Anyone in the hospitality industry will tell you running a restaurant is difficult. In the States, 60% of all new restaurants fail within their first year with 80% closing within 5 years. Restaurants that are still open after 10 or 20 years are doing something right.
In Bangkok, the Fireplace Grill is one of the country’s most respected steakhouses and has become a dining institution, so much so that next year they will have the rare honor of celebrating their 50th year serving the finest prime beef, freshest seafood and all complimented by an outstanding wine cellar.
Located within Bangkok’s InterContinental Hotel, the Fireplace Grill steakhouse has an elegant dining room with a sophisticated show kitchen. The main dining room is cozy, seating just 65 along with two private dining rooms that seat 10 and 13 respectively.
Recently they brought on board Sebastian Reischer as the restaurant’s new Chef de Cuisine. With extensive international experience, most recently with Thailand’s Iron Chef, Ian Pongthawat Chalermkittichaiat, Sebastian has applied his considerable talent and flair to enhancing this Bangkok dining institution. Chef Sebastien will be changing the menu seasonally to make sure they are only using the freshest of ingredients.
Serving exceptional and delicious Kobe beef imported from Japan the Grill is open for lunch during the week and dinner every day. With 49 years of practice the service is so smooth it’s barely noticed, and it is easy to lose track of time enjoying a meal here. We recently had the pleasure of dining in one of the private dining rooms and it wasn’t until we were walking out that I looked at my watch and realized we were seated for 3 hours enjoying all the different courses ordered.
When perusing the menu I noticed that in addition to ordering a la carte they have set menus for lunch. Depending upon how hungry you are you can order 2, 3 or 4 courses priced from 799 to 999 baht ++ per person. Main Courses on the set menu include Roasted seabass with a parmesan herb crust, Roasted chicken and mushroom roulade potato fondant and Glazed pork belly.
One of the most ordered dishes on the a la carte menu is the Duet of Tajima Wagyu consisting of a grilled sirloin and 24 hour braised short ribs with foie gras croutons, garlic mashed potato and a carrot fondant. At 2,500 ++ it’s one of the priciest items on the menu but the price has not diminished its popularity.
Another popular pick on the menu is their Roasted Prime Rib of beef which has been on the menu since they opened their doors 49 years ago. Dependent upon your hunger you can order the Contemporary cut at 240 grams or the Classic cut at 350 grams. The Prime Rib is served with Yorkshire pudding, kipfler roasted potatoes and freshly grated horseradish.
If you are more of a seafood person do not worry, there is plenty here for you including Grilled Maine Lobster, Norwegian Snow Fish and Dover Sole.
A household name among Bangkok’s High Society families, the Fireplace Grill has for years been a trustworthy destination for those seeking premium charcoal-grilled steak, the freshest seafood and classic French dishes.
Fireplace Grill
InterContinental Bangkok
+66 (0)2 656 0444 ext. 5505
dining@ihgbangkok.com