Saffron, the Banyan Tree’s signature restaurant, serves authentic Thai cuisine. It overlooks a lagoon on one side and the hotel’s swanky lobby on the other, simultaneously offering two diverse dining experiences based on guest’s preferences. Bring the whole family, and you can chow down on spring rolls, banana fritters, and other appetizers before the main courses of green curry or pad Thai. If you choose to sit outside, be warned: mosquitos usually swarm the area.