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Ma Du Zi:
French specialties in the heart of Bangkok
French cuisine is considered to be an art in itself. It involves the careful selection of the very best ingredients, careful preparation, diligence in the cooking process, and eye-catching decoration so that the end product looks beautiful, as well as tantalizing diners’ taste buds.
The phrase haute cuisine actually means “high cuisine”, demonstrating the seriousness with which the French take the art of cooking. Likewise, it shouldn’t be a “mechanical” experience when dining in a French restaurant, but an event to be enjoyed and savored.
Let’s see …
Today, I’m paying a visit to Ma Du Zi, which means “let’s try” or “let’s see” in Thai.
Although it only opened recently, we get the feeling it will soon be competing with the capital’s long-established French eateries.
Chef Nicolas Reynard is the chef responsible for creating a constant supply of French favorites, along with unique signature dishes in his original home-cooking style. Chef Reynard’s careful selection of the finest ingredients helps ensure that Ma Du Zi stands out from its competitors.
As a salad dish, Reynard recommends Poached Egg Salad (220 baht ++ [US$7), which features asparagus, boiled egg, herbs, and parmesan, along with a dressing specially prepared by chef. The vegetables used in this dish are nice and crispy, while the dressing is influenced by the inclusion of basil, which nicely compliments the egg and salty flavor of the cheese.
As a main course, I recommend Oven Baked Sea Bass (800 baht [$25]), which is imported from France. The dish is delicately seasoned with lime juice, olive oil, and spices. Ratatouille, the famous vegetable-based dish originating in the South of France, is recommended as an accompanying dish with the sea bass.
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If meat is your heart’s desire, I recommend the Roasted French Lamb Rack (1,000 baht [$31]), which includes a marinated rack of lamb, seasoned with a fine blend of spices. After being grilled, butter is added along with chef’s special sauce. The tender blends perfectly with the sauce. The dish comes with sautéed potatoes.
 Other dishes recommended are French Onion Soup (300 baht ++ [$9.50]), Crispy Salmon Filo (400 baht [$12.60]), Tomato and Mozarella Salad (200 baht ++ [$6.35]), Pan-Seared Duck Foie Gras (800 baht ++ [$25]), and Australian Tenderloin Steak (1,000 baht ++ [$31]).
Alcohol, usually in the form of wine, is also a key part of any French dining experience. You can, if you wish to get into the spirit of a French meal, start your meal with an aperitif. How about a glass of Pernod or other brand of pastis (an aniseed-flavored aperitif from France, usually containing an alcohol content of 40-45%)? There’s plenty to choose from.
Ma Du Zi restaurant has a bar packed with wines from many corners of the globe to compliment traditional and modern French dishes. The restaurant manages to successfully mix a casual atmosphere with a sense of luxury and class, and we really recommend you try it for yourself.
Ma Du Zi is open Monday-Friday 11.30 am-2.30 pm (lunch), and during 6-11.30 pm (dinner), as well as 6-11.30 pm on Saturday nights.
The restaurant recommends you make a reservation in advance to avoid disappointment by calling Tel: +66 (0)2 615 6400.
The restaurant’s own website can be found at http://www.maduzihotel.com. – Translated into English and republished with the kind permission of Manager Online.
Transport connections:
Train: The nearest rail stops are at Asok BTS skytrain station, and the Sukhumvit MRT subway station. The restaurant is located at 9/1 Ratchadapisek Road in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district. Ma Du Zi is located inside the Ma Du Zi Hotel near the entrance to Sukhumvit Soi 16.
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