Paste Bangkok — Restaurant in Lumphini Subdistrict

I am expecting a fine dinning experience per price showing, however, I was a little bit disappointed. First of all, the cocktail I ordered "the kiss of the dragon' was a surprise. However, the taste of some dishes were not a good match.

As the first dish to begin on the tasting menu, the watermelon wasn't a good match for the salmon. It brings the fishy taste of the salmon instead. If the chef intends to use local food(watermelon) which will need to use something else to bring the sweetness and refreshing elements of it. I will prefer using squids instead whereas salmon have too strong seafood flavor.

The ‘Hor Mok’ soufflé is the best dish among the others. Good match with the texture and taste.

The scallop dish is average which I am expecting larger scallop with more juice. The one I had wasn't overcook, but I think because of the size which I didn't taste enough juice.

The sweet and sour soup tastes good and just a good match with crispy pork to reduce the grease aftertaste.

The lobster dish I had also left me some fishy flavor in my first bite. Don't know if that's the food quality issue or what.

The main course are the most disappointed ones. Coral trout was not in hot temperature which I couldn't taste the freshness of the fish but dry and fishy. The beef cheek should use US beef instead. The Australian beef is too light and the strong curry flavors totally overwhelmed beef taste. Not a bit beef flavor I can tell.

And the presentation of the main course to share isn't up to fine dinning standard. Server holds a big bowl of rice and toss on the plate in front of the customer which doesn't looks good. They should have prepared the rice on individual plates before bring them out.

Lastly, the complimentary chocolate should be put in identical order for customer to taste from light to most strong flavor. The first tray was being put in good order but now the second tray. Chef should have paid attention to details.

As a fine dinning, I believe we should get a new set of utensil for each course. Paste fails to do so.

As fine dinning, Paste is not up to the standard for food quality nor service. The raw food quality isn't the best although all the sauces of courses are great. I don't mind they raise the price a little bit to get some 'grade A' food to serve instead of ruining the...

Walking into Paste Bangkok feels like stepping into a scene from a high-society novel. The elegant interior, awash in beige tones and illuminated by natural sunlight streaming through high ceilings, seems tailor-made for Asian Tai Tai’s gracefully draped in silk cheongsams, their Birkins casually perched nearby. It’s clear: Paste is, and always will be, a lunchtime destination—a refined haven for those who appreciate understated luxury.

Now, onto the menu. By Bangkok standards, Paste isn’t shy about its price point. At THB 4,200 for a six-course tasting menu, this is an investment in both culinary artistry and exclusivity. The courses—ranging from delicate pre-starter snacks to meticulously curated mains—are a celebration of Thai tradition, reimagined through a fine-dining lens. Portions lean contemporary (read: small but beautifully plated), and while every dish impressed, the Southern crab curry stole the show. Smoky, fragrant with kaffir lime, and loaded with fresh crab meat, it’s a reminder of just how spectacular Thai cuisine can be when elevated with precision.

We paired the meal with a crisp champagne from their extensive wine list, complemented by impeccably crafted cocktails. My dry martini? Perfectly chilled and delightfully balanced—exactly what you’d expect from a place of this caliber.

Paste’s strength lies in its ability to combine sophistication and substance. Few restaurants in Bangkok match its attention to detail, from the sourcing of ingredients to the seamless service and exquisite décor. However, at THB 5,000 per head (with drinks), it ventures into London and Singapore fine-dining territory. For those accustomed to such prices, it’s worth every baht. For others, it’s a question of whether this blend of artistry and ambiance justifies the splurge. That said, a touch of bossa nova or soft jazz vocals in the background could elevate the already serene atmosphere, adding a melodic accompaniment to the visual and...

I’ve never had a worse experience in a Michelin Starred restaurant. This was definitely a shocking experience. I booked 10 minutes prior to the time in which I had to be there. It was a rainy night so the taxi took 13 minutes. The dinner was reserved for 9:20 pm. From 9:15 (5 minutes after I called) until 9:25, I received SIX CALLS asking me to rush, and that “they will not wait any longer”. They saw me come in and apologized. The restaurant was empty and they came to me ask me what I wanted to eat since it was last call. 5 minutes after I’m sitting down? Why take my reservation then? The AC was at -18 degrees, I had a sweater on and I was shaking. We ordered appetizers and a second course, we received a whole meal with not as much as a breath in between one course and another (amuse bouche, appetizer, second course) and three waiters kept staring at our table and walking by, hoping we would leave. 45 minutes of service for the whole meal. In a very expensive restaurant, too. Especially too expensive for this kind of treatment. While we were STARTING the second course a waitress came and asked us if we wanted dessert cause it was last call. I couldn’t believe it. I never have been so rushed or frankly tortured into eating quickly and leaving while paying for an overpriced Michelin starred nightmarish experience. When the check came, they didn’t take American Express, nor Apple Pay, nor a contactless card payment (seriously? No contactless payments after a global pandemic?) so panic ensued. We ended up having to give them all of our cash, and even some euros. I would have liked to enjoy a proper meal, I’m very shocked that they would take a 21:20 reservation when they are expected to treat a customer and the dinner service accordingly to their star. We will never be coming again nor advise anyone to go. Nothing was Michelin starred in that restaurant....