They know cacao: Kad Kakao opens all-day cafe in Phrom Phong

Kad Kokoa has teamed up with the young chefs of culinary competition Bocuse d’Or to plant the seeds of a cacao-centric bistro, 31 Degrees, where they add chocolate and cacao beans into everything. 

At first glance from the outside, 31 Degrees sports a look similar to typical Bangkok cafes with light-wood accented furniture. But inside, you can see the encased glass room where the chefs work their magic. Head up to the second floor for more privacy.

Bocuse d’Or is basically an Olympics for cooking, so every dish is meticulously prepared and crafted to levels comparable to a competition. Start off with the organic beetroot carpaccio (THB290) topped with soothing potato cream; the vinegar dressing lends a refreshing tang buffered by bitter cacao crumbles. If you want something more filling, go for their double filet crispy fish (THB340), which arrives in an…