Saawaan
Sathon
Michelin-starred restaurant offering an 11-course Thai tasting menu focused on traditional cooking techniques like grilling, steaming and fermentation. Led by chef Sujira 'Aom' Pongmorn with acclaimed pastry program by Arisara 'Paper' Chongphanitkul.
Concept
Saawaan reinterprets traditional Thai cuisine through a structured progression of cooking techniques, from raw preparations to complex fermentations. The 11-course tasting menu systematically explores grilling, steaming, stir-frying, and charcoaling methods central to Thai culinary heritage.
Technical Approach
- Focus on traditional Thai cooking techniques
- Systematic exploration of preparation methods
- Emphasis on seasonal local ingredients
- Integration of wild-foraged elements
Signature Elements
- Preserved krill with Rachaburi pork jowl
- Charcoal-grilled wild slipper lobster with torch ginger
- Advanced pastry program featuring regional ingredients like Chiang Rai vanilla
Innovation
- Reinterpretation of street food techniques in fine dining context
- Collaboration with other Michelin establishments for special series
- Integration of locally foraged ingredients into haute cuisine
Structure
- Limited seating for focused service
- Complete tasting menu format
- Wine pairing program available