Classic Coconut Milk Soup

As a former royal residence, you’d expect no less than the finest Royal Thai cuisine at Chakrabongse Villas. Adding a contemporary, international twist to the classic tom kha soup, imported salmon and straw mushrooms are gently cooked in coconut milk infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, coriander leaf, chilis, shallots, lime juice, fish sauce and the fragrant galangal from which the dish gets its name. Chef Wat Thonglor's special attention to selecting only the finest ingredients and perfectly balancing tastes is what raises this dish to royal status as does its presentation.

Wine companion: A classic pairing with dishes involving mushrooms is Italian Pinot Grigio. Chakrabongse has a couple to choose from, such as the Villas Martina, Friuli 2017, which is crisp, clean and fruity.

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