Dining
Culinary Experiences at Banyan Tree
Across continents and coastlines, Banyan Tree presents a collection of international hotel restaurants that deeply connect to their surroundings. Always evolving and always fresh, our menus put an emphasis on locally-sourced, fair-trade, and seasonal ingredients to take you on a gastronomic adventure into local dining scenes while supporting local communities. Seasonal harvests, artisanal producers, and long-standing culinary customs come together to create dining experiences that feel mindful without the spectacles. Guests are invited to slow down and savour while making genuine connections.
Destination Dining
With a combination of gracious hospitality and destination-specific dining rituals, your Banyan Tree dining experience is equal parts craft and magic. Dine in a yurt, amidst the warmth of a bonfire, on the deck of a traditional wooden boat, or in an intimate courtyard where every ancient stone has a story to tell. From open-air grills beside the sea to refined tasting menus served high above city skylines, each setting carries its own sense of place.
Saffron, a Thai Icon
What started in 1995 as a no-frills eatery at the first Banyan Tree in Phuket has over the years evolved into a collection of 11 Saffron restaurants bringing the flavours of Thailand to every corner of Asia, Africa and the Americas. Named after and inspired by the delicate crimson threads of the world’s most expensive spice, Saffron is Banyan Tree’s award-winning dining experience and signature Thai restaurant.
Saffron is all about presenting the indigenous tastes of Thai cuisine at its best; its authenticity of flavours and innovative presentation have led to its continued success, bringing inspired cuisine to diners around the world. Recipes are often guided by regional traditions, yet interpreted with creativity by chefs who understand the essence of local ingredients.