Review

Whilst there are now many branches of Mango Tree in seventeen countries across the globe, the original, located just off Surawong Road, offers an ambience like no other. Set within a charming 100-year-old Thai-style house with an attractive spacious garden that serves as an outdoor seating area, dining here is a heritage experience. The extensive menu incorporates painstakingly sourced local ingredients, showcasing the premium bounty of Thailand. Refreshing winged bean salad with prawns and a boiled egg is a perfect appetiser to open the palate in preparation for the dishes to follow. Order pad Thai with Phuket lobster and you’ll find yourself in awe of its generous size when presented at the table, so ensure you and your dining colleagues have an appetite to match. Traditional lamb massaman curry arrives with a succulent braised lamb shank that perfectly complements the complex array of herbs and spices. If you’re a fan of pineapple fried rice, try the chicken fried rice with sweet ripe mango; a really fun twist on this tropical dish. Whilst many diners will choose the ever-present mango sticky rice, don’t overlook fried banana with pandan custard as a worthy alternative. A tempting selection of signature cocktails and mocktails offers a carefully crafted locally themed experience, and the wine list features all the familiar favourites.