Praya Kitchen

the f&b team there behind all the food literally takes things seriously, from beverages choices, to starters, salad, soup etc to main stuffs, even the desserts, there’s always something outstanding, and the cheesecake is exceptional thank you for such an amazing dining experience

4 months ago

Amazing seafood buffet at the Marriott Surawongse in Bangkok! The moment you walk in, you’re greeted by tanks full of live, fresh seafood. You can pick what you want and have it cooked your way — super fresh and delicious. The restaurant is clean, well-organized, and the staff are really friendly and attentive. Drinks are included in the price, which is a big plus. No need to order anything extra. Great quality, great service, and a very satisfying experience overall. I’ll definitely be coming back!

7 months ago

Having returned to Praya Kitchen after a couple of years, I was curious to see whether it still lived up to its strong reputation. The answer is somewhat mixed. While certain elements remain outstanding—especially the quality of meat and seafood—some of the previous highlights have quietly disappeared, and with them, a bit of the charm that once made this buffet stand out. Let’s start with what still works well. The buffet includes a beautifully curated meat station with chilled Australian Wagyu cuts—ribeye, chuck roll, picanha, flank steak—all well-marbled and grilled to order. Lamb chops and other premium cuts are also on offer, clearly showcasing the restaurant’s continued commitment to high-quality sourcing. The seafood selection is equally generous, featuring Korean oysters on ice, river prawns, blue crab, and even live lobsters cooked fresh with your choice of sauce. These stations alone provide excellent value for the 1,250 THB net price (with discount). The service remains a strong point. Staff were consistently friendly, attentive, and professional, and the dining area is well-maintained, airy, and inviting. We were fortunate to be seated by the large floor-to-ceiling windows, which offered a striking view of Bangkok’s skyline at dusk—an added touch that elevated the overall ambience and made the evening feel special. That said, there were some disappointing changes compared to previous visits. The once-popular sushi station, where chefs prepared nigiri and rolls on demand, has been removed. Instead, guests now find a much simpler display of pre-prepared items like octopus, crab sticks, and tamago—perfectly fine, but lacking the freshness and presentation flair of the earlier setup. A similar trend was noticeable in the dessert section. Previously, it featured local favourites like mango sticky rice and crème brûlée. This time, the selection leaned toward Western-style cakes and sweets—red velvet, brownies, honey citrus cake. While attractive and competently made, they didn’t quite capture the same sense of variety or surprise. One charming new addition was the DIY virgin mojito station with fresh mint, fruit, soda, and lime syrup—an interactive and refreshing touch, especially for younger guests or those skipping alcohol. Overall, Praya Kitchen still offers good value and a high standard of food, particularly if you prioritise seafood and grilled meats. Yet for returning guests, there’s a noticeable scaling back of some of the details that previously made the experience feel more curated and locally grounded. A few small restorations—like the sushi chef or traditional Thai sweets—could easily bring it back to its earlier form. As it stands, it’s still a very pleasant place to dine, especially with those skyline views, but perhaps not quite as memorable as it once was.

8 months ago