Issaya Siamese Club, #21 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
It took until day four during my trip to Thailand to actually enjoy Thai food. I was supposed to go to #5 ranked Nahm, but a wretched food poisoning attack sidelined me from going (and I never get sick like that). Therefore, coming off of a #21 placement the night before, I was delighted to visit the stately older home (built in 1914) where Issaya Siamese Club resides. Complete in bright colors and with both indoor and outdoor seating, the interior of the restaurant feels a bit like stepping into the past. Given the modern and more stylized venues we had visited previously, the decor at Issaya was a definite departure. Personally, I like a fine dining experience to come with all the bells and whistles of a contemporary restaurant, but I think part of Issaya’s charm is its antiquated charm. As my dining partner and I scanned the menu, I was…
Issaya Siamese Club, #21 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
It took until day four during my trip to Thailand to actually enjoy Thai food. I was supposed to go to #5 ranked Nahm, but a wretched food poisoning attack sidelined me from going (and I never get sick like that). Therefore, coming off of a #21 placement the night before, I was delighted to visit the stately older home (built in 1914) where Issaya Siamese Club resides. Complete in bright colors and with both indoor and outdoor seating, the interior of the restaurant feels a bit like stepping into the past. Given the modern and more stylized venues we had visited previously, the decor at Issaya was a definite departure. Personally, I like a fine dining experience to come with all the bells and whistles of a contemporary restaurant, but I think part of Issaya’s charm is its antiquated charm. As my dining partner and I scanned the menu, I was…