sala rattanakosin eatery and bar

About sala rattanakosin eatery and bar

Sala Rattanakosin Eatery and Bar is the restaurant inside the Sala Rattanakosin hotel on Maharat Road by Tha Tien pier, right across the Chao Phraya from Wat Arun. The building keeps traces of the original shophouse, with a clean black-and-white look. There is a riverside deck on level 1, an air-conditioned dining room, and a separate rooftop bar that looks out to Wat Arun and Wat Pho.

The kitchen cooks modern Thai food with creative touches alongside some Western plates. Wongnai lists dishes such as a soft-shell crab and mango salad at 375 baht, yellowfin tuna tartare at 440 baht and Australian wagyu at 890 baht. It rates the spend at 501 to 1,000 baht a person. Tripadvisor ranks it at the top price level for the area.

This is a classic sunset date. Book a riverside table for late afternoon or dinner so you can watch Wat Arun light up, then go up to the rooftop bar for a cocktail. Couples make up about half of its Wongnai reviewers. Leave time, because some reviewers mention slow service.

Why it works for a date

• Direct view of Wat Arun, especially at sunset
• Romantic riverside atmosphere
• Friendly service and good cocktails
• Well-made modern Thai dishes

Good to be aware of

• Pricey for the portions, according to some reviewers
• Food can be slow at busy times
• Opinions on the food are mixed, some call it bland

What to order

Yum Poo Nim ฿375Crispy soft-shell crab tossed with mango and chili in a spicy Thai salad. Wongnai members and BK Magazine both recommend it.

Yellow Fin Tuna Tartar ฿440Yellowfin tuna tartare with avocado, mayonnaise and caviar, one of the dishes Wongnai members recommend.