{"id":10175,"date":"2024-07-19T09:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T02:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovenmo.com\/cafe-narasingh%ef%bc%8c%e6%b3%b0%e5%9c%8b%e6%ad%b7%e5%8f%b2%e7%83%98%e5%9f%b9%e9%81%8e%e7%9a%84%e5%92%96%e5%95%a1\/"},"modified":"2024-07-22T11:22:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T04:22:08","slug":"cafe-narasingh-a-taste-of-thailands-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovenmo.com\/en\/cafe-narasingh-a-taste-of-thailands-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Cafe\u2019 Narasingh: A Taste of Thailand\u2019s History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cafe\u2019 Narasingh<\/a> is nestled within the Phya Thai Palace, built during the reign of King Rama VI, and is reputed to be the first coffee shop in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phya Thai Palace, constructed in 1909, served as King Rama VI\u2019s royal residence. During King Rama VII\u2019s reign, it operated as a hotel and a radio station. However, after the revolution of 1932, it became a clinic for the Royal Thai Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NARASINGH \u2013 The Lion<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Adjacent to Mahidol University\u2019s Faculty of Medicine, it\u2019s an intriguing spot for an encounter with medical students (just kidding).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please take off Your Shoes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Given the building\u2019s century-long history, removing your shoes before entering is understandable to preserve the flooring. The menu, steeped in history, feels more like a historical artifact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Leather Menu with a Touch of Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The atmosphere brims with nostalgia, and the majestic palace\u2019s aura is palpable. The menu prices, however, are a jolt back to reality, surprisingly affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spaghetti with German Sausage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Fresh Blueberry and Kiwi Smoothie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rose Cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jasmine Rice with Stewed Beef Soup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Despite the restaurant\u2019s royal historical significance, the prices are quite modest. A drink costs about the same as a bubble tea outside, and a meal is around 100 Thai Baht. This allows ample time to appreciate the architectural details instead of worrying about the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The portions are generous, no cutting corners here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take in the abundant architectural details and the strong sense of history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Savor a piece of rose cake in the royal cafe while gazing at the lawn outside, complete with a statue of the king and a couple of cannons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The cafe closes at 6 PM. We arrived two minutes before the kitchen closed, lucky us. The overcast weather added to the nostalgic ambiance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the Google Map link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n