Ma Maison

SETTING

A comfortable split-level room of subdued tones, stained wood walls, raw silk ceiling and comfortable cloth-covered chairs looks onto the hotel’s spectacular garden and pool from clear high windows.

FOOD

Ma Maison’s loyal well-heeled Thai crowd clearly enjoys the French menu sprinkled with nouvelle cuisine touches. Begin with pan-roasted foie gras, simply divine atop its glazed Anjou pear, the small watercress and black truffle salad adding tangy mystery to the dish, or cappuccino of forest mushrooms and white truffle foam, a lovely, dainty soup. For entrees, asparagus and parmesan loaf served with a herb salad and a slightly acid rocket vinaigrette with a hint of fennel is tasty, while rack of suckling lamb, with a delicious confit of dried figs, apricots, carrots and banana, is satisfying. A number of fish dishes are available: whole Dover sole comes with mashed potatoes, French peas and is perfectly done, crispy on the edges but soft inside. Also recommended are millefeuille of new season lamb and roasted lobster tail. Save room for some inspiring desserts like la tour of mango with raspberry and pistachio ice cream or Belgian chocolate souffle with wild berry compote.

WINES

Short, non-comprehensive but thoughtful boutique-style wine list of 100-plus choice vintages, half French, with prices from 2,500 baht to over 50,000 baht for 1er Grand Cru Classes.

SERVICE

Soft-spoken bilingual staff is attentive, discreet, can recommend wine and menu pairing.

PRICE

A meal for two will easily top 3,000 baht.

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