Ayuthaiya Opens

Aqua Restaurant Group has opened their latest offering, ayuthaiya, Thai style bar and restaurant on Hollywood Road. The venue serves Thai 'gin len' (small dishes designed sharing), alongside Asian-inspired cocktails and the "best of Bangkok beats", with DJs spinning on Friday and Saturday nights.

Ayuthaiya draws its design inspiration from the traditional wooden houses associated with Thailand's ancient capital, ayuthaiya, but reinterprets them in a contemporary style. A signature design feature is the softly lit amulet shapes based on Buddhist symbols found in Wat Pho temple.

Dishes range from $38 to $108, signature dishes include Por Pia Goong Sod, river prawn and asparagus roll with tamarind syrup; omok Talay, seafood steamed in banana leaves with red curry and Thai herbs; and Salmon Miang Khem, salmon confit, peanuts, toasted coconut and shrimp sauce in betel leaves. All the spices, pastes and sauces are freshly produced in-house.