{"id":4823,"date":"2023-07-29T10:30:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T03:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/?p=4823"},"modified":"2024-10-09T16:20:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T09:20:37","slug":"experience-authentic-french-cuisine-at-michelin-starred-maison-dunand-in-bangkok-meet-world-renowned-chef-arnaud-dunand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/4823.html","title":{"rendered":"Experience Authentic French Cuisine at Michelin-Starred Maison Dunand in Bangkok – Meet World-renowned Chef Arnaud Dunand"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hello, everyone I am Chifumi Maeda, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

a Japanese female president living in Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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Today I will introduce you to the Michelin-starred Maison Dunand<\/span>, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

located on Sathorn Soi 10 (also known as Soi Sueksa Witthaya).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sathorn Soi 10 has recently become a hot spot with the opening of many restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is close to the business district, so it is crowded with people every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maison Dunand was opened by Chef Arnaud Dunand, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

the former chef of Le Normandie, a French restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let me introduce you to the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bangkok’s Michelin Starred Maison Dunand: Discover the Allure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chef Arnaud Dunand is a master of French cuisine from the Savoie region of France <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and a leading figure in Bangkok’s restaurant scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chef Arnaud Dunand’s passion for cooking began at an early age, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and his culinary journey began when he was given the opportunity to work <\/p>\n\n\n\n

in some of the world’s most renowned kitchens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 2012, he led the kitchen at Le Normandie in Bangkok, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

where he combined traditional French cooking techniques <\/p>\n\n\n\n

with the finest ingredients to earn the restaurant two Michelin stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMichelin 2-Star French Cuisine at Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok: A Detailed Review<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHello, everyone I am Chifumi Maeda, a Japanese female president living in Bangkok. Thank you, guys, for visiting this \u201cTrue comments from Japanese female pre…<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n

Experience Luxury at Maison Dunand: Bangkok’s Premier French Restaurant Interior and Ambiance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maison Dunand is a house restaurant in harmony with nature, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

overlooking the bustling Sathorn Soi 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the premises are Maison Dunand, the one Michelin-starred restaurant <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will introduce to you today, and Alpea Bistro, a casual dining restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you enter the entrance, you will see Alpea Bistro in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Continue to the back and you will find Maison Dunand, today’s destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtyard at the entrance of Maison Dunand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Although the area around the restaurant is a business district with many skyscrapers, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

when I enter Maison Dunand, I feel like I’ve been invited to someone’s home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The name of the restaurant is “Maison Dunand” (=Dunand’s house), <\/p>\n\n\n\n

so I feel like I am being entertained in Chef Dunand’s home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The restaurant is not glamorous, but it has a neat and tidy beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once inside Maison Dunand, the beauty of the interior is enhanced by the soft lighting, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

the warmth of the wood, and the large, bright windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As I sit down and look around, the beauty is even greater <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and my heart is racing for the gastronomic journey I am about to experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive Review and Ratings of Maison Dunand: Michelin-Starred Excellence in Bangkok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

World-renowned Chef Arnaud Dunand: The Unique French Culinary Journey at Maison Dunand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maison Dunand offers creative cuisine that stays true to <\/p>\n\n\n\n

his Savoie roots while incorporating inspiration from his travels around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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His dishes emphasize the seasonality of ingredients, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

respect for terroir, and experimentation with ingredient combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He highlights local producers in Northern Thailand as well as small, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

sustainable producers in Japan and France through his cuisine, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

respecting the pure flavors of the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Maison Dunand, Chef Arnaud Dunand combines culinary fundamentals <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and philosophy to present his cuisine in a sophisticated and accessible way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each dish has its own story, each ingredient has its own place and “raison d’etre”, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and each flavor is precisely calculated to create harmony and balance in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is truly magical!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Taste of the Stars: Food Review of Michelin-Rated Maison Dunand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This time we visited during dinner time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of dinners: a 7 course meal (4,900 THB) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and a 10 course meal (7,900 THB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The menu is titled “Racines et Voyages” (Roots and Journeys), <\/p>\n\n\n\n

suggesting that the upcoming meal is a journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition, the menu is said to change every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 7 course meal excludes the “spoon symbol” on the menu, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

