Set in a sprawling urban development so green not even Bangkok’s pollution can fully blot out the feeling of wellness, Rong Sabiang is the new sun-dappled sanctuary for On Nutters.
Located inside the “green lifestyle community” sprawl of developer Sansiri’s T77 community just beside an expansive open field boasting an organic farm studded with duck ponds, chicken coops and rows of pesticide-free veggies, Rong Sabiang serves classic Thai fare and Western comfort food made with fresh finds from the garden.
The restaurant is run by Nuttawat “Ball” Tarapiban, owner and chef of Rongros near Tha Tien pier. Start your morning with the Farmhouse Granola (THB150) served with fresh fruit and yogurt drizzled with honey.
For something more decadent, try the smooth and creamy Chicken Liver Parfait (THB280), topped with port, sherry, cognac, and a touch of truffle oil. Thai favorites like Pla Haeng Tangmo (fresh watermelon with fried snakehead fish, THB220), on the other hand, keep things light. So does the house favorite, Khao Yum Rong Sabiang (THB290). This dish also offers a little action while you eat: the colorful salad concoction of butterfly pea-tinted rice, pomelo, vegetables, and ground coconut is tossed with a spicy dressing at your table.
Heartier mains include the char-grilled New Zealand Rib-Eye (THB380) with jaew spicy dipping sauce and the Fried Grouper (THB260) served with crispy mango salad.
Lazing around the stunning green space is so much better with a drink in hand, and Rong Sabiang has got you covered with its list of refreshing mocktails and cocktails. The Royal Crimson (THB180) marries freshly crushed pomegranate seeds with fresh lime juice while the Summer Blush (THB180) offers a mix of watermelon with elderflower cordial. They also boast a vast tea selection, from the Centella Asiatica honey lemon tea to the Purple Rain (chrysanthemum, chamomile, peppermint and butterfly pea flower) and the Ruby Rose, with hints of roselle, rose petals and sweet grass (THB85 each, hot or iced).
Rong Sabiang feels like the perfect escape from Bangkok’s concrete jungle. Bring a book, and you could end up spending the whole day in the soft sunlight, gazing out at the lush gardens.
With a retro-Victorian vibe, heaps of natural light, and a palette of springtime tones — fern green, sunflower yellow, earthy dark wood touches — the farm-to-table, all-day dining venue reflects its fresh outdoor surroundings. In the future it plans to host open-air concerts, where people can listen to music while satisfying their cottagecore yen and frolicking amongst the giant haystacks.
Rong Sabiang is located inside Sansiri Backyard T77 Community, a 2.4 hectare (15 rai) green haven off Soi Sukhumvit 77 which is reachable from BTS On Nut. It’s open 8am to 9pm.
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Rong Sabiang
Sansiri Backyard T77 Community, Soi Sukhumvit 77
Open 8am – 9pm daily
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