Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Papa's Kitchen @ Soi Phattanakarn 30, Bangkok - ปาป้า คิทเช่น @ ซอยพัฒนาการ 30 กรุงเทพฯ

Cuisine: burger / family style food
Price: THB400 per person without alcohol (what we paid for)
Visited: 30 November 2014
Food: 7/10
Atmosphere: 5/10
Value for money: 6/10
Services: 5/10
Scale: [1=poor ---- 5=average/standard ---- 10=outstanding/exceptional]

If you like those delicious fatty easy food like burger, Papa's Kitchen may be an answer for you if you live nearby Phattanakarn Road. Papa's Kitchen is just a small venue, only a block of commercial building, in Soi Phattanakarn 30 with perhaps around 15 tables: hardly any parking lots and not even near BTS / MRT.  But the good thing is burgers here are really yummy. Other selection in the menu are as well pleasant. It is a kind of place where you can grab a good chillax meal with family and friends: i.e. a kind of place for the local. If you do not live in Phattanakarn area, Papa's Kitchen might be a little too far. There are many other places with good burgers out there in town. However, it is sure a good little place for the local.

For us, we were there during an unexpected Sunday lunch and the place was surprisingly packed. This was a good sign for us definitely and it did not disappoint us at all. We were all happy with dishes here. At least, we know for sure that we will be coming back here from time to time.

Papa's Kitchen @ Soi Phattanakarn 30, Bangkok

small place but big taste venue

Burgers are just burgers and no need for me to go into detail of each one, right? It's all about filling you like. What we had for meal were: B.C.M. Burger (8/10), Mushroom Swiss Burger (8/10), and Papa's Club Sandwich (7/10). B.C.M. is simply bacon, cheese, and mushroom. I promise this one is delicious. Mushroom Swiss is too another one to go for if you are a fan of mushroom. Papa's Club Sandwich may be an odd one. It looks like burger (using burger bun instead of toast) but filled with grilled chicken, bacon, ham, fried egg, cheese, and vegetable. This one is nice too but just personally prefer beef when it comes to this kind of thing. Each one also came with a side dish of your choice, such as fries, coleslaw, and salad.

In term of pricing, burgers here are not cheap, pricing similar to those restaurants in Thonglor or some hotels, but it guarantees with satisfaction. All beef burgers are made of Australian beef (150 grams at it states). One thing I like about this Papa's Kitchen is the price is VAT inclusive and no add-on service charge. Hence, you clearly know your expense and extra tip for service can be given on judgement instead of compulsory even service is intolerable. Not many restaurants in Bangkok nowadays does this kind of thing like in the past.

B.C.M. Burger (THB325)

Mushroom Swiss Burger (THB270)

Papa's Club Sandwich (THB250)

Moving on to non-burger dishes. Onion Ring Tower (6/10) would surely be everyone favourite dish. Quite pretty nicely done here with crispiness. Mama's Wild Mushroom (6/10) is a no wow factor choice but so much joy when having it. Simple mushroom and cream based pasta coming in a large plate; all kids will love this one (I guess). Next was Fish and Chips (5/10). A British dish amongst American menu but it was not bad at all though it was not cod nor haddock, if I was not mistaken (fingers crossed).

Onion Ring Tower (THB150)

Mama's Wild Mushroom (THB220)

Fish and Chips (THB260)

Having burgers without milkshake, something is surely not completed. Hence, milkshakes were also our order. We had Banoffee Shake and Vanilla Shake (6/10) and Root Beer Float (A&W root beer). They both were nice but I would prefer a creamier type. Drink beverage at Papa's Kitchen mostly comes at the price around THB100+. Not really cheap though but enjoyable.

Simply said, I personally like this place and would be back. Really enjoy the yummy tender juicy burger here.

Banoffee Shake and Vanilla Shake

Root Beer Float

Papa's Kitchen @ Soi Phattanakarn 30, Bangkok - ปาป้า คิทเช่น @ ซอยพัฒนาการ 30 กรุงเทพฯ
1144/34 Soi Phattanakarn 30
Phattanakarn Road
Suan Luang
Bangkok 10250
Thailand

Open Hours: daily from 11:00am - 09:30pm
Tel: +66 (0) 2318 6831
FB: https://www.facebook.com/papaskitchenbkk

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Kistler Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Date of Tasting: 4 December 2014
Wine Type: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 14.1%
Origin: California, USA
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Expect to Pay: ~ EUR70
Web: http://www.kistlervineyards.com/
Chubby Appreciation: 92/100
Professional Rating: WS - 90/100, CT - 92/100



Appearance: bright ruby
Aroma: perfume of rose, menthol, red fruits, and spices
Palate: Subtle and silkily smooth with medium body. Savoury raspberry notes with spices and lively acidity. Fresh, dry, rich and elegant. 

Cool climate style of pinot noir with vibrant and elegant style rather that the usual sweet and dense US pinot noir. The soft and smooth touch are the plus points on the palate whilst the highly perfumed nose is as well wonderful. It is made to be accessible young so consume during the next 5 years. I shall indeed enjoy more of this. Cheers!!!!!

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Niche @ Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok - นิช @ โรงแรมสยามเคมปินสกี กรุงเทพฯ

Cuisine: International
Price: THB1,900 per person (what we paid for)
Visited: 5 November 2014
Food: 5/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Value for money: 4/10
Services: 6/10
Scale: [1=poor ---- 5=average/standard ---- 10=outstanding/exceptional]

I had a brief chance to taste some dishes at Niche @ Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok a little while back during an event of wine dinner. Niche is a kind of place that serves a more casual style of menu and operates almost for the whole day. The interior is chic and chill whilst there are as well garden seats where it is more relax. This is not at all bad for another hanging out venue. In brief, I sort of like the atmosphere of this place which is spacious and cosy. The service is good too. Staffs were friendly but may need to improve a bit more on standard and etiquette.

Niche @ Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

bar scene

spacious venue


I have to say that food here is not that excellent but not bad. For the night, there were 4 courses in total for food and wine, and it was priced at THB1,900 which is quite reasonable. The starter was Salmon Carpaccio (5/10). Simply standard smoked salmon with herbs cream and foam of lemon, nothing in particular: an enjoyable dish for kicking off. It should be nice with a glass of clean and crisp Chablis or dry Riesling. The second to follow was Smoked Duck Breast (3/10). A small portion of smoked duck salad in beautiful decoration. It was served alongside chutney of red berries, walnut and blue cheese. I found this dish kind of unbalance. Blue cheese seemed to overwhelm other senses. Smoked duck was too dry.

Salmon Carpaccio

Smoked Duck Breast


For the main, it was Grilled Beef Skirt (5/10). Classic steak in peppery red wine sauce. I would say it was grilled nicely to medium rare. The sauce was classic and decent. Just the quality of beef perhaps that let the whole picture down: a bit chewy. Lastly, the dessert of Siam Passion (7/10) was served. It was the highlight of the meal. It came last but stand out and finished the course in style. It was the blend of mango and passion fruit, I believe, and moulded into mousse. A touch of coconut milk and roasted coconut to give the final dimension. A good dish in East-Meets-West style, it was. If I could have a nice glass of Tokaji or Sauternes that would be perfect ending.

Grilled Beef Skirt

Siam Passion


Niche @ Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok - นิช @ โรงแรมสยามเคมปินสกี กรุงเทพฯ
991/9 Rama 1 Road
Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
Thailand

Open Hours: daily from noon till late night
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