{"id":2263,"date":"2022-04-14T17:38:17","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T10:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/?p=2263"},"modified":"2024-10-10T11:31:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T04:31:43","slug":"le-normandie-michelin-stared-french-the-mandarin-oriental-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/2263.html","title":{"rendered":"Michelin 2-Star French Cuisine at Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok: A Detailed Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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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

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Today, I would like to talk to you about the top of the top French restaurant here in Thailand, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Normandie, that received 2 Michelin Stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve visited them because I\u2019ve heard that they have a new Lunch course menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Le Normandie: A Historic French Restaurant in Bangkok since 1958<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Le Normandie is the famous Thai French cooking restaurant that <\/p>\n\n\n\n

sits on top of cooking located on 5th<\/sup> floor of the Chao Phraya wing in The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In December 2021, the restaurant welcomed Chef ALAIN ROUX as an executive chef grand chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chef ALAIN ROUX is was offering his cooking at The Waterside Inn in France, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

so I was told, and The Waterside Inn was continuously awarded 38 years with the Michelin 3 Stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This restaurant in Bangkok used to serve \u201c6-course\u201d menu even in lunch time <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but now they have newly introduced the \u201c3-course\u201d lunch menu <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and that gave me the chance to visit them again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ambience and Atmosphere of Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As they claim that they are the \u201cTop of the class\u201d restaurant, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

which I sincerely agree, I can only express the restaurant with WONDERFUL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many furnishing goods, mince et sophistiqu\u00e9 (lean & sophisticated) work of the staffs, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

accurate services, well looked after cutleries, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and the table cloth that no one can find even a wrinkle\u2026.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anything here, everything here are WONDERFUL, breathtakingly WONDERFUL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The tables in the restraint offers two views, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

a group of table seats that offers the view of the Chao Phraya River, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and the group that offers the skyline view of the City of Bangkok. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group with the Chao Phraya River view table seats is obviously more popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the daytime, the river reflects the sunshine on its surface and glitters, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and in the night, hotels standing along the river lights up <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and offers the diners a splendid atmosphere right under their eyes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An \u201cEverlasting time\u201d is the expression that you may feel here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The amazing thing about this restaurant is the restaurant carefully prepares the well balanced table setting, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

with the setting of the rest of the restaurant, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

according to the reason that you\u2019ve came there to dine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Was the reservation made for how many persons? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are they a couple on a date? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it a business meeting? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it some kind of anniversary? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tables are set accordingly.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I came there with my husband and surprisingly the diners around us were also such kind of diners <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and we were able to have our course in a very calm and relaxing atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There were several group (4-8 people) diners at the time <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but they were dining at tables set away from us<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and this is what made me nod to that the restaurant is the first class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To every small details they carefully do their services.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you ever have a time to dine at Le Normandie, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

please enjoy not only their wonderful cooking <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but the dining atmosphere that they have prepared for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exploring the Michelin 2-Star French Cuisine at Le Normandie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They have lunch menus and dinner menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lunch menus are as the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They are;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 course menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 course and cheese menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 courses menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 courses + cheese menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a la carte menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can order a pairing wine accordingly to the course menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6 course menu is a too much food for me so I\u2019ve ordered 3 course menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 3 course menu comes with appetizer, main dish, and desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 2 types of appetizers that you can choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After you\u2019ve decided what you want to have, sommelier will show you Champagne menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The sommelier will explain the characteristics of Champagne one by one in detail.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You will be served with \u201cAmuse\u201d <\/span>until your plates arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had potato and cream puree this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Surprisingly, the dish makes you feel the Spring in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The left side outside photo is bitter chocolate with Foie gras mousse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And on the right, \u2026 sorry but I forgot what it was. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you taste these amuse, your expectation for your course menu to follow will grow wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019ve enjoyed our amuse with the champagne while waiting for the course menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appetizer that I had on the day was a choice from \u201cFoie gras\u201d or \u201cCeviche\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My husband had Foie gras and I had Ceviche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Foie gras was prepared as a nice and light appetizer with a sourness taste <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and sweetness taste of orange that went well with the Foie gras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My husband paired appetizer with wine and therefore <\/p>\n\n\n\n

we enjoyed our appetizer with a rather full bodied white wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With wine to go with, it brings out the UMAMI taste of Foie gras even more than it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve chosen octopus and seabass Ceviche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sweetness taste of octopus and seabass were served with passion fruits sauce <\/p>\n\n\n\n

that had a nice punch of sourness taste. It was refreshing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The main course had a choice from Veal or Halibut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We, my husband and I, went for the Veal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Veal was amazingly tender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So much so that it was possible to cut it without using the knife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The vegetable that came with the dish had specific bitterness <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and the bitterness and the aroma of truffle presented the taste of the Veal even stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The plate was much refreshing and lighter than it looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The last dish of the course was fusion of something from the tropical Thailand and France. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am not very good in enjoying sweet food but this one was different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was prepared not too sweet and the sweet and sour taste of pineapple <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and a faint scent of coconut sherbet was a perfect match.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is it because of the atmosphere? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or is it because of dining in a relaxing ambience? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was not that big volume but we felt quite full. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And after the desert, we had cups of coffee with a bit of chocolate and spent a relaxing time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It was quite fast 2 hours\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

looking ate the slow flow of the Chao Phraya River and boats going up & down the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We didn\u2019t realize that we spent so much time there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not only for the dining but also for enjoying the space that <\/p>\n\n\n\n

we spent our time on was a luxury, we thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dress Code for Le Normandie: What to Wear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I think they have relaxed the dress code if I am right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Normandie will contact you on the dress code before the day you come there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dress codes are different from the lunch time and the dinner time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lunch at Le Normandie: Embrace Smart Elegance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Business suits or fashionable one-pieced dress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say a bit more fashionable than the daily close, a bit fancier will do the job.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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No need to wear jacket in lunch time but most of the diners are wearing one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may be better if you wore one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short sleeved shirts are NG. Only a long sleeved shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No need for a tie. Short pants are NG. Wear slacks.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dinner at Le Normandie: Semi-Formal Attire Suggestions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They do not clearly mention \u201cSemi-formal\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many are in a cocktail dress or a long dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One pieced dress is fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many ladies wearing glamorous jewelries and they look classy.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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No need to put on a tie.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Budgeting for a Michelin Starred Dining Experience at Le Normandie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Budget. Prices of the set menu are as the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lunch (Tuesday \u2013 Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* 3 courses menu (2,500 THB) only on Tue.-Fri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* 3 course menu + cheese (3,400 THB) only on Tue.-Fri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* For 3 courses menu wine pairing (1,600 THB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* 6 courses menu (6,400 THB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* 6 courses menu + cheese (7,300 THB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* For 6 courses menu wine pairing (3,500 THB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* A la carte menu (starts from 2,200 THB)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dinner (Tuesday \u2013 Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* 6 courses menu (6,400 THB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* 6 courses menu + cheese (7,300 THB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* For 6 courses wine pairing (3,500 THB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* A la carte menu (starts from 2,200 THB)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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*8 courses menu (7,500 THB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*8 courses + cheese (8,400 THB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* For 8 courses wine pairing (4,200 THB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* A la carte (starts from 2,200 THB)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Service charge and VAT 7% is charged separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need to pay deposit of 2,000THB at the time of reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We paid 13,000 THB when we had our 3 courses lunch menu for 2 persons, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 glasses of Champaign, wine pairing for 1 person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We had a great food and time and we even got a souvenir when leaving the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was in a nice gold box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will not tell you what was in the box\u2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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