Besides the numerous food outlets that are located in the Kee Plaza Complex, the most worthy of additions to the already impressive list of high-end Patong eateries is the Kee Steak House and Kee Sky Bar on the 5th and 6th floors respectively.
The latter offers exquisite and truly 360? panoramic views of the stunning Patong Bay skyline. Nowhere is Tanapong ?Note? Somnam, Executive Director of The Kee Resort & Spa?s vision of a contemporary Sino-Portuguese style more realised than in the design of this roof top bar.
The delicate balance of earthy-toned furniture and wooden chairs mixes excellently with the computer controlled ambient lighting emblazoned on the open plan bar.
Although other restaurants, bars and hotels have claimed it, the Kee Sky Lounge offers truly unhindered and unobstructed panoramic views that afford views of Patong and the surrounding area that I never knew actually existed.
The incredible views and tranquil atmosphere, yes there are areas in Patong that does have tranquil atmosphere, lend itself perfectly to watching the sun set while enjoying a cocktail with a loved one. A wide variety of illustriously-named and coloured cocktails are available from 6-7pm for 2 for 1.
There are also some great snacks or appetisers available for a very reasonable 99 baht per plate. Delicacies include shrimp cake, fish tendori and chicken naan roll.
Khun Note said, ?The Sky Bar is open until 1am and we?re at our busiest from sunset onwards. People like to come here, away from the typical Patong noise and entertainment and chill out and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.?
It is thus K Note?s main intention to market the Sky Bar as an urban retreat for locals and expat residents, who wish to relax after work.
If the Sky Bar is the perfect place to enjoy an appetiser and cocktail, then the second section of the Sky Lounge: the Steak House could well be, at least a contender, for the ideal place to enjoy a steak or lamb.
The restaurant is decorated in a modern design that makes use of woods, with cement coloured in earthy tones. The open plan kitchen allows customers to watch while the kitchen staff cook and delicately season your steak.
Along with a wide choice of beef steaks, there are also chicken breasts, pork chops and lamb chops to choose from. All come with a selection of side dishes (vegetables and potatoes dishes) and in-house sauces.
Sassy sauces are as obscure-sounding as they probably are delicious. They include Onion mushroom gravy, Bernaise sauce, tomato Hollandaise, Triple pepper corn sauce, Honey mustard, Old style BBQ sauce, Yoghurt ranch dip, blue cheese dressing, Herb butter and Mexican salsa.
There is also a broad range of reds, white and roses in the wine cellar carefully selected to provide the perfect accompaniment to whatever you choose.
There are already many incredible restaurants in Patong, many with accomplished and rated chefs in beautiful locations. The Kee Resort is well aware of the competition yet is ideally placed, both geographically and metaphorically to compete with the best.
The location of the Kee Resort & Spa, between a thoroughfare of Soi Sea Dragon and the Beach Road, could not be any more centrally located, and considering this, it is almost magical how far removed one feels from the hustle and bustle of Bangla when one ascends just a few floors, a few hundred metres away.
Khun Note said, ?The scenery of Patong Bay we provide is unique and beautiful and can only be found here. Customers can escape from commotion for a brief few hours, yet still enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Patong.?
Can romance flourish in Patong? Khun Note has no doubt, ?Moreover, this is the best place for couples who need romantic atmosphere. They will get enough privacy for their memorable moment.?