bittersweet

bitter brown

there's something intrinsically inviting about bitter brown. tucked a little into asoke court with dark teaks, earthy greens and browns, contemporary art lining the walls, international easy listening playing in the background, you can't help but feel like a piece of eclectic, woodsy california is pulling you in, "the earth is calling you to return to it..." (that sounded a lot creepier than i intended).

most of their cuisine is euro-american - spaghettis, briskets, confit, etc. not extensive, but diverse enough to be interesting. their drink menu is similar - lattes, italian soda, teas, etc. it fits the general mood of the place: "simple".

though small, bitter brown is parsed in two halves - one half restaurant, one half coffee shop. restaurant-side is dark wood, craftsman-style blocky tables and chairs. coffee shop-side is a mix of eccentric comfy couches and chairs, with even a couple mats with triangle pillows for those who prefer to resume a supine position. across the driveway is a small outdoor courtyard with chairs and benches around a koi pond and pool lined by tropical shade trees. have your drink out there if you can manage the heat.
one place with three incarnations. makes any of us who are easily distracted feel a little more cared for.

bitter brown. @ asoke ct on asoke rd (sukhumvit soi 21), before the millennium grand hotel. exit MRT subway at the sukhumvit station. drinks around 30-100B, entrees 100-300B.