Nothing quite beats the romance of sky-high dining
with a tantalizing to match. Located on 61st floor,” Vertigo” has
been named after Alfred Hitchcock’s famous thriller. This elegant restaurant sits
on a former helipad (now rooftop) and comes alive at sunset for a matchless
view of the Thai capital. To sit we had three options, a private party lounge,
Moon Bar under a canopy of stars and a dining courtyard. We chose the latter.
It was simply amazing to look around at glittering landmarks of Bangkok like
the Grand Palace, Royal Chapel, Chao Phraya River, Wat Pho Temple, National
Museum and the Emerald Buddha. Ordering the meal is easy with recommendations
from the waiters. As we waited for our food we dug into the fresh, warm breads
and olive oil. The lobster bisque was a delight with its slivers of fried
shallots for added flavour.
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The spicy Thai tuna ceviche was wonderfully married
and to die for! The Rosemary Scented Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb is a specialty
here. Roasted for over 6 hours, a generous portion is served with Tabouleh and
capsicum, complimenting the tender meat. Another specialty is their
fork-tender, pan-fried tenderloin of Black Angus beef with tarragon, sabayon
and balsamic sauce.
Dessert was a dip into the pool
of divine decadence. In essence, there is no wrong menu choice- the Vertigo
chefs consistently offer superlative cuisine. We enjoyed the attentive service
as we dined while taking in the interesting mix of people around us with our
wine selected from over 200 labels. For its renowned hospitality in the skies
and engineered seclusion from city noise, it isn’t a wonder that Vertigo has
won a number of worldwide awards.
FAST FACTS
Banyan
Tree Bangkok, 21/100 South Sathon Road, Thungmahamek, Sathon,
Bangkok, Thailand; Tel: +662 679
1200. Timings- 6.30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
(The Moon Bar is daily open during 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.)
published in Statesman
