French food in Bangkok has long leaned a bit too-heavily on the ultra fancy side of the fine dining world—in large part to the heavy fine-dining influence of the cuisine on the global stage. 

The latest menu offering from The Allium Bangkok, one of the longest standing French restaurants in the city, aims to tone that down a bit with a new menu that big on local ingredients and French techniques, but keeps things accessible. 

Chef Remi Verrier, who boasts a French-Sri Lankan background and worked under Alain Ducasse in Paris, puts local sourcing to task with the likes of wagyu from Korat and duck eggs from Klong Phai Farm. The venue also boasts a sleek chef’s table (a proper one close to the open kitchen) and a 200-strong wine list covering all manner of varietals and regions. 

3/F, The Athenee Hotel, 61 Wireless Rd., 02-650-8800. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-10pm