Having heard good things about Baan Thai we booked a table before we even left home. And on our first night in Bournemouth found ourselves walking from our hotel to the top of Old Christchurch Road, hoping that the numbers started at the bottom and 203 would be near the top. The top of Old Christchurch Road seemed popular with students and many of the shops were take away restaurants and record stores. It didn't feel like the right place, but just a bit further down on the right was Baan Thai, with a large wood framed window and elegant branding that stood out from the buildings near by.

Inside, the restaurant is tastefully decorated in chocolate browns and creams and furnished with wood and bamboo. A modern Thai restaurant; less cluttered than most. The staff were very welcoming and enthusiastic about the menu they presented to us.

The food was beautifully presented, in traditional clay pots, and tasted delicious. We ate far more than we should have done so close to Christmas, but enjoyed every mouthful! I would definitely recommend this restaurant.