This was the first time encountering the 1* Michelin Restaurant, Sra Bu Kiin Kiin at @siamkempinski , which we would have to admit, for a fine restaurant-in-hotel setting, the design and traditional Thai decor is rather outstanding. Warm lighting, white linen table cloths, silver velour table runners, sparkling glassware and winter flowers create a relaxed refinement but in theme with their menu, sparks nostalgia of fond winter times. Most glorious was the gazebo seating with ornate bronze cut Thai roof design. (Bangkok Foodies, book this table for your next romantic or dine-to-impress tryst).
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin Head Chef Chayawee Suthcharitchan, in collaboration with Chef Henrik Yde-Andersen of Copenhagen’s famous Kiin Kiin restaurant, introduce the restaurant’s latest dining secrets as part of a new set dinner menu that is based upon the elements and flavours of the cooler climate in the winter months.
Winter Journey, comprising eight courses, which begins with Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin’s famous “street food” nibbles, such as soya meringue, moon food, chicken satay, Chiang Mai sausage, green curry and crab salad cornetto and selections of leaves of Thailand.
Highlights of the course would undoubtedly be the Pan-fried Mackerel, Baked Fermented Pickle,and Fresh Tomato Yum Dressing, which dubious diners were pleasantly surprised by the sharp and bright dressing combined with a fish which is typically considered to be ‘muddy’, was beautifully gentle and succulent.
The Tom Yum Soup by Syphon with Prawn Cracker, Shrimp Taco Lobster, Tofu Noodles set would be our next choice, fun to watch and interactive for fidgety foodies, but could possibly be considered gimmicky and over-done for some. Note; We would have loved to have real crispy worms than rice which mimicked them. ;)
The set dinner also features smoked salmon, bonito, wasabi cream, ponzu and cucumber; kra pao foie gras with basil hollandaise and crispy rice; and beef-glazed sweet soya sauce, pickled kumquat and crispy beef baked rice.
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok 991/9 Rama I Road · Pathumwan · Bangkok · Thailand T +66 02 162 9000
The Winter Journey Set Dinner Menus Six courses – ; Eight courses – THB 3,200++ @ Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin
