Back to the Future – Aksorn Revitalizes Forgotten Thai Cuisine Classics with Style and Passion – Luxury Society – Lifestyle Asia Thailand – MarTech: Marketing Technology Professional

Happy childhood memories of big dinners hosted by my grandparents came flooding back when I recently visited Aksorn – the new restaurant opened by acclaimed chef, David Thompson.

Story and Images by Soe Wanida Steve – Luxury Society Asia Team

Back then, my grandmother spent as much time choosing matching plates, cutlery, glasses, water jugs and other dining details, as she did with food selection and preparation.

And it was the small, cute details that made a big, early impression at Aksorn.

We were charmed by the “nam nong” branded water bottles – nam nong is the name for water used by monks during blessing ceremonies. We also loved the “from scratch” spirit embraced by Aksorn – they make their own soy sauce and many other ingredients.

As a plate and cutlery fan, it was great to see the effort made to use vintage…