Saawaan

Top choice in Bangkok


Two exceptionally talented chefs run what can easily be called one of the finest Thai restaurants in the world. Its name meaning 'heaven', this chic address has a seven-course tasting menu themed on cooking methods, featuring dishes that are inherently Thai but are executed with the fanciness, finesse and flair worthy of a Michelin-starred restaurant (which it is).

Expect dishes conjured from sea urchins, wild betel leaves or rice-paddy crabs, and wacky desserts (such as bitter chocolate with a hint of the stinky durian fruit). Advance bookings – and smart attire – essential.


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