Saawaan · Restaurant · Bangkok
Once Michelin-starred modern Thai tasting menu from chef Sujira 'Aom' Pongmorn in Sathorn
Saawaan - the word means 'heaven' in Thai - is chef Sujira 'Aom' Pongmorn's modern Thai restaurant in the Suan Phlu lanes of Sathorn. It held a Michelin star from 2019 to 2022, and since opening in 2018 it has become one of the city's defining new-Thai tables, and Chef Aom one of the most celebrated women cooking in Bangkok.
The room is calm and contemporary, an understated setting that keeps the focus squarely on the plate. It is built for the tasting-menu format, an intimate stage for a kitchen working through a long, considered progression.
That menu is the concept: a seasonal tasting organized around the techniques of traditional Thai cooking, each course standing for a method - raw, then a dip, something fermented, a dish over charcoal, a curry, and on through steaming and grilling. Aom, who trained through the Mandarin Oriental's apprenticeship program and started her career at Lord Jim's, draws on childhood street-food and fermentation memories to reframe those techniques instead of simply reproducing them.
The result is thoughtful, produce-driven fine dining that rewards an unhurried evening. It is a set-menu-only room, so come with time to spare; reserve well ahead, as the small dining room books out.
Address: 39, 19 Soi Suanplu, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Bangkok
Saawaan takes reservations through TableCheck. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Bangkok; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:30 - 23:30
- Tuesday: 17:30 - 23:30
- Wednesday: 17:30 - 23:30
- Thursday: 17:30 - 23:30
- Friday: 17:30 - 23:30
- Saturday: 17:30 - 23:30
- Sunday: 17:30 - 23:30
Frequently asked about Saawaan
How do I get a reservation at Saawaan in Bangkok?
Tables at Saawaan are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Bangkok plan, our Bangkok partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Saawaan?
Saawaan is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Saawaan?
Saawaan keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Saawaan located?
Saawaan is in Bangkok, at 39, 19 Soi Suanplu, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120. MyRSVP can build it into a full Bangkok itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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