Seems like there's another entry on the long list of interesting Bangkok restaurants to try. I attended a function at Ishq (Sanskrit for 'love' they claim) last night, and it was impressive.

The restaurant is in a 105 year old house, originally built by an official of King Mongkut for use when welcoming foreign dignitaries. It has been fully restored with original teak floors, crystal chandeliers, etc. The building is two stories, and there are three private rooms upstairs.

The food is a pan-Asian selection. I didn't get a chance to sample main courses, but the appetizers served at the function were great. There were fresh Vietnamese spring rolls, satay, grilled beef and several others, which were all quickly gobbled up by the guests.

Ishq bills itself as a wine bar and restaurant. The wine list has more than 40 wines from various countries, priced from 1,200 to 6,000 Baht (US$30 to $150). The wine bar also stocks cigars for those that want to smoke.

The restaurant is on Sathorn Road right at the Surasak Skytrain station, accross the street from Blue Elephant. Telephone 029 356 801 for reservations or more information.

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