Baan Khanitha Reviews (Bangkok, Thailand)

Upscale and Fun

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

January 16, 2013

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Shining some new light here. We just dined at the Asiatique location, not recommended. There's two types of chairs so if you're dining here look at your table good. We got the bad uncomfortable chairs. Kind of ridiculous they really need to switch ...Read more

Baan Khanitha

by Dan2020

Bangkok, Thailand

November 15, 2007

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I am an expat living in Bkk. Having read about the positive reviews and awards Baan Khanitha has, I decided to treat some friends visiting Bkk to a family dinner. There were 15 of us, 11 adults and 4 children (12, 10, 8, & 4yrs). Food was average. ...Read more

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Baan Khanitha

by LenR

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

July 27, 2007

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Best of IgoUgo Baan Khanitha is the name of two award-winning Thai restaurants that are the brainchild of Khanitha Akaranitikul, an elegant lady who made her name as a designer of beautiful fashion garments for her Khanitha boutiques. They are currently my ...Read more Baan Khanitha is the name of two award-winning Thai restaurants that are the brainchild of Khanitha Akaranitikul, an elegant lady who made her name as a designer of beautiful fashion garments for her Khanitha boutiques. They are currently my restaurants of choice in Bangkok.

Perceiving the need for somewhere to enjoy high quality Thai food in a traditional atmosphere, Khanitha decided to open a restaurant that matched her high expectations of cuisine and decor. The result is Baan Khanitha (Khanitha's home), a charming restaurant that opened in a Thai-style house in Sukhumvit Soi 23.

The restaurant creates a homely ambiance through the use of traditional handicrafts, paintings, plants, and decor, while serving delicious Thai cuisine on beautifully designed plates and dishes. The interior is similar to a tastefully decorated house with well-chosen antiques, decorations and greens. The terrace is filled with nice outdoor wooden tables surrounded with greenery.

Baan Khanitha was an instant success. A second outlet is now open in South Sathorn Road. Both restaurants have won nine consecutive Bangkok 's Best Thai Restaurant' awards from Bangkok Dining & Entertainment Magazine since 1997.

The restaurant is stamped with Khun Khanitha's personality and reflects her love of the good life. The food is exquisitely presented and whilst being authentically Thai, it also has a unique flair. Grapes, for example, make their way into several dishes and add a sweet and cooling contrast to traditional Thai spices.

I have always found the service at the restaurant to be attentive and genuinely friendly. The staff is obviously proud of their restaurant and will explain the nature of different dishes and make sensible recommendations to diners unfamiliar with Thai food. This is a great help to first time visitors.

I have tried about half the dishes on the menu and don’t really have any particular favourites. I don’t think I have ever been disappointed with anything. The restaurant manager tells me that some of the most popular dishes are:
Salad - Yam Som O, a spicy pomelo salad with shrimps and chicken.
Starters - Poo Nim Phad Prig Thai Dum, stir-fried soft shell crab with black pepper.
Soup - Tom Yam Kung, spicy river prawn soup with herbs.
Curry - Gaeng Phed Ped Yang A-Ngun, roasted duck and grapes in red curry.
Dessert - Tab Tim Krob, water chestnuts in syrup with coconut milk.

Baan Khanitha has a reasonably extensive wine list from France, Australia, Chile, and California. It also serves a full range of cocktails. There are some excellent infusions made with local herbs and spices on the menu. A glass of lemongrass tea, for example, is an excellent drink to sip while perusing the extensive menu.

The restaurant is open for lunch from 11am-2pm and for dinner from 6pm-11pm. Reservations are recommended at both restaurants, particularly in the evening. Close

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Baan Kanitha

by SierraSara

Truckee, California

September 16, 2003

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This is our favorite Thai restaurant in Bangkok. It is localed in a cute little house with antique furniture and a nice garden. The atmosphere is so pleasant and comfortable. The service is typically Thai, many servers to cater to your every ...Read more

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