I'm reading this thinking, wow it's creepy how we had the same experiences/opinion
We finally made it to Celadon and dare say that it is our best Thai meal in Bangkok to date, up there with Blue Elephant. I would go back to either on my next trip. For the river, I much prefer Thiptara to Sala Rim Naam which, unfortunately for me, was just mediocre to the point where I would not even consider going back.
I felt the same way about CM - both the night-bazaar and the temples were ho-hum compared to Chatuchak or the Grand Palace in BKK. The FS|CM is out of this world. The setting of Sala Mae Rim where they serve meals, overlooking the rice paddies with the impossibly perfectly-shaped mountain in the background, is seared in my memory. The cooking class is highly recommended, complete with a windswept setting that is unforgettable. We learnt how to make northern specialties like khao soi, and popular dishes like tom yum and pad thai. It was a blast. And the pool.. Wow. Did you get the chocolate ice-cream on lemongrass stick thingies? How do you even begin to describe the service? Or the spa? Sensational.
Originally Posted by aa4ever
OT, but in SIN, I recommend the Chinese restaurant in the FS (on Orchard Blvd). It was phenomenal - best Chinese food I have ever had. One thing to note is that on Sat/Sun, they have a special menu of 100 items that you can order as much of as you want (including a boal of shark's fin soup) for a set price of around 45 SD. It is a great value. Add unlimited Veuve Cliquot for only around 50SD. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone in SIN.
Jiang Nan Chun is fabulous! The lunch thingie is a great value and the quality of food and service is superb. The ambience is very classy, not too modern but not OTT either. One of the best places in SIN, IMO. That and Jade (Asian fusion) at the Fullerton.