Nywoman

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

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

Nywoman

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

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

Hanuman

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

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

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

Hanuman, Michael, have either of you eaten there?

Hanuman

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

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

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

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

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

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

qamar59_bhatti

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

Mango7

Hanuman- How much did your brother like the food?

Hanuman

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

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

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

simpsonc510

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

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.