HOTEL DINING

Prices do not include service charge and applicable government tax unless stated “net’’.

SUKHUMVIT

Aloft (02-207-7000)

May: For limited time, guests can enjoy a special re-opening discount of 30% at Brews & ‘Ques by Crave restaurant. Dishes include pork ribs, coffee-rubbed grilled fish, crying tiger T-bone steak, wild salmon miang salad, pomelo salad, southern Thaistyle grilled chicken and octopus satay.

137 Pillars Bangkok (02-079-7000) Until October: A brand-new afternoon tea “Boutique Of Jewels” is on offer at Baan Borneo Club on the 26th floor. Featured selections include avocado scallop tart with caviar; crab rhubarb salsa; cauliflower with smoked eel and vanilla mousse mille-feuille; chargrilled eggplant with tahini and prosciutto choux; lobster and green pea taco; blueberry yoghurt mousse; coconut mousse with lime jelly; chocolate cherry tart; mango cheesecake topped with mango salsa and coconut sauce; and a selection of tea blends from Monsoon Tea. Price is 1,800 baht per set for two persons, or 2,200 baht per set inclusive of two glasses of sparkling wine. Meanwhile a selection of sweet and savoury croffles loaded with rich toppings is on offer at Bangkok Trading Post. Options include Hokkaido cream and strawberry; macadamia and salted caramel; matcha and red bean; Nutella chocolate; avocado-tomato-ricotta; mozzarella and garlic butter; and truffle cream cheese. Prices start from 95 baht for a plain croffle to 175 baht for a sweet croffle and 195 baht for a savoury croffle.

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park (02-059-5999)

May: A new cherry-centric afternoon tea is featured at the Lobby Lounge. The tea-pairing collection of bite-sized delicacies includes fresh cherry tart; sour cherry clafoutis; sweet cherry mousse; and foie gras terrine with cherry jam. Prices are 590 baht per person and 990 baht per couple. There are cherry-hazelnut chocolate cake; cherry éclair; and sour cherry clafoutis tarts available by pieces at Siam Tea Room at 95 baht per piece. Meanwhile white asparagus is the seasonal highlight at Akira Back restaurant and Goji Kitchen + Bar. Expect to find modern Asian dishes such as white asparagus with black garlic butter, Parmesan and shio gonbu; pan-seared halibut with white asparagus and soy beurre blanc; Japanese A5 Wagyu steak with white asparagus, truffle beef jus and potato chips; and a dessert of mille-feuille with makgeolli (Korean milky sparking rice wine) ice cream and crispy white asparagus caramel at Akira Back. At Goji Kitchen, the white asparagus is showcased through dishes such as white asparagus soup; butter-glazed white asparagus with Serrano ham and chive dressing; and white asparagus with smoked salmon during weekend buffet lunch and dinner. The buffet is priced from 2,199 baht per person.

Carlton (02-090-7888)

May and June: Plate all-day dining restaurant offers a special duo burger sliders, one is plant-based featuring portobello mushrooms and wasabi on homemade black charcoal bun and the other features deep-fried soft-shell crab with sea grapes and spicy cheese sauce on purple butterfly pea bun. Price is 490 baht per set inclusive of premium Belgian fries. Meanwhile steamed sticky rice with crab meat, priced at 420 baht, is a highlighted dish of the season at Wah Lok Cantonese restaurant. There is also a selection of newly introduced dishes such as steamed spinach and minced shrimp dumplings; braised fish maw and bamboo fungus stuffed with minced shrimp in abalone sauce; stir-fried tiger prawns with soy sauce; braised snow fish with eggplant and homemade tofu; and live Alaskan king crab and geoduck clam prepared to diners’ preferences. Tuxedo Espresso Bar features summer season afternoon tea inspired by tropical fruits namely coconut, mango, banana, pineapple, passion fruit and guava. The photogenic set includes dried banana scones; exotic pineapple tart with passion fruit and mango; cream cheese sandwich with papaya and Parma ham; and guava tarte. Prices are 1,380 baht per set for two persons inclusive of a pot of tea or coffee; and 1,680 baht per set for two persons inclusive of two glasses of sparkling wine. A la carte desserts are also on offer at 200-250 baht per piece.

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit (02-649-888)

May: Orchid Café all-day dining restaurant features a new promotion “Main Dish With Unlimited Appetisers Delights”. Diners who spend a minimum of 500 baht on standard weekday lunch menu will be treated to an appetiser buffet that includes small plates, soups and salads. The rotating menu includes quinoa salad with roasted chicken and raisin, beetroot salad with aioli dressing; Waldorf apple and walnut salad; white prawn cocktail salad; smoked duck and orange salad; Thai-style pomelo salad; spicy grilled aubergine salad; minced pork larb salad, som tum salad with sweet corn kernels; and grilled beef salad.

