BB Where To Eat Series: Bangkok’s Saawaan
Sets on main road Suan Plu Soi 2, a little alley of Sathorn Road, one of the main Bangkok’s central business districts in Bangkok, Thailand, a new Thai fine dining with the progressive twists was born and called Sawaan.
Saawaan means “Heaven” headed by Chef Aom and her crews used to modernize and innovate the modern Thai authentic cuisine for their diners.
Coming from the Northern part down to the Southern part of Thailand where the ingredients are freshly picked and presents them in the forms of delicious and pretty Thai traditional cooking styles ranging from salads, dips, fermented, stir-fries, soups, curries, steam, and grill dishes before sending us off with the stunningly Thai-inspired delicacies.
Kai Look Kei, the Thai-style fried egg with tamarind sauce, was served in an eggshell laid on the straw nest.
Saawaan made its own version using amberjack or Hamaji and the juiciness of the fish was complimented with refreshing Thai herbs and citrusy dressing.
Rice Paddy Crab is dish is originated from the local dish, made from the fat of Sing Buri wild rice paddy crabs mixed with Thai herbs before putting back in the crab’s shell and grilled. The crab is served with grilled wraps of coconut milk-scented sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf. The dip is light yet flavourful and delectable.
The depth of flavor from the fish puree when combining with the slightly salty oyster and the herbal broth give this bowl a perfect soup to the experience of the night.
Steamed curried fish minced mixed with parts of lotus including seeds, stems and roots giving the crunchy and delighting textures to the soft and smooth texture of the dish. The scent of lotus comes through from the outer lotus leaf the wrapped the curry.
The flat noodle squid seasoned with squid ink is served with diced mushroom in a hot and spicy pesto-inspired krapraw sauce. The dish is topped with grated cured egg yolk to complete the nutty taste to it. Mix well and eat, then you will find yourself lost in the harmony of this dish.
What worth every bit for being the main course is chicken breast and tight are rolled together and cooked perfectly, topped with pineapple and coconut cream foam, caramelized pineapple and young wild bamboo shoot and served with heavenly delicious curry sauce.
They also served refreshing pre-dessert sorbet made from fresh lime and cilantro before the dessert time arrives! Yay!
Open during Wednesday to Monday 18:30-23:00
Address: 39/19 Soi Suan Plu (Soi 2). Sathorn Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Contact number: 66 (02) 679 3775
Get a taste of this newest modern for the gastronomy spot in the city and indulge in the local produce that helps the local farmers throughout the country. We can arrange a private transport service for you, just let us know.
