Michelin-star Thai dining on rooftop, revives 1940s-70s recipes
The Original Store, Aksorn 1266 charoen krung rd 5th Floor, Central:, 1266 ถ. เจริญกรุง Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand Get directions
฿2,000+
"When the weather is on the right side of balmy, you’ll want to snag a table at the open-air terrace, which comes with brilliant views over Bangkok’s Bang Rak district." - Atlas Obscura
"Chef David Thompson’s latest venture takes his obsession with heritage Thai recipes of the 1900s to a new level. At Aksorn (meaning “alphabet”), he draws recipes from funeral books (printed to commemorate the deceased, detailing their lives and favorite dishes), with a particular focus on books memorializing well-known society ladies of the 1940s to 1970s. The restaurant seeks to capture a historical moment when Thai society — and its food — underwent a series of seismic shifts, as quality food spread from the kitchens of wealthy families to the masses. The setting is right on theme, on the top floor of the original Central Department Store, which opened in 1950 and has since become a mixed-use behemoth." - Chawadee Nualkhair
"Inspired by old Thai cookbooks, David Thompson revisits the culinary lives of different chefs. See the action in the open kitchen from the dining area or opt for the outdoor terrace to take in the city and street. The highlight dish features smoked kingfish relish with wild ginger. Try the refreshing Watsana, a non-alcoholic drink that perfectly balances sour notes with the sweetness of watermelon." - Michelin Inspector
"Led by Australian chef David Thompson, this rooftop venue mines Thai culinary literature from the 1940s–1970s for multicourse rice-and-curry dinners that celebrate historical recipes; diners are advised to save room for the candle-smoked coconut khanom bites dessert." - Chris Schalkx
"David Thompson's tasting menus inspired by midcentury recipes."