Michelin-starred Thai cuisine x romantic starry sky glass room | Chiang Rai Bay

#November Destinations 2025 🍽 Restaurant: CHIN RAI (iapm Mall Branch) 🌙 📍 Address: 4F L408, iapm Mall, 999 Huaihai Middle Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai ⏰ Opening Hours: 11:00–22:00 (Actual hours subject to restaurant announcement) 🥣 Dining | Service Type: Dine-in (Starry Sky Private Room) | Dinner 💡 Recommendations 👉 The Starry Sky Private Room is very popular, please make a reservation in advance! 👉 Must-try dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Mango Sticky Rice, Lime and Bamboo Shoot Fish Soup, Charcoal Grilled Pork Neck. 🏝️ Restaurant Reviews and Atmosphere Highlights Chiang Rai Bay specializes in Northern and Central Thai cuisine, known for its lemony notes, layered spices, and creative plating. The flavors are authentic yet refined, with distinct layers, avoiding the overly sweet, mall-style Thai restaurants. It's a highly discussed "affordable luxury Thai restaurant" in Shanghai in recent years. It's not just a trendy restaurant, but a truly authentic Thai establishment that relies on both hype and delicious food. 🌌 The exquisite ambiance, especially the private starry sky rooms, is the restaurant's biggest selling point. The starlight ceiling combined with soft lighting creates a miniature Thai night sky in the city. These rooms offer different themes, creating a romantic atmosphere perfect for photos. Ideal for gatherings, proposals, birthdays, or anniversaries, it's best to specify your preference when making a reservation so the restaurant can prepare accordingly. The private rooms are well-soundproofed, allowing for comfortable and quiet conversation. The service is steady and unobtrusive, ensuring a perfect atmosphere and experience. 🍛 Recommended Dishes 🪐 Earth Salad with Snowflake Foie Gras｜¥99［Rating: 5.0/5.0 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟］ I initially thought "Earth Salad" was just a bunch of unappetizing herbs for taking photos, but besides being visually appealing, the taste was surprisingly good. It was sweet and refreshing, paired with slightly melted snowflake foie gras, a perfect combination of savory and fruity flavors. Tom Yum Soup｜¥56/person［Rating: 4.5/5.0 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✨］ Authentic! Each serving is kept warm on a small stove. The Tom Yum soup is rich and sweet, with a strong shrimp flavor. The proportions of lemongrass and galangal are well-balanced, with a good balance of spices, sourness, and spiciness. Southern Thai Coconut Curry Chicken | ¥89 [Rating: 4.0/5.0 🌟🌟🌟🌟] Served in half a coconut, the curry chicken is smooth and not greasy with coconut milk. The chicken is tender and on the softer side, perfect with rice. Charcoal Grilled Pork Neck | ¥129 [Rating: 4.5/5.0 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨] A dish presented with a sense of ceremony, like opening a treasure chest. The pork neck is springy and has a distinct charcoal flavor. The dipping sauce is sweet, sour, and slightly spicy, which enhances the flavor perfectly. A highly rated must-order. Lime and Sour Soup with Bamboo Shoots | ¥369 [Rating: 4.5/5.0 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨] A signature dish; the fish is fresh and delicate, with a bright, sour lemon flavor and a refreshing spiciness. It's a very Thai dish, but not overpowering. Black Truffle Roasted Chicken | ¥139 [Rating: 3.5/5.0 🌟🌟🌟✨] The chicken is tender with a slight truffle aroma, but rather plain and ordinary. Peppered Beef Tenderloin | ¥159 [Rating: 4.5/5.0 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨] It's stir-fried again at the table to ensure even cooking and prevents it from becoming dry. The peppery aroma is noticeable but not overpowering, and the beef is very tender, a fusion of Chinese and Thai flavors. Star Chef Mango Sticky Rice | ¥118 [Rating: 5.0/5.0 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟] Sweet mango, soft and chewy sticky rice, and rich coconut milk make this a must-try dessert. Momo Cha Cha | ¥89 [Rating: 3.0/5.0 🌟🌟🌟] Plenty of ingredients in nine compartments, with just the right amount of sweet coconut milk. A top choice for Southeast Asian dessert lovers. 🗺️ Transportation | How to Get There 🚇 Metro Line 1/10/12, Shaanxi South Road Station, 3-5 minute walk 🚕 Directly search "iapm mall" 🚗 Mall has its own parking lot #Shanghai #ShanghaiTravel #ShanghaiFood #FoodGuide #ThaiFood #iapmmall #Michelin