Winding through the busy streets of Bangkok, our Uber driver turned down a quiet road and dropped us off at what he thought was a grocery store. Fortunately for us, it was one of Gaggan<\/a>‘s restaurants, Meatlicious<\/a><\/strong> (led by Chef Jorge, who spent a good portion of the evening talking to us about his experiences, culinary and otherwise).<\/p>\n With an extensive list of beers, rustic seating and a beautiful outdoor courtyard, we opted for outside seating and settled at one of the picnic tables (more room for photos, natch). Reviewing the menu (vegetarians, I guess you can already figure out this might not be the best place for you), there were a few options that we ordered straight away: Eataly<\/em> (Burrata, THB490, we split a half portion), Corn on the Cob<\/em> (THB90), and Foie Gras Breakfast<\/em> (THB450). The burrata yielded something I would’ve never considered adding to the dish, that is, burnt grapes. Honestly, it was a fantastic addition — the sweet and smoky flavors complemented the creamy cheese (I know it sounds like it wouldn’t work, but trust me, it does For mains, we tried the Argentine Chimichurri<\/em> (THB1190, enough for two people) and Meatlicious Roast Chicken<\/em> (THB550). Y’all, I think we’ve established I’ve been able to enjoy a steak<\/a> or two<\/a> in the recent past<\/a>. Having had all cuts and kinds, I found the Argentine steak at Meatlicious holding its own. Grilled, juicy, and perfectly complemented with the spicy(ish) chimichurri sauce (accompanied by root vegetables), this was a perfect plate to split. I wish I could get as excited about the chicken…but to start, it was mildly unappetizing (sorry, seeing a chicken head and feet is just…a bit too real for me). The meat, while tender and spicy (the rub coating the chicken is a bit intense) was difficult to separate from the bone (like, a lot of effort). I’m all for rustic dishes, but this one just a bit too much (even if the presentation was something out of a cookbook).<\/p>\n Finally, for dessert, we opted for the Burnt Ice Cream<\/em> (THB350). Baked and filled with both strawberry and raspberry sorbet, this was a light not too sweet dish to end the night on.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Would I go back to Meatlicious? Certainly if I lived in Bangkok, I would stop in to enjoy a low key, laid back evening. Is is worth stopping in if you’re visiting the city? If, like us, you needed a break from the fine dining scene, I think this restaurant is worth the effort. However, in a world full of incredible street food and hawker stalls, I think that’s a decision you’ll have to make for yourself. Winding through the busy streets of Bangkok, our Uber driver turned down a quiet road and dropped us off at what he thought was a grocery store. Fortunately for us, it was one of Gaggan‘s restaurants, Meatlicious (led by Chef Jorge, who spent a good portion of the evening talking to us about his experiences, culinary and otherwise). With an extensive list of beers, rustic seating and a beautiful outdoor courtyard, we opted for outside seating and settled at one of the picnic tables (more room for photos, natch). Reviewing the menu (vegetarians, I guess you can already figure out this might not be the best place for you), there were a few options that we ordered straight away: Eataly (Burrata, THB490, we split a half portion), Corn on the Cob (THB90), and Foie Gras Breakfast (THB450). The burrata yielded something I would’ve never considered adding to the dish, that…<\/p>\nand I’m totally going to steal it when preparing this dish in the future!)<\/del>. Now, I did mention that Foie Gras would redeem itself after a rather disastrous course at La Normandie<\/a> earlier in the day. While the thought of Foie Gras served as creme brulee was not particularly appetizing, I can tell you the reality of it was something entirely delicious. Friends, the caramelization of the foie gras (blended to a smooth consistency), combined with cherry compote and toasted, buttery brioche bread is the luxury appetizer you’ve been missing your whole life. Too rich for one person, I would suggest splitting with a friend. Served last, the corn on the cob was, to me, the weakest of the three starters. As I’m a big fan of Mexican street corn, I hoped for more crema, cilantro, cheese…something. The rock salt and lime just didn’t go far enough for me.<\/p>\n
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