Paste Bangkok - Pathum Wan

I am not a food critic but I have dined at other fine dining establishments. Felt a bit underwhelmed as if the dishes were just a bunch of fancy ingredients put together. The curries tasted nice but nothing ‘out of the ordinary’ that I was hoping to get from a restaurant of this standing—they were also served lukewarm instead of warm/hot as I thought how curries are meant to be had. The lighting was bad and could not see my food properly (exposure adjusted in photos)

Well, I wish i can give it a better rating but nothing stands out from this dining experience. The setting was inside a shopping mall and the decors inside seems a bit out of date. Heck, if the foods is good, i wouldn’t mind eating it in a dark damp gutter. The greeting and table service seemed lacking and unprepared. I have waiters reached over without announcing while in middle of a conversation. 3 of us had set dinner menu and my wife ordered an entree of duck. The only thing in the set menu stood out was the salad but everything else seemed to be just ordinary and mediocre. I am not a professional food critic or having expansive food tasting experience, but nothing during the dinner menu will bring me back. Oh… the duck. It was one of the most expensive and overdone duck we have tasted. SamWoo roast duck tastes well better than this and 1/4 cheaper… Overall, in a city where you can find great foods, this is definitely not the place to try. Of course, after couple bottles of wine, you might have different opinion. BTW, we didn’t have any alcohol. Nothing to see here….moving on….

Valiant effort from a Thai restaurant that has received a 1-star Michelin accolade, but missing the mark. Food is good, but in a great food city such as Bangkok, many of its dishes on the tasting menu could be just as easily from some other better priced alternatives in the city. Quality of ingredients does not seem to be above and beyond. Service is friendly, but there is a genuine disconnect from the staff of what it takes to be a fine dining establishment. Dish introductions are memorized, no conversations around personal taste profiles, wine selection is sparse (perhaps understandably so given wine pairing with Thai food is not the norm). If you do come, do not take the seat in the far right corner after entering the restaurant. That table lacks lighting, and all dishes served are visually impaired, a disservice to the otherwise tasty food. English is not the strength of the serving staff, which should be rectified if the intent is to be fine dining. A more conversational staff that is more naturally learned or inquisitive about dining hospitality and interacting with clients would be a massive plus too. Current staff is adequate, but to that extent only, nothing more, nothing less. All-in-all, slightly disappointed in what I believe is needed in the Thai food scene. Highly rated local fare venues. I hope more detail is taken into consideration and the Paste earns its stripes and more. A visit only for the curious.

Absolutely phenomenal. They are quite meticulous, taking care in the small details. The dishes all had complexity and layers of flavour and texture. Their welcome appetizer was too small since it was so delicious. Portions for the other dishes were just enough. The shrimp pomelo salad was a bit misleading we expected to see a salad but were served a large prawn with two big wedges of pomelo. It was delicious, but felt it shouldn’t be called a “salad”. The dessert bite at the end was just what we needed to round off the meal. Service was exactly what you’d expect in a nice restaurant. They had good timing between courses, the server was knowledgeable about the menu, they cleared plates quietly without interrupting conversation and they did what we wanted without even asking. The booths are also very comfortable and offer some privacy. If you want a spectacular dining experience, I would highly recommend Paste.

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food. We ordered a la carte as the tasting menu didn’t appeal to us as much. If ordering a la carte it is good value for the quality of food you get (and service). Would definitely go back next time we’re in Bangkok.