IGNIV Bangkok by Andreas Caminada
The Urban Nest
FAKE. It's hard to ignore the bright neon blue lights spelling out these four letters at the end of the kitchen counter at IGNIV Bangkok. The sign serves as a constant reminder to our hosts that in a world with fake news, fake emotions, and fake goods, they must stay true to their beliefs and culinary philosophy. Ever since it opened in 2020, IGNIV Bangkok continues to provide an authentic experience with genuine hospitality, and to create real moments of happiness for all diners.
The first IGNIV to open outside of Switzerland, IGNIV became a Michelin Star restaurant in Bangkok when it was awarded one star in 2022 edition of the Michelin Guide Thailand. Since then, the star has been retained each year, confirming our place among some of the finest Bangkok restaurants.
Each IGNIV embraces different local products available in their respective locations, but a few signature dishes, including chicken nugget and beef tartare, are available across all four IGNIV locations as an homage to its shared roots.
On arrival, guests are invited to sit at the kitchen counter, where they can enjoy welcome snacks. They have the opportunity to interact with the chefs before arriving at their reserved table to enjoy the rest of the meal.
The Modern Swiss Cuisine at IGNIV Bangkok - rooted in Europe with origins in Switzerland and influences from all over the world - may be considered "fine dining", but the dining experience here is delightfully lively and the service friendly and approachable.
Rather than serving individual dishes in each course as the norm with fine dining restaurants, IGNIV serves multiple dishes for each course, placed at the center of the table for diners to share. In total, guests will have a total of 17 - 19 dishes in a sharing experience.
The menu changes four times per year, based on the seasons of IGNIV's European heritage. With a passion for locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, Chef Arne personally seek out small-batch suppliers and artisanal producers for the freshest in-season produce to create imaginative dishes at IGNIV Bangkok.
Wine and beverage pairing options are offered with the experience, featuring mainly labels from small wine producers in Switzerland and Germany. In the spirit of sharing, a selection of magnum bottles of wine is also available. The restaurant's handcrafted cocktail and mocktail menu, created by Nongyao Phutsorn, changes seasonally and is offered alongside a selection of Thai craft beers, local digestifs and a range of unique beverages.
IGNIV means ‘nest' in Chef Andreas's mother tongue Romansh, and for the Bangkok restaurant, acclaimed Spanish interior designer Patricia Urquiola recreated the signature embracing atmosphere of IGNIV by conveying the idea of a warm and intimate cocoon. Through the use of wood, handcrafted fabrics, vases and bronze furnishings, the design also communicates details of the local culture in a subtle and never predictable way.
Chef Andreas's passion for the arts extend beyond the kitchen. An avid art collector, he handpicks pieces from his personal collection to showcase in his restaurants as part of the IGNIV Art Collection. At IGNIV Bangkok, works by Swiss-Argentinian painter Vivian Suter and Japanese pop artist Keiichi Tanami adorn the walls.
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Swiss Perfection
There's rarely a time that I wish every second of a restaurant experience will linger in my memory, but a visit to IGNIV Bangkok proved to be just that.
Vanniya Sriangura, Bangkok Post
A Star is Born
With IGNIV Bangkok ticking all the boxes, Andreas Caminada & his team are definitely on track to becoming a household name in the city & pointed in the direction of a star.
Gavin Nazareth, Prestige Thailand
MICHELIN Mentor Award 2020
MICHELIN Guide Switzerland reveals special awards, MICHELIN Mentor Award which goes to Chef Andreas Caminada for his contributions to gastronomy.