SATHON — WITTHAYU — LANG SUAN

Athenee (02-650-8800)

May and June: White asparagus is the highlighted ingredient at the Allium contemporary French cuisine restaurant. Featured menu includes white asparagus with hollandaise sauce and Parma ham; white asparagus with Hokkaido scallop and cranberry compote; white asparagus risotto with fresh truffle; white asparagus with turbot and caviar; and white asparagus with Wagyu tenderloin. Prices start from 1,100 baht per dish.

Cape House (02-658-7444)

Until July: No. 43 Italian Bistro highlights its Italian-Thai buffet lunch every Wednesday and Sunday at 540 baht net per person. Children under 12 years of age receive a 50% discount.

RAMA IV — SILOM — SURAWONG — CHAROEN KRUNG

Capella (02-098-3888)

May 25: Côte by Mauro Colagreco presents a special cooking collaboration by two Michelin-starred chefs: Côte’s own head chef Davide Garavaglia and Blue by Alain Ducasse’s head chef Wilfrid Hocquet. The French and Italian Riviera-inspired cuisine dinner is complemented with wine pairings by expert sommelier Thanakorn Bottorff. The eight-course carte blanche dinner menu costs 8,500 baht per person. Wine pairing costs 4,200 baht per person. Reservations are a must.

Mandarin Oriental (02-659-9000) May: Japanese restaurant Kinu by Takagi features a special caviar promotion to complement the exquisite multi-course kaiseki lunch and dinner. Premium French black caviar from Sturia are used in dishes such as homemade sesame tofu served with Usui green bean sauce, Hokkaido sea urchin and vintage caviar; Kagoshima Kuruma prawn with vintage caviar in dashi clear soup; steamed abalone served with abalone liver sauce and classic caviar; and charcoal-grilled Tottori Wagyu beef served with classic caviar. Prices are 4,000 baht per person for a five-course lunch and 8,000 baht per person for a 10-course dinner. Reservations are a must. Meanwhile, traditional Thai khao chae set is on offer at The Verandah all-day dining restaurant. The soaked rice centrepiece, from jasmine rice from Yasothon province, comes with right assorted side dishes at 640 baht net per set and 2,250 baht net for a sharing set in a Thai-style tiffin.

Marriott The Surawongse (02-088-5666)

May and June: At dinner from Thursday to Sunday and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, top-quality Australian dry-aged beef is highlighted at Praya Kitchen restaurant. Featured dishes include stir-fried spicy beef with tree basil; grilled marinated spicy beef with foie gras cream; and slow-cooked beef tendon served on steamed rice and pickled yolk. Price is 1,688 baht per person. Children aged four to 12 pay half price.

Shangri-La (02-236-7777)

May and June: To celebrate Dragon Boat Festival, Shang Palace Chinese restaurant features, until June 5, two special delicacies in a custom-designed premium gift box. Options includes rice dumplings with pork and salted egg and steamed sticky rice with crabmeat. Prices are 150-180 baht net per piece; 428-488 baht net for a set of three pieces; and 728888 baht net for a set of six pieces. Meanwhile, Chocolate Boutique introduces a new collection of desserts by new executive pastry chef Ajinkya Soundankar. Among the highlights is “cruffin”, a hybrid of croissant and muffin with toppings such as strawberry sesame, pistachio cream cheese, cinnamon sugar and chocolate hazelnut Rocher. Prices range from 110 baht to 200 baht per piece.

RATCHADAMRI — RATCHAPRASONG — RAMA I

Anantara Siam (02-126-8866)

May: Aqua Bar’s renovated alfresco terrace welcomes back diners with Sunday brunch buffet featuring a wide variety of cuisines and house specials. Dishes include buttery lobster thermidor; the seafood ice bar; panseared foie gras; and spit roasted meat from a traditional French rotisserie oven. There are fun shows and activities for children including magicians and balloon artists. Prices start from 2,500 baht per person with free-flow non-alcoholic beverages to 4,500 baht per person with free-flow beer, wine, cocktails and Moët & Chandon Champagne. Children aged five to 11 pay 1,250 baht per person inclusive of unlimited beverages.

Centara Grand at CentralWorld (02-100-1234)

May: Red Sky restaurant features “Seasonal Spring Seafood” menu with prices starting from 555 baht per dish. Dishes include Mediterranean tuna carpaccio purple artichoke salad, citrus and tomato jelly; spring green pea velouté with roasted tiger prawn, aromatic oil and vadouvan crisp; pan-seared Hokkaido scallops with white asparagus, violet potato mousseline black truffle mousse and roasted purple artichoke; pan-seared cod with contemporary “vierge” sauce in zucchini flower; and whole roasted sea bass with rosemary and garlic, roasted asparagus and sun dried tomatoes. New signature dishes showcasing authentic Spanish flavours are featured at Uno Mas. The selection includes classic Spanish tomato bread; chilled almond and garlic soup; marinated pork on skewers; panseared snow fish with plankton infuse pil pil sauce; suckling pig with quince paste and apple caviar; grilled octopus with truffled mash potatoes; black-ink rice with seared octopus leg and alioli. Meanwhile Ventisi restaurant highlights premium Australian lamb in its Friday buffet dinner. Offered alongside the restaurant’s classic buffet line-up, the special lamb selection includes grilled lamb chops; massaman curry with lamb shank; grilled merguez lamb sausages; and shish kebab. Prices are 1,590 baht per adult and 936 baht per child. Free-flow soft drinks plus a choice of coffee or tea costs 149 baht per person.

Grand Hyatt Erawan (02-254-1234) May: The hotel relaunches its long-established Italian restaurant Spasso now as a Parisian-inspired steakhouse bistro. Served amidst an atmospheric mix of tunes and live music are classic dishes such as Jean Larnaudie foie gras au torchon; Les Frères Marchand AOC cheese platter; bouillabaisse with sea crab; and “La Formule” French entrecote steak in a secret butter-based sauce with hand-cut fries. Dessert selection includes baba gascon with Armagnac; Bourdaloue pear tart; and profiteroles.

Siam Kempinski (02-162-9000)

May: A “Summery Dream Afternoon Tea — Limited Edition”, a collaboration between executive pastry chef Franck Istel and renowned Thai illustrator Jirayu Koo-Armornpatana, is featured at the Lobby Lounge and Hanuman Bar. The collection of 16 miniature sweet and savoury items in all fun shapes, shades and colours includes lemon basil and strawberry cube; hazelnut pyramid orange almond soft cake; mango raspberry dome and chocolate shortbread; matcha green tea financier and yuzu curd; black truffle choux; Norwegian smoked salmon with wasabi and ikura salmon roe; lobster and prawn canapé on a coral; rosemary shortbread with pumpkin, orange and cream cheese; and caramelised onion and bacon tart with a cloud of shaved manchego cheese. Price is 1,290 baht per set inclusive of a choice of Ronnefeldt tea or coffee and printed silk satin handkerchief. Alati Mediterranean restaurant hosts a Sunday Riviera Brunch buffet inspired by favourite Mediterranean cuisines at 3,200 baht per person inclusive of mineral and sparkling water, soft drinks, signature mocktails, coffee and tea. Children aged six to 12 pay half price.

St. Regis (02-207-7777)

May 29: A collaboration Sunday brunch buffet featuring exquisite Cantonese dishes by executive Chinese chef Cheung Chin Choi of Fei Ya restaurant at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel is held at Viu restaurant. The pop-up menu includes Fei Ya’s signature Peking duck roasted over lychee wood accompanied wokfried duck meat in black pepper sauce; jellyfish salad served with shredded cucumber and chilli sesame sauce; king prawn in XO sauce; and sour and spicy Teochew-style wonton. The Cantonese delicacies are offered alongside all-you-can-eat items such as Alaska king crab, Wagyu beef with truffle sauce, sea urchin pasta and a variety of charcuteries and cheeses. The buffet is priced at 3,200 baht per person inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

Waldorf Astoria (02-846-8888)

Until July: Front Room refined Thai cuisine restaurant introduces new set menu, available for lunch and dinner. Inspired by home-styled cuisine of Thailand’s eastern coast provinces, the menu features local classics such as Chanthaburi’s spicy gaeng pa fish curry; sweet, sour and spicy pork belly stew with garcinia leaves; grilled coconut milk and turmeric cured chicken; and durian panna cotta. Plant-based options are also available.

RATCHADAPHISEK — VIBHAVADI — CHAENG WATTHANA

Asawin Grand (02-159-5888)

May: Sarasawadee all-day dining restaurant offers all-you-can-eat international buffet lunch at 450 baht net per person. Highlights include stirfried soft-shell crab with Singapore sauce, spaghetti carbonara, paprika fried chicken, roast pork Hungarian style, spicy and sour sea bass soup and dim sum. Lobby Lounge offers 50% discount on pastries and beverages including red velvet choux cream cake, coconut cake, lemon meringue tart, black coconut coffee and cafe macchiato.

Centara Grand at CentralPlaza Lardprao (02-541-1234)

May and June: Zing coffee shop features a wide variety of pastries and desserts prepared with tropical fruit. Expect to find jackfruit milk cake; lychee rose cruffin; mango sticky rice cake; pineapple and raisin jalousie; yoghurt and young coconut tart; and gluten free banana tart. Prices start at 80 baht per piece.

Emerald (02-276-4567)

May: Yok Chinese restaurant features all-you-can-eat dim sum lunch, with highlighted offerings such as steamed shrimp wontons; Chinese bun; steamed rice noodle rolls; deep-fried mashed taro with mince shrimps and vegetables; fried rice with Chinese sausage; and crispy egg noodles with chicken in brown sauce. Price is 859 baht net per person. From Monday to Thursday, a party of four persons pays for three.

Miracle Grand Convention

(02-575-5599)

May: Premprachakorn restaurant offers an international buffet lunch and dinner with highlights such as mushroom cream soup, sushi, pasta and spaghetti signatures, pad Thai, shrimp salad, Sichaun hot and sour soup and braised fish maw soup. Prices are 690 baht net per person for Friday and Saturday dinner; 400 baht net for daily lunch; and 500 baht net per person for Sunday to Thursday dinner. Dragon Luxury Chinese Cuisine offers a 50% discount on Peking duck and 30% on dim sum and a la carte such as roasted crispy pork belly, braised whole Australian abalone with supreme abalone soup, braised whole Mexican abalone with supreme soup and deep-fried Chinese jujube pancake.

BEYOND BANGKOK

Dusit Thani, Hua Hin (032-520-009) May and June: After a year-long renovation, the resort reopens with an additional a brand-new beachside restaurant Nómada. The cuisine, by a Chilean head chef, is inspired by South American indigenous cookery. Selection of small plates and tapas includes fresh sea bass and grilled river prawns with Chilean yellow chilli and pebre sauce; rock lobster in Chilean deglazed white wine sauce; ceviche with mango; wonton cones with salmon, soy and sesame oil; shrimp with house-made mayonnaise and crispy quinoa; and crab with avocado brunoise. While its highlighted main courses include grain-fed Angus Tomahawk, beef rib-eye, tenderloin steak, slow-cooked picanha beef, roasted chicken, whole red snapper and Indian Ocean octopus. There are also various choices of desserts and cocktails, including grilled and smoked local pineapple with toffee sauce and homemade coconut ice cream; passion fruit and papaya mousse cheesecake; and a peppery and sour Piñapeño cocktail.

Kantary Hills, Chiang Mai

(053-222-111)

May: Nimman Bar & Grill features salad & antipasto buffet dinner every Friday at 270 baht per person. Children under 12 years of age pay half price.

Meliá Chiang Mai (052-090-699) May: Spanish afternoon tea is offered daily at Ruen Kaew Lounge at 1,059 per set for two persons. The selection of bite-sized sandwiches, pastries and desserts includes pinchos style panseared spiced tiger prawn skewers with lemon; golden fried potato-sausage balls with light aioli and brava sauce; Andalusian mini sandwiches with Serrano ham, fried pork loin and blistered green pepper; Basque-style burnt cheesecake; churros with warm chocolate dipping sauce; Mallorcan mini ensaïmada pastries; and sangria ice popsicles. Mai Restaurant meanwhile showcases contemporary northern Thai-style cuisine dishes with Mediterranean influences. Signature dishes include baked salmon trout fillet with nam phrik ong pimentos; and pappardella curry noodles with yellow curry chicken and homemade pickled cabbage. Meanwhile the buffet breakfast at Laan Na Kitchen features signature morning dishes such as tortilla Española (Spanish omelette), shakshuka, ensaimada and churros with chocolate dip, alongside freshly cooked eggs, potato gratin, waffles, pancakes and hung lay pork curry, khao soi noodles and grilled egg in banana leaf. Charcuteries options include beef pastrami, Serrano ham, chorizo and smoked turkey, while cheese selection offers manchego, Emmental, feta, goat’s cheese and more. Price is 756 baht net per person, or 400 baht net per person on weekday.

Royal Cliff, Pattaya (038-250-421) May and June: Panorama restaurant reopens with a total interior makeover and new international menu by British head chef Andrew Brown. Dishes include smoked salmon carpaccio; Pattaya chicken salad; fettuccine with salmon alfredo sauce; ossobuco di Vitello alla Milanese; murgh tikka masala; sour and spicy fried salmon steak; pineapple lobster; and “helicopter” pad Thai noodles.