Thai. Thonglor Soi 17, 02-712-5665
Khao Jao is a wonderful surprise. Maybe not for its food, which is delicious but not ground-breaking, but at least for the family-style service, quirky décor and sleek architecture—all this on a dime, in the midst of hip n’ hi-so Thonglor. We’re...
May 31 2013 - 4:30pm
Obviously, if you’re going to a ramen shop, you’re going to eat ramen. But don’t forget to try Kujakudo’s friend chicken, kimchi pork, or curry, because aside from its delicious ramen, these dishes are also so very authentic Japanese.
May 31 2013 - 4:29pm
You know how you go into a coffee shop hoping to see an empty sofa to sink into, only to find that they’re all taken? At Hip Hut Café, this would never happen, because the place is positively packed with plush red couches. And while they serve a range of international food, their...
May 31 2013 - 4:26pm
With its red and black checker theme, wine bar (lots of affordable Italian wines) and grill, Beccofino has an almost laid-back quality. But a closer look at the menu indicates the kitchen can go well beyond basics: pan-fried US scallops with bacon, vegetarian couscous and asparagus mousse;...
May 31 2013 - 4:20pm
Tucked away behind a parking lot at the very end of Ratchada Soi 8, this gay bar has toilets that are nothing short of legendary: three rooms, curtains, dim to pitch-black lighting. Let’s just say the action is not necessarily taking place on the dance floor. Arrive here before 9:30pm (except...
May 31 2013 - 3:43pm
The lastest eatery to pop up in the Samyan neighborhood is the Japanese-inspired Rose Café. Decorated with pale wood furniture, chalkboards and some roses (that are for sale, too), the tiny space is also home to a fairly long list of chocolate bakery treats like chocolate mud pie (B95), Nutella...
May 10 2013 - 12:00am
“Our first store was at Siam Theatre and when Scala Theatre was completed (in 1969) we moved to where we are now,” says current manager Pornpimol Amornworanat. At first, the 43-year-old store retailed imported books and magazines but now it dedicates most of the four-shop house space to...
Jul 5 2012 - 3:11pm
Thai people should start being nicer to fancy Thai restaurants, starting with old friend, Naj. The place clearly puts a lot of attention into its gorgeous ambience and some of the traditional dishes served up are very enjoyable. Located on Soi Convent, the restaurant rather predictably attracts...
Mar 16 2012 - 12:00am
Cafe & Etc. by Kloset is going for an eccentric, English country cottage vibe with its sky blue walls and quirky illustrations ranging from faux pantry shelves to mock palace gardens. It is after all an off-shoot of fashion label Kloset, whose owner Moll
