FIVE-STAR DINING
Prices do not include service charge and applicable government tax unless stated “net’’.
SUKHUMVIT
137 Pillars Bangkok (02-079-7000)
Until Sept 23: A part of a three-part, artcentric celebration titled “Wisdom Of Self”, Baan Borneo Club features a conceptual dining experience inspired by the ancient Taoist wisdom and prepared by the hotel’s executive chef. Priced at 1,490 baht per person, or 1,990 baht per person with alcohol pairing, the three-course dinner showcases dishes such as enoki mushrooms with warm sake-egg yolk sauce and uni; crispy tuile with eggs cocotte, foie gras, truffle and angel hair pasta in diable sauce; and pavlova blackberry. The restaurant also offers a “Boutique Of Jewels” afternoon tea. Featured selections include avocado scallop tart with caviar; crab rhubarb salsa; cauliflower with smoked eel and vanilla mousse millefeuille; chargrilled eggplant with tahini and prosciutto choux; lobster and green pea taco; blueberry yoghurt mousse; coconut mousse with lime jelly; chocolate cherry tart; mango cheesecake topped with mango salsa and coconut sauce; and a selection of tea blends from Monsoon Tea. Price is 1,800 baht per set for two persons, or 2,200 baht per set inclusive of two glasses of sparkling wine.
Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park (02-059-5999)
June and July: Siam Tea Room authentic Thai cuisine eatery presents a new promotion showcasing dishes prepared with monthong
durian. Dishes include young durian salad with fresh mangosteen and shrimp; stirfried prawns with young durian, chilli and spring onion; yellow curry with braised pork ribs, young durian and lemongrass; slowbraised beef cheek massaman curry with young durian; and dessert of durian sticky rice with coconut milk. Goji Kitchen + Bar features every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and a grand buffet highlighting Romanstyle Italian cuisine. Expect to find among a sweeping variety of international dishes, Roma favourites such as gnocchi cacio e pepe; saltimbocca alla Romana and pizza Margherita and ricotta lemon pie. Prices are 2,199 baht per person for dinner on Friday to Sunday and lunch on Saturday; and 2,500 baht per person for Sunday brunch. Meanwhile, to celebrate Pride Month in June, a series of creative colourful treats, including rainbow mochi cake and rainbow strawberry eclair that pay homage to the LGBTI community is offered at Akira Back restaurant and Siam Tea Room.
Carlton (02-090-7888)
June: Plate all-day dining restaurant offers a special duo burger sliders, one is plant-based featuring portobello mushrooms and wasabi on homemade black charcoal bun and the other features deep-fried soft-shell crab with sea grapes and spicy cheese sauce on a purple butterfly pea bun. The price is 490 baht per set inclusive of premium Belgian fries. Meanwhile steamed sticky rice with crab meat, priced at 420 baht, is a highlighted dish of the season at Wah Lok Cantonese restaurant. There is also a selection of newly introduced dishes such as steamed spinach and minced shrimp dumplings; braised fish maw and bamboo fungus stuffed with minced shrimp in abalone sauce; stir-fried tiger prawns with soy sauce; braised snow fish with eggplant and homemade tofu; and live Alaskan king crab and geoduck clam prepared to diners’ preferences.
Landmark (02-254-0404)
June and July: On the first and third Thursday of the month, Rib Room & Bar Steakhouse offers an eight-course Wagyu beef tasting menu Kaiseki style by French executive chef. Limited to eight guests seated at the Kitchen Bar, the dinner features dishes such as beef tartare with Korean and French flavours; teriyaki grilled finger rib with brown butter espuma, braised kohlrabi and potato glass; shabu sirloin with eryngii noodles, ponzu and sesame sauce; hibachigrilled hanger steak brushed with red wine reduction; beef-fat fried rice with soymarinated egg; beef tea with tarragon and thyme; and chocolate canneles Bordelais fondant with vanilla bean ice cream. Prices are 2,900 baht for food only and 4,000 baht inclusive of wine pairing.
Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15
(02-119-3100)
June and July: Mediterranean-style sharing platter is highlighted at Rainforest Rooftop Bar. The platter, offered at both lunch and dinner, includes assorted charcuteries such as Spanish chorizo and Milano salami; matured French and Greek cheeses; grilled antipasti with charred red chillies; marinated Spanish olives and babaganush and hummus dips, accompanied by sourdough toasts, crackers and flatbreads. Price is 1,200 baht net per set inclusive of two glasses of wine of your choice.
