For our culinary adventure across Bangkok, this was what I would consider our most ‘casual’ experience. To be fair, after as much as we had eaten, the venue was a blessing and the perfect final stop on our foodie tour of the city. Deciding a bit late to follow up our lunch at Le Du<\/a>, we walked over to the W<\/a> and sidled up to the bar at The House on Sathorn<\/a><\/strong> (the property has a unique history and has evolved from residence to consulate to restaurant over the years). Although it was relatively early for service, we met Chef Fatih, an extremely talented (and well traveled) man. His tasting menu is creative, but in a very personal way. In the courses, Chef Fatih tells the story of his world travels — where he’s worked and what has influenced him. In person, it was fun to hear about his experiences and the why and how of the dishes on the menu (and made me wonder what my own culinary story would look like!).<\/p>\n Season.<\/em> Picture the best cauliflower you’ve ever had. Actually, wonder for a moment, ‘Cauliflower, really?’ then eat this vegetable absolutely bursting with flavor and you won’t be disappointed. In fact, you might try and plot how to make this incredible dish at home (does anyone know where I can get my hands on some winter black truffle? #askingforafriend). Simple, refined, and beautifully presented, I would be happy to see this on any menu.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Catch of the Day.<\/em> First and foremost, I loved that Chef Fatih brought out the live version of the Phuket Rock Lobster that I would be eating. It’s super rare for any diner to have a moment of understanding that yes, the plate you are about to eat used to be alive. I met wiggly Mr. Lobster and then a few courses later, he appeared in this capacity. While the lobster was tender, it was the bami noodle with a secret (out of this world) sauce (with ingredients only available from a particular location in town) that made the dish. Points also for the evocative coastal presentation.<\/p>\nMy Favorites<\/h2>\n