Jok Prince

BANGKOK AMAZING GOURMET
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Congee not (just) for a prince

Eating in a shabby little alley is always not my preference; Jok Prince (Prince Congee), example of an exceptional case.


Bangkok famous pork congee from Jok Prince, THB 30


Jok Prince Congee Shop 王子粥品 ****
sidewalk Soi Prince Theater
between 1391 and 1393 Charoenkrung Road
Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Tel.: 02.234.9407

Open daily (except Monday): 6 am - 10 am, 5 pm - 11 pm
Pay (food only for two): around THB 100

Lobby Lounge afternoon tea

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Sip on teas at ease

The Shangri-la Bangkok's Lobby Lounge serves afternoon tea set with Ronnefeldt teas (since 1823) from Germany.



afternoon tea set, 2 pm - 6 pm daily


The Lobby Lounge ***1/2
Shangri-la Hotel Bangkok
89 Soi Wau Suan Plu
Charoenkrung Road
Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Tel.: 02.236.7777
Shangri-la Bangkok

Open daily : 7 am- midnight
Pay (afternoon tea set): THB 650++/THB790++ per set

Prachak

BANGKOK AMAZING GOURMET
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Roasted duck for a century

Prachak is a very few century-old restaurants in Bangkok also a jewel to the Bangkok gourmet scene. What made Prachak shines? Its roasted duck.

Besides her delectable roasted duck, I couldn't afford to miss is a bowl of noodle soup with wonton (bam-mee kiao nam).




Prachak Pochana ****1/2
1415 Chroenkrung Road
Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Tel.: 02.234.3755
Prachak

Open daily : 7 am - 8:30 pm
Pay (food only for two): around THB 150

Shang Palace

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Shang Palace 香宮
@ Sharila-la Hotel Bangkok

One of top 3 hotels’ Chinese restaurants in Bangkok is China House (the Oriental Hotel) serving nouvelle Chinese cuisine in a 1930 old Shanghai-tang ambience with a bright red and darken interior after its renovation two years ago, the monkey look lead my hesitation to support this once famed restaurant anymore, besides I hate Chinese food being fusion. Then come to Mei Jiang (the Peninsula Hotel), good food good tea but snobbish service and I am always lazy to cross the river. So for years, Shang Palace (the Shangri-la Hotel) earns my praise for its Chinese cuisine with the Cantonese accent. Although compare to top eateries in Hong Kong, Shang Palace shall have a long way to catch up with; but in Bangkok where exquisite Chinese restaurants with a real twist is so hard to find, Shang Palace passes the mark.

My favorite starter is the Peking Duck (B1,100++), well marinated whole duck barbequed to perfection, then peeled (in front of us) the duck skin as thin as a sheet of paper without the trace of fat, eaten with warm small rice flour wrapper and condiments, bravo! Second choice maybe Roasted Goose (B600++) which is a popular dish in prominent restaurants in Hong Kong but not in Bangkok, Shang Palace includes this signature Cantonese roasted dish in the special menu.For soup it shall be the Shark’s Fin in the Egg-white Wrapper in Supreme Soup (B1,000++), creative and delicious. The soup with preserved vegetable with the (leftover) duck meat is another ideal choice to clear our palate; it is included in the Peking Duck order when we ordered one.

Shang Palace has an array of fruit dishes, such as Stir-fried Duck Meat with Mango (B500++), Stir-fried Beef Fillet with Rose Apple (B500++), Fried Prawn with Lemon Sauce (B650++), and Stir-fried Fresh Lily Bulb and Celery (B350++). They are very welcomed dishes in a tropical country likes Thailand.



From the sea, fishes, choices are always limited in Bangkok. Steamed Red Grouper (a coral trout) in Hot Oil and Soy Sauce (around B1,700++) and Deep Fried Sand Goby (bamboo fish) in Warm Soy Sauce (around B800++) are better choices in Shang Palace. E-fu (small flat noodles) with Crab Meat (B280++) and Deep-Fried Rice Flour Bun are good substitute for steamed rice.

