Really excellent lunch today @gaggan_annan @louisvuitton in Bangkok. @vixthechef serves a creative menu of contemporary dishes that combine gastronomy and fashion. The menu reflects the Vuitton theme of travel and style, a big nod to Asia alongside international influences, including French clacissism and Spanish modernity. Vix is British, so I detect a bit of London in the mix, too. It's full of surprises, with luxury ingredients and an exploration of taste, texture and temperatures that I first encountered at The Fat Duck before making it to El Bulli. Yoghurt explodes in your mouth; you lick Louis Vuitton off the plate; a globe contains small plates inspired by sushi, Belgian waffles and tom yum kung as a crisp; pheasant is grilled with a pheasant kebab on the side; a light mushroom curry is served with rice cooked in a mushroom dashi, with Perigord truffles; a dessert features ice cream, potato foam and drops of liquid guanciale, topped with Oscietra caviar. (The innovative desserts are down to @dej_kewkacha.) Luckily, I was invited, so can't tell you what supplements are charged, but the nine-course lunch is 6,000++ baht (£145). Thank you to Gaggan and Vix for the invitation. #[instagram]#rvinesdines Less