Author Archive: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City.
When the bird salad comes including a fried bird head: Nộm Bò Khô Long Vi Dung (22. December 2023)
We started the Hanoi food experience with a Food Walking Tour and I must say this was a fascinating experience. Not sure what all the different things we ate were, respectively, if the places we were brought to are actually the best or even good, but I can say that I liked the experience. We […]
A lovely rooftop bar with a strong wannabe vibe: Mai Sky Bar @ Melia Chiang Mai (21. December 2023)
As previously mentioned, it wasn’t easy to find a decent bar in Chiang Mai, but we were lucky that finally we got across the Mai Sky Bar, which is located on the 22nd floor of the Melia hotel. If you’re a hotel guest, it’s easy to get up there. If you’re not and want to […]
An overly vast, but delicious food offering with a view onto the river: The Riverside Bar & Restaurant (21. December 2023)
The Riverside Bar & Restaurant had been recommended by the hotel and had a good rating on Google, so I decided to give it a try. As a starter, which was in the end served in the end, I went for the “Tom Ka Gai (chicken and lemongrass in coconut milk soup)” (175 THB), but […]
The perfect place to enjoy a drink during sunset: Pool House @ Marriott Chiang Mai (21. December 2023)
If you are looking for a place to enjoy the sunset, the Pool House in the Marriott Chiang Mai, on the 4th floor, is quite perfect for that. The bar also has an infinity pool, which allows you to dip in and enjoy your sundown drink right there and then. I went for the “Eucalyptus […]
A gem in the making: Restaurant Ikaa bistro อี๊ก่ะ บิสโตร (20. December 2023)
Given we intended to go to a place, where we had booked a table for 7pm the evening before, but the table wasn’t ready, we ended up in another place, but didn’t regret it. The “Restaurant Ikaa bistro อี๊ก่ะ บิสโตร” has opened only recently, and that was still somewhat visible, since the inside was still […]
A somewhat lucky find offering a truly local experience: Restaurant Mr. Kai (20. December 2023)
Sometimes you’re unlucky and end up being lucky. I intended to go to a different place, but this place was overbooked, hence, it was time to find something quickly for lunch, since the walking tour started 60 minutes later. The Mr. Kai had a 4.6 on Google Maps, so, I decided to give it a […]
An excellent breakfast buffet experience: Restaurant The Ping Cuisine & Bar @ Marriott Chiang Mai (20. December 2023)
As non-eventful as the lobby bar of the hotel is, as great is the breakfast selection in The Ping Cuisine & Bar in the Marriott Chiang Mai – you can find really pretty much everything you need and want. You’re greeted warmly when entering and the waitress, who leads you to your table also takes […]
A relatively disappointing hotel bar experience: Ping’s Bar @ Marriott Chiang Mai (19. December 2023)
Given it was not entirely easy to find a fitting location for drinks, we decided to have a drink at the bar in the hotel, and the “Thai Sabai (Mekhong spiced rum, lemon, Thai basil, lime juice, sugar, soda)” (350 THB) was somewhat okay. I mean, frankly, the drink is okay, but it is definitely […]