Home to an explosion of Thai flavour, Silk & Spice is a glamorous restaurant in Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, itself one of Abu Dhabi's most luxurious hotels. The restaurant showcases bold flavours and rich textures in an extensive selection of authentic Thai dishes. The interiors are minimal and stylish, with plenty of dark wood, mood lighting and touches of yellow. Diners can choose to perch on the stools at the bar, a table in the main dining room, or one of the various semi-private group tables set into the floor.
One of the best ways to enjoy the food here is by opting for the signature lotus menu with cocktail pairings. This culinary journey showcases the best of Thai cuisine, with exotic cocktails peppered in too. First, sample delicious dim sum, prawn spring rolls, chicken wrapped in pandan leaf or green papaya salad, with an elderflower and mint spritz to accompany the food.
Next, enjoy sweet and sour tiger prawn soup with sen lek noodles, paired with a tom yam martini (vodka, triple sec, lemongrass, chilli and makrut lime leaves). Choose between a fiery green beef curry or a milder duck with hot basil dish for the main event. For vegetarians, there is a tofu stir fry and for pescetarians, fried rice with seafood. This course is paired with a siamxico, a blend of tequila, almond syrup, ginger ale and coriander.
Finally, try a classic Thai dessert: mango sticky rice, water chestnut in coconut milk or coconut ice cream in sago. With it, sip on a mango batida, before enjoying coffee or tea to finish. Diners can also choose to dine a la carte, with much more choice between dishes. To book a table, simply choose. a time and group size on the right, and the booking widget will do the rest.