R-HAAN Embraces the Monsoon Season

■ The sound of rain and the accompanying rolling thunder bring a sense of relief and renewal. Thailand welcomes the rainy months and R-HAAN embraces the distinctive flavors and goodness of seasonal produce. The adage Nai Nam Mee Pla, Nai Na Mee Kao (There are fish in the water and rice in the fields) speaks to the great abundance and fertility of the Thai kingdom. To appreciate the culinary repertoire offered by the seasonal ingredients during the monsoon season, R-HAAN celebrates new flavors with an exquisite new menu “The Symphony of Thai Cuisine - Welcome to The Wisdom of Thai Herbs”.

R-HAAN is a fine dining establishment founded by Khun “Todd” Piti Bhirom Bhakdi and renowned Chef Chumpol Jangprai. The restaurant is a combination of their extensive experience and strengthened commitment to promote the wisdom of Thai cuisine. Meticulously prepared from ingredients sourced in various regions throughout the kingdom, your meal here will be a sensory discovery and a culinary odyssey to all corners of Thailand. The Symphony of Thai Cuisine - Welcome to The Wisdom of Thai Herbs Samrub features a medley of Thai herbs like kariyat, black galingale, turmeric, Indian gooseberry, shallot, pepper, garlic and chili. Lunch Samrub menu is now also available from 11.30AM to 3PM daily.

The exquisite dinner Samrub begins with an amuse-bouche of Kratong Thong: Crispy "Kee Mao" Thai Herbs and Rice Fish in Crispy Pastry Shell and Ma Hor: Fresh “Hom Suwan” Pineapple Morsel topped with Minced Pork and Royal Project Macadamia Nut. A Spicy Wang Nam Khiao Paco Fern Salad with Bang Pakong River Prawns is the salad of choice.

Appetizers will take you on short hops across Thailand with Northern Thai Spicy Kurobuta Sausage Smoked with Thai Herbs served with Northern Thai Green Chili Dip, Steamed Gotu Kola Rice Dumplings with Chicken and Cashew Nuts, Savory Pickled Sea Fish Salad with Aromatic Rice and Spicy Caviar Sauce and Deep Fried Andaman Crab Curry. Before the main symphony, indulge in the sublime flavor of Chon Buri Organic Lime Sorbet with Royal Project Arabica Coffee Flower Honey.

Main dishes gracing your table are the Classic Thai Tom Yum Soup with King River Prawns, Spicy Beef Consommé with Thai Herbs, Royal Thai Copper Pod Curry with Charcoal Grilled Buriram Angus Beef and Savory Local Fish Curry with Tree Basil Leaves.

A chili paste set has been introduced to the menu too. Spicy Southern Mango Chili Paste with Aromatic Shrimp Oil and Sun Dried Bang Taboon Octopus is a must-try. Spicy Santol Chili Paste and Sun Dried Sea Fish is also truly unique. Grilled River Prawns from Phattalung with Stir Fried Crispy Sea Fish with Chili Paste completes the dinner repertoire.

Aromatic Organic Jasmine Rice and Ubon Ratchathani Germinated Brown Rice with healthy perilla seeds comes piping hot. The finishing sweet notes come from Muang Siam Mango Mousse and Singha Park Passion Fruit served with Fresh Buffalo Milk Ice Cream and Steamed Handcrafted Mung Bean Dumpling with R-HAAN Organic Jasmine.

Petit Four: Savory Dark Chocolate, Flower Shaped Stirred Pound Lotus Seed with Sugar, Coconut Milk and Monthong Durian, Sweet Alua Rose and Queen of Thai Fruit.

Chef Extraordinaire Chumpol Jangprai and his team look forward to welcoming you to R-HAAN. The restaurant has a 2-star Michelin recognition.

• Opens daily from 11.30AM to 3PM (lunch) and 6PM to 10PM • Reservation call + 66 (0) 95 141 5524, + 66 (0) 64 194 6416, + 66 (0) 2 059 0433 – 34 • Address: 131 Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor Soi 9), Khlong Tan Nuea,

Wattana, Bangkok 10110