{"id":1923,"date":"2022-03-28T09:10:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T02:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/?p=1923"},"modified":"2024-10-10T11:33:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T04:33:07","slug":"aoi-japanese-restaurant-silom-soi-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/1923.html","title":{"rendered":"Top Authentic Japanese Dining Experience at AOI Restaurant, Silom Soi 6, Bangkok \u2013 An In-Depth Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hello, everyone I am Chifumi Maeda, a Japanese female president living in Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you, guys, for visiting this<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTrue comments from Japanese female presidents living in Thailand\u201d blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today, I will talk about AOI Japanese restaurant<\/span><\/span> on Silom Soi 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The place is always packed with diners. Weekdays lunch time is occupied <\/p>\n\n\n\n

by business persons from nearby, family diners in the weekends <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and in the evening people on business dinners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They have 3 restaurants in Bangkok, one in Emporium and the other in Siam Paragon <\/p>\n\n\n\n

besides the one I am going to talk about in Silom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, the one in Silom that I am going to talk about today because,  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unique Highlights of AOI Japanese Restaurant in Silom Soi 6, Bangkok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Exploring AOI’s Authentic Interior: A Visual Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Out of all the 3 restaurants, the one in Silom is with the longest history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As those in Emporium and Siam paragon are both located in department store <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and it could be very convenient before, during, or after your shopping <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but the one on Silom is in a single standing house and quite nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interior here is a replica of old Japanese style house and not only the tables <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and the chairs are beautifully made but the paintings on the wall <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and ikebana-flower arrangements are also very beautiful.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Japan, we have clear 4 seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and here at AOI Japanese restaurant changes their decorations depending on <\/p>\n\n\n\n

which season we currently are and for us Japanese, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

we are looking forward to find out what kind of decoration <\/p>\n\n\n\n

will welcome us every time we come there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy your food watching Itamae-san (chef) at the counter seat, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

or watch him in action from the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The choice is yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I normally seat myself at the counter chair when I enjoy my sushi <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but for other foods, I mostly have them at the table seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, I definitely have to mention about the staffs\u2019 service level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are at the top of the top level among many other Japanese restaurants in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The owner of the restaurants is a Japanese woman and with her female eyes, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

staff education is done very well and leaves out nothing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can anyone educate their staffs to this level I wonder every time I come there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As far as the service goes, The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is the top level <\/p>\n\n\n\n

among all the hotels and among the restaurant; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AOI Japanese restaurant ranks the top level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If and when you have a chance to dine at AOI Japanese restaurant, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

make sure you also enjoy the way the staffs treat you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tasting AOI: A Comprehensive Food Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The foods keep the traditional way of preparation of Japanese food however; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

they are also arranged a bit so that a Thais can enjoy them as well.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the ingredients are flown over from Japan <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and some of them are locally procured here in Thailand <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but they both are prepared so as to bring out the original taste of the ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In lunchtime, the set menu bento is a good deal and you can get a well-balanced dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dinner costs about the double of that from lunch <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and will be occupied by people cerebrating a special day or business diners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quality and the taste here is probably the top level here in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Experiencing the KAISEKI-MIYABI Lunch at AOI: Why It’s a Must-Try<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What I strongly recommend is their lunch menu, \u201cKAISEKI\uff5eMIYABI\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price is 1,200 baht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you order the KAISEKI, they will make settings especially for the KAISEKI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Right corner above is the appetizer UME plum wine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kaiseki is a Japanese dish coming in course style <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and they normally comes in the following order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contents may vary from a restaurant to restaurant <\/p>\n\n\n\n

as well as the season of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Appetizer: Clear soup and grilled dish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top: firefly squid dressed with vinegar and miso. Middle: boiled tomato. Monkfish liver. Bottom: kelp with herring roe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sashimi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left: young yellowtail tuna. Middle: tuna. Bottom: fluke fin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Grilled dish and grilled fish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left: grilled sablefish marinated with miso paste. Middle: fava bean. Right: Deep-fried young horse mackerel marinated in a spicy sauce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Fried dish: batter is made from rice flour and the sweetness spreads out in the mouth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Main dish (sushi or rice seasoned with soy sauce and boiled with meat or seafood, and other savory vegetables, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MIYABI comes with sushi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Desert<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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we had melon and mango on this day.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Please, if you have a chance, enjoy this MIYABI not only <\/p>\n\n\n\n

with your tongue but also with your \u201ceyes\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The dishes are beautifully presented but the plates that they come on are also very beautiful <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and lets your eyes enjoy while you are dining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, if you are someone that likes to enjoy alcohol, try their Japanese Sake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you order Japanese Sake, you can choose the Sake glass (ochoko-glass) that you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the Sake in this \u201cochoko\u201d, it\u2019s very nice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dining Budget for AOI Japanese Restaurant, Silom Soi 6, Bangkok<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lunch\uff1afrom 400 THB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner: from 2,000 THB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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