Pagoda, Bangkok
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Tucked inside the luxurious Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Pagoda Chinese Restaurant offers an elegant escape from the bustling streets of Sukhumvit. Its grand pagoda-inspired interiors, rich timber details and warm lighting set the stage for a dining experience that blends timeless Cantonese traditions with a contemporary, international polish. For Australian travellers seeking both authenticity and refinement, Pagoda is a destination worth seeking out.
The menu celebrates the depth and artistry of Cantonese cuisine, with each dish crafted to highlight the quality of its ingredients and the skill of its chefs. A leisurely lunch here might begin with delicate dim sums served fresh from the steamer. The steamed classic pork, shrimp and shiitake dumpling crowned with glistening salmon roe balances richness with a burst of ocean flavour. The steamed prawn dumplings, known here as Wang Tiger, are a testament to precision, their silky wrappers holding plump, sweet prawns. For a play on texture, the steamed rice rolls with crispy prawn wrap crunchy seafood in smooth, slippery sheets, while the deep-fried Peking duck spring roll delivers the satisfying crackle of golden pastry with the fragrance of onion, cucumber and the restaurant’s own homemade sauce. For those who like a little heat, the shrimp wonton in spicy Sichuan style brings a lively kick that lingers pleasantly on the palate.
While dim sum is a highlight, Pagoda’s mastery extends to its barbecued offerings. The honey-glazed barbecue pork arrives glistening, the sweet lacquer giving way to tender, flavour-packed meat. Equally irresistible is the crispy roasted pork belly, where the crunch of perfectly blistered skin yields to succulent layers of pork that melt in the mouth. These dishes are rooted in tradition yet presented with a finesse that makes them equally appealing to long-time lovers of Cantonese food and newcomers alike.
A meal here deserves a sweet conclusion, and the chilled mango pudding is the perfect finale. Silky and lightly fragrant, it offers a cooling, tropical sweetness that refreshes the palate and leaves you with the kind of satisfaction only a well-paced, beautifully prepared meal can bring.
Located in one of Bangkok’s premier hotels, Pagoda is as convenient as it is captivating, just steps from high-end shopping and the city’s Skytrain network. Whether you come for a languid lunch of dim sum, an evening feast of barbecued favourites, or simply to savour that mango pudding, Pagoda delivers an experience that is indulgent yet grounded in the flavours and traditions of Cantonese cooking. For Australian travellers seeking a taste of the East with the polish of world-class hospitality, this is one table well worth booking.
Location: Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, 199 Sukhumvit Alley 22, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Phone: 02 059 5999
