Review

R-Haan is firmly established in the top tier of Thai fine dining in Bangkok, with culinary standards unmistakably high. The kitchen is helmed by Thai celebrity chef Chumpol Jangprai and is his tribute to Royal Thai fine dining. His devotion to seasonal ingredients and punchy spicing shines through on a tasting menu that leads the diner through innovative small bites, from charcoal-grilled buffalo and crunchy shrimp paste roll stuffed with Chiang Mai cheese to refreshing coconut palm heart salad doused with coconut cream and topped tableside by a sprinkling of Royal Project caviar. Onwards through several courses, you will find a substantial selection of main dishes served family-style alongside premium rice. Standouts from this monsoon season tasting menu include stir-fried fillet of Angus beef with young cardamom roots and eastern herbs and panaeng curry with free-range goat, showcasing the chef’s ability to push the culinary boundaries. Also notable is deconstructed mango sticky rice, which takes this familiar favourite sweet to new heights. The wine list is global, with many recognisable labels; however, the wine pairing is equally worthy, offering particularly enjoyable main course matches that enhance and complement the cuisine. R-Haan continues to justify its reputation courtesy of Chef Chumpol’s daily presence and passion, his menus now featuring a subtle injection of modernity while respecting authenticity and tradition.