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A Fresh Take on Dining: SAAWAAN BISTRO's New Thai Cocktail and Tapas Pairings

Starting September 25, 2025, SAAWAAN BISTRO located on the third floor of Azabudai Hills plans to introduce an exciting new dining concept featuring a pairing of aromatic Thai cocktails and tapas. This innovative approach seeks to redefine traditional meal pairings by integrating cocktails not just as drinks, but as integral components of the dining experience. With an emphasis on bold flavors and spices, each cocktail works in harmony with a specific dish, offering a novel perspective on Thai cuisine that diners may have never encountered before.

SAAWAAN BISTRO aims to create a vibrant connection between the cocktail and the accompanying dish, allowing guests to experience the nuances of Thai flavors through aroma and spice that linger on the palate. This concept invites diners to enjoy just one cocktail or indulge in the full pairing experience.

New Menus Overview

1. BB.T (BB Tea) × Chiang Mai Sausage

This refreshing cocktail is a Thai-style Bloody Mary made with Mekhong whiskey as its base, complemented by tomato juice and lime. The richness of this drink is enhanced with the addition of Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco, alongside fresh basil and black pepper that enhance the flavors. When paired with Chiang Mai sausage, the combination brings a delightful contrast of smokiness and spice reminiscent of a bustling Thai street market atmosphere.

2. Chai Fashioned × Cinnamon Dates

A warm, inviting drink that combines chai-infused Mekhong with maple syrup, the Chai Fashioned cocktail can be further enriched with coconut milk for additional smoothness and a tropical flair. This aromatic pairing with cinnamon dates allows diners to enjoy a delicate balance of sweetness enhanced by spicy undertones, making for a harmonious tasting experience.

3. Piña Dolce × Tom Yum Nuts

For dessert lovers, the Piña Dolce cocktail takes center stage. Made with rum infused with pineapple zest, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and cream, this decadent cocktail is sure to please. The lingering flavors from dried pineapple and cinnamon provide a delightful contrast when enjoyed alongside the uniquely flavored Tom Yum nuts.

4. Pandan Garden × Black Rice and Shrimp Crackers

This exotic cocktail showcases the essence of tomato water infused with elderflower and Lillet Blanc, elevated by the aromatic notes from pandan leaf-infused rum. This pairing promises a sweet and fragrant experience, casting a refreshing breeze on the palate.

Service Overview

• - Start Date: September 25, 2025
• - Service Hours: Dinner available from 5:30 PM onwards
• - Pricing: Each cocktail-and-tapas pairing is priced at 1996 yen (tax included)
• - Location: SAAWAAN BISTRO's adjoining TAPAS BAR (note that these offerings are excluded from Happy Hour specials)

Brand Story

SAAWAAN BISTRO is the casual dining branch of the renowned SAAWAAN, which achieved its first Michelin star merely seven months after its opening in Bangkok. Spearheaded by Chef EARTH and Chef Patissier PAPER, the flagship restaurant reinterprets the culinary traditions lost during the Ayutthaya Dynasty, pursuing a perfect balance of flavors that has captivated food enthusiasts worldwide.

SAAWAAN BISTRO continues this legacy, utilizing high-quality Japanese ingredients to offer “first-time encounters with Thai cuisine.” The new cocktail selections are crafted under the same philosophy, aiming to bridge international culinary cultures and create new experiences for future generations.

Restaurant Details

• - Name: SAAWAAN BISTRO
• - Location: 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Azabudai Hills, Mori JP Tower, Tower Plaza 3F
• - Phone Number: 03-6441-0737
• - Seating Capacity: 100 seats (76 dining seats, bar area, 2 private rooms for 4 and 6 guests)
• - Hours:

- Lunch (Weekdays): 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM)
- Lunch (Weekends & Holidays): 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Last Order 3:00 PM)
- Dinner: 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM (Food Last Order 10:00 PM, Drinks Last Order 10:30 PM)
- TAPAS BAR Hours: 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM (Drinks Last Order 10:30 PM)

• - Closed: Open every day
• - Official Website: saawaanbistro.com
• - Instagram: @saawaan_bistro

Executive Chef EARTH

After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu, Chef EARTH began his career at the two-Michelin-star Mezzaluna. He then served as Executive Chef at Nitan in Phuket and was awarded Best Chef of Thailand by Tatler Thailand in 2020. He has been featured in the Michelin Guide and won Iron Chef Thailand. Currently, he leads the kitchen at SAAWAAN.

Pastry Chef PAPER

After honing her craft at renowned establishments such as Sadaharu Aoki in Paris and various acclaimed patisseries in Brussels, Chef PAPER returned to Thailand in 2011. Following her tenure as Executive Pastry Chef at Issaya Siamese Club, she established Issaya La Pastry in 2015. In 2018, she became the first Thai to be invited to the Ladies World Pastry Championship, and her dessert salon ICI has rapidly gained acclaim as a groundbreaking destination for Thai sweets since its opening in 2019.