Jhamsikhel — the paradise of restaurants welcomes the latest newbie in the vicinity — Thai Ghar.  Enter into its fusion setting — the walls plastered with traditional oil lamps and a chandelier made of Jack Dainel’s bottles swings from the ceiling. Occupying two floors of a renovated house, the first floor has the bar area with a little stage set for live music. The seating area is perfect for those who want to sip and enjoy some amazing tunes. The second floor has sofas, a few tables and chairs and a low seating area. Our guest, Menuka Pradhan, entered complaining about the traffic, but as she sipped a soothing mocktail, she was all relaxed. When the food arrived, her mood got much better: Tomyam soup A Thai dish nobody can resist. The spicy, clear soup is made with home-made tomyam paste prepared by the chef herself. Menuka’s Verdict: “ The taste is very authentic. The lemongrass dominates the flavour. It is tangy and spicy like it is supposed to be.” Papaya salad Spicy salad made from shredded unripe papaya, sour lime, hot chili, salty savory fish sauce, and sugar. Menuka’s Verdict:  “The best part is that it’s crunchy and not soggy. The slightly tart flavor of the green papaya combines wonderfully with the spice of red chili and the saltiness of fish sauce.” Pla lard phrik Thai style whole fried fish with sweet and sour tamarind sauce. Menuka’s Verdict: The fish has a slightly crunchy texture. The sauce has been well absorbed. As soon as you take a bite the flavours of the chilli sauce, onions and garlic bursts out. Pad thai Stir-fried rice noodles made with soaked dried rice noodles stir-fried with eggs and vegetables  flavoured with tamarind pulp, fish sauce, garlic ,red chili pepper and palm sugar, and served with lime wedges and chopped roasted peanuts. Menuka’s Verdict: “ Hmmm, obviously it’s dry and has a fresh taste like those from the streets of Thailand. A delicacy one must try if you like real Thai street food   Pork Satay Pork cut sliced into thin strips, marinated in a flavorful mixture of herbs and spices. The meat is then skewered onto wooden sticks and grilled over charcoal. It is served with peanut sauce Menuka’s Verdict: The meat is mediumrare grilled, smoky to taste with the all flavours intact. It’s not too juicy nor too dry. Green Curry One of the widely recognised dishes from a variety of Thai curries. The  Thai curry combines coconut powder ,fresh green chillies, green curry paste and fish sauce.  Egg plant has been used along with shallots, garlic, lemongrass and coriander. Menuka’s verdict: “ Very authentic. I like that they have chosen eggplant as it goes perfectly with the creamy texture. The sweet flavour is given by the coconut powder, simply delicious!” ---------------------------- What: Thai Ghar Where: Jhamsikhel Opening hours: 11am — 11pm Contact: 9851032125 Find them on facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Thai-Ghar