SATHON — WITTHAYU — LANG SUAN
Cape House (02-658-7444)
June and July: No.43 Italian Bistro highlights its Italian-Thai buffet lunch every Wednesday and Sunday at 540 baht net per person. Children under 12 years of age receive a 50% discount.
Eastin Grand Sathorn (02-210-8100)
June: Antito Italian restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Amerigo Tito Sesti introduces a new selection of dishes such as the cured beef salad with aged beef bresaola, tomato marmalade, Parmesan cheese and balsamic dressing; truffle panzerotto with Parmesan cheese; Wagyu meatball sandwich with spicy tomato sauce and Parmesan; Casereccie egg pasta with lamb ragù. The resident DJ spins lively tunes every Thursday to Saturday night.
Sindhorn Kempinski (02-095-9999)
June: Ki Izakaya launches two lunch set menus that include miso soup, seaweed salad, a choice of Hokkaido kurobuta pork tonkatsu with rice or teriyaki salmon with rice and a dessert of Japanese rice pudding mango sorbet. Prices are 550 baht per person, or 800 baht per person inclusive of Sapporo beer.
The Standard Mahanakhon (02-085-8888)
June: The newly opened hotel highlights its Mexican-inspired rooftop restaurant Ojo helmed by a top chef from Mexico and served amidst stunning interior design by esteemed designer Ou Baholyodhin. The featured menu includes guacamole with corn tostadas; Aguachile with fresh tiger prawns; fresh coconut ceviche served with fermented soy, coconut milk leche de tigre with yellow chilli; chicken and green mole; fish Zarandeado with fried shallots and grilled lemon; and slow-cooked short rib birria.
W Hotel (02-344-4210)
June 25: To celebrate Pride Month, a special W Drag Brunch international buffet is featured at The Kitchen Table accompanied by a line-up of performances from Bangkok’s famous drag queens along with music by a resident DJ. A food-only package costs 2,299 baht net per person inclusive of free-flow soft drinks while the all-inclusive package with free-flow alcoholic drinks costs 3,499 baht net per person. Book in advance to receive a discount.
SURAWONG — CHAROEN KRUNG
Mandarin Oriental (02-659-9000)
June: Japanese restaurant Kinu by Takagi features a special caviar promotion to complement the exquisite multi-course kaiseki lunch and dinner. Premium French black caviar from Sturia is used in dishes such as homemade sesame tofu served with Usui green bean sauce, Hokkaido sea urchin and vintage caviar; Kagoshima Kuruma prawn with vintage caviar in dashi clear soup; steamed abalone served with abalone liver sauce and classic caviar; and charcoal-grilled Tottori Wagyu beef served with classic caviar. Prices are 4,000 baht per person for a fivecourse lunch and 8,000 baht per person for a 10-course dinner. Reservations are a must.
Shangri-La (02-236-7777)
June: The hotel introduces a new afternoon tea theme “The Royal Collection” set with items such as French choux swan; Vietnamese coffee tart, German Black Forest “Our Way”, Australian lamington, American peanut butter pie and Malaysian pandan chiffon cake. The price is 1,999 baht net per set for two people, including a choice of tea or coffee. Meanwhile, Volti Restaurant & Bar features every Sunday a special “Barcelona Bangkok” brunch buffet showcasing dishes by a Spanish guest chef. There are live-cooking stations offering Spanish classics such as paella, stuffed potato balls and churros as well as Volti’s signature pizza and pasta dishes. Prices are 1,600 baht for adults and 800 baht per kid aged six to 11 years.
RATCHADAMRI — RATCHAPRASONG — RAMA I
Anantara Siam (02-126-8866)
June: “House Of Blooms”, a collaboration between the hotel’s executive pastry chef and Thai visual artist Naraphat Sakarthornsap is showcased at the Lobby Lounge. Served amid a fantastical world of flower arts is a sensually delicate afternoon tea that encompasses sweet and savoury delicacies including orchid cakes with passion fruit, chocolate, apple rose petals and yuzu meringue; white peach and cherry blossom pop cakes; shrimp wrapped in lotus; sea bass spring rolls; and lavender-flavoured scone with clotted cream, pineapple-jasmine jam and caramel butter. Price is 1,950 baht per set for two guests inclusive of tea, coffee or mocktail.
