Issaya Siamese Club is located in a quiet lane off Chua Ploeng Road in the Sathorn district of central Bangkok. Set within a beautifully restored 120-year-old Thai villa surrounded by tropical gardens, the location offers a rare blend of heritage, serenity, and convenience, just minutes away from luxury hotels and the vibrant Sathorn-Silom area.

OVERVIEW

Issaya Siamese Club is the flagship restaurant of renowned Chef Ian Kittichai, offering an elevated Thai dining experience in a charming historical villa. The restaurant features multiple indoor and outdoor dining spaces, including garden terraces and an upstairs lounge called The Siamese Club. Known for its relaxed yet refined atmosphere, Issaya blends traditional Thai flavors with international techniques, served in a setting that feels like an elegant garden party. Since opening in 2011, the restaurant has garnered accolades from Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and the Michelin Guide, making it a must-visit destination for lovers of Thai cuisine.

AMBIENCE

Set in a century-old Thai villa surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya exudes a romantic and nostalgic charm. The décor combines vintage Thai architecture with playful modern touches—think bold wallpapers, antique furnishings, and vibrant colors. The upstairs lounge, designed by Hans Bogetoft Christensen, features Thai textiles, reclaimed wood, and curated music, creating a stylish and relaxed space for cocktails and conversation.

MUST TRY

Massaman Gae – Chef Ian’s signature lamb shank simmered in rich Massaman curry.

FOOD

Issaya Siamese Club presents modern Thai cuisine that blends traditional recipes with global technique. Signature dishes like the Massaman Gae—braised lamb shank in rich curry—showcase Chef Ian Kittichai’s creative interpretation of Thai comfort food. The restaurant embraces a farm-to-table approach, sourcing locally and growing select herbs and ingredients in its own garden. Each plate is thoughtfully crafted to balance heritage with innovation.

SERVICE

Attentive Thai staff with great attitude.

PRICING

THB 1,800++ to THB 2,500++

SUMMARY

Colorful decor with comfortable and relaxed seating. The food is incredibly fresh and creative, but unfortunately, the service sometimes lacks the necessary attention and needs improvement.

ABOUT CHEF

Chef Ian Kittichai has a storybook career - from street food to fine dining. As a child in Bangkok, he pushed a cart through his working-class neighborhood to sell food he made with his mother. Later, on a scholarship, he was trained in haute cuisine in England and Australia, followed by significant professional experiences in France, Spain, the United States, and Japan. At 30 years old, he became the first Thai national to be appointed the Executive Chef of a five-star hotel. Today, he is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and television personality.

Chef Kittichai is well known for his unique approach to classic flavors and ingredients with varied cooking techniques. “Kittichai combines authentic culinary roots with a unique global insight into contemporary hospitality.” (Monocle Entrepreneurs Guide) He has founded and partnered in diverse restaurants and concepts around the world, including the ground-breaking Kittichai restaurant and multiple Spot Dessert Bars in New York; Issaya Siamese Club, Khum Hom, and Akanee in Bangkok; Anaalā in Phuket; Soi Social in Singapore, and Coast in Taipei.

In addition to his growing stable of award-winning restaurants, he has an international food and beverage consulting and content production firm, Cuisine Concept, an R&D kitchen, private dining atelier, and a number of high-profile television shows, including the Emmy-nominated MasterChef Thailand.