Tucked away in a charming converted shop house off Sathorn Road, Saawaan is situated in the Thungmahamek neighborhood of Bangkok’s central business district. Its discreet location adds to the allure, making it a hidden gem for culinary explorers.

OVERVIEW

Saawaan is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant dedicated to deepening Thai culinary traditions through refined technique, regional ingredients, and cultural respect. The restaurant offers a seasonal 11-course tasting menu, each dish centered around a traditional Thai cooking method—grilling, fermenting, steaming, boiling, and more. Under the leadership of Chef Earth, the kitchen sources directly from small-scale Thai farmers and artisans, ensuring ingredient integrity and sustainability. Saawaan features an intimate dining space and operates with zero-waste kitchen principles, creating a thoughtful, immersive experience that bridges heritage and innovation.

AMBIENCE

Dark walls, colourful wallpaper, and dark wooden floors create a dramatic backdrop, adding depth and contrast to the dining experience. The setting reflects the restaurant’s philosophy—rooted in Thai tradition, yet boldly reimagined—offering guests an elegant, immersive environment to explore the nuances of Thai cuisine.

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Saawaan 11-Course Tasting Menu

FOOD

The menu at Saawaan takes diners on a journey through Thailand’s culinary landscape, featuring lesser-known regional specialties and rare ingredients prepared with precision. Expect bold flavors and refined presentations—whether it’s a smoky southern-style lamb curry, delicately fermented pork, or reinterpretations of age-old soups and stews. Each dish is layered with stories, technique, and a deep respect for its origin.

SERVICE

Staff are very professional and well trained in both knowledge and customer service.

PRICING

THB 2,790++

SUMMARY

Saawaan is a showcase of how Thai cuisine is not just evolving but the innovative dishes can be reinterpreted with all respect for the produce and Thai culinary heritage. True to its name, Saawaan (translates to ‘heaven’ in Thai), its five-star seasonal menu will elevate your Thai food experience into something of sky-high excellence. The passionate service and welcoming hospitality deliver an impeccable dining experience.

ABOUT CHEF

Born and raised in Phuket, Chef Earth’s culinary path began not in a kitchen, but on a soul-searching journey across Thailand. Early stints at small Western restaurants and a formative role at Mezzaluna, the two MICHELIN Starred restaurant in Bangkok, shaped his technical finesse.

In 2019, he became the founding Executive Chef at Nitan, a contemporary fine dining restaurant in Phuket. His refined take on Southern Thai cuisine earned him national acclaim, including recognition in Tatler Thailand’s Best Restaurants 2020, a place in the MICHELIN Guide 2021, and victory on Iron Chef Thailand in the Thai Twist category.

Today, Chef Earth leads the kitchen at Saawaan, a MICHELIN-starred restaurant in Bangkok celebrated for its exploration of traditional Thai cooking methods. Blending his French training and deep cultural roots, Chef Earth brings a new chapter to Saawaan — one that honors heritage, champions sustainability, and pushes the boundaries of Thai fine dining.

“Great cooking begins when chefs connect with the terroir and farmers, working together to bring out each ingredient’s to the best flavor.”— Chef Earth