Why we’d come back: With Alex and Sawada’s endless creativity, we can only imagine what they might come up with next. We might stop by to sample Sawada’s foie gras cocktail.

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Be dazzled by The White House’s fine dining set menu and creative cocktail pairings

Those who remember dining at Baltic Blunos will no doubt recall Chef Aleksandrs Nasikailovs, a man of few words who ran the kitchen there alongside Chef Martin Blunos. Now, Aleks is on his own as the Executive Chef helming the kitchen at The White House, on Sukhumvit Soi 16, where the 2nd floor level offers a 10-course gourmet tasting menu (THB 4,000++) that incorporates many Latvian culinary flourishes. Each dish is meticulously prepared and presented: from starters such as the catfish roe charcoal tartlet and the grilled mackerel with smoked mackerel mousse, to delectable entrées like the wonderful French quail with mushroom sauce and sweet potato, the duck liver tortellini with pickled grape and birch “ant” syrup, and the Tasmanian lamb rack with peppercorn sauce. The evening finishes on a sweet note with Chef Alek’s own handmade, bizarrely flavoured chocolates, and to complement it all head mixologist Kei Sawada – the gin genius from Salon du Japonisant bar – concocts wildly creative course-by-course cocktail pairings (THB 1,500++) making ample use of the bar’s hi-tech rotary evaporator. Currently, the restaurant is open Thursday to Saturday only, but a romantic exception is being made for Valentine’s Day (with special menu).

The White House Bangkok experience, even at its early stages has formed a pretty cool dynamic, especially one that is least expected. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend an evening (accompanied with great live musical entertainment ), we would be more than happy to visit again.

Sit down and expect exquisitely crafted plates to arrive before your eyes. The 10-course meal kicks off with delectable Bites comprised of catfish roe charcoal tartlet, beetroot cracker with salmon mousse and roe, blue crab donuts, and slow-cooked pork rillettes. The four bites are paired with a welcome drink called Midnight Cruise, a gin-based drink that balances aromatic lavender and elderflower with yuzu.

The 10-course menu (The White House Experience B4,000++ per person, cocktail pairing B1,500++), though this changes depending on the availability of ingredients, begins with small bites. A foie gras pillow is served with roasted hazelnuts, catfish roe on a charcoal tartlet, black mussels with smoked mussel sauce and a beetroot cracker with salmon mousse and salmon roe. The bites are paired with a delicious Midnight Cruise cocktail.

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Despite the elegant food, the restaurant is actually stylized as a smart-casual place where guests can come and enjoy either beautifully prepared tasting menus or tantalizing à la carte dishes. Diners can enjoy live music while savoring their food on the first floor or opt for a more intimate ambience on the second floor. Regardless of the setting, you’re promised an amazing meal that’s enhanced by artistic presentation and crockery that are handmade by the chef himself.

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