Anaalā Valletta

Thai flavours with a Grand Harbour backdrop. Anaalā crowns the new Solis wing of Iniala Valletta on St Ursula Street, with sweeping views over the Valletta skyline, the Three Cities and the harbour below. There are four ways to dine: the glass-fronted indoor room, which enjoys the panorama whatever the weather; open-air terrace tables beneath the stars; private salas accommodating up to six; and poolside salas on the uppermost deck, ideal for celebrations. The rooftop is intimate, so booking ahead is advisable. Families are welcome at earlier sittings, while later in the evening the music rises and a livelier, more grown-up atmosphere takes over.

The cuisine is authentic Thai, served family-style through a ‘Menu-Go-Round’ concept that rotates nightly between four regions: herbaceous Lanna in the North, fiery Isan in the Northeast, balanced Bangkok and the spice-laden southern coast. Curry pastes are pounded in-house, while seasonal Maltese produce features throughout. Depending on the evening’s menu, begin with miang khum som tartlets or tom saab gam moo, a sour pork cheek broth, followed by green curry with short rib or sea bass with black pepper. Finish with khao niao mamuang, mango served with sticky rice and coconut milk. A vegetarian set menu is offered nightly, grill extras can be added, and each menu has an optional wine pairing.