The Bite Magazine Issue 17

Photography by TonyWellington BANGKOK in the Heart of London bite cuisine F airly new to Oxford Street’s Eastcastle Street is Busaba, a modern Bangkok-in- fluenced restaurant inspired by the traditions of Thai cooking with fra- grant flavours and vibrant colours that is bound to transport you across the Indian Ocean in no time. As soon as you step into this beautifully furnished restaurant, you’re wel- comed with a smile by the staff and seated at any of the 15 classic square communal tables that can fit a big group in a family-orientated kind of way, or if you’re on your own or with a friend, you can choose to sit at the row of tables at the concertina windows looking out to the street or on the high tables near the bar. Semi-low square box lights with stripes hang over the tables creating a nice ambience while ceiling fans can be seen up above, cooling the restaurant especially in hot weather. The rest of the interior is a reflection of a present day urban Bangkok with diversity and creativity, welcoming guests with a unique sensory expe- rience of tastes, sights, aromas and energy. On the walls are exclusive graphic street drawings by two of Bangkok’s most recognisable street artists, Alex Face and Rukkit, while other fea- tures include the temple wall with gold, brass, timber and Thai brickwork, alongside a new kitchen pantry and feature bar. Pandan Chicken