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Published on February 27, 2008

Black truffles have a perfumed fragrance and unique flavour all their own, making for dishes that are truly exceptional. Prices start at Bt1,180. Available until February 29. Call (02) 861 2888 for reservations.

Delectable tuna belly

The Kisso Japanese restaurant at Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel offers prime Japanese tuna belly in traditional Japanese dishes until February 29.

Chef Ikeda invites diners to enjoy dishes like chutoro nigiri, chutoro sashimi, pan-seared chutoro steak with lemon pepper, chopped chutoro and Japanese yam served with spicy soy sauce, broiled toro yaki shimo zukuri with vinegary sesame sauce, seared aburi toro, seared toro with green chilli soybean paste, marinated toro and grated Japanese yam on sushi rice, served with miso soup. Call (02) 207 8000, ext 8130 for reservations.

La dolce vita

Ma Maison at Nai Lert Park Hotel features fine Italian food until February 29 accompanied by a promotion on international wines. Diners seeking proof that Italians know the secrets of la dolce vita might want to pay a visit.

A wide range of the latest in Italian coffees and liqueurs is also available. Call (02) 253 0123, ext 8056 for reservations.

Lamb from Tasmania

The Bay Italian Restaurant at the Dusit Thani Pattaya is the place to be if you crave Italian cuisine, be it pasta creations or other favourites. On the menu this month is a selection of Aurora lamb dishes prepared with a delicious Italian twist.

Aurora lamb is a high-end product often compared in taste and tenderness to Japan's top-grade Kobe beef. Reared in Tasmania using a combination of traditional farming methods, this lamb is grazed on a high-protein diet made up of a special mix of natural grains. Call (038) 425 611-7, ext 2270.

Japanese sensations

Tempura udon - udon-noodle soup, with a garnish of chopped spring onion, vegetables and dry bonito serve with deep-fried fresh shrimp - is just one of the 60 dishes available at the "Japanese buffet a la carte" at Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok's Takumi Japanese Restaurant. Diners will also find 10 different chef's specials each month at Bt450 per person. Open daily for lunch, 11.30am to 2.30pm, and dinner, 6 to 10.30pm. Call (02) 694 2222, ext 1560-1.

An ocean of scallops

Freshly imported US scallops are abundant this month at Fook Yuan Chinese Restaurant in the Radisson Hotel Bangkok. An ocean of creative combinations will be available to whet your appetite either for a business lunch or a relaxing evening with your family. The Chinese chefs cook up delicacies like steamed beancurd stuffed with scallops in black-bean sauce, deep-fried scallops with salad cream, sauteed scallops with white asparagus and fresh mushrooms, sauteed scallops with deep-fried Yunnan ham and more. Call (02) 641 4777, ext 1138 for reservations.

Juthamas Cholthavornpong

The Nation