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The new restaurant in the just-opened Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit draws on the Nana area of Bangkok’s history as an international trading and meeting center, and features a menu of real Thai cooking with bold spices and vibrant flavours, crafted by chefs who are well-versed in truly local cuisi ...More
The new restaurant in the just-opened Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit draws on the Nana area of Bangkok’s history as an international trading and meeting center, and features a menu of real Thai cooking with bold spices and vibrant flavours, crafted by chefs who are well-versed in truly local cuisine.
“We wanted to work with chefs who were familiar with Thai food as served to Thai people,” explained Frederik Farina, Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage at the hotel. “We wanted our guests to experience true Thai flavours, rather than tourist-tailored versions of dishes.”
Although Italian by birth Frederik is fluent in Thai and familiar with the Bangkok food scene, having lived more than a decade in the city. His team consists of chefs who have worked at Thai restaurants, and even popular food stalls, around the country.
The all-day dining spot opens with a breakfast buffet that reflects the melting pot of cuisine that surrounds the hotel. Popular Thai dishes such as noodles, Khao Niew Moo Ping (grilled pork with sticky rice) and northern Thai sausage are served live from the kitchen. Japanese curry, miso soup and grilled fish as well as tasty Indian spread with dishes such as sambar, aloo paratha, naan and crunchy samosas, sits alongside such western favourites as made to order eggs or fluffy pancakes, fresh baked goods, cereals, noodle dishes, and a huge array of tropical fruit that can be whipped into a smoothie. Gluten free pastries are always available.
The lunch and dinner Thai menu cover all levels of the local culinary scene with a range of dishes from comfort foods such as Phad Kra Pao, a stir-fried meat or tofu dish with spicy basil that is a popular street food snack, to more traditional dishes distinct to specific regions like Tom Som Pla Kaphong, a sour sea bass soup seasoned with tamarind, ginger, spring onions, and shrimp paste. Signature dishes include steamed sea bass with lime, garlic and chili; spicy tiger prawn salad with lemongrass and chili paste; and caramelized spicy chicken wings.
DISHES WE LOVE
Phad Kra Pao, Tom Som Pla Kaphong, Gang Som Cha oom Kung, Kao Niew Mamuang