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Cadence by Dan Bark

225 Soi Pridi Banomyong 25, Khlong Toei Nuea Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand

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225 Soi Pridi Banomyong 25, Khlong Toei Nuea Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand

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+66 91 713 9034
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 6:00 – 11:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cadence by Dan Bark

Tucked down a quiet Pridi soi, Cadence by Dan Bark strips the pretension out of fine dining. Chef Dan Bark maps his journey from Seoul and Chicago straight to Bangkok, pairing Thai produce with Korean flavors and sharp American kitchen technique. The dinner unfolds in physical chapters—welcome drinks in an anteroom, opening bites in a reflection space, then eight tables overlooking the open kitchen. Diners consistently note the near one-to-one staffing ratio, keeping service conversational and relaxed. Before the roasted duck or Wagyu lands, guests select a blade from the chef's personal collection gathered across his travels. Even the zero-proof pairings mirror the cocktail flight glass for glass, built specifically dish for dish.

  • Staged Multi-Room Welcome: Service begins in a glass anteroom and reflection lounge for opening sips and bites before moving into the main dining room.
  • Personal Knife Selection: Before the main savory course, diners choose their own blade from Chef Dan's personal knife collection gathered across his travels abroad.
  • Equal-Footing Mocktail Pairings: A multi-course non-alcoholic pairing is tailored to match each course and visually mirrors the cocktail program.
  • Attentive Staffing Ratio: A high staff-to-guest ratio ensures personalized pacing, table privacy, and warm, unpretentious hospitality.
RestaurantModern AmericanRestaurantFine dining restaurant

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Why Diners Choose Cadence by Dan Bark

From dedicated staging rooms to bespoke pairings and personal storytelling, reserve your seat for an inventive, unpretentious dining experience.

  • Sequential Staging and Palate Preparation

    Guests transition through dedicated introductory spaces—relaxing in an anteroom and savoring opening bites in a reflection room—before entering the main dining room.

    The amuse-bouche in a dedicated room is definitely refreshing and helps you clear your palate and mind before entering the elegant dining room with open concept.

    Mimo Eats

  • Personalized Knife Selection Ritual

    Before the savory main courses, diners engage in an intimate ritual by selecting an artisanal knife from Chef Dan's international travel collection.

    The experience of choosing my own knife before the main course was such a unique and memorable touch

    RattoWanderlust

  • Equal-Caliber Zero-Proof Pairings

    The thoughtfully developed non-alcoholic pairing matches the visual sophistication and nuanced palate development of the beverage program.

    The mocktail pairing (great for non-alcohol drinkers like me) was mind blowing.

    Poonnapa P.

  • Uncompromised Dietary Adaptability

    Tasting menus seamlessly accommodate dietary preferences with tailored courses that rival the standard tasting progression in complexity and flavor.

    We took one vegetarian menu, that was amazing. It didn’t feel at all as a replacement for meat and fish.

    Inbar Gold

  • Effortless, Warm Hospitality

    Attentive and deeply personalized service delivers Michelin-level precision in an unpretentious, comfortable atmosphere.

    service was warm and attentive without being too over the top or stuffy.

    Tess Adie

  • Direct Chef Connection and Storytelling

    Chef Dan Bark personally engages with diners to share the heritage, memories, and inspiration that shape the tasting menu.

    Chef Dan himself came out, introduced the concept, shared a bit about his inspirations, and we had a really nice chat with him.

    Claus Villumsen

Standout courses and beverage pairings highlighted across guest experiences

  • Mocktail Pairing

    The mocktail pairing was easily the best I’ve ever had, Oh Wow!

    Rose Elisabeth

  • Duck à l'Orange & Truffle

    Duck, which turned out perfectly tender with deep umami flavor.

    RattoWanderlust

  • Alaskan King Crab Gazpacho

    the stunning **Alaskan King Crab Gazpacho**

    Saffie Ng

  • Kagoshima A4 Wagyu

    The Caviar and the Wagyu dishes were absolute highlights—rich in flavor and flawlessly prepared.

    Rose Elisabeth

Other favorites

Beverage programs, dietary tasting options, and distinctive service rituals that complete the Cadence experience.

  • Cocktail Pairing

    Also, don’t skip the cocktail pairing. Each one surprised me and made the dishes even more exciting.

    Pattiya Watchara-Amnouy

  • Wine Pairing

    We ordered the wine pairing set and we are so so so satisfied with the food, service and environment.

    Lee Eric

  • Vegetarian Menu

    We took one vegetarian menu, that was amazing. It didn’t feel at all as a replacement for meat and fish.

    Inbar Gold

  • Personal Knife Selection

    The experience of choosing my own knife before the main course was such a unique and memorable touch — I chose one that the chef brought from Romania, which made me think of my trip to Sibiu years ago.

    RattoWanderlust

Beyond the menu

From curated heirloom knives to progressive dining rooms, reserve your table to experience Chef Dan Bark's storytelling firsthand.

  • Curated Travel Knife Selection

    Before the savory main course arrives, guests are invited to select their preferred steak knife from Chef Dan Bark's personal assortment collected during his international travels.

  • Progressive Multi-Room Staging

    The evening begins outside the dining room, guiding diners through a glass anteroom for opening drinks and a dedicated reflection room for introductory bites before seating.

  • Parallel Zero-Proof Pairing

    Designed to visually mirror the alcoholic cocktail flight, the dedicated mocktail pairing offers matching nuance so every diner shares an aligned beverage progression.

  • Tableside Chef Storytelling

    Chef Dan Bark regularly visits tables directly to explain the autobiographical inspirations behind the menu and engage guests in unhurried conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are non-alcoholic or mocktail pairing options available?

Yes. Alongside wine and cocktail pairings, Cadence offers a structured non-alcoholic pairing menu designed to align with each course.

Can the tasting menu accommodate vegetarian or pescatarian diets?

Yes. The kitchen accommodates dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian and pescatarian tasting menus.

Do you need to reserve in advance?

Advance bookings are strongly recommended so the kitchen and staff can prepare dedicated courses and tables for each party.

What should you expect from the dining room format and arrival sequence?

The experience begins before the dining room, taking guests through sequential staging areas including an anteroom for welcome drinks and a reflection room for introductory bites.

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