Review

Situated in the Waldorf Astoria, Front Room blends elegance with warmth. The comfortable, sophisticated interior foreshadows the dining experience; Front Room is the perfect combination of homestyle cooking and luxury. The menu offers a delightful journey through Thai cuisine, offering dishes from small bites to soups, salads, stir-fries, and refined curries. Dishes are served as ready encouraging sharing, while attentive servers ensure diners’ plates are continuously topped with perfectly on-point rice. Front Room’s prowess is evident in its balance of eight distinct Thai flavours – sour, sweet, nutty, salty, spicy, bitter, astringent, and mild. For example the steamed grouper, delicately infused with earthy citrus notes from kaffir lime leaves, is accompanied by a sauce that adds perfect acidity and spice. Another standout is shredded benja chicken breast salad served with Vietnamese coriander and a sauce that achieves a harmonious blend of heat and sourness. Pork belly is also unmissable with its crispy skin and a perfectly seasoned texture. Desserts include; flaky mille-feuille with sago pudding and coconut cream showcasing the chef’s pastry skills. Noteworthy is the maphrao cheesecake, a reason alone to visit. Front Room’s extensive wine selection has been chosen to perfectly complement the levels of spice allowing diners to enjoy wines from both new and old-world vineyards including offerings from biodynamic winemakers.