We went off-site to work in the Silom area. After finishing work, the client took us to lunch at the restaurant "Baan Ying" on the Silom Complex building because it was close to the area where we were working. Being hungry, we didn't waste any time and ordered from the menu. And since we didn't consult each other, we ended up with a wide variety of dishes.

Rice topped with stir-fried shrimp with fresh chili

This dish, I must say, is a bit of a bait-and-switch. The menu clearly states that the pictures are for advertising purposes only, yet we were still served a plate of tiny, chopped shrimp stir-fried with garlic, pepper, and fresh chilies. While the chilies were indeed fresh, they lacked any real heat. And while the shrimp were minuscule, they were fresh and sweet, though the dish overall lacked the promised spicy kick.

Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Oyster Sauce

If I remember correctly, I was feeling lightheaded and in a hurry at the time, so I ordered and ate quickly without taking any pictures of the atmosphere. This dish was a lifesaver. The vegetables were delicious, crunchy, and savory, stir-fried to perfection without being too sweet or salty. If it weren't for the occasional green and orange chili pepper, it would have been a delightful chew. And as I mentioned, "not spicy" unless you bite into a chili pepper.

Tom Yum Goong

This dish left us perplexed, as it bore little resemblance to the tom yum goong we know and love. The absence of aromatic curry paste flavors and the sweetness of the broth suggested a shrimp soup rather than the iconic Thai dish. The complete lack of spice made it more suitable for sipping than for the fiery kick expected in tom yum. The only hint of vegetables was a smattering of green leaves floating on the surface.

Spaghetti with Crab Meat

This dish lives up to its name. The spaghetti is perfectly cooked, al dente, and has a delightful chewiness. The fresh crab meat is sweet and succulent, and the combination of flavors with the cracked black pepper is simply divine.

Thai Isaan dish: Grilled meat with Jaew dipping sauce

The meat was quite thin, and the sweetness was a bit excessive. However, the taste was good and flavorful. The dipping sauce had a beautiful color but lacked spice. In fact, nothing was spicy, which is unsurprising considering the restaurant was filled with Western customers. The dish was served with dipping vegetables and soft, sticky rice.

After a savory meal, we stopped by for another round of desserts. Although there were only a few of us, we ordered four desserts. Since the portions were not large, sharing four dishes was manageable.

First course: Vanilla ice cream with brownie

This brownie is dense and chewy with chocolate, and the chocolate topping adds a sweet and fragrant touch. However, the vanilla ice cream disappoints with its unappealing color and lack of the expected sweet and creamy flavor. Fortunately, the whipped cream helps to salvage the dessert.

Caramel Custard

This dish, which appeared massive in the picture, turned out to be quite small when served. However, the flavor was incredibly rich, with a perfect balance of sweetness, creaminess, and aroma. It captured all the essential elements of a custard, and the texture was so smooth it practically melted in your mouth.

Roti with vanilla ice cream

This dish was a complete disappointment. The vanilla ice cream tasted exactly like the one served with the brownie, and the roti was hard and oily, not fluffy at all. The only saving grace was the condensed milk drizzle. I couldn't finish this dish.

As previously mentioned, the majority of the restaurant's clientele are international visitors. Consequently, the cuisine may be intentionally prepared with a milder flavor profile to cater to a broader range of palates. However, it is important to note that these are merely personal observations and may not reflect the universal experience.

Thank you for watching.