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Madura is the brand-new F&B offering from the Skyview Bangkok Team, pulsating with raw Latino energy coupled with the high-octane vibrancy that only Miami brings to the table! The open kitchen lends itself to a theatrical atmosphere, as chefs whip up dishes spiced and inspired by the fire of Argentina, the boldness of Mexico, the soul of Cuba, and the rhythm of Colombia.

Madura’s garlic prawns bring fire, flavour and crunch

But of course, there’s a portrait of Frida Kahlo dominating the space! Lucero, the indoor lounge with artfully placed terracotta artefacts, offers full table service and brings Miami’s iconic nightlife scene to life, while Sole is more casual, with comfortable settee seating. Spiky cactus plants and coloured, handwoven rugs typical of the region are casually scattered around, with a couple of mosaic-tile wall panels representing the sun and the moon. Complementing the thrust and power are unusual conical hanging lamps in cane, enhanced by furniture upholstered in cheerful coral red, nicely balanced by aquamarine touches.

Luna is the bar area and expansive outdoor terrace where the magic of the night, set against Bangkok’s glittering skyline, is accentuated by curated Afrobeat and Latin rhythms that throb deep within your soul.

The menu, thankfully, isn’t too elaborate, which means a lot of attention goes into the carefully selected dishes. I tried the Elotes starter, which is grilled baby corn with a charred spring onion butter accompaniment. This had a lovely, sharp bite from the tangy sauce, tempered by the mild feta. Following this, I tried Gambas al Ajillo – plump prawns in chilli, garlic and parsley. If nothing was lost in translation, what I understood was that the smooth dip with this was made from smoked prawn shells, crushed into a fine powder and mixed with mayonnaise.

Madura’s chocolate finale brings spice, silk and swagger

Feeling a trifle (pun unintended) full after these appetisers, I skipped the main course and went straight to dessert, which, for me, was Pionono de Chocolate Ancho: a spicy (subtle touch of Mexican chilli at work here) dark chocolate cake with a velvety rich ancho Chile chocolate ganache topped by some orange zest. I rounded off this meal with a Café Bombon, thinking it’d be similar to the Spanish Bonbon of hot coffee in condensed milk; however, this one was iced coffee, and I didn’t get the flavour of condensed milk. Overall, this wasn’t to my taste.

The Thai staff are attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu and quite ready to guide guests in their dining selection. If you want to enjoy a night out in the heart of the city in a space that offers exclusivity and a superb view of Bangkok’s scintillating skyline, there’s no place quite like Madura to be at. (One earnest appeal to the management: do NOT allow children into this space! It’s not for them, and they make dining a miserable experience for other patrons!)