The Kites Eatery, an all-day restaurant located on the 31st floor of the INNSiDE By Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit, offers a fun and colorful culinary experience designed to "appeal to all the senses": It has launched the "Pinto Lunch Set".

The four-course lunch menu is served in multicolored, round traditional Thai lunch boxes called "Pinto" and celebrates authentic Thai home cooking with appetizer, main course, side dish and dessert.

There are three different four-course menus to choose from: "Pinto Bang Rak", "Pinto Banglamphu", and "Pinto Sao Chingcha". All begin with "Nam Phrik", a seasonal Thai dip made with local vegetables.

Pinto Bang Rak offers “Moo Tod Kamin” (fried pork belly with fish sauce and herbs) as a starter, “Tod Mun Pla Yang” (grilled Thai fish cake) as a side dish, and “Gang Phed Ped” (sous-vide duck in red curry with seasonal fruits and basil) as a main course.

The starter, side dish and main course at Pinto Banglamphu are “Gai Yang Takrai” grilled chicken marinated with lemongrass, “Kai Jiew” authentic Thai omelet and “Massaman Nuea” slow-cooked beef with aromatic herbs.

Pinto Sao Chingcha consists of the appetizer “Laab Moo Tod”, deep-fried minced meat balls marinated with Thai herbs and spices, the side dish “Pla Phad Phrik Thai Dam”, fried fish with black pepper, and the main dish “Kai Palo Khun Mae”, a recipe from the mother of chef Katisak Pinkaew, prepared with egg and chicken in sweet brown soup.

All three main courses of the Pinto lunch menus are served with "Khao Hom Mali," steamed jasmine rice. The culinary experience is rounded off by the daily changing desserts from "Khong Wan," such as coconut ice cream, rice noodles with coconut cream, grass jelly with ice cream and brown sugar, or water chestnuts in coconut milk.

“Against the backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular views of Bangkok, our Pinto lunch menus are a true feast for the senses,” says Hotel Director Aarron Nelson. “Upon opening the Pinto boxes with their colorful dishes, you will be enchanted by tantalizing aromas, and the taste and texture of our fresh, local ingredients in our time-honored, homemade recipes are second to none.”

“They are not just enjoying a meal, but also a cultural journey. Pintos are traditionally used to transport home-cooked meals to work or school, thus preserving the freshness and flavor of the food. The careful preparation and presentation of each dish reflects the Thai values ​​of harmony and balance,” he added.

The Pinto lunch menu is offered daily from 12 to 15 for a net price of 300 THB.

The Kites Eatery restaurant is decorated with abstract kite motifs – a nod to the popular kite flying in Sanum Luang National Park. The restaurant's chefs draw on local roots, serving fresh, vibrant Thai cuisine. They offer dishes from Central, Northern, Northeastern, and Southern Thailand, prepared à la minute with high-quality ingredients from local farms. The Kites Eatery is open from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm and offers a healthy breakfast buffet as well as an à la carte menu from 12:00 pm. They also cater for private lunches and banquets for meetings and events.

About Meliá Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and operates over 400 hotels in more than 40 countries, either already open or in the process of opening. Its portfolio comprises nine brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá, and Affiliated by Meliá. The company is one of the world's leading leisure hotel chains and has successfully established itself in the growing market of leisure-oriented city hotels thanks to its long-standing experience in this sector. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led to Meliá being recognized as the most sustainable European hotel company worldwide (S&P Global's 2024 Sustainability Yearbook Member) and as a Top Employer 2024 in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Italy, Germany, France, and Vietnam.

INNSiDE is a collection of unique city and beach hotels designed for curious people with a flexible lifestyle. Always true to their destination, they offer their guests the freedom to connect in an independent community of like-minded travelers or simply to unwind.

INNSiDE offers guests all the amenities of daily life and special touches to make their stay a unique experience. From the comfort of the rooms to the inspiring Big Idea Space and open-plan living lounges, right down to the fitness centers – we ensure our guests feel right at home.

Sustainability is reflected in even the smallest details: Every room is equipped with paper- and plastic-free packaging and complimentary organic toiletries. INNSiDE celebrates the culture of each location with an events calendar, handy city guides for guests, and by showcasing the work of local artists on hotel walls, merchandise, and staff uniforms.

There are currently 38 INNSiDE by Meliá hotels worldwide, and the brand is continuously expanding. All hotels are located in prime lifestyle districts in popular travel destinations. These include Spain (Madrid, Mallorca, Ibiza, Fuerteventura, Zaragoza), the UK (Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester), the USA (New York, Lima), Germany (Berlin, Bremen, Frankfurt, Munich, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Aachen, Leipzig, Hamburg), the Czech Republic (Prague), France (Paris), Italy (Milan), China (Zhengzhou), Indonesia (Yogyakarta), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), and the Netherlands (Amsterdam).