This place, tucked in amongst bamboo trees, thoughtfully placed wooden furniture, incense torches, an abundance of water dragons and a lush pond that the restaurant is wrapped around. The rain was pouring down like a monsoon but umbrellas were being passed between people leaving and people arriving. The warmth of the staff on arrival is so welcoming, this place is exceptional.
We decided after a flat one minute of menu browsing that the Chefs Selection Thai Banquet would be a very good choice, having previously experienced the deliciousness Spirit House has to offer, this menu included all our favourite options!
I asked for some advice on a white wine that would match the whole menu as we aren't big drinkers so matching wines to each course was not exactly what we were after. A Pinot Gris from Alsace, France was brought and matched each element of our menu perfectly.
Our meal started with a Coconut Soup of Salmon which arrived on a tray with little bowls of flaked salmon & micro herbs and a tea pot filled with 'to die for' coconut soup with lemongrass and chilli oil. This was followed by a piece of Smoked Tofu, surprisingly tasty. Our final starter course was the delicious Crispy Pork Belly topped with a Citrus Caramel sauce, food for the gods.
Main course was a combination of Yellow Duck Curry, Fresh Coconut & Watermelon Salad with a Curry Dressing, steamed Jasmine rice and the renowned Whole Crispy Fish which is a feast for all senses. It arrives standing up, facing you, a little confronting, but the Tamarind sauce is out of this world and the scored chunks of fish that fall off the bone are melt in the mouth sensational! It is an absolutely delightful dish.
Our meal concluded with a gorgeous Chocolate Creme Brûlée topped with Candied Chilli and a Gingerbread Ice Cream sandwich.
Of course we had to have a Latte, probably the least satisfying part of the meal, I do however think it was not such a good closing addition to the above meal, we live and we learn.
Our trip would not be complete without the purchase of their latest cookbook offering.
We left feeling truly rekuva'd...
So tell me, where have you been Spirited Away to recently?
