Wiset Wiso: Reading Thailand’s Culinary Chronicles Through Modern Royal Cuisine

 

Nestled within a classic, heritage estate in the Sathorn-Chueaploeng area, Wiset Wiso offers an exclusive dining experience that transcends the boundaries of traditional Thai gastronomy. Operating as a curated Tasting Menu destination, the restaurant invites guests on a profound culinary journey—one that feels like reading the royal chronicles of Thailand through meticulously crafted flavors.

The name itself, "Wiset Wiso," is a poetic blend of two Thai words: Wiset (the royal chefs of the palace) and Wiso (exquisite elegance). Together, it perfectly encapsulates the restaurant's core philosophy: The Exquisite Art of Royal Cooking.

 
 

📜 The Legacy Behind the Lens: Chef Poom, Chakkrapoom Boonyakom

 

At the helm of this culinary sanctuary is Chef Poom,Chakkrapoom Boonyakom a celebrated culinary artist whose credentials include winning the Fine Dining championship on Chef Fest Thailand (by the Tourism Authority of Thailand) and capturing national attention on Top Chef Thailand Season 2.

 

Chef Poom,Chakkrapoom Boonyakom’s culinary DNA is deeply rooted in Thai history. As a descendant of an aristocratic lineage (Ammart Tree Phra Banjoedwichacharn), he grew up immersing himself in the ancient secrets of royal Thai cuisine, passed down by his grandmother and grandmother—both of whom once cooked within the royal palace walls.

Armed with a background in fine arts and sculpture, alongside a profound expertise in local ingredients, Chef Poom, takes the heirloom recipe manuscripts of the Boonyakom family and reimagines them using cutting-edge, modern culinary techniques.

 
 

🍽️ The Culinary Journey: 10+1 Course Tasting Menu

 
 

The signature experience at Wiset Wiso is a masterful 10+1 Course Tasting Menu (3,850++ Baht per person). Each dish is a delicate balance between ancestral heritage and modern innovation, meticulously structured from appetizers to main course samrub (sharing platters) and desserts.

 
 

✨ Amuse-Bouche (Palate Awakeners)

 

• Miang Som Sa: A vibrant, refreshing bite balancing sour, sweet, and spicy notes to awaken the palate.

 
 

• Nam Phrik Long Ruea Tart: A rich, traditional spicy dip reinvented inside a delicate, buttery French tartlet shell.

 
 

• Khao Tang Na Tang: The classic rice cracker reimagined into a velvety, umami-rich shrimp head cream that coats the palate luxuriously.

 
 

🐟 Soups & Appetizers

 

• Pla Sam Kloe: Featuring Pla Kud Salad (Leopard Coral Grouper)—often dubbed the "Wagyu of the Sea"—which is dry-aged for two days to maximize its natural sweetness, served alongside an aromatic, chilled Tom Kha sauce.

 
 

• Khang Khao Phueak: A rare, ancient recipe consisting of crispy taro puffs stuffed with a savory, caramelized crab filling, perfectly balanced with a house-fermented green tea Kombucha ajad (pickle).

 
 

• Yam Som O Pla Mueak Daed Diao: A refreshing pomelo salad paired with sun-dried squid, squid roe, and crispy seafood elements.

 
 

• Gaeng Liang Goong Maenam: A comforting, warming ancient herbal soup topped with an innovative holy basil foam.

 
 

🍛 The Main Course (Traditional Samrub Style)

 

In true Thai fashion, the main courses are served simultaneously as a Samrub (sharing set), celebrating the cultural heritage of communal dining.

 

• Gai Yang Kati & Nam Phrik Koi Goong: Succulent grilled chicken glazed with rich coconut milk, paired with indigenous local greens and the prized Nam Phrik Koi Goong (shrimp dip)—a closely guarded heirloom recipe of the Boonyakom family.

 
 

• Panang Neua Ribs Gyulet: An extraordinary elevation of Panang curry featuring tender Thai-Japanese Wagyu (Gyulet) ribs braised until melt-in-your-mouth tender. This is served alongside aromatic Khao Kabok (rice roasted with ground wild almond seeds) and a tangy fermented vegetable relish to cut through the richness.

 
 

🍧 Desserts & Petit Four

 

• Homsuwan Cello: A vibrant palate cleanser featuring Homsuwan pineapple sorbet infused with wild honey and traditional Thai Sato (rice wine).

 
 

• Thong Suwan: A sweet corn-centric dessert paired with indulgent butterscotch sauce, served with a soothing hot corn silk tea.

 
 

• Bualoy Nam Khing: A futuristic take on black sesame rice balls in ginger broth, uniquely accompanied by a pillowy ginger marshmallow.

 
 

• Petit Four: A final, delicate assortment of bite-sized traditional Thai confections.

 
 

🥩 Premium Add-ons & Curated Pairings

 

To elevate your dining experience, Wiset Wiso offers exclusive additions that bridge Eastern flavors with Western execution:

• Massaman Beef Wellington (+1,800++ Baht): Requires advance booking. A magnificent dish perfect for sharing (3–4 guests), featuring a premium, juicy Gyulet beef tenderloin encased in a golden, flaky puff pastry, served with an incredibly rich and aromatic Massaman curry reduction.

 
 

• Juice Pairing (5 glasses / ~1,200++ - 1,500++ Baht): Cold-pressed artisanal juices and house-brewed herbal Kombuchas designed to complement each course.

 
 

• Wine Pairing (4–5 glasses / ~2,200++ - 2,500++ Baht): Expertly selected global wines chosen to elevate Thai spices, such as pairing a robust Pepperjack Malbec with the rich Panang beef.

 
 

📍 Location & Reservations

 

Wiset Wiso provides an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere hidden away from the city's hustle, making it the perfect venue for celebratory dinners, business gatherings, or an exceptional culinary date night.

• Address: A classic heritage house on Chueaploeng Road, Thung Maha Mek, Sathorn, Bangkok.
• Operating Days: Wednesday – Sunday (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
• Service Hours (Dinner Only): Two seatings daily at 18:00 and 19:00 (Seating is strictly limited per round to ensure an exclusive experience).
• Reservations: Booking is mandatory via Instagram: @wisetwisobkk or Hotline: 098-919-2244