Bo.Lan | Bangkok's Thai fine dining with European flair | Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2017

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Situated in midst of greens, aesthetically beautiful Thai villa , in the heart of bangkok, that serves traditional dishes from the royal kitchen and the bygone era. That’s Bo Lan for me.

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Rated as 19th best among Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants this year , Bo.Lan is one of the best authentic Thai fine dining restaurant of Bangkok. This “essentially Thai” place was conceptualised by chef couple after they met at Nahm, UK.years ago.

I was always sure that this place deserves the “michelin star” whenever it happens in Thailand. And I’m delighted to know this is now a “One MICHELIN Star” for its authentic Thai cooking.

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Image Courtesy : MICHELIN Guide Thailand and Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants

As per the Chef Lan , they believe in greater social responsibility. And therefore, they are working closely with the local farmers sourcing local Thai ingredients for its ever changing menu with a goal of being zero carbon restaurant in the future.

‘Bo.Lan balance’ -the Chef’s signature menu here comprises of 5 elementary dishes, namely a refreshingly Thai salad, a lip smacking chilli relish, a stir-fry , a curry and a soup. However, Chef may add more dishes to elevate the dining experience.

The Ambiance

Now housed in a bigger scenic greener place in beautifully interior-ed old style furnished bungalow with a pool and outdoor garden patio at Sukhumvit Soi 53 near Thong Lor,the Bo.Lan’s magnificent interiors were truly mesmerising, giving it a feel of rich elegant dining place.

Bo.lan was founded on the belief that the best Thai restaurants should be found In Thailand. With that in mind the two chefs Duangporn Songvisava and Dylan Jones started Bo.lan. The name Bo.lan comes from Chef Duangporn’s nickname Bo and the second half of Dylan’s name Lan. (source:Bo.Lan website)

The Menu

Open for both Lunch & Dinner, only the choice of set menus are served during dinner while one can relish a la carte offerings and prix fixed menu and a full set during Lunch. The “course-prohibited” is practised here and all the dishes are served at the same time rather than by courses.

Prior reservation is mandatory and walk-ins is not advised.I was fortunate to get a reservation for their lunch slot on a weekday.

The meal started with the amuse bouche od sea weeds and other ingredients.

Then and now: Thai-born chef Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava and Australian-born chef Dylan ‘Lan’ Jones met at David Thompson’s erstwhile London outpost Nahm. Now, the husband-and-wife team oversees one of the most respected restaurants in Bangkok, and Songvisava was voted Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2013.

Opening Hours: Sat – Sun 12:00 – 14:30, Tue – Sun 18:00 – 22:30 (Closed on Mondays)

Address: 24 Sukhumvit 53 (Soi Pai dee ma dee)

Tel: +66 (0)2 260 2961-2 (Prior reservation absolutely necessary)

UPDATE :

On Jul 3, Bo.lan’s beautiful house on Sukhumvit Soi 53 will become home to three new concepts: Bolan Grocer, Err and an exclusive chef’s table. “This is not a reopening. We are opening a brand new place with the same uncertainty as when we opened Bo.lan eleven years ago,” says chef and co-owner Dylan Jones. ( Source : bk.asia-city.com)