while the 10 course meal includes all the dishes shown on the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We had the 7 course because we were unsure of the amount <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and seasoning and I am not a fan of cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wine pairings are also available for the dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wine pairings are available in 4 glasses (3,200 THB) and 6 glasses (4,900 THB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My husband was the only one who ordered the wine pairing as I am not a drinker these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A while after we were seated, the amuse-bouche came out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As soon as it was placed on the table, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I smelled the familiar “soy sauce” smell that Japanese people are accustomed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finally, our Voyage has begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first is “Ratatouille, Eel, Nettles”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They served hot food is served hot, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and room temperature food is served at room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The warmth of the dish is simple yet elegant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dish has a good balance of sweetness, saltiness and acidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next is “Basil, Goat Cheese”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rich flavor of goat’s milk is accented with basil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both goat’s milk and basil have their own unique flavors, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but they seem to respect and enhance each other’s individuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bread is served with the meal and is homemade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The butter is also homemade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The butter of the day was unique, with a salty flavor, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

a tomato flavor, and one with seaweed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is my personal belief that the better the quality of the butter, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

the faster it melts, and Maison Dunan’s butter melted well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Of course, I had them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The third dish is “Brittany Crab, Tagete\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brittany, located in the northwestern part of France, is famous for its fresh seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This beautiful dish is made with one of Brittany’s specialties, brown crab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The dish is designed as a flower garden, with seasonal flowers adding color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My husband liked this dish the best out of the seven he had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fourth dish is “Oyster, Anis”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The oysters are from Utah, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The anis sauce fills the mouth with the dashi broth that is so familiar to the Japanese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fifth dish is “Wild caught Cod, Tomato\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It has a slightly spicy tomato flavor that refreshes the cod fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The red color on the right is “Momiji Oroshi (Grated Daikon Radish and Red Chili Peppers),” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

a Japanese soup stock that gives the dish a Japanese flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was surprised to find that tomatoes and dashi go well together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The sixth dish is “Mushroom, Yellow Wine\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is a large ravioli, but inside there are numerous mushrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aroma of truffles, including poccini mushrooms, permeates the entire dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The main course was “Beef Short Rib, Artichoke”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were two choices of main course, “Pigeon, Rocket”, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but my husband and I chose the beef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The beef comes from Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was cooked at low temperature for 5 hours <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and was so tender that it did not need a knife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The subtle bitterness of the artichokes combines with the beef to mellow the flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Voyage ended here and we were served a sorbet to refresh our palates before dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sorbet of the day was “Gin and Tonic and Cherry”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The sweetness is quite restrained <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and the mouth is refreshed by the eye-opening acidity and gin and tonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am not a big fan of sweets and I thought this was the dessert of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While we were waiting for our meal to be over, dessert arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a bright looking “Strawberry, Buckwheat”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The slightly sweet ice cream has the sweetness and tartness of strawberries <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and the flavor of buckwheat flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have had buckwheat crepes in the past, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but I have never had ice cream flavored with buckwheat flour, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

so this was a new experience for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thus, as we had having our last cup of coffee, the petit fours arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It came in a pretty wooden bowl and was beautiful to look at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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we took it home and enjoyed it with our spouses at coffee time the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thus ended my “Racines et Voyages” and I went home happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Wear to Maison Dunand: Your Guide to Bangkok’s Michelin Restaurant Dress Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There does not seem to be a specific dress code, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but I think smart casual is a good idea out of respect for the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I visited, men wore jackets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and many women were dressed in glamorous yet sophisticated attire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maison Dunand Pricing: Your Budget Guide to Dining at a Michelin-Starred Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lunch is 2,600 THB for 6 courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wine pairing is 1,400 THB for 2 glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dinner is available in two types: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 courses (4,900 THB) and 10 courses (7,900 THB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 glasses (3,200 THB) and 6 glasses (4,900 THB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is no a la carte service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VAT 7% and service charge of 10% will be added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maison Dunand’s Strengths and Weaknesses: An In-Depth Look<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unforgettable Experiences at Maison Dunand: The Charm of Dining at a Michelin-Starred Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chef Arnaud Dunand, owner and Michelin-starred chef, cook for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All dishes are elaborate, delicious and beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can feel the atmosphere of different countries through the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspire your creativity through food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are open for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service is refined and pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The atmosphere is relaxed, as if you were invited to Chef Dunand’s villa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valet parking is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Close to BTS station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Precautions for Your Maison Dunand Visit: Essential Tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The prices are a little bit high, so I would like to go there, but not very often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ultimate Review of Maison Dunand: Enjoying a Michelin-Starred French Meal in Bangkok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today I’m pleased to introduce you to the one Michelin star Maison Dunand on Sathorn Soi 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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True to his roots in his hometown of Savoie, France, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chef Dunand takes us on a journey with his creative cuisine <\/p>\n\n\n\n

inspired by his travels around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The “wind” of different countries in our mouths was a fun and exciting experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I can’t have a Michelin-starred meal every day, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

so next time I’ll try Alpea Bistro, a casual restaurant on the same grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n