sAme sAme

What is it? Hailing from Thailand, head chef Arté Assavakavinvong blesses the River City with some of the country’s most interesting, innovative Thai cuisine exemplified at this intimate James Street diner. Why go? Fortitude Valley is a smorgasbord when it comes to fine eateries, and we Brisbane dwellers truly are spoilt for choice. Enter sAme sAme to see their hot coals and even hotter woks at the ready. It’s all go-go-go at the open kitchen, which offers you dinner and show. Similarly, you can watch the action of James Street at the long bench by the window, or do a spot of eavesdropping at the communal table. Wherever you're seated, you’re sure to be wowed by the grandiose concrete interior that’s spread across two levels for all your Instagram needs. Start with some moreish snacks – prawns with betel leaf and lemongrass, oysters with n ahm jim and beef with a coconutty black sticky rice. A highlight of sAme sAme’s menu is the green curry with grilled lamb panang, which summons a...