PRELUDE: HI ALL!! �Unfortunately, I�ve had the sad realisation that photos are no longer loading on the majority of my posts on this lil� space as the photo-host I was using has undergone some changes. �I�ve switched things up...
PRELUDE:
HI ALL!! �Unfortunately, I�ve had the sad realisation that photos are no longer loading on the majority of my posts on this lil� space as the photo-host I was using has undergone some changes. �I�ve switched things up but don�t think I can salvage my older posts. �So� instead of fretting over past posts, onwards and upwards we shall go.
THE POST:
Here�s a little vignette of my recent trip to Bangkok. �Having been about 9 years since my first and only trip to the bustling city, I suggested to my Mum that we take a girls only trip in celebration of her birthday. �Shining bright at the top of the trip�s wish-list was brunch at ROAST.
Very often� ok� 99.9% of the time we are inundated with aesthetic brunch flatlays and egg-porn boomerangs on instagram. �However, it is only about 50% of the time that I feel a place has lived up to its hype. �Can anyone else relate?
I treaded very carefully in managing our expectations when it came to ROAST. �However, I had a good feeling, given that it�s success has translated into the opening of another branch at the EmQuartier shopping mall and a specialty coffee joint (Roots Coffee Bar).
Located at the Commons in Thonglor, an upcoming �hipster�-esque area, you could most probably spend 3 hours just photographing every corner of premises. �Think of a building that has its atrium exposed to the elements and layered levels, each with unique eateries.
ROAST is located at the uppermost level with a tan wood-based interior and plenty of sunshine pouring in.
First order of business was coffee. �ROAST definitely has their coffee game down pat. �Their brew will appeal to those who enjoy fruiter flavours while still retaining the approval of the nutty/caramel fans.
Apart from the usual brunch fair, ROAST has an extensive lunch menu. �Our favourite of the meal by a large margin was the Truffle Alfredo. �Think thin and�al dente lashings of pappardelle�with a creamy source that isn�t overly rich finished off with a crispy bacon and fragrant mushrooms. �Uhh� yes please.
We weren�t overly crazy about the Croque Madame but hey, it had very big shoes to fill after the Truffle Alfredo. I also suspect that it may have been my inner pancake-fiend regretting my decision not order a stack of sweet goodness instead.
On a side note, ROAST won major brownie points for their bread basket, which each table can nosh on before the meal arrives.
tl;dr: ROAST is definitely worth the visit if you don�t have an extensive shopping agenda, which necessitates all hours to be spent in the city centre. �Their Truffle Alfredo hype is not misplaced and their coffee game is indeed strong.
There were many other items I would have loved to have tried on the menu � oh if only ROAST weren�t in another country!
Ming xx
