Long before Fondue House and Chesa Swiss, there was Sunit Golf (named after the owner’s passion for the sport). Ask your aunties and grannies where they go for fondue, and this might be it. Despite having been open for over three decades, this restaurant, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, remains under the radar, satisfied with its loyal, in-the-know, clientele. Its décor is equally humble: a one-story, air-con dining area with a handful of white-clothed tables. The old-fashioned velvet drapes seem to be the only attempt at atmosphere. But the servers are unobtrusive and friendly, allowing you to linger over your meal. They even give you the remote control so you won’t miss your favorite soap. The menu is made up of Thai, Japanese and Western dishes. We say skip the salmon sashimi and California rolls; you can have them better elsewhere. Instead, go straight for the restaurant’s specialty—fondue. The set includes cubes of beef, pork, chicken and shrimp for you to dip in hot oil. The meat is tender and the accompanying garlic breads are finger-licking addictive. As for the dip, you’ll get a platter of chopped pickles, coriander, onion, mustard, ketchup and mayonnaise to mix and match according to your taste, the end result is hit or miss, with something similar to 1,000 island dressing. We are disappointed by the uninspiring mayo-based Chef Salad, but most of Sunit Golf’s Thai-style farang dishes, while not authentic, still hits the spot and will certainly please cheese lovers. The French onion soup is seasoned with Maggi sauce and topped with melted cheese, while the baked baby clams are bursting with cheese and a nice garlic kick. Thai food is reliably yummy. The grilled sesame beef on a hot plate is juicy and comes in a generous portion. We also like the goong makham khai luk khoei, a pleasant combo of shrimps and fried, hard-boiled egg in spicy, sweet and sour sauce. All in all, if an affordable, home-style meal is what you want, Sunit Golf is a simple but pleasant option. No corkage.