Centara Grand at CentralWorld
(02-100-6255)
June: Uno Mas restaurant introduces a unique “Tapas Tree” at 890 baht per set. The seasonal selection of tapas may include potato “bravas”, ham croquettes, mixed olives, deep-fried baby squid, truffle potato chips and bikini sandwiches. Meanwhile, Girolle mushroom and cherries are seasonal highlights at Red Sky restaurant. Highly recommended a la carte dishes include pan-seared foie gras with fresh cherries; green pea velouté tiger prawn with golden girolle mushrooms and almonds; crispy duck leg confit with caramelised endive and cherry sauce; Ayveron lamb duo with fresh girolles; and cherry clafoutis pistachio ice cream. A “Porkhestra Buffet” dinner concept is featured every Thursday at Ventisi restaurant. Offered alongside a wide variety of fresh seafood and international cuisine dishes, highlights are specialities such as Chinese-style whole suckling pig, Trang-style slow-cooked pork, korubuta pad kaphrao, stewed pork belly, pork meatballs and assorted cold cuts, bacon fries and pasta with pork. The price is 1,590 baht per person. A beverage package featuring freeflow water, soft drinks, coffee and tea costs 149 baht per person.
Grand Hyatt Erawan (02-254-1234)
June: The Dining Room welcomes diners with newly revamped lunch and dinner buffet, featuring a lavish spread of international dishes. Dishes include rock lobsters, Pacific white shrimps, sea crab and New Zealand mussels on ice; freshly shucked oysters; Australian lamb racks with red-wine and champignon sauce; prime sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce; French artisanal beef bourguignon; chicken roulade with dijon cream sauce; and Indian-spiced lamb rack to name just a few. Prices are 1,800 baht net person for a weekday lunch; 2,400 baht net person for Saturday lunch; and 2,600 baht net person for dinner.
Siam Kempinski (02-162-9000)
Until September: Michelin-starred Thai restaurant Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin offers a “Summer Journey” menu with a range of dishes inspired by regional Thai recipes. Expect to find tom yum goong with homemade prawn cracker and lobster mayo accompanied by fried prawn dim sum and marinated prawn taco; spicy larb duck salad with foie gras foam and Japanese cucumber sorbet; yellow curry with crab meat; Hokkaido scallops with lemongrass beurre blanc and German white asparagus; a chicken rice lava cake served with chicken soup sphere; slow-cooked braised Australian Wagyu beef short ribs with fried oyster, homemade oyster sauce, onion purée and onion chips; and lychee yoghurt sorbet, lychee flambé with rhubarb, rose jelly and lime meringue. Prices are 1,850 baht for a four-course; 2,800 baht for a six-course and 3,400 baht for an eight-course set. An additional cold-pressed juice pairing costs 790-990 baht.
St. Regis (02-207-7777)
June and July: A new “Picnic With Little JJ” afternoon tea is offered at The St. Regis Bar to celebrate the month of International Picnic Day. The set includes smoked salmon with horseradish mousse and caviar; herb croissant with spiced orange glazed ham; potato and truffle cream on rice cracker; tuna tartare with ginger and ponzu sauce; crab and chilli mayo with charcoal bread; elderflower macaron served with The St. Regis blend tea and a raspberry shooter; caramel macchiato mousse; Normandy apple tart and Basque cheesecake to name a few. The price is 1,800 baht per set including tea or coffee for two persons.
RATCHADAPHISEK — VIBHAVADI — CHAENG WATTHANA
Asawin Grand (02-159-5888)
June: Sarasawadee restaurant offers international buffet lunch at 450 baht net per person. Highlights include stir-fried soft-shell crab with Singapore sauce, spaghetti carbonara, paprika fried chicken, roasted pork Hungarian style and Chinese dim sum. Lobby Lounge offers a 50% discount on pastries and beverages including red velvet choux cream, walnut chocolate brownie, coconut cake, lemon meringue tart, mocktails and coffees.
Centara Grand at CentralPlaza Ladprao
(02-541-1234)
June: Alaskan king crab and Boston lobster are Dynasty Chinese restaurant’s ingredients of the month. Featured dishes include steamed Boston lobster with spicy preserved radish; braised Boston lobster with glass vermicelli sha cha sauce in clay pot; wok-baked Alaskan king crab with butter cream sauce; and stir–fried Alaskan king crab with black pepper and foie gras sauce. Meanwhile Blue Sky rooftop restaurant offers a special selection of French Riviera-style dishes. Dishes include red shrimp fennel citrus salad; black mussel and clams with white wine sauce; French onion soup with French baguette four cheeses; pan-fried French sole with broccolini, sauteed baby carrot and butter lemon sauce; and grilled Riviera lobster. Prices start from 320 baht per dish.
