Seduced the moment you step onto the luscious green of the lawn and gaze upon the Bauhaus-style villa.
From the ambient lighting to the lofty ceilings, understating placement of wall art and crisp linen tablecloth, comes the discovery that everything constructed here is artfully calculated yet entirely enchanting.
The same could be said of the dining experience. Chef Christian Martena is no stranger to Thailand, and neither is his skill to local foodies, a reputation which precedes him and only in high praise. Needless to say, we had to agree in the end.
Fine Italian cuisine is always a pleasing affair but can also be terribly predictable, in the case of Clara's fine modern Italian cuisine, it seems they have mastered the balance between traditional sophisticated Italian fare and innovative adaptations, whilst integrating local ingredients.
This could be said of practically all dishes, mostly with respect to the red prawn, 3 cherries, Taragon and chips made of bisque which aroma hits you in an instant and flavours; although smooth and refreshing, packs that kind of "morish" punch you least expect.
But the most plain - looking dish, the Calamaro, had all the fun and complexity hidden underneath. The tender squid combined with potato yogurt mousse is boosted by citrus notes and a touch of smokiness. The squid cracker accompanied with the dish adds an extra layer of crunch and savouriness, to complete the umami effect. Precision and creative intelligence, a very Italian dish per se, yet one that reminds us of Japanese ways. Not an easy feat to achieve.
The only dish which did fall a little flat was the duck, with a salty sauce and chewy texture, a surprising choice when one is half expecting some genius flavours coming from a beef or venison component to compliment the flavour profiles of the entire course.
Still not enough to deflect the fact that this meal is one of the best we've had in 2020.
CLARA opens from Monday to Saturday from 6PM to midnight on 69, soi Prasak Suk.
For reservation and further information, visit www.clarabangkok.com or @clarabangkok on Facebook or call +66(0) 9 5879 6257.
The 9-course degustation menu is at 3,080THB++ (serving both fish and meat) and the 7-course at 2,680THB++ (with a selection of fish or meat). You can pair the menus with a selection of wines (9-course wine pairing at THB 1,980++ and 7-course wine pairing at THB 1,680++). With “3 Moments a La Carte”, pick three dishes from the A la Carte menu for THB 2,480++. A comprehensive wine list and wines by the glass are also available.
#Bravo!
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