After it was forced closed by the pandemic, a Soi Sukhumvit 11 restaurant went into a cocoon and has now reemerged a little different to survive not just the second wave, but being choked off from the soi’s supply of foreign visitors.
Known for fronting a rail vibe and lesser-known eastern Thai cuisine with inventive twists, Burapa has survived the fate of nearby joints that called it quits after sustaining big losses – it had to close eight months in total since last year – and embracing a new format.
“During the pandemic, I had a lot of time to sit still and think about things I haven’t done before. Now is the perfect time for me to do them, and the tasting menu is one thing on that list,” said chef-owner Wongwich Sripinyo, who was born and raised in Trat, Thailand’s easternmost province and source of the restaurant’s flavors.
