If ever a city deserved the name of a culinary capital then surely Bangkok must be it; no matter your preference there’s bound to be a place to satisfy your cravings with a plethora of restaurants serving cuisine from all points of the compass. But with the vast choice of eateries available it’s not uncommon to find your latest favourite food establishment boarded up with a “closed” sign hanging on the door as yet another business succumbs to the whims and wishes of Bangkok’s diners.
Which is what makes Rang Mahal in the Rembrandt Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 18 all the more remarkable after decades of serving the finest and most authentic Northern Indian delicacies in Bangkok with a regular clientele of Indian food fans who just know that they’ve discovered something truly special among the capital’s many first class restaurants, experiencing a longevity which few can match.
With the holiday season fast approaching, Chef Rajan Misra at Rang Mahal has pulled out all the culinary stops to bring a menu of such divine diversity that to not put a trip to Soi 18 at the top of your gastronomic bucket list would possibly be a mistake from which it would be impossible to recover.
As estate agents the world over are fond of telling us it’s all about “location, location, location” and, with its enviable position on the rooftop of the Rembrandt Hotel Rang Mahal provides an incomparable ambiance and view which places it at the top of Bangkok’s most impressive dining destinations. Diners are given the choice of either experiencing perfection to die for in the warm embrace of the main dining room with a décor which just begs to be relaxed in.
Rang Mahal’s holiday season menu perfectly complements the restaurant’s regular offerings with a choice of innovative and inspiring dishes specially created for the occasion.
As the perfect intro to the Rang Mahal experience the murgh tikka chaat is certainly one dish worthy of a second glance. A staple street food from the subcontinent becomes something of an edible event with the soft, tender cubes of fresh chicken perfectly enhanced by just the right amount of spices combining to bring a superb starter by any measure.
Then it’s on to a highlight of the Rang Mahal’s holiday season and a dish any self-respecting Indian chef would be justifiably proud - an exquisite jheenga dum masala. Plump prawns fresh from the fisherman’s nets and a magnificent medley of specially selected spices combine in true harmony for a dish which epitomizes the raison d’être of the maestros at Rang Mahal.
But what would the holiday season be without paying homage to some true seasonal classics? One blissful bite of the wonderful white meat of Rang Mahal’s Australian turkey with lashings of homemade pork, chicken and chestnut stuffing and all the trimmings or a slice of the tenderest leg of roasted Australian lamb this side of the Antipodeans will convince you that when it comes to creating a smorgasbord of sensational flavors the team at Rang Mahal have an eclectic range of culinary skills.
A skill which is confirmed by a truly fitting end to your Rang Mahal moment with a slice of Christmas stollen so irresistible it might be nigh on impossible to resist just one more piece…
As you lean back with a satiated and satisfied glow surrounding your every fibre you quickly come to the understanding that in a city where “Grand Opening” can soon become “Grand Closing”, Rang Mahal stands proud as it has done for many years as the epitome of Bangkok’s fine dining establishments.
Reserve your table for the holiday season at Rang Mahal by calling 02 261 7100 or emailing restaurantreservations@rembrandtbkk.com.
Christmas Eve Festive Brunch on the 24th December from 11am-2.30pm.
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet on the 24th December from 6.30pm–11.30pm.
New Year’s Eve Festive Brunch on the 31st December from 11am–2.30pm.
Rang Mahal Gala Dinner on the 31st December from 8pm–12.30am.
RANG MAHAL. Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok. 19 Sukhumvit Soi 16.
Tel. 02 261 7100. Email: restaurantreservations@rembrandtbkk.com.
