Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Lord Jim's at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, is reintroducing its buffet dinner by popular demand, offering an exclusive seafood experience on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Surrounded by nautical décor and situated directly on the riverbank, the dinner buffet provides a unique alternative to the daily changing international lunch buffet. Designed for leisurely evenings, it features a selection of premium seafood, including French oysters, lobster, crab claws, tiger prawns, river prawns, mussels, clams, scallops, and sea grapes, along with live cooking stations. The return of the buffet reflects the growing demand for more relaxed, experiential dining in Bangkok and underscores Lord Jim's focus on seafood in the evening. The riverside ambiance becomes an integral part of the dining experience after dark.

Since 1976, Lord Jim's has been a Bangkok institution for seafood lovers. With the return of the buffet dinner, several dishes closely tied to the restaurant's history are being reimagined under the direction of Executive Chef Dominique Bugnand. Highlights include the Seafood Tower, featuring chilled lobster, French oysters, king prawns, crab claws, scallops, mussels, clams, river prawns, and seaweed, served with traditional accompaniments. Lord Jim's classics are also returning to the buffet: Lobster Thermidor, the French dish originating in Paris; Oyster Rockefeller, originally created in 1899 at Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans; and salt-crusted sea bass with white wine sauce—a longtime favorite with the restaurant, inspired by Mediterranean salt-baking traditions and the Thai dish Pla Pao.

In addition to seafood on ice, the buffet features a separate grilling station where guests can select their favorite seafood and have it freshly grilled. Freshly baked bread and homemade dips are served directly to the table upon arrival. A carefully curated à la carte menu, available throughout the evening, offers guests greater flexibility and adds a more personal touch to the buffet.

“We have always seen Lord Jim’s as a restaurant closely connected to the river, and the reintroduction of the buffet dinner allows guests to experience the space in a new way in the evening,” says Anthony Tyler, Area Vice President, Operations and General Manager at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. “The feedback from our guests has clearly shown that they want a seafood-focused dinner that is relaxed, generous, and very much in keeping with the restaurant’s style.”

As dusk falls on the Chao Phraya River, the changing light and passing boats become part of the restaurant's rhythm, creating an atmosphere that invites leisurely dinners and lively conversation by the water. The overall experience reflects the relaxed ambiance of a riverside dinner after dark.

The buffet dinner at Lord Jim's is available from Friday to Tuesday from June 1st, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm and costs THB 3,800++ per person.