The House on Sathorn
Dining in a restored colonial-era mansion on North Sathorn Road.
About The House on Sathorn
The House on Sathorn is a yellow neoclassical mansion from 1889 at 106 North Sathorn Road in Bang Rak, next to W Bangkok and about 200m from BTS Chong Nonsi. It was built for Luang Sathorn and later became Hotel Royal and then diplomatic offices. Today four buildings sit around a garden courtyard. It houses PAII, a modern Thai seafood restaurant, plus Bar Sathorn and a heritage afternoon tea service.
PAII, led by Chef Sarocha Rajatanavin, serves premium Thai seafood. Examples include Jean-Paul oysters with chili jam (฿520 for three), giant river prawns (฿1,550), crab fried rice made with 500g of mud crab (฿2,200) and Maine lobster green curry (฿3,500). Desserts run ฿370-490. Afternoon tea is ฿1,890++ for two, and most visitors spend over ฿1,000 per person.
The heritage setting makes this a strong choice for an anniversary or special dinner. Reviewers mention romantic, private seating, and the courtyard is pleasant on cooler evenings. Afternoon tea from 14:30 to 17:30 is a gentler daytime option, and cocktails at Bar Sathorn work before or after dinner. Reservations are recommended.
Why it works for a date
- Beautiful 1889 colonial mansion and courtyard
- Attentive, warm service
- Crab fried rice and river prawns
- Romantic, private seating
Good to be aware of
- Premium prices and small portions for some dishes
- Opening days differ between sources, so check before going
What to order
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