The place was totally charming; quaint, serene (on a Saturday afternoon), and clean. The dining area was not large, there were only seven tables, but neither did it feel cramped. The owner sat contentedly at the bar while some lovely Thai women, some of them wait staff, and one with a child, lingered toward the front in quiet conversation. The menu, scribbled on a blackboard was not entirely convenient but charming nonetheless. We studied it for about ten minutes before ordering.

Subsequently, I did a bit of ‘after-the-fact’ research and found that critics refer to Le Bouchon as ‘Bangkok’s most authentic French bistro,’ and the top regular dining spot for most local Gauls’.

The blackboard menu, I’m told, never changes; it displays a number of classic French dishes. Begin with warm a goat cheese salad comprising three aromatic chunks melted on grilled French bread set atop plentiful lettuce doused in vinegar and oil. Foie gras ravioli with port wine is a tender and melt-in-the-mouth sensation, and the perfect appetizer to stimulate the palate. Main courses at le Bouchon are surprisingly generous. A real treat, frog legs is fried in garlic and served with potatoes and sauteed

Few things are as desirable as sharing a romantic evening with the person you love, with the ocean in the background while the setting sun flickers around your dining table. Selecting the right restaurant for that romantic rendezvous is an exciting and joyful venture – the feeling of being in the company of a special person, the happiness of picking the perfect venue and sharing good food with your life partner. For those who lack experience and confidence, selecting the right restaurant is a daunting task. With so many eateries around, you’re often spoilt for choice. If you’re planning to take your partner for a romantic dinner but not sure about the venue, consider these following things.

Well, it’s not just about the posh interior decorations; check whether you’re comfortable with the backdrop of the restaurant. While there are some eateries that seem royal and stiff, there are others where people know you by your nick name. Choose none of them. Since you want your partner to feel easy and comfortable, never opt for the royal or strict one.

On the contrary, if you’re visiting a restaurant where people know you personally, you’ll break your communication

Remember to bring some toys whenever you go out. You’ll probably have to wait a little while, and that could mean you’ll have some bored toddlers on your hand. If you bring some toys, coloring books and crayons, some reading books, or something similar, you’ll have a much better chance of keeping them occupied before the food arrives. Make sure the toys are small and that you don’t bring felt-tip pens.

Give your children a snack before you bring them to the restaurant. That way, if there is a longer wait than normal they won’t throw a fit because they’re starving. Give them a small box of dried fruit on the way just in case. Also, if you take children, you simply must bring another adult if possible. You won’t be able to leave them unattended when you go to the restroom.

You don’t need to try and impress small children with a pricey menu, because they won’t know the difference anyway. Keep it basic and simple. A buffet can work, as can a more reasonably priced restaurant. If you can, try to take them to lunch rather than dinner, where there may be more couples

• 21 Restaurant
  21 Fortuna utca, H-1014 Budapest

21 Restaurant is located in the narrow Fortuna Street in the Buda Castle. They offer traditional Hungarian cuisine with a modern bistro feeling. Their philosophy: “Hungarian cuisine as it was in good old days, but updated to the 21st century”. In the light of this slogan all the ingredients keep the essence of classic Hungarian gastronomy but without feeling too much overwhelmed and heavy, so these dishes are not so fatty and are much lighter than Hungarian food used to be. After a pleasant lunch or dinner in the restaurant you can walk around and enjoy the beautiful surrounding of the Buda Castle.

• Náncsi Néni
  80 Ördögárok utca, H-1029 Budapest

Náncsi Néni is like an old farmhouse decorated with wood panels and paintings in a calm, wealthy suburb among the hills of Buda. Even if it is in a rich area, Náncsi Néni is not a fancy place with those red and white table covers. It represents traditional Hungarian cuisine with all the sinful heavy food how a typical Hungarian grandma cooks them, though international dishes are also available. The outdoor seating area is in a nice garden