Chef Num Weerawat Triyasenawat unveils a reimagined Sra Bua at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok this month, celebrating Thailand’s biodiversity through visionary tasting menus.
Sra Bua at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok enters a new culinary chapter this month as Chef Num Weerawat Triyasenawat takes the lead, unveiling a reimagined dining journey that celebrates Thailand’s extraordinary biodiversity.
Since opening in 2010, the restaurant has been acclaimed for its creative Thai cuisine, earning a Michelin star for six consecutive years. Refreshed as Sra Bua by Num Weerawat, this coveted dining hotspot now invites diners to savour tasting menus rooted in the country’s seasons and producers.
Building on the hotel’s distinguished gastronomic legacy, Chef Triyasenawat comes to Sra Bua as one of Thailand’s most influential contemporary chefs, known for redefining Thai cuisine through a profound respect for local ingredients, traditional knowledge and seasonality.
Having gained international experience at renowned San Francisco kitchens Atelier Crenn and Commonwealth, Triyasenawat was mentored by celebrated chefs Duangporn “Bo” Songvisava and Dylan Jones at Bo.lan in Bangkok and has long been inspired by visionary Australian restaurateur David Thompson‘s take on Thai cooking.
His philosophy, honed by years of collaboration with producers and communities across Thailand, shines in two exquisite evening tasting menus (THB 4,900, US$145), the Signature Biodiversity Journey, celebrating the richness of Thailand’s land, sea and seasonal harvests, and the Plants & Roots Forward Journey, showcasing the country’s remarkable botanical diversity.
Beyond these menus, a dedicated Fermentation Library, an edible exhibition of some 30 heritage Thai rice varieties, and thoughtfully curated beverage pairings inspired by Thailand’s agricultural landscape ensure a gastronomic experience that is as immersive as it is innovative.
Every detail of the restaurant has been reimagined to create a seamless expression of contemporary Thailand. Interiors by TasteSpace, uniforms by Milin, and bespoke ceramics by Thai artist Aor Sutthiprapha unite with warm, intuitive Thai hospitality for indulgent dining journeys where cuisine, craftsmanship and culture converge.
