Secret Tables dial up the romance
Fine French fare may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of dining in Thailand but at David’s Kitchen at 909 in the northern Thai town of Chiang Mai, that’s exactly what’s on the menu. Featuring modern French cuisine, the impressive menu at this refined restaurant features a mouthwatering selection of dishes paired with fine wines sourced from around the world. Reservations are needed every day of the week at this exclusive spot particularly when trying to get a table for a romantic evening meal.
Though every meal at David’s Kitchen is sure to be a memorable one, those who are on their honeymoon or celebrating an anniversary while at the ambient restaurant are in for an extra special treat with a warm welcome of rose petals on the table and farewell with the gift of a bouquet of roses from the restaurant owners themselves.
While in Bangkok, couples can experience a champagne dinner cruise on the new Supanniga Cruise. Sip a sparkling glass of Taittinger Champagne onboard a stylish 40-seat vessel while indulging in a 6-course dinner featuring favourite dishes from the city’s famous Supanniga Eating Room restaurant. As iconic Bangkok scenes pass you by along the Chao Phraya River, including the glittering Wat Pho, Grand Palace and Wat Arun, you’ll understand why this river is called the River of Kings.
In addition to standalone Secret Tables dotted across Asia, many Secret Retreats properties also boast their own intimate dining venues perfectly poised for a romantic rendezvous. In Japan, guests at Kinugawa Kanaya can enjoy a traditional kaiseiki dinner, a meticulously prepared multi-course meal that was originally reserved for the royal noble classes. (After the romantic meal, sneak in a soak for two in your room’s spring-fed outdoor bath built overlooking the river.)
While staying at Villa Mathis in Bali, couples can indulge in a candlelit “ephemeral” dinner at a table in a secret location within the resort’s leafy grounds. Or, also in Thailand, a meal of historical Royal Thai Cuisine can be savoured from the riverside sala at Chakrabongse Villas.