What to order at Saawaan

Must order
The full tasting; the smoked river-fish course and the aged duck are the through-line.
Signature dishes
Eight-course Thai tasting menu, Smoked river fish, Aged duck
Editor tip
Closed Mondays. The room seats around 30 across an open-kitchen counter; book three weeks out via Chope.
CuisineModern Thai
Price฿฿฿฿
NeighborhoodSilom Sathorn
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Address: 39/19 Soi Suan Phlu, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120

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