Best Dishes to Try in Bangkok This Week: Bella Sera, Canvas, and more

Best Dishes to Try in Bangkok This Week: Bella Sera, Canvas, and more

Well, Songkran has officially come and gone, which means it’s time to remove the flowered shirts, dry off, clean up, and go out and try some of the great new restaurants, as well as all the exciting new tasting menus, that Bangkok’s fine dining scene has to offer.

(Hero image: Ikijime fish gets a “wild” makeover at Canvas; Featured image: Seafood risotto at Bella Sera)

Visually striking playful presentations, and unconventional combinations of flavour at Canvas

Go “wild” at Canvas restaurant, where each dish is truly a work of artAt Canvas, the one-Michelin-starred restaurant on Thong Lor helmed by Chef Riley Sanders, each dish is literally a work of art – and that includes both the food and the plate! The current ‘Wild Things’ tasting menu is available as a 20-course feast (THB 6,900++), or as a 15-course meal (THB 4,900++), and will continue till June. It’s described by the chef as “a creative, sensory overload using tons of wild ingredients we’ve preserved, techniques we’ve researched and developed in-house, visually striking and playful presentations, and unconventional combinations of flavour.” As an example, take the ‘Chicken Fried Smoked Pigeon’, a dish using beautiful pigeons from Kanchanaburi, and presenting a different take on it by frying the smoked breasts with a panko – made from roasted chicken skin – and serving them with a couple of condiments and a sausage made from the thigh (served on the bone). Then there’s the hollowed out ‘Squarey Airy Bread’ course; seasoned with wild stingless bee honey, baked with wild almond oil, topped with different wild herbs and spices, and paired with a buffalo milk butter (made by first culturing the milk with pearl barley koji). These dishes, and all the others, are guaranteed to get you and your fellow diners talking… or they might just leave you speechless.

For more information and reservations, visit Canvas restaurant.

Chef Fabio Colautti explores the rich culinary heritage of his Italian hometown at Bella Sera

Get your fill of amazing homestyle Italian comfort food dishes at Bella SeraThe second floor of the Sofitel Sukhumvit hotel is now home to Bella Sera, which is Italian for “beautiful evening”. The menu here has been crafted under the concept of ‘Cucina Di Mamma Mia’ and pays loving tribute to the recipes passed down to Head Chef Fabio Colautti from his mother, all of which embody the rich culinary heritage of his hometown of Udine, in northeastern Italy. As he is also the man behind Pala Pizza Romana, it’s no surprise that Chef Fabio’s menu has multiple marvelous pizza pies to choose from, but be sure not to miss such other menu highlights as: Melanzane al forno come sempre, baked eggplant with cheese and tomato sauce (THB 350++); Lasagna Matta, a dish the chef’s mom cooks for family reunions (THB 490++); and Risotto ai Frutti di Mare, a traditional seafood risotto (THB 690++). Meanwhile, for veg friendly dishes try the stuffed spinach-ricotta ravioli pasta (THB 420++), or the Il Minestrone chunky vegetable soup (THB 350++). Finally, for dessert, how does a pistachio panna cotta (THB 350++), or a traditional tiramisu (THB 270++) sound?

For more information and reservations, visit Bella Sera restaurant.

The 4th floor Ava Brasserie at the InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit offers a variety of menus

There’s lots to explore on the various lunch and dinner menus at Ava BrasserieSince it first opened back, in December, the InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit has been a great addition to Thong Lor’s always lively dining scene. Most of the focus is on the hotel’s 4th floor Ava Brasserie, which recently introduced their ‘Discover The Earth Set Menu’ (THB 1,600++, per person), inspired by the elements of land and the forest. This novel set menu showcases a selection of premium meat dishes, crafted with top-notch ingredients and unique cooking techniques by Chef Roberto, and each dish can be enjoyed perfectly paired with exquisite Argiolas Italian Wines (THB 2,200++, with the 5-glass wine pairing). In addition, Ava Brasserie also offers a lavish weekend ‘Brasserie Lunch’ (THB 1,399++, excluding beverages), featuring one exquisite main dish and a mini buffet – high-quality meats and fresh seafood alongside soups, salads, and hearty grills, with delights like Pork Bao and Fish Tacos. In the mood for something lighter? Try the ‘Charcuterie & Cheese Platter’ (THB 890++ per platter), offering an assortment of cheeses and cold cuts, including Gorgonzola, Manchego, Salami, Parma Ham, Mortadella, and homemade chutneys, paired as well with Argiolas Italian Wines.

For more information and reservations, visit Ava Brasserie.