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Nywoman Oct 25th, 2009 10:19 PM

Help with name of restaurant in Bangkok
 
Just befleft NYC there was a post about a restaurant in BKK with a tasting menu. I hought I would take my hosts there, but don't know where I saved it.

Hanuman Oct 25th, 2009 10:23 PM

What type of food are you interested in NYW? Most of the top restaurants have tasting menu.

Nywoman Oct 25th, 2009 11:21 PM

This was specifically mentioned on the Forum. Don't remember if it was Brad or Michael who wrote about it. I think it was a post about really fine dining in BKK. Of course my brain is like a sieve.

MichaelBKK Oct 25th, 2009 11:40 PM

Bo Lan was mentioned here recently. That's the only one that comes to mind.

Hanuman Oct 26th, 2009 12:00 AM

If it's Bo Lan then: http://www.bolan.co.th/

I think Carol also mentioned that Brad had suggested a French restaurant. I think its "Indigo" or something like that?

Hanuman Oct 26th, 2009 12:09 AM

If it's Indigo then the address is 6 Soi Convent and the tel is 02 2353268. No website but here's a link to a review page with pictures - lots of snail dishes as well!

http://th.88db.com/Food-Beverage/Restaurant/ad-50874/

Kathie Oct 26th, 2009 06:22 AM

Bo Lan is the one I made a note of - it looks just fabulous!

Hanuman, Michael, have either of you eaten there?

Hanuman Oct 26th, 2009 06:27 AM

Nope but my brother ate there last week. He said the food was pretty good but too expensive and the cooking time was too long. Apparently, in keeping with the restaurant's philosophy, everything must be freshly made including all the curry paste and other ingredients. Took over 45 minutes for the first dish to appear! Reserve early as it's quite popular at the moment.

Nywoman Oct 26th, 2009 07:47 AM

I think it is Bo Lan. Thanks everyone, my hostess wants to go to Baa Khanitha. The decision has been made, and is now out of my hands.

Smeagol Oct 26th, 2009 10:46 AM

Hanuman - Really? it was on my list to do in Dec, does your brother think its worth a visit?? and how early is early should i be reserving now for a Dec res?
I am looking for somewhere with a great atmosphere, lovely setting and great Thai food or course (i am NOT mentioning the authentic word....)

Nywoman Oct 26th, 2009 05:05 PM

Thanks Hanuman,
The reason I don't have any information with me is that everytrhing is bookmarked on my desktop at home. Thought I had copied everything but........didn't

Hanuman Oct 26th, 2009 05:10 PM

Smeagol,

It's relatively new and therefor is quite full at the moment. People are trying it out but those that have tried it says the food take too long as the chef insist on using to mortar to grind everything from scratch. Food wise they, including my brother, have said that the food was good but the taste was not exceptional. Atmosphere wise it should be nice but I didn't really ask about that aspect.

Will try and pop in for lunch one day!

Kathie Oct 26th, 2009 06:35 PM

Let us know what you think. If it's really good, I'm willing to put up with slow...

qamar59_bhatti Oct 27th, 2009 08:16 AM

Any takes on "Seafood Palace"? I have been told it had seafood to die for.

Mango7 Oct 27th, 2009 09:03 AM

Hanuman- How much did your brother like the food?

Hanuman Oct 27th, 2009 04:49 PM

Wow a lot of interest in Bo Lan. I have asked my brother and some other friends who ate there and they all said the food was good with very Western presentation and price. I cannot really comment more unless I've eaten there.

Here's a YouTube review of the restaurant but I suggest you skip the comical start of the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ1zU7vugG8

simpsonc510 Oct 27th, 2009 05:28 PM

Fanny, your message was slipped under my apartment door when I arrived back from Chiang Mai last night around midnight. I will try to call you today!
Carol

Mango7 Oct 27th, 2009 05:54 PM

Thanks Pook. Perhaps its meant for Thais who want a western flair..

simpsonc510 Oct 27th, 2009 08:10 PM

Fanny, thanks for calling me! So looking forward to having coffee at "Monsoon" today, and getting to meet face to face. Should be great fun and conversation.
Carol

simpsonc510 Oct 27th, 2009 08:12 PM

Oh, btw, Bo-Lan was discussed in the Thai Airways Sawasdee magazine. Could not tell if it was "westernized," mang, but they have an 11 course dinner for something like 1500 baht?? I hope we get to try it.


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