PRAYA Palazzo, one of Bangkokβs most characterful riverside hotels, is mining Thailandβs rich culinary heritage as it launches its centenary celebrations this month.
A special dinner set-menu, comprising dishes made from recipes sourced from cookbooks dating back over 100-years, is the centerpiece of a package that has been curated in honor of the auspicious landmark. The package also includes accommodation, daily breakfast, Thai-style afternoon tea, and an accompanying tour of the charismatic neighborhood of Banglamphu which lies opposite Praya Palazzo on the other side of the Chao Phraya River.
βPraya Palazzo is a love letter to the past in a city that is forever looking towards the future,β said Kittisak βKittβ Pattamasaevi, the CEO of Montara Hospitality Group. βAny birthday is significant, but 100-years is extra special. Thatβs why weβve decided to mark the anniversary by highlighting the cuisine, and other aspects like the hotelβs architecture and its location near some of Bangkokβs most historic areas, that make the hotel so unique in the city.β
Praya Palazzo, one of the most attractive historic hotels along the legendary royal river, is known for its reverence for Bangkokβs incredible heritage. Located in a century-old Palladian-style mansion, and accessible only by boat, the hotel was originally the residence of a nobleman who was close with Thailandβs royal family. After lying empty for decades, the property was meticulously restored into a handsome and intimate heritage hotel.
One of the highlights of the property is Praya Dining, its MICHELIN Guide-acclaimed restaurant, which is renowned for being one of the best places in Bangkok to explore Thailandβs storied culinary heritage.Β Inside, it exudes historic charm to complement its culinary offerings, which unite iconic dishes from the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya Kingdoms with the Rattanakosin Kingdom and modern Bangkok.
And the dinner set-menu, which features recipes from the royal court alongside other timeless classics, has been designed to reflect this reverence. Menu highlights include appetizers likeΒ latiengΒ (sauteed minced prawn with onions, and peanuts wrapped with a delicate egg net) and a salad ofΒ Pla Neu (grilled beef with betel leaves and fresh herb). Mains includeΒ moo pad som siewΒ (stir-fried pork with yellow chili paste), andΒ chu chee goong maenamΒ (deep-fried river prawn with red curry sauce.)
βThai cuisine has achieved global prominence, which is testament to intricate cooking traditions that have been passed down through the generations,β added Kitt. βAt Praya Dining we celebrate that heritage and will continue to do so as Praya Palazzo marks its centenary anniversary.β
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