinely seasonal rather than simply ceremonial. The three-tier pricing structure: dine-in, takeaway box and kajood basket – a traditional Thai bamboo basket.

Time Out tip: The lunch-only window (noon-3pm) keeps this feeling special rather than ubiquitous. The kajood basket at B1,990 is the one to go for if presentation matters. 

Flourish, Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. 80 Wireless Rd, Lumpini. Dine-in from B990; takeaway from B1,290; kajood basket B1,990. Noon-3pm daily from March 5-April 30.