The name “Krung Thep” means “Bangkok” in Thai. The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday.

As far as looks go, Krung Thep isn’t your garden variety Thai restaurant. Ensconced in the brand new gastronomic enclave of Republik in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur the restaurant has dim ...