YockSamDong K.
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수정I’m a Korean traveler who visits Bangkok 5–6 times a year mainly for golf.
I also run a wine shop in Korea and genuinely enjoy Michelin-starred restaurants and fine dining.
On the left is CAPER by Dan Bark, which I visited previously, and on the right is CADENCE.
There is also UPSTAIRS on the 2nd floor, which is used for private parties.
CADENCE earned its first Michelin star just six months after opening and has maintained 1 Michelin star for four consecutive years since then.
The staff-to-guest ratio is often more than 1:1. There are many service staff, and it feels like nearly 10 people working in the kitchen alone.
(I’ve probably visited over 100 Michelin-starred restaurants so far.)
What stood out:
Most of the staff speak English better than I do, clearly understand what they are serving, and are genuinely friendly.
Seeing such warm, sincere smiles after a long time really melted my heart.
(For context, I spent many years living abroad during my teenage years.)
They offer wine pairing, cocktail pairing, and non-alcoholic pairing.
When budgeting, please don’t think only about the food price — be sure to factor in wine and beverage costs.
The food truly rewards knowledge — the more you understand, the more delicious it becomes, and the more dedication you can feel behind each dish.
Considering the hardware, beverage program, staffing level, and overall food quality, this restaurant performs far better than many 2-star Michelin restaurants in Korea.
To emphasize once again — this is a restaurant I definitely want to revisit.