Page 72 - Masala E-magazine Vol 9 Issue 2 October - November 2017

Dining

Casual Encounter

Indulge in L’Appart’s new menu,
where casual and fun dining takes

centre stage.
By Gurleen Khanijoun Chawla

The hidden gem of So tel Bangkok Sukhumvit, L’Appart
now o ers modern European cuisine in an intimate dinner
party setting at a chef’s apartment. The menu is divided
into various sections lled with playful innovative dishes
curated by Chef Nicolas Basset, who recently joined the
team. “It’s all about sharing,” he says with a smile. His
cooking style is characterised by rich avours and distinct
tastes that are carefully crafted to delight the eye as well as Coco scallop
the palate. “We want people to relax and enjoy their meal together in
an unpretentious setting.”

The modern and simple menu is just like the interiors that reminds
one of a chic and upscale European apartment with parquet oors,
rich burgundy wallpaper and marble tiles. Guests are welcomed
by a long corridor that opens into an expansive bar and open-air
terrace, perfect for savouring cocktails and tapas during sunset. The
highlight however, is on the other end of the restaurant, where an
open kitchen concept comes alive. Seated across the chefs at work,
we experience culinary theatre and chatter. We couldn’t have asked
for a better arrangement, as we watched the chefs conjure all kinds
of mouthwatering creations for our enjoyable evening.
Ribbons of wagyu beef
food

Our dinner began with a tapas selection, where the Tuna tartare
(B390) was the rst to arrive. Seasoned with lemongrass
vinaigrette, the fresh tuna was given a slightly spicy kick, adding
a Thai touch to the western delicacy. Another popular option is the
Oxtail bon-bon (B380) served with rich tartare sauce. The crusty
exterior brings out the full avour of the succulent braised meat.
Both these recommendations are perfect for sharing with friends. Open-air terrace Tuna tartare

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