Our Story
Our Story
Experience the finest Thai seafood, expertly crafted in modern styles using sustainable, locally-sourced ingredients from across the kingdom. Our chefs hand-select giant mud crabs from Samut Songkhram, squid from Chonburi, surf clams, and giant river prawns, along with exceptional imported delicacies. Infused with fragrant Thai herbs and spices, then artistically plated, Paii elevates authentic Thai flavors to new levels of culinary excellence.
Fresh & Live
At Paii, our culinary team led by Chef Bua Sarocha Rajatanawin only selects the best of local and imported seafood. Some of seafood items sourced from specific regions from all over the world such as scallop from Hokkaido, Japan, Jean-Paul oysters from France, black mussels from New Zealand and more. Not only imported seafood, diners can also enjoy local seafood like mud crab from Samut Songkhram, banana squid from Chonburi and much more.
Signature Dishes with Authentic Thai Flavors
With a home inside one of Bangkok's most recognisable food and drinks venues, Paii Executive Chef Joe Weeraket presents a menu bursting with flavor. Highlights include the local Giant River Prawn, char-grilled and served with "choo chee" curry sauce; the French Razor Clams, flambéed table-side with house-made XO sauce; and the French Turbot, stuffed with lemongrass, shallots and kaffir lime leaves and baked in a thick Thai herb salt crust. Diners will not want to miss the Giant Crab Fried Rice, made with organic jasmine rice from Nakhon Pathom. The plate is designed for sharing and topped with no less than half a kilo of freshly steamed Surat Thani mud crab meat.
Bangkok's Iconic Landmark
Located in the heart of Bangkok, The House on Sathorn is a neo-classical structure dating from 1889. It functioned first as private residence and by the 1920s had become a hotel, then later from mid-century to 1999 served as site of the Russian embassy. Today, the building is registered as a national heritage site and serves as home to Paii.
Paii offers both indoor and outdoor seating options.
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1888
Yom Bisalayaputr bought up land in the Silom area. Later, he started to build the canal and roads and then sold the land to others. From his accomplishments in the community, he was granted the title ‘Luang Sathorn Rajayutka' by King Rama V.
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1889
It is assumed that Luang Sathorn Rajayutka constructed the building on this land in this year.
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1895
Luang Sathorn Rajayutka passed away with Cholera at the age of 38.
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1896
The ownership of the building and the land were passed on to his eldest daughter, Cham. Later, Cham got married with a Hainanese man, Luang Chitrchumnongvanich (Thomya Rongavanit), who then took charge of all Luang Sathorn Rajayutka's businesses.
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1916
Luang Chitrchumnongvanich sold this building and the land to the King's private holding and moved out from the building.
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1925
The building was given to Chaophraya Ramrakhop by King Rama VI.
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1926
Chaophraya Ramrakhop sold the land with the building to the King's private holding. After that, the building was lent to an Italian lady, Madame A. Staro and became "Hotel Royal".
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1948
From 1948 - 1999, the building was leased to the Soviet Union as the first Russian Embassy in Thailand.
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2001
The Department of Fine Arts issued an official statement announcing the mansion as a registered national archeological site.
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2003
The building is leased to North Sathorn Hotel Co., Ltd (W Bangkok). The company started to renovate the building along with consultation from the Department of Fine Arts. In 2015, The House on Sathorn was launched as part of W Bangkok.
In the Press
Think of Paii like the Thai seafood equivalent of a lofty, upscale steakhouse. Produce is king. Recipes are classic. Tasting portions and fancy reinvention are banned. That's a concept we can get behind.
BK Magazine
Grab your napkin, because this seafood establishment is about to show you a whole new world of Thai seafood, and will have you drooling over all their dishes.
Lifestyle Asia
PAII: SEAFOOD AT ITS FINEST
Inside the lofty wooden house, you can now enjoy the finest seafood dishes both for lunch and dinner. A multitude of mouthwatering fares ensures you will enjoy the table par excellence.