R-HAAN
131 ซอย ทองหล่อ 9 Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Founded in May 2018 by chef Chumpol Jangprai and Piti Bhirombhakdi, a member of the Boon Rawd Brewery family behind Singha beer, R-HAAN takes the old Thai saying about abundance in land and water as its guiding philosophy. The seasonal samrub format, priced at THB 5,212 for the Wisdom of Sustainable Winter menu, positions the restaurant firmly in Bangkok's top-tier tasting circuit.
You arrive at a Thonglor address that carries four consecutive years of two-Michelin-star recognition, and the formality of the greeting signals immediately that the meal ahead follows a different logic from standard Thai dining. R-HAAN opened on 23 May 2018, the joint project of Piti Bhirombhakdi, a member of the family behind Boon Rawd Brewery and Singha beer, and celebrated Chef Chumpol Jangprai, whose name carries weight across Thailand's culinary landscape.
The kitchen's guiding philosophy draws on an old Thai proverb: 'Nai nam mee pla, nai na mee khao,' which translates roughly as 'there is fish in the water and rice in the fields,' a statement about the inherent abundance of Thai land and sea. Every tasting menu built here is rooted in that idea, sourcing from producers and regions whose craft aligns with what the kitchen regards as authentic Thainess.
The seasonal samrub format, traditionally a shared Thai meal, runs to at least 18 dishes, delivered in beautiful traditional Thai porcelain that reinforces the connection to Royal Thai dining culture. Recent menu highlights include a Coconut and Galangal Cream Cappuccino riffing on tom kha gai, charcoal-grilled buffalo with crunchy shrimp paste rolls stuffed with Chiang Mai cheese, a Nan Chaloem Phrakiat Jackfruit Salad, Red Ant Egg Larb in Hot Curry, and a deep-fried crab meat preparation using eggs from Rayong province. Main course choices have included a prawn tom yum or Kurobuta pork tom zap, alongside panang curry with Wagyu Angus beef and aromatic jasmine rice.
The Wisdom of Sustainable Winter Season Samrub is priced at THB 5,212, with an optional wine pairing available at THB 3,512. The restaurant operates daily, with lunch from 11:30 AM and dinner service from 6:00 PM.