In case you somehow didn’t notice, it’s the first Valentine’s Day in three years that’s celebratable. Those still struggling to decide where to go should know that now through Feb. 28, Peppina is whipping up some of its cutest dishes for the lovey-dovey ever.
On a recent visit, we enjoyed a fresh shot of mozzarella cheese and sweet minced beetroot with a rich pink cream that’s the heart-shaped ravioli (THB310). Another romantic dish was their pizza innamonata (THB510). The pizza gets the same heartfelt treatment as the ravioli. The chef is very generous with his tender capocollo Corsican pork cold cuts, which pair beautifully with the mild creaminess of taleggio cheese and nutty grana padano.
Those with more baht to burn on their sweeties can try the Canadian half lobster (THB1,600) accompanied by a seafood platter featuring plumb tiger prawns, mussels, clams, and baby squids. Though pricey, these freshly steamed seafood delicacies smothered in butter are a seafood force to be reckoned with.
Can Bangkok be enjoyed single? I set out to find out.
Their whole sea bream (THB1,650), meanwhile, is a bit heavy on the salt but still flaky and tender. Don’t make the same mistake as we did: Our photographer took a big bite of its outer layer — and could still taste it the next day. That’s not how it’s done. Crack the outlet layer and squeeze the lemon liberally. Consider yourself warned. The highlight and perhaps our favorite was their dessert.
The puff tartlet (THB290) was more than just visually appealing; inside the crispy outer shell, the chef deploys sour berries from local forests and draws a heart shape in chocolate before filling it with strawberry syrup, which goes down smooth with vanilla ice cream.