Emerald (02-276-4567)
June: The Emerald Coffee Shop daily features international buffet dinner with the premium dim sum and sushi showcasing foie gras, Wagyu, unagi and ama ebi prawn; fresh selection of oyster, rock lobster, New Zealand mussels and spotted babylon. Special discount price of 999 baht per person is offered throughout the month. Yok Chinese restaurant highlights roasted Peking duck, priced at 999 baht net; and a lunch time dim sum buffet at 589 baht net per person.
Miracle Grand Convention
(02-575-5599)
June: Premprachakorn restaurant offers an international buffet lunch at 400 baht net per person and a buffet dinner at 500 baht net per person. Dishes include mushroom cream soup, sushi, pasta, spaghetti, pad Thai and a salad bar. Seafood on ice is added to the dinner buffet every Friday and Saturday and is priced at 690 baht net per person. Dragon Luxury Chinese Cuisine features a 50% discount on Peking duck and 30% on dim sum and a la carte dishes such as steamed river prawns with garlic soy sauce, roasted crispy pork belly, braised whole Australian abalone with supreme abalone soup, braised whole Mexican abalone with supreme soup.
BEYOND BANGKOK
Cape Racha, Si Racha (038-314-288)
June: Le Marin restaurant offers set menu for lunch and dinner. Priced at 390 baht per person, the lunch set includes a choice of salad, soup or deep-fried mozzarella cheese; a main dish of filet mignon steak with red wine sauce or steamed dory with pesto sauce or spaghetti with tomato sauce; and a choice of dessert with tea or coffee. Dinner which features dishes such as Caesar salad, pumpkin soup, grilled tuna steak served with lemon butter sauce; beef roulade with potato; grilled pork fillet with white beans; and fettuccine with garlic and chilli sauce, is priced at 490 baht per set inclusive of a glass of wine. The restaurant also offers on Friday, a Mediterranean-themed buffet dinner at 490 baht per person. A group of four diners pays for three persons. Children under 12 receive a 50% discount.
Dusit Thani, Hua Hin (032-520-009)
June: After a year-long renovation, the resort reopens with an additional brand-new beachside restaurant Nómada. The cuisine, by a Chilean head chef, is inspired by South American indigenous cooking. Selection of small plates and tapas includes fresh sea bass and grilled river prawns with Chilean yellow chilli and pebre sauce; rock lobster in Chilean deglazed white wine sauce; ceviche with mango; wonton cones with salmon, soy and sesame oil; shrimp with house-made mayonnaise and crispy quinoa; and crab with avocado brunoise. While its highlighted main courses include grain-fed Angus tomahawk, beef rib-eye, tenderloin steak, slow-cooked picanha beef, roasted chicken, whole red snapper and Indian Ocean octopus. There are also various choices of desserts and cocktails, including grilled and smoked local pineapple with toffee sauce and homemade coconut ice cream; passion fruit and papaya mousse cheesecake; and a peppery and sour Piñapeño cocktail.
Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa
(032-904-666)
June and July: Siam Bakery all-day dining restaurant offers every Tuesday a special selection of Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine dishes such as tandoori, kebabs, tikka, flatbreads, pappadums, pickles, hummus, mezze and tabouleh at 599 baht net per person; while on Thursday there’s a Mexican cuisine, featuring an unlimited selection of tacos and nachos at 499 net per person. A “Raclette And Delicatessen” is featured every second Sunday of the month at 799 baht net per person.
Meliá Chiang Mai (052-090-699)
July to September: On the first and last Friday night of the month, Laan Na Kitchen restaurant showcases a special buffet dinner with a variety of Spanish, Mediterranean and international cuisine. Highlights include slow-cooked Moroccan spiced lamb shank with couscous; roasted spice-rubbed whole chicken with dried prunes; lamb kofta with tzatziki; and slow-roasted Australian beef tenderloin with a selection of flavoured mustards, gravy and blistered green chilli. Also available are artisan cheeses and Spanish cold cuts including Ibérico ham, chorizo and chicken ham. The buffet is priced at 1,400 baht net per adult and 700 baht net per child. Two-hour free-flow package of house wine, draft beer and soft drinks costs 1,000 baht net per person.
Royal Cliff, Pattaya (038-250-421)
June: Panorama restaurant reopens with a total interior makeover and a new international menu by British head chef Andrew Brown. Dishes include smoked salmon carpaccio; Pattaya chicken salad; fettuccine with salmon alfredo sauce; ossobuco di Vitello alla Milanese; murgh tikka masala; sour and spicy fried salmon steak; pineapple lobster; and “helicopter” pad Thai.