Auberge Dab

SETTING

It has some of the traditional feel of a French auberge but without the presence of a French family owner. A very accomplished Filipino duo croons ballads every evening. Located at the Mercury Tower near the Ploenchit skytrain station.

FOOD

Even with the absence of a French chef, Auberge Dab serves very fine food. Although frequented mostly by a Thai clientele the food is prepared to a traditional French style. Specialities include pan-fried duck liver with peach sauce that, like many of the dishes, is somewhat heavy in preparation but succulent in taste, and a fine roasted scallop presented cappuccino style. French onion soup served with a pastry cover is rich in taste and one of the best in town. Roasted duck leg confit, like many of the meats on offer, is flown in from France and is cooked to crispy perfection on the outside and juicy on the inside. Do leave room for desserts as soft bitter chocolate cake is a stand out.

WINES

The wine list offers an excellent selection of medium to high-priced French wines plus a very decent French house wine at good value for money. Also on offer is a selection of new world wines ranging from basic to top of the range.

SERVICE

The manager was trained at Le Normandie of The Oriental Hotel and he brings a good deal of that experience to his staff. Service is efficient and professional.

PRICE

This is not a cheap restaurant outside of the value-for-money set lunches so expect to pay upwards of 2,000 baht per couple without wine.

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