When it comes to chicken rice, the "most expensive but most worthwhile" in Thailand, the name "Ruan Ton Restaurant" at Montien Hotel Surawong is always ranked number one, thanks to a secret recipe passed down for over 50 years, earning it the nickname " Michelin-level chicken rice that is hard to book and always fully booked.
1. Tender steamed chicken, thick slices, not flattened.
Its unique feature is the chicken itself, selected specially sized at about 3.8 to 4 kilograms. The hotel only accepts fresh chicken, never frozen. The chicken is boiled using a method that makes the meat white, plump, and juicy. Importantly, the chicken is not flattened; it is sliced thickly with a knife, giving a tender texture and authentic chicken flavor in every bite.
2. Beautifully cooked fragrant rice.
They use mid-year jasmine rice mixed with chicken fat, ginger, and garlic. The grains are well-arranged—not crumbly or overly moist—with a distinctive aroma unique to this dish.
3. Four styles of dipping sauces with perfectly balanced flavors.
Each set is served with four dipping sauces, designed to highlight different tastes:
First sauce (created by the chairman): A rich ginger and fermented soybean paste sauce (Signature).
Minced ginger sauce: Adds a fresh and fragrant note.
Minced chili sauce: For those who enjoy a spicy seafood-style kick.
Sweet soy sauce: A mild flavor suitable for children or those who prefer sweetness.
Approximate price: 360 baht per set. Each set includes a large plate of chicken, chicken rice, light chicken bone broth, and four types of dipping sauces.
Singapore-style chicken rice (A la carte): served from 11:00 to 22:00.
For buffet lovers, the price is 1,488++ baht, available daily.
First seating from 11:30 to 14:30.
Second seating from 17:00 to 20:00.
Ruan Ton Restaurant, Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok.
Open from 11:00 to 22:00 (reservations recommended).
1. Consume immediately.
2. If taking away, keep below 5 degrees Celsius and consume within 2 hours.
3. Open the chicken container and let it sit at room temperature for 1–2 minutes.
4. Drizzle sesame oil over the chicken.
5. Reheat rice for 1 minute and broth for 2 minutes in a microwave (no more than 800 watts).
Although priced much higher than typical street chicken rice, the quality of ingredients, hotel-level service, and authentic original flavors keep Montien Chicken Rice beloved by both Thai and international food lovers. It is a "must-try" dish in a lifetime to experience how special high-end chicken rice can be.
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