Minibar Royale @ Citadines Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok

Cuisine: Western (Pub & Bistro)

Map: Minibar Royale @ Citadines Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok - มินิบาร์ รอแยล @ ซิทาดีนส์ สุขุมวิท 23 กรุงเทพ

Price: THB450 per person without alcohol (what I paid for)

Visited: 6 March 2011

Food: 5/10

Atmosphere: 6/10

Value for Money: 5/10

Services: 5/10

Overall: 5/10

Minibar Royale @ Citadines Sukhumvit 23 is a pub & bistro style cafe which is famous for its wide range of drinks and liquor as well as Western style dishes. Being located in the centre of Bangkok, I must say that this cafe is convenient to travel to: car parking available for those who drive, BTS and MRT Asoke Stations also nearby. Minibar Royale is decorated to resemble the Paris style brasserie a and New York cafe with cozy ambient. Furnishers are mostly in red oak from chairs, tables to doors. There is also a small bar at the back end and a Jazzy band introducing cool music surrounding. Outdoor seats are also available for those who prefer fresh air.

Minibar Royale @ Citadines Sukhumvit 23

Outdoor Seatings

First to arrive for the lunch was Minibar Creamy Clam Chowder. Ordinary creamy clam chowder with strong garlic flavour and fresh clam. Personally, I would prefer it to be thicker (4/10).

Meat Crab Cakes (crab meat patties with garlic mayonnaise sauce) was made from good quality of ingredients. Soft but firm, yet well fried and not oily (5/10).

Minibar Creamy Clam Chowder

Meaty Crab Cakes

This was followed by Eggs Benedict (poached eggs on baguette with home-smoked salmon and citrus hollandaise). Impressed with delicious french fries and creamy runny egg yolk (6/10).

Eggs Benedict

Eggs-in-a-Hole French Toast with Crispy Bacon and Sauteed Mushroom was a bit oily and soft. There was some sweetness from honey. This would be much better if the french toast was crisp (4/10).

Eggs-in-a-Hole French Toast w/t Crispy Bacon & Sauteed Mushroom

Rigatoni, Crispy Ducky Confit, Garlic, Dry Chili, and White Wine was ok. Rigatoni was well cooked, however, duck meat was a little tough. Nevertheless, the balanced flavour compromised the overall picture: strong garlic taste with a touch of chili scent (5/10).

Rigatoni, Crispy Duck Confit, Garlic, Dry Chili and White Wine

Last was Pan-fried Red Snapper with Cajun Style Cream Sauce. This might not be a splendid dish but it was delightful. Snapper was well fried with tenderness. Cream sauce was nothing unique but lightly salted spinach matched well with the fillet (5/10).

Pan-fried Red Snapper with Cajun Style Cream Sauce

Thinking of a place to hang out with friends, having a pint of beer, a glass of wine or even signature cocktails with enjoyable food in a good price, Minibar Royale @ Citadines Sukhumvit 23 is surely one of a good option. Given its almost 24 hours opening time, you could hardly find anywhere in the centre of Bangkok like this cafe. It is also a chill place to relax during weekend: having a good cup of coffee on a bright Sunday, what more would you want.

Minibar Royale @ Citadines Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok

37/7 Citadines, Soi Sukhumvit 23

Sukhumvit Road

North Klongton, Vadhana

Bangkok 10110

Thailand

มินิบาร์ รอแยล @ ซิทาดีนส์ สุขุมวิท 23 กรุงเทพ

37/7 ซิทาดีนส์ ซอยสุขุมวิท 23

ถนนสุขุมวิท

แขวงคลองตันเหนือ เขตวัฒนา

กรุงเทพ 10110

Open Hours: Breakfast 06:30am - 10:30am (for hotel guests), Lunch & Dinner 10:30am - Midnight daily

Tel: +66 (0) 2261 5533

Web: http://www.minibarroyale.com/