Chez Gibus

SETTING

An uninspired setting near the bustling Night Bazaar area but with comfortable and large wooden tables and chairs and a very cosy and well- stocked bar area.

FOOD

Chef Gibus from Switzerland prepares meals of Brobdignagian proportions. Whether you are enjoying the popular set barbeque dinners which come with a generous selection of meats and sea creatures, or dining a la carte, expect to be very full. Scallop St Jacques a la Russe, big chunky New Zealand scallops served in their shells, topped with pieces of salmon, vodka, cream and garlic sauce is absolutely outstanding. As is chateaubriand for two which is so generous it should probably be renamed family size; a tender prime steak in a light creamy mushroom sauce served with a modest amount of french fries and vegetables. The desserts are a struggle to finish after such a feast, but the presence of exquisite sorbet ice creams and rich, luxuriant profiteroles means that one has to at least try. A fine selection of digestifs brings a fine, hearty meal to a close before a much-needed stroll to the Night Bazaar to walk it all off.

WINES

A well-stocked wine cellar features over 40 wines ranging from Thai Monsoon Valley to a 1981 Chateau Mouton Rothschild at 11,900 baht a bottle. However most are reasonably priced in the 1,000 to 2,000 baht price range.

SERVICE

Attentive tri-lingual chef Gibus (Thai, English and French) warmly welcomes diners to their tables and enjoys personally recommending dishes. The staff is very attentive and orders arrive promptly.

PRICE

A meal for two without alcohol should not cost more than 1,500 baht.

6

7

6