Why wait for Oktoberfest? We recently visited a dining hotspot along Ramindra Expressway where the food is superb and the beer flows like the Danube. Tawandang Brew House or Roang Beer German Tawandang has opened its second branch, but don’t even bother comparing it with the original. This new offshoot is family friendly and far larger, with over 2,000 seats housed in the area of approximately two football fields.

Stepping into the European-style haus, you come face to face with a huge brewing system that guarantees how fresh your glass of beer really is. The dining hall is open, airy and, unlike the original establishment on Rama III, has no pillars obstructing the view of the stage. If so desired, seats upstairs in the mezzanine afford you a bit more privacy.

As would be expected of a brew house, beer is the highlight here. Tawandang brews and serves three varieties: Lager, Dunkel and Weizen (from 0.3lt/B85 to 5lt/B1,200). Lager is best for starting your meal as it has a mild taste and smell. Dunkel is a dark beer with a flavor that is both sweet and bitter. Weizen has more bubbles and bears a pleasing aroma of fruit and malt.

The food here is awesome. Highlights are the deep-fried pork knuckle served with spicy sauce (B280), mixed grilled sausages (B220), hor d'oeuvres som tum (spicy papaya salad served with grilled pork loin, thin rice noodle and sticky rice, B150) and kalum plee thawt nam plaa (sautéed cabbage in fish sauce, B100).

Stage shows occur nightly and include anything from sexy singers crooning Thai pop hits to variety show-style acrobatics. Though it may not be as excellent as Cirque du Soleil, it’s still quite entertaining. Best of all, they perform at no additional charge!

We sat down to chat with Supoj Theerawattanachai, co-owner of Tawandang Brew House about the B100-million project.

What makes this branch different from the original one on Rama III?
First, this one is a lot bigger. Second, the hall as you can see is without pillars to block your view of the stage. It’s also a non-smoking space catering to the family crowd that populates this area. Third is the theater. All our performers are professionals of international caliber. All the elements of family happiness are here.

Your beer is quite good.
Of course! The machine and most of the ingredients originate in Germany. Our beer is fermented from 19 to 28 days to produce three great tastes.

Some people think that brew houses are only for old people. How would you stimulate the younger segment of society to come here?
Is that how you guys really think? Umm… let me think about it. I’ll get back to you on that.

Brew House Details

Sip authentic German beer and catch fabulous shows at Tawandang Brew House. Open daily 11am-1am, at 51/199-200 Moo 1, Lad Phrao, 02-789-9988. MC, V.