Passed by 100 Times
Bangkok Baking Company is located in the JW Marriot hotel in between Sois 2 and 4. I had passed by it probably 100 times because it is right across the Sukhumvit Road crosswalk I use to go grocery shopping. Since I usually spend around $1 USD for Thai food, I seldom feel like spending several times more in “fancy places” but I was hungry and nothing was appealing so I thought I’d try and blog about Bangkok Baking Company.
Every time I walk by, I see suits and ties eating in Bangkok Baking Company ans also a sushi restaurant, generically named “tsunami” which is below. I’m used to wearing workout clothes or shorts and a T-shirt so I often avoid “finer establishments” just to avoid any awkward situations especially with the language barrier. I decided to chance it as I was very hungry.
Inside Dining Area - Bangkok Baking Company
Dining at Bangkok Baking Company
I was seated right away and read a copy of Bangkok Post while I waited for the waitresses to take my order. They spoke decent Engrish but still misunderstood when I tried to order a small side salad. I received my food in a timely manner and the pasta and garlic bread were hot.
Giant Salad
Big plate of Tasty Pasta Bolognese
Menu - (Click to Enlarge)
Menu - (Click to Enlarge)
The Menu
As well as the obvious (baked goods) Bangkok Baking Company has a full menu which includes everything from pizza to salad to hamburgers. This is not unlike most restaurants in or near hotels but the quality of western food was a lot better than the food of your average budget hotel or guesthouse.
I ordered the pasta bolognese which I have ordered in Thailand numerous times only to get the generic “Chef Boyardee” bland tasting pasta. I also wanted a small side salad but when they came out with the salad it was this huge bowl of bell peppers along with feta cheese. I got both dishes at the same time so I chose to eat the pasta first because I was really hungry.
Overall Impression
The pasta bolgnese was no substitute for Mom’s authentic Italian cooking but it was very good not to mention filling. If you’ve ever eating a meal in Thailand you probably know the portions are smaller than we’re used to in the US but Bangkok Baking Company delivered a nice, filling bowl of pasta for 240 baht ($7.42 USD) which is expensive for Thai standards but if Italian pasta is on the menu, Bangkok Baking Company will not disappoint.
My bill which included the salad, pasta and a Tiger beer was 669 baht ($20.70USD) which is likely more than anyone wants to spend for a lunch, especially in Thailand but I basically ordered 2 main courses. As long as I live in Bangkok there is probably a 100% chance I return to Bangkok Baking Company because it’s close to where I live and I will likely get sick of eating the same thing over and over again and look for something new. While I wouldn’t advise anyone to book a flight to Bangkok just to eat at Bangkok Baking Company, it is a more than solid option for anyone who finds themselves on Sukhumvit Road looking for some non-Thai and non- bar food.
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March 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Great post, Mike! It got me hungry… =)
I’m truly happy to have stumbled upon your blog. It’s a great window to SE Asia.
Keep up the great work!
May 5th, 2010 at 11:08 am
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January 12th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
I eat here often. The food is good and, like you said, portions are large. The only problem is the price
Nice photos, btw.
May 5th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Great post. JW Marriott is well known for its fine restaurant and variety of culinary offerings. They post updates and promotions from restaurants on their Facebook page every now and then. Have a look …http://on.fb.me/kG8XvC
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