To wrap up the dinner, I always go for a cup of Mango Pudding (B90++), with Chocolate Ice Cream (B300++) from the Next2 Café. If you are looking for something special, Double-boiled Hasima in Red Date Soup (B200++) will set you a height in the gourmet search; this is snow frog ovaries found in western desert of China. Exotic isn’t it? To pamper your skin try the Braised Bird-nest with Coconut Milk in Whole Grilled Coconut (B800++), best bird-nest dessert in Bangkok.Being a Shangri-la’s Prestige membership holder, I receive my portion of meal free of charge while dining with friend(s). So this is one more good reason to dine at Shang Palace on top of the chef’s above average culinary skills.

Our Ratings (1 to 5 the higher the better): Shang Palace has [4]
(Ratings are based on Food, Service and Ambience, with Price taken into account in relation to Quality) Food =4, Service=4, Ambiance=4, Money Worth=4

Price range for two without drinks (incl. local water) in Thai Baht = BBBBB
(B=below 200, BB=201-500, BBB=501-1,000, BBBB=1,001-2,000, BBBBB=over 2,000)

Details: open daily Lunch 11:30am -2:30pm; Dinner 6:30 - 10:30pm
Shang Palace Chinese Restaurant, Shangri-la Hotel, 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand; Tel.: 02-206 8677
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/bangkok/shangrila/dining

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Angelini

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Angelini @ Shangri-la Hotel

Food is essential, gourmet is indulgent. When the opportunity does arise to indulge, do it in style!

When my friends come to visit Bangkok, I like to take them to the Angelini, a top Italian restaurant in Bangkok. Angelini will undergo a thorough renovation soon, leaving us memory and memories we shared precious moments there in the last 12 years. New face will be launched during X'mas 2007.

Our Ratings (1 to 5 the higher the better): Angelini has [4.1]
(Rating are based on Food, Service and Ambience, with Price taken into account in relation to Quality)
Food=4, Service=4, Ambiance=4.5, Money Worth=4

Price range for two without drinks (incl. local water) in Thai Baht = BBBBB
(B=below 200, BB=201-500, BBB=501-1,000, BBBB=1,001-2,000, BBBBB=over 2,000)

Details: open daily 11:30am - 1am
Angelini Restaurant and Bar, Shangri-la Hotel, 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand; Tel.: 02-206 8677

http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/bangkok/shangrila/dining
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Next2 buffet

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Next2 Café @ Shangri-la Hotel

Today I tried the scrumptious Seafood dinner buffet at Next2 Café and Terrace, Shangri-la Hotel Bangkok, quality wise it was good but not impressive, but the price at B1,590++ was high-so(ciety). Take a look!

Our Ratings (1 to 5 the higher the better): Next2 buffet has [3.8]

(Ratings are based on Food, Service and Ambience, with Price taken into account in relation to Quality) Food =4, Service=4, Ambiance=3.5, Money Worth=3.5

Price range for two without drinks (incl. local water) in Thai Baht = BBBBB (B=below 200, BB=201-500, BBB=501-1,000, BBBB=1,001-2,000, BBBBB=over 2,000)

Best dishes: pan-seared foie gras, Mongolian grill, tomyum goong

Wine list: good selection of wine

Best table: terrace seats by the river

Details: Open daily a la carte dining open 24 hours; Lunch buffet: 12:00 – 2:30pm; Dinner buffet: 6:30-10:30pm

International Lunch Buffet (Monday-Saturday) B850++

Interactive Dining Experience with Mongolian Grill (Sunday-Thursday) B1,450++

Seafood Extravaganza Nights (Friday-Saturday) B1,590++

Fun-filled Family Sunday Brunch B1,350++

Next2 Cafe at Shangri-la Hotel, 89 Soi Wat Suanplu, New Road Charoen Krung), Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand. Tel.: 02-2367777 http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/bangkok/shangrila