In a prime location on the ground floor of the Empire Centre, this innovative Thai spot, just like East TST as a whole, aims to strip away an old image (in this case run-of-the-mill Thai cuisine) and give it a contemporary breath of fresh air. And that’s no more obvious than with the emergence of some cracking restaurants like Eastside Tavern and the new-look Spasso. But no more – this district, popular with locals, expats and tourists alike, is now on top of its game. It’s a mystery, really, that this area once fell by the wayside. Mody Road itself has stretches of malls that line the harbourside, taking advantage of the relative quiet and the stunning views of Victoria Harbour.
Since the opening of East TST’s MTR station exit almost 10 years ago, the area has undergone a slow but steady rebirth, with newly renovated malls and a marked improvement in infrastructure. There’s no doubt the old Tsim Sha Tsui East area is making a comeback.