First night at Novotel and we decided to 'eat in' at the restaurant located at Level 2 of the hotel. The Square restaurant is also the hotel designated breakfast place and they have a dim sum & river prawns buffet menu for dinner. We went to recce the place to check-out the food before making a reservation for 4 pax for 7pm the same evening. However, when we went back at 7pm, the same staff who attended to our queries earlier, can't seem to remember us and wasn't able to find the reservation as well. Nevertheless, another staff on duty managed to get us a table.
 |
| let's get the Premium |
Tonight was a celebratory dinner and I get to eat FOC thanks to my lovely travel kakis; Tracy, Hence and Ivan. Thank you very much!
The System for Premium Items
We found these pegs at our table. Deduced that it is to order for the premium items. Only thing we need to find out, is the amount of food per serving.
 |
| table number pegs |
 |
| deposit the pegs into the basket to order |
So we deposited one peg per different basket to get a sense of the serving size. The wait for the premium foods, really depends on which kitchen counter and if they have an existing batch or is preparing the next batch. On average, we waited for about 10 minutes per batch and some 15 minutes.
 |
| premium items |
Serving Size
One peg almost equated to 1 serving for 1 pax. Hence, if you have a table of 4 pegs, place 4 pegs to order.
 |
| 2 pegs 2 servings |
Happy to report that we were satisfied by the size of the river prawns. However, do note that the prawns seemed unseasoned, so you could utilize the salt and pepper shaker on the table, or just get some seafood sauce (green coloured) from the crispy pork counter.
The prawn flesh was firm and meaty.
 |
| peeled river prawn |
 |
| scallop - 1 serving |
 |
| suckling pig (skin) - 2 servings ( 1 serving was 2 pieces of crispy skin, with one bun and pickles) |
Oh, the pickles I super loved!
 |
| eat it together |
Staff would help to bring the premium items that you had ordered to the table. No need to wait at the counter. We had some mix-ups with our orders being sent to the wrong table and vice-versa.
Buffet - Self Service
 |
| dim sum menu |
 |
| popular dim sum pending to be replenished |
Tried some of the fried and steamed dim sums. I liked it.
 |
| prawn toast, prawn beancurd, prawn dumpling |
 |
| shu mai, chicken yam dim sum, custard bun |
 |
| with a hint of yellow curry |
 |
| just a regular custard bun |
The group agreed that the must order of that night (besides River Prawns) was the crispy pork!
 |
| crispy pork |
 |
| super thick fish maw soup |
 |
| boat noodles from live noodle station |
I didn't try the noodles nor the soup as I was still feeling full from lunch.
 |
| my sampler plate; roasted duck and crispy pork |
 |
| coconut ice-cream with chocolate brownie? |
Once again, thank you my travel kakis for the lovely treat! No one went back to the room, hungry.
The Square Restaurant
Address: NOVOTEL BANGKOK, 392 44 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Website: https://squarerestaurantbangkok.com/
Business Hours:
Daily Breakfast: 6–10:30 am
Sat - Sun: Lunch: 12–2:30 pm
Fri-Sun: Dinner: 5:30–10 pm
Posts
