Ideally located in Sathorn district of the capital, a short distance away from Lumpini MRT, Issaya Siamese Club welcomes you with a cozy, warm, elegant setting of strong Thai influences that can be seen in the furniture housed in a wonderfully restored 1920’s Thai-colonial style two story residence. Ethnic design, for a chic bohemian ambiance in the heart of Bangkok. The plush setting is welcoming and comfortable, the dining experience always memorable.

What is distinct as you first walk into Issaya’s premise is the lush greenery that leads to the entrance of the restaurant. Issaya is an old Thai word for the rainy season and the gardens do flourish during that part of the year. Only the freshest produce and seasonal ingredients (of which 90% are locally sourced) have been specially hand picked by the chef to bring only the best for diners.

In 2018, Issaya Siamese Club is the reigning 21st placed restaurant in Asia’s 50 Best list and deservedly so with world class cuisine complimented with top notch service. A haute couture way to lunch or dinner, anytime of the year and for all occasions. Advance reservation is recommended for larger groups and private rooms are available with minimum spending.

Offering a complete sensory experience for gourmands, the award winning signature restaurant is where Chef Ian Kittichai blends the technical and emotional aspects of cooking with sight, sound and taste. With each dish he aims for a profound personal response for the old or young both locals and tourist alike. Apart from the a la carte choices, diners will also enjoy the set and tasting menu depending on how hungry they are.

Every detail of the appetizer, Kor Moo Yang involves an experience for the senses. Served table side guests discover an intimate platter filled with condiments such as chili, sawtooth coriander in a roasted sticky rice dressing. After putting in the base ingredients, depending on your spice tolerance, the chili is added followed by mixing in sawtooth coriander, shallot and spring onion. A very interactive and engaging dish to start your meal.

Another brilliant starter is Mushroom In The Rice Field. Mushroom sausage is made from two types of mushrooms and two types of rice and then more rice on top, rice dressing and toasted rice with some herbs from Isan province located in the northeastern region of Thailand. Rice is very important in Thai culture and this dish is a great representation of that fact, totally vegan dish with lovely earthiness from the mushrooms.