E-Sarn

It’s easy to see why loyal customers have followed this charming Thai family-run outfit from its original Farrer Wet Market location: every dish rings with flavour. Sensational are the betel nut leaves wrapped around crisply sautéed dried prawns, coconut flakes, peanuts and lemongrass shards. Pair a mound of sticky rice with golden-battered tofu and a mild green fish curry spiked with slightly bitter baby eggplants. End the meal with a bowl of not-toosweet, coconut-y red ruby dessert. The place also does a brisk takeaway trade.