For flavours that transcend the norm, dine at Bangkok Thai Restaurant on Gold Coast Highway at Mermaid Beach. Step through the door and be transported to Thailand with timber walls adorned with an eclectic mix of plaques and pictures, along with golden statues and lantern style lighting, creating a relaxed ambiance that matches a menu full of alluringly aromatic fare. Dine alfresco on the roof top and feel the balmy coastal breeze while sipping on a cocktail of choice and embark on a culinary adventure with a starter of pork money bags and sweet chilli sauce, or perhaps Thai fish cakes with green beans. Then delve into mains such as stir fried tender roast duck with broccoli and oyster sauce, or crunchy deep fried soft shell crab with sesame and tamarind, teamed with steamed jasmine rice.