Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The restaurant "The House by Ginger" is located in a restored colonial house on Mun Mueang Road, just inside the eastern moat of the Old City, near the Somphet Market. It was opened by Hans Christensen, a former Danish menswear designer and founder of the interior design brand Ginger. The dining rooms are spacious and elaborately decorated, with sofas and candlelit terraces. The cuisine offers Thai dishes with a modern twist, as well as some Western options.

Order from the Thai menu. The appetizer platter, the slow-braised beef in lemongrass sauce, and the Khao Soi with braised beef, finished with Thai tea tiramisu, are particularly praised. The steak and beef carpaccio, however, receive criticism. Expect to pay between 400 and 1,200 baht per person. Michelin awarded the restaurant a Bib Gourmand in its 2021 Thailand guide, but it is no longer included in the current edition.

The restaurant opens at 11:00 AM and takes orders until 10:00 PM. The House Lounge, located in the 1937 colonial building, opens earlier at 5:00 PM. The restaurant's booking page lists Wednesday as its day off, while the rest of the website indicates daily opening hours. Therefore, it's advisable to call 053 287 681 before visiting on a Wednesday. During peak season, online reservations are recommended for dinner. For a table after 6:00 PM on the same day, a telephone reservation is required. The kitchen sometimes serves all courses simultaneously, so please inquire if a staggered menu is preferred.