Family Affair

The stately refurbished villa located at the far end of Suan Phlu Soi 2 is kind of like a fine dining multiplex. Named ‘Baan Turtle’, it’s already home to the acclaimed Keller (opened in January 2020), M Krub Chinese restaurant, and Cloud Wine bar. Now, Chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn joins this esteemed lineup with Lahnyai Nusara, a refined, Thai kaiseki dining spot with tasting menus based on traditional family recipes reinterpreted with inventive twists and a few well-chosen imported ingredients; think tender Hokkaido scallops, superb Japanese beef, and Italian white truffles. The gorgeous room itself is marvelously intimate, with a semi-open kitchen along one wall. Standout menu items include crab with Thai caviar on a bed of spiced egg custard, blanched prawn with cilantro sauce and candied bitter gourd, and 14-day, dry-aged roast duck. Add to that wonderful wines pairings, courtesy of Chaisiri “Tam” Tassanakajohn, and the result is nothing short of perfection.