Spice I Am almost sounds like a challenge, or at least a state of mind. If there's anything to help get you there, it's red-hot Thai food. This is all you'll find at Spice I Am near Central, more casual and busy cousin of Darlinghurst's Spice I Am.

Drawing from north-eastern Thai cuisine, head chef Sujet Saenkham has concocted dishes away from the stir-fry stereotype, so expect soups and spicy salads, as well as a few Thai classics with a twist. Plus, it's always one train line home for everyone when the night's done.