Jérome Percherancier and Caroline Phetsomphou moved to Lisbon in 2022 and loved the city, but they felt something was missing: an authentic Thai restaurant. That's how they came up with the idea of opening Baan Saraiva's – baan means "house" in Thai. The couple travelled to Thailand and brought three experienced chefs with them, putting them in charge of cooking dishes rarely found in other Thai restaurants in the city, with refined flavours and authentic herbs and spices. Pair with a Thai beer, wine or cocktail.

Insider tip. If you want to try a specific dish that's not on the menu, worry not: ask, and they'll probably make it for you.