Bangkok, Thailand, November 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Signature Bangkok restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star. Under the direction of former two-Michelin-starred chef Thierry Drapeau, Signature Bangkok presents innovative, modern French cuisine with floral flavors. Delicate blossoms, herbs, and exceptionally fresh, seasonal ingredients from the sea and land are the hallmarks of Thierry's floral tasting menu.

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Signature Bangkok Restaurant is located on the 11th floor of the VIE Hotel Bangkok – MGallery, a cosmopolitan 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of the city. The dining room offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline and one of Asia's most exciting metropolises. Art Deco interiors, fine velvets, luxurious carpets, and a vibrant color palette exude classic elegance, while floor-to-ceiling windows and polished bronze fixtures create a modern and trendy ambiance.

Signature Bangkok's current winter menu offers 5- and 8-course menus, as well as a 5-course vegetarian menu. The restaurant serves dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and is limited to 30 guests per evening.

Signature Bangkok is the only modern French restaurant in Bangkok specializing in "floral cuisine." Edible flowers and herbs are used both artfully and to enhance flavor. Floral cuisine is a creative evolution of Chef Thierry's "earth cuisine" approach, where every ingredient is carefully selected to reflect its terroir, or origin.

Chef Thierry focuses on jus-based cooking methods that highlight the natural flavors of poultry, meat, and fish. He largely avoids butter and spices, instead utilizing Thailand's abundance of rare, beautiful edible flowers and delicate herbs to enhance the taste. The result is a creative, elegant French cuisine—light, expressive, and uncomplicated.

Chef Thierry places great importance on sourcing his products from farmers, fishermen, and suppliers he knows personally and who share his philosophy. For example, guests will frequently encounter Laurent Daniel, a longtime friend of the chef and trusted supplier of the freshest fish and lobsters from the Atlantic.

Signature Bangkok and chef Thierry have set themselves the goal of demystifying the formality of French and Michelin-starred restaurants by making the experience accessible and adapting it to Thai culture, allowing people to enjoy relaxed meals in a beautiful setting.

Inspired by the theater, where stories are told before a live audience, the kitchen at Signature Bangkok opens onto the dining room, much like a theater stage. Guests are invited to interact with the kitchen team and witness the creation of culinary masterpieces.

Guests begin their culinary journey in the elegant, velvet-lined piano lounge of Signature Bangkok, where they are welcomed with appetizers, aperitifs, champagne, and sparkling wine. The main course is served in the dining room overlooking the Bangkok skyline, with a choice of a 5- or 8-course chef's menu.

Signature Bangkok's wine cellar offers wines from around the world, including Bangkok's best selection of biodynamic wines, hand-picked from small, select wineries.

Signature Bangkok is currently offering its seasonal winter menu. Available as a 5- or 8-course option, the menu is inspired by the festive spirit of the season. Cozy, cool evenings by the fireplace, nostalgic memories, and gatherings with family and friends shape the selection of ingredients.

The dishes are garnished with fresh flowers and herbs from the restaurant's own garden, as well as seasonal delicacies from producers in the Loire Valley and Chiang Mai, adding seasonal flavors and a special touch. Flowers and herbs such as daisies, coriander, fennel, and cosmos appear unexpectedly and charmingly throughout the menu.

Chef Thierry, originally from the Loire Valley, maintains close relationships with local farmers, fishermen, and winemakers. He also works closely with Jacques Cavin, an organic farmer from the northern hills of Chiang Mai. The altitude and low temperatures on Jacques Cavin's farm provide ideal conditions for growing winter vegetables and flowers, many of which are cultivated specifically for Signature Bangkok.

Among the highlights is "La Mer," where chef Thierry serves fresh fish from the Loire River, sourced from Laurent Daniel, his preferred fish supplier in northern France. Steamed in parchment, the fish is incredibly succulent and aromatic. Fennel blossoms lend it a subtle note of anise and licorice. The dish is served directly at the table and unwrapped like a Christmas present.

At the restaurant "Le Pigeon," chef Thierry presents a young pigeon roasted in a jus with spelt and black sesame sauce. The dish is rounded off with red shiso leaves, which contribute a mild citrus aroma with hints of cinnamon, cloves, and mint.

“Le Fromage” includes a selection of goat cheeses such as Crottin de Chavignol Les, Pouligny Saint Pierre, and Valencay, each distinguished by its characteristic terroir and AOC designation. The cheeses come from Les Frères Marchand, one of the most respected artisanal cheese producers in the Loire Valley.

For dessert, chef Thierry presents mille-feuille, a French classic. Served warm, it's based on a recipe he learned over 30 years ago at Restaurant Gilles. Every evening, he adapts the dessert to the mood and the availability of herbs and spices. Surprise and playful lightness are part of his style!

The 8-course menu begins with an amuse-bouche, followed by Le Ferme, La Mer (fish), Le Pigeon, Le Fromage (cheese), and Plaisairs Sucré (dessert), each accompanied by an amuse-bouche and a palate cleanser. The 5-course menu is similar, with guests choosing either La Mer or Le Pigeon. Vegetarian options are available.

About Signature Bangkok: Signature Bangkok presents the city's first modern French and floral cuisine. Led by Chef Thierry Drapeau, a former two-Michelin-starred chef, Signature Bangkok elevates Michelin-starred French gastronomy to a new level while maintaining its accessibility and remaining true to Thai dining culture, allowing guests to enjoy relaxed meals in a stylish setting. The menu is prepared in an open kitchen, where guests can interact with the chef as he prepares the dishes – a truly theatrical experience. Signature Bangkok is located on the 11th floor of the five-star VIE Bangkok hotel, next to the Ratchathewi BTS Skytrain station.

About Chef Thierry Drapeau: Before opening Signature Bangkok, Chef Thierry Drapeau headed the two-Michelin-starred Thierry Drapeau Logis de la Chabotterie in Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon in the Loire Valley. The restaurant, which presented "cuisine of the earth" with floral elements, retained its two-star status for nine consecutive years – an outstanding achievement that few chefs worldwide can boast. After 15 years of perfecting and refining his craft, Chef Thierry turned his attention eastward to Asia to realize his next culinary project.

Originally from Nantes in the Loire Valley, a region renowned for its cuisine and wines, Chef Thierry drew inspiration from the French tradition of Sunday home cooking. He understood early on that the best dishes are based on the art and joy of cooking, the selection of the finest ingredients, and sharing meals with family and friends. This understanding shapes the culinary experience at Signature Bangkok – a unique, beautiful, relaxed, and inviting atmosphere.

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