SAWAN Ginza

Tucked into a quiet corner of Ginza 8-chome, SAWAN Ginza builds its Thai menu around fragrant herbs like holy basil and lemongrass alongside traditional spice blends. Midday brings popular lunch sets revolving around dishes such as gapao rice, khao man gai, and pad thai, accompanied by fresh spring rolls, soup, and a choice of drink. Mixing the rich yolk of the fried egg into seasoned ground meat makes for a satisfying plate, especially alongside a glass of guava juice or jasmine tea.

From Crispy Fried Small Plates to Rich Curries

For à la carte dining or evening meals, a standout choice is pu nim pad pong karee, pairing tender soft-shell crab with a soft egg curry sauce. The selection also features plenty of shareable bites, including kanom pang na goong (thick, savory fried bread topped with minced shrimp), springy tod mun goong shrimp patties, and flame-grilled kor moo yang pork neck. Accompanied by a cold Chang beer, a Mekhong highball, or mixed cocktails, the dishes lend themselves naturally to lively table sharing.

Accented by exposed brick, warm lighting, and greenery, the interior accommodates lone diners comfortably at counter seats as well as larger parties, with an open terrace available as well. With all-you-can-drink plans and boxed lunches to take away, the restaurant fits solo lunches during a Ginza stroll just as neatly as group dinners.