Bangkok is arguably Asia’s food capital in terms of variety, quality and value. Here are five unique dining experiences, all centrally located and easily accessible, that will fill you up without necessarily emptying your wallet.

Red Sky

The 360-degree views from Red Sky’s romantic 55th-floor rooftop restaurant meet just about all definitions of wow. The same can be said for the food. Culinary creativity takes familiar dishes to new heights. Start with a signature Caesar salad or lobster risotto. Try mains like herb-crusted, chargrilled Tasmanian lamb rack, Wagyu beef with foie gras or giant Andaman prawns with anchovy garlic sauce. End on a sweet note: mocha crème brulée with mango cubes.

Koi

With Zen-chic décor, Koi serves modern California-style Japanese cuisine, beautifully presented. You could feast on the superfine sushi and sashimi alone, but try main dishes like grilled lamb chops with tandoori mushroom mashed potatoes, or steamed snow fish with ichimi, ginger and shiitake mushrooms. Before or after the meal, have a drink at the glowing bar — a popular hangout for models.

Gaggan

Set in a charming colonial house, Gaggan gives a progressive twist to authentic Indian cuisine. Its extensive menu includes succulent 24-hour slow-cooked Iberian pork with spiced mushroom risotto, truffle ravioli with coriander and red onions, and baked lobster with Bengali mustard. Recommended is the 10-course tasting menu — a culinary journey based on what’s seasonally interesting.

JoJo

Jojo is an elegant but unstuffy venue for unique Italian cuisine. Start with 36-month cured Parma ham or potato soup with mussels. Specials include fettuccine alfredo served in a wheel of Castelmagno cheese, and Wagyu beef tortelli with a Tuscan wild meat ragout. Save room for deeply rich, nutty Gianduiotto Gobino chocolate.

Nahm

Run by award-winning chef David Thompson, Nahm serves generous portions of traditional Thai cuisine in a modern setting with teak wood, marble floors and orchids. The set menu is best, providing a wide variety of choices, such as soft-shell crab salad with pomelo (a citrus fruit native to South and Southeast Asia), hot-and-sour chicken soup with mushrooms and lemongrass, and stir-fried Kurobuta pork with yellow beans and ginger.