Ruenton Restaurant — Restaurant in Si Phraya Subdistrict

Our culinary journey in Thailand reached its peak at Ruenton, Montien’s award-winning Thai Chinese eatery within the hotel. Recognized by Michelin as one of the best of its kind, Ruenton takes authentic Thai/Chinese street food to new heights, captivating guests with a perfect blend of authentic flavors and contemporary presentation. We indulged in the delectable cuisine at Ruenton immersing ourselves in the hotel's exceptional hospitality.

We had both our dinners at Ruenton and the highlight of our dining experience was the iconic Chicken Rice, a dish regarded as the best in Thailand. For this particular dish, there is a queue every weekend at the 250 seater restaurant. As the dish arrived, we were greeted by a symphony of aromas. Tender, succulent poached chicken with fragrant rice along with chicken broth and pandan leaves. The chicken's delicate flavors were perfectly complemented by an array of condiments. Each bite was a celebration of textures and tastes, leaving us longing for more.

Since my mother prefers vegetarian, we also ordered Veg Fried Rice for her. The restaurant also has a wide selection of other dishes, including dim sum, Thai curries, pork and noodles.

We couldn't resist exploring their delectable dessert offerings. Our taste buds were treated to an unforgettable experience as we savored the delightful Pandan Rice Flour Droplets immersed in sweetened coconut milk. The delicate droplets, infused with the aroma of pandan leaves, paired perfectly with the creamy coconut milk, left us craving more. We also tried tantalizing Taro Dumplings & Young Coconut in Sweetened Coconut Milk which transported us to heaven with every spoon. We also tried a selection of assorted ice creams and sorbets that were simply divine.

Beyond the exquisite cuisine, Ruenton's ambiance added to the enchantment of our dining experience. The spacious restaurant featured a choice of settings ideal for various occasions. Whether we sought intimate dinners, lounge dining, or social gatherings, the restaurant was just perfect. The combination of contemporary design elements with traditional accents created an atmosphere that was both inviting and sophisticated.

Each morning, we eagerly looked forward to the breakfast spread at Montien Surawong Hotel Bangkok. The calming colours of the restaurant were so inviting and the restaurant’s awards shined brightly in its glory while we entered the restaurant.

The array of options came with a diverse selection of flavours to suit every palate.

Freshly squeezed juices, aromatic coffee, to an assortment of fruits made our mornings more zestful. For a healthy start to the day, there was a variety of muesli, cornflakes, and salads. The colourful salads looked so tempting. To my surprise there were also seeds like pumpkin seeds, melon seeds etc which are an integral part of my diet providing me the required energy dose.

There was also cheese, fresh breads, and buns with an assortment of jams and preserves. From waffles to muffins and cakes, the breakfast selection catered to every indulgence. The hot station was where the aromatic fried rice with pork, stir-fried pork with chili, stir-fried vegetables and much more were being prepared and served.

My favourite in any breakfast buffet is omlettes. I requested the chef for a flat omlette with all veggies and it was prepared exactly as per my liking infront of my eyes

The breakfast experience was a symphony of flavors, showcasing the hotel's commitment to providing a comprehensive dining experience...

Been here some years ago for their signature craft which is the Hainanese chicken rice, and I can confirm the quality is very much consistent and delectable until now. Thoroughly enjoyed the dish for lunch; and if there's a few things I couldn't recall of this restaurant would the portion. I forgot just how BIG the set was - especially the amount of chicken that I got. I just couldn't finish it I had to have to put in a takeaway box. On the plus side, I especially love how you can opt to choose the specific parts of the chicken to be enjoyed in the set.

This is the first time I had visited this place and Montien Hotel in its renovated space. It surely feels fresh and well cared for.

On the disappointing side, I will mention that the service felt inattentive and lazy. When I had asked one of the staff to pack the chicken rice set in a takeaway box, she came back delivered it on the table and walked away so fast. I tried signaling this lady when I wanted to request for the bill, but she carried on with her stride like it was none of her business. Poor etiquette! On top of this rushed packaging for takeaway box, there was only 1 sauce condiment that was packed with the chicken rice, and the 3 other sauces that was supposed to come with the set were forgotten. Never had thought this was something I had to ask - quite funny and clearly lousy on this part.

The restaurant's chicken rice is a testament to their consistent quality over the years and their infamous name on the dish, as well as their freshly designed spaces; but, the service-mind of some staff...

So, apparently, this place is quite famous for its Hainanese Chicken Rice, even my grab driver that took me there knew about it.

The restaurant is snuck in the end inside Montien Hotel. It has a nice modern interior.

The Chicken Rice was highlighted on the front of the menu. So I ordered one, the Seafood Hot and Sour Soup, and added Xia Long Bao from the dimsum menu.

The Chicken Rice came first. I expected the soup to come first. It came on a tray with different sauces. I tried the rice first, the chicken by itself, then all together with the sauce. An, boy oh boy... It was gooood.

The Chicken was soft and juicy. The skin was not chewy or fatty. The rice has the fragrant expected. You got the Thai style ginger sauce that you typically get with the Thai Chicken Rice, but it was not strong and over powering. It doesn't leave you with a breath smell. Even when you added the extra ginger. It was a perfect balance.

Then the soup came. It was not like typical Hot n Sour. It was more like a Shark Fin soup with extra vinegar. It was different but good, But I went back to the chicken rice.

The portion was pretty big. I was full and had to take the Xia Long Bao home.

So tempted to give it a 5 star rating based on the Chicken Rice alone, it is a must try. But I need to go back and try the...