With an advanced online reservation made by Callie we
travelled to the Siam Kempinski Hotel by the BTS via Siam Paragon Mall in the early evening on
the 15th day of the Chinese New Year (元宵节). The moon was about to rise
before the auspicious night reigned. The waitress ushered us into the Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin modern Thai fine dining Restaurant.
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Interestingly, we walked in a single row passing a lotus pond and
some Thai-style decorated dining tables before reaching a chamber at a split level. The timber structure was dimly lighted with warm lights to create a conducive
ambience nicely suited our taste. Looking high up was a big round lamp hanging all
the way from the high ceiling. It looked as if we were seated under the full
moon of the auspicious evening of the Chinese Valentine Evening. Five high seatback
chairs were spaciously arranged around the circular dining table well prepared
with cutlery to welcome us. When comfortably seated, we appeared like a five
cornered star under the full moon shining its blessing upon us. That was a
special blessing to last for at least 365 days and beyond. Napkins and drinks
were ready for each one of the Stars. The elegantly dressed waitress known as
MOON stood next to Brennan and gave an introduction before we started our first
dish of appetizer.
It was so amazed that we would be served dish by dish for
the next four hours. Wine of the night was specially arranged by Callie to
enable us to enliven our fine dining atmosphere with sparkling joy. Light music
filled the air undisturbed for a non-stop conversation in an air-conditioned
environment. With Callie, Brennan, Lay Cheng, Suzanna and CCP, we immersed
ourselves in this Michelin Star Award winning dining pleasure.
For a private
reason, We Khoon and Ser Hiang reserved that important evening for an exclusive
luxury hours of dining privately being a Chap Goh Meh. The fun must be equally excited
and good at the other venue we missed.
Amidst soft conversation, we enjoyed also a night of boisterous and joy-filled fun with great moments while dining at Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin modelled on Copenhagen culinary efforts.
Every dish was a treat to the eyes. The dishes set to
overwhelm patrons with amazing taste, texture and presentations.
Its culinary art and efforts preserved the authentic taste
and flavors
The pre-dessert dish came disguised as a cotton candy ball
exploding when syrup was poured over it revealing the mango inside. It was
truly a rare BKK experience not to be missed after tasting the unique
Michelin-worthy cuisine by the culinary engineers though dining was not cheap.
Some freshly prepared crunchy finger delicacies food could
be picked up from tray hand delivered to the diners for quick bite.
The main dish came to us only after we had finished 18 small
dishes of elaborate food. All in all, there were 21 dishes. LC was our effective Cash Comptroller. As usual, she foot the bill as it came. Seated next to her is a blessing as she is as rich as an ATM.
Desserts were served with the purpose to further motivate us
to be more eager to come again.
We could not forget the great joy, fun and experience and
had decided to keep it in our memory with this written article.
Here is wishing
all our friends good health, good luck and happiness.
(feel free to add on or delete as necessary to make it more suitable and memorable)
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