Everythings about Thailand: Minibar Royale: Metropolitan Finesse

Minibar Royale: Metropolitan Finesse

UPDATE : 22 June 2010

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Since both sides of Bangkok's busy Sukhumvit Road offer attractive locations for businesses looking to set up a flagship bar, club or restaurant, there seems to be a virtually constant supply of new outlets opening up along the capital's principal thoroughfare.

Minibar Royale is an über trendy bar and restaurant, established by a group of close friends who once lived together in New York City, who aim to provide their customers with a friendly 'home from home'-style atmosphere.

'No Fuss, Just Chill'
Since opening its doors to the public almost two years ago, Minibar Royale has been busy establishing its concept of 'No Fuss, Just Chill' in the form of a trendy French brasserie with a New York-style ambiance. In terms of what's on offer at Minibar Royale in terms of dining and refreshment, the management is looking to provide tasty French delicacies and enjoyable drinks in a New York-style setting.

In terms of the actual fare, the management concedes that the menu is extremely varied, fashioned after hip cafés and bistros you'll find in Paris and New York. In short, you'll find popular French and American dishes, or even a combination of the two, such as a big, juicy beef burger served with a French-style salad (190 baht [US$6]).

Carefully Prepared
I decided to accept a recommendation and ordered a plate of Seafood Angel Hair Pasta with White Wine sauce, which was totally delicious.

The al dente pasta went very nicely with the perfectly blended sauce, while the flavorful prawns and squid were just the right consistency.

My dining companion ordered a Cold Cut Open-Faced Sandwich, which comprises a single slice of bread with what would otherwise be considered fillings placed on top.

I tried a little bit of this dish and was particularly impressed by the tenderness and juiciness of the grilled parma ham. The healthy-tasting multigrain bread was also enjoyable and featured a rather pleasant nutty taste. My friend certainly wasted little time in demolishing this dish.

Sweet Stuff
As a big fan of Tiramisu, I decided to try a portion of Minibar Royale's Brandy Tiramisu. The brandy-laced coffee used to prepare this dish had an utterly delectable aroma, while the chef blended this expertly with the Mascaponae cheese, managing to fully exceed my already fairly high expectations.

Minibar Royal opens daily from 6.30 am to midnight. Lunch or dinner can be ordered from 10.30 am to midnight.

Hotel guests are served a continental buffet breakfast from 6.30 am to 10.30 am, while brunch is available from Monday through Friday from 10.30 am to 2 pm and from 10.30 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Dishes at Minibar Royal start from about 120 baht (US$4).

Groups Gratefully Received: Minibar Royale is able to accommodate groups of up to 150 guests, while a private room offers an ideal option for smaller groups of between 10-20 people. Reservations can be made up to 15 days in advance of a planned visit.

For further information, or to make a reservation at Minibar Royale, call Tel: +66 (0)2 261 5533, or +66 (0)81 916 0100.

Transport Connections:
Minibar Royale is located at 37/7 Citadines Bangkok Hotel, Sukhumvit 23.

Train: The easiest way to reach Minibar Royale is to take the BTS skytrain to Asok, or the MRT subway to Sukhumvit and take a taxi or motorcycle taxi to Sukhumvit Soi 23. Minibar Royale is located on the left-hand side of the street.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Minibar Royale: Metropolitan Finesse

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