Madisyn Hosanna: Bangkok Trip

Top 10 Fine dine in Bangkok -Issaya Siamese Club

Issaya Siamese Club is a charming Thai restaurant so well hidden on a small street near Rama IV Road, even with a map it's not easy to find. Standing proudly in the middle of a luscious green garden, this 100-years-old house with its wooden verandah and old fashioned staircase instantly sets a romantic mood, making it a perfect place for duo dining. This is not another pretty tourist place: Thais, expats and the few travelers who make the effort to discover it are unanimous - the combined charm of a heritage house,

The dining room is a daring mix of classic and modern furniture on terracotta tile floors with unusually colourful wallpapers. The whole room basks in a very soft light and the result works surprising well.

Before settling down for dinner, wander around and discover the house. The ground floor is divided between the indoor dining room and, adjacent to it, a large and pleasant outdoor verandah which is usually reserved for smokers. Don't forget to walk upstairs to discover several small salons and private dining rooms dedicated to groups and parties. With lots of wood and velvet sofas, it does feel like a time jump taking you back a hundred years ago.