Krua Thai by Charoennet

You'll find yourself on one of Elgin's busier stretches, but step inside Krua Thai and the noise of Batchen Street melts away. The room's intimate—close enough tables that you're genuinely part of the action, watching the kitchen move with purpose. What strikes you immediately is the clarity of flavour: curries that build heat properly, stir-fries where every element has its own identity, and a respect for the craft that feels rare in the Highlands. The 4.9 rating isn't a fluke; people come back because this is authentic Thai cooking done with actual skill and ingredient knowledge.