Pizza Café by Sikrintarn
October 3rd, 2008
European. All Star Golf Complex, Soi Sahakarnpramoon, Prachauthtit Rd., 02-934-8072
The small restaurant and bar does not lack in taste or personality and despite a few mishaps, we’d go back. Owned by actress Sikrintarn and situated in Bangkok’s not-so-glamorous movie studio ghetto, the café sees celebs munching away on their friend’s Italian, fusion Thai and European creations. This petite eatery manages to balance style and a homey atmosphere thanks to dim red chandeliers, plush chairs and pictures of the owner, her friends and family adorning the walls. The outdoor seating is just as comfortable with its cushioned benches. The actress herself helps in the kitchen and at the bar and service is friendly. Even though they were understaffed on a recent visit, the lone waiter apologized and, thanks to his great attitude, pulled off a good service nonetheless. The food is just as welcoming, with its comforting and flavorful tastes. Known for its extra thin crust pizzas, the Pizza Café lives up to its name. The parma ham with rocket leaves (B380) is appetizing with its crispy crust and fresh ham. However, the sauce is a bit on the sweet side—particularly with the “meat lovers,” (B300) which is sickenly over-laden with the mixture. For starters, the lobster bisque (B180), with its creamy texture is an honest dish—the “homemade” pate (B180), less so. It’s not homemade at all but who cares when the “French” goose liver is this good. For mains, their oven baked angel hair with river prawn in white wine sauce (B200) is a great choice from their pasta selection due to tender prawns and a light but tasty sauce. For some Thai fusion, their stir-fried lamb and basil with rice (B180) is simple, though stir-frying takes away the tenderness of the meat. As for the bar, they have the list of generic cocktails but the caipirinha (B170) is not a caipirinha: they don’t use cachaça, and the drink is shamefully sweet. For some good eating in a chilled out atmosphere, Pizza Café hits the spot if you can forgive a few missteps. When you’re a hip, young and pretty movie star (or feeling like one), who cares about the little details? Open daily 11:30am-midnight. Corkage B